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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Moreira tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Moreira misses #TD#
and Valdez counters with a single leg into guard. Moreira didn't expect that. #ES2#
Moreira is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Valdez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Valdez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moreira is defending well.#TD2#
Moreira lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Valdez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moreira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Moreira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valdez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Valdez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreira defends well.
Moreira advances position into side control!
Valdez is looking to regain half guard here but Moreira keeps moving and retains side control.
Moreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
Moreira working away.
Moreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
Valdez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2#
Valdez is trying to escape the mount.
Moreira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Valdez wants to control but Moreira is having none of it.
Valdez is looking to improve his position but Moreira isn't that keen on the idea.
Moreira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valdez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Valdez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Moreira lands a big shot there that rocks Valdez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Moreira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Valdez is desperately trying to improve his position but Moreira has a good base and remains in mount.
Valdez tries to lock up and control but Moreira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valdez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moreira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moreira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Valdez is standing up over Moreira. Moreira looks to escape but Valdez dives into side control.
#SUB#
Valdez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Valdez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Valdez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moreira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valdez off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Moreira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Moreira.
Valdez tries to counter with a takedown but Moreira is quick to defend against it.
Moreira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moreira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moreira duly obliges.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moreira lands with a hook. Valdez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moreira misses with a kick to the body.
Moreira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valdez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Moreira lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moreira or perhaps it was just good defense by Valdez, which made it look bad.
Valdez tries to counter with a takedown but Moreira is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Moreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreira.
Valdez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valdez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moreira lands a jab to the nose.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
Valdez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daniel Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Valdez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Valdez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Valdez trying to control the position but Moreira is working away.
Daniel Moreira has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Valdez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Who's going to make the next move?
Moreira is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Valdez is controlling him well.#T3##SUB#
Valdez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moreira is trying to control Valdez's posture but Valdez avoids it.
Moreira is looking for a sweep.
Moreira regains half guard.
Valdez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Valdez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Moreira is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Valdez!
Daniel Valdez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Echeverria throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez tries to counter with a takedown but Echeverria is quick to defend against it.
Echeverria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Echeverria fails with a takedown attempt.
Valdez attempts a counter takedown but Echeverria avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Echeverria looking to score a takedown here. Valdez is defending well but Echeverria drives through and ends up in Valdez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valdez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Echeverria frees his head nicely. Oh but Valdez has switched to an armbar! Echeverria is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Daniel Valdez!
Daniel Valdez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Coach. Beautiful body shot.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Coach shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Valdez is looking for a triangle but Coach pushes his legs off easily.
Coach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coach's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coach passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez trying to control from the bottom.
Valdez punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Coach is working for a submission of some sort.
Coach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Coach performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Coach lands with a punch from half guard.
Valdez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coach scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coach performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Coach slips a nice elbow through Valdez's hands, connecting with Valdez's forehead.
Coach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coach not doing much here.
Coach is nestled in close to Valdez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Valdez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coach is working away from the top position though.
Coach prevents Valdez from improving his position.
Coach content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Coach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Coach keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Coach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Coach looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valdez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Coach is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valdez!
Valdez is in a horrible position here. Coach smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Valdez is working to get back to half guard.
Coach working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Coach landing shots from mount.
Coach cracks Valdez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coach content just to control the position here. #T4#
Coach lands a big elbow.
Coach controlling his opponent.
Valdez is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coach cracks Valdez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#
Valdez is rocked!
Coach unloading with bombs!
Oh Valdez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coach blocks Valdez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Coach has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Coach controlling from the full mount.
Coach is landing with some decent strikes but Valdez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coach looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coach connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Coach tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Coach lands a big elbow - Valdez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Valdez is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Head Coach!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Machine throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Valdez counters with a single leg into guard. Machine didn't expect that.
Valdez trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Machine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valdez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machine trying to control the position here.
Valdez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Machine looking for a guillotine here but Valdez defends easily.
#SUB#
Valdez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machine dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Valdez controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Valdez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine stays in close to Valdez's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez is trying to keep Machine in close.
Machine cracks Valdez with a solid left hand.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdez trying to control the position.
Valdez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machine lands a couple of elbows.
Valdez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Machine is concentrating on defense, preventing Valdez from advancing position.
Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Valdez is looking for a kimura here.
Machine is trying is best to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Valdez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Valdez eventually gives up the hold.
Valdez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Valdez wants to work for an arm triangle but Machine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machine is pressing down on Valdez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valdez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Valdez has gone for a leg lock! Machine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valdez's guard.#REVB#
Machine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valdez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rage Machine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Machine.
Machine throws a counter combo.
Valdez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Machine drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
A short right from Machine.
Machine crunches a lovely knee into Valdez's ribcage.
Machine controlling the action here for a moment.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine lands a right hand.
Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Valdez takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Machine is stalling here.
Valdez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machine is defending well.
Valdez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Machine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Machine.
Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Machine.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Machine cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.#T2#
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machine.
A short body shot lands from Machine as the two fighters clinch.
Valdez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machine connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine tries a head kick but it misses.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Valdez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Valdez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rage Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Machine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Machine pushes Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valdez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.#T4#
A short left from Machine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez tries to pull guard but Machine holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdez drops back down to his feet.
Machine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machine gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valdez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machine leaning against his opponent.
Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machine tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez shoots for a takedown but Machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine thinks about the counter body kick.
Machine scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Machine.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch.
Rage Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
Machine lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machine.#T1#
Machine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine lands a right hand.
Machine lands a shot to the body.
Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valdez up against the cage.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Valdez is rocked!
Machine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Valdez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Machine lands a big right hand that drops Valdez! The killer instinct kicks in and Machine finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Machine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rage Machine!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Pickford misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Valdez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pickford won't be happy with that.
Pickford is not content to let Valdez control the position.
Pickford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pickford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickford tries to get to full guard but Valdez has control of the leg.
Valdez is trying to control. Pickford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pickford is in trouble now - Valdez has advanced to mount! #T1#
Pickford is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Pickford is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Valdez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pickford is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Valdez!
A victorious Daniel Valdez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Prestige FC 57: Duff vs Molito
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Theron darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns Theron into the ropes.
Valdez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valdez moves out of range as Theron strikes.#TD2#
Valdez shoots in and gets a takedown into Theron's guard.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Valdez passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Valdez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Theron is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez is just content to waste time from the top position. Theron takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Theron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Theron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdez wants to pass the guard but Theron is keeping the position.
Valdez trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
Valdez looking to pass the guard.
Theron looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Theron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theron throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valdez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theron.
Theron cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
A slow jab from Theron misses its intended target.
Theron lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Theron defends it well.
Theron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
#TD2#
Valdez scores with a takedown into Theron's guard.
Valdez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Theron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theron keeping full guard, as Valdez tries to pass.
Valdez pushing down on Theron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valdez is trying to control the action in half guard but Theron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valdez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Theron knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Theron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valdez trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
Theron keeping full guard, as Valdez tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valdez advances position into side control!
Theron is not content to let Valdez control the position.
Theron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valdez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valdez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron prevents Valdez from moving into mount.
Valdez trying to control the action but Theron is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Theron throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Valdez looking to score a takedown here. Theron is defending well but Valdez drives through and ends up in Theron's guard.
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Valdez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Theron puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Valdez is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valdez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theron is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Valdez has momentary wrist control but Theron slips an elbow through the middle.
Theron trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Theron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Theron preventing the sweep.
Daniel Valdez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Valdez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theron defends well.
Theron's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Theron wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving.
Valdez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Theron's guard. #REVB##T2#
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theron wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Theron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valdez is one step ahead there. #T3#
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Valdez is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Valdez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Theron's guard.
Theron has control of Valdez's left arm, preventing Valdez from doing any damage.
Theron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Theron trying to control the position.
Theron pulls Valdez in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Valdez trying to control but Theron is working from the bottom.
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Theron tries for a takedown but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Theron misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Valdez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valdez stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theron is not content to let Valdez control the position.
Theron wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Theron misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Valdez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Theron wants to sweep here but Valdez controlling him for the moment.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theron is pulling down on Valdez's head to control his posture.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Valdez looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theron.#TD2#
Valdez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Valdez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Theron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Theron.
Theron has control of Valdez's left arm, preventing Valdez from doing any damage.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving. #T2#
Theron pulls Valdez in to control the position.
Valdez looking to pass the guard.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Theron throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Theron misses with a straight left.
Theron dips to his left and cracks Valdez with an uppercut!#TD2#
Valdez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theron to the ground. Valdez is now in Theron's guard.
Theron pulls Valdez in close to his closed guard and prevents Valdez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Theron is trying to control the position but Valdez postures up.
Theron keeping full guard, as Valdez tries to pass.
Theron is trying to keep Valdez in close.
Theron is really struggling to control Valdez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valdez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theron swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Theron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Valdez is keeping the position.
Valdez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valdez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Theron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Theron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Valdez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##TD2#
Valdez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Theron struggling a bit here.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
Theron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Theron wants to control but Valdez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron stops Valdez from passing to mount. #T1#
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
Theron manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valdez's best efforts.#SUB2#
Valdez seems to be working for a kimura but Theron defends the submission attempt.
Theron is refusing to be controlled, as Valdez sits in half guard.
Theron controlling the position well.
Theron is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theron keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Theron is pressing down on Valdez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valdez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Theron's guard.
Theron moves into full guard.
Theron is trying to keep Valdez in close.
#T3#
Valdez pushing down on Theron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valdez trying to control from half guard but Theron is working away.
Theron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valdez is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Valdez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Theron trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Valdez manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
Theron wants to control but Valdez is having none of it.
Theron is trying desperately to improve position.
Theron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Theron is looking to get to half guard.
Valdez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron regains half guard.
Theron is staying active underneath Valdez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Valdez dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Theron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Valdez scores with a takedown into Theron's guard.
Valdez passes Theron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valdez is looking to advance position but Theron won't allow it. #SUB2#
Valdez is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valdez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valdez's back!#T1##SUB#
Theron working for the choke.
Valdez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Theron lands with a punch from half guard.
Theron sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Theron throwing shots but Valdez is blocking nicely.
Valdez is trying to get back to full guard.
Theron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Valdez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Valdez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valdez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Theron working some strikes from top position.
Valdez wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Theron passes into half guard.
Theron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Theron looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valdez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Theron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valdez defending well though.
Theron trying to control from half guard but Valdez is working away.
Valdez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theron is working away from the top position though.
Valdez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valdez.
Daniel Valdez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valdez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Theron keeping moving, preventing Valdez from controlling successfully. #T4#
Valdez won't allow Theron to sweep him here.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theron looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Valdez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valdez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Charlie Theron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron landing a few short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Valdez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valdez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Valdez!
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