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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 125
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Valmer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Suckerpunch takes the fight into the clinch.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch.
Valmer looks winded!
Suckerpunch is pushing Valmer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Suckerpunch lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suckerpunch goes for a small jab and connects. Now Suckerpunch goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Valmer stumbles back but Suckerpunch runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Valmer to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Valmer will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricki Suckerpunch!
In his post fight interview, Ricki Suckerpunch started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 121
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Peon lands with a nice body punch.
Peon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Valmer has been cut.
Peon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Peon sends Valmer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Peon is motioning to the referee to let Valmer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Valmer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peon cracks Valmer with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Valmer tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Peon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Valmer is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Peon!
An out of breath Von Peon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 117
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Valmer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Suckerpunch sprawls well initially but Valmer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Valmer slips a nice elbow through Suckerpunch's hands, connecting with Suckerpunch's forehead.
Suckerpunch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valmer stalling. #SUB#
Valmer is looking for a kimura here.
Valmer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valmer throwing shots but Suckerpunch is blocking nicely.
Suckerpunch is trying to stand up here but Valmer is controlling him well.
Valmer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valmer lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suckerpunch can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Valmer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valmer lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valmer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Suckerpunch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Valmer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Valmer!
Jimmy Valmer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 114
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Valmer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duffy did well to prevent Valmer getting side control.
Duffy is breathing heavily.
Valmer is trying to control. Duffy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Valmer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Duffy defend it? Valmer steps over the head and cranks it - Duffy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Valmer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Valmer!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 110
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Peon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valmer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peon.
Peon throws a series of punches but Valmer moves out of range.
Valmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peon jabs Valmer right on the nose. Valmer blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Valmer has been cut.
Peon throws an overhand right that lands on Valmer's shoulder, as Valmer tries to avoid the shot.
And Valmer tries to counter it with a takedown but Peon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peon loads up on a big right hand but Valmer slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peon misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Valmer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valmer cracks Peon with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Valmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Peon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valmer throws a strike but Peon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Peon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valmer is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Peon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peon tries to get out of the position.
Valmer lands a couple of elbows.
Valmer being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valmer forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Valmer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peon keeping control of the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Peon.
Peon trying to hold on to Valmer's head to control him but Valmer postures up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valmer wants to work for an arm triangle but Peon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Valmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peon defends it well.
Peon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Valmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peon defends it well.
Peon trying to control but Valmer postures up.
Valmer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valmer trying to control from half guard but Peon is working away.
Peon trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Valmer wants to work for an arm triangle but Peon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Valmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Valmer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Peon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valmer moves away.
Valmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peon.
Peon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valmer.
Peon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peon scores with a hook to the body. Valmer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peon misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Valmer counters with a shoot takedown. Peon fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Peon has momentary wrist control but Valmer slips an elbow through the middle.
Valmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Valmer gets to his feet - Peon follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Valmer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Peon to the ground. Valmer is now in Peon's guard.
Valmer being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Valmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Peon is pulling down on Valmer's head. It's preventing any offense from Valmer, at least for the moment.
Peon continues to hold on tight.
Valmer looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Valmer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Peon stays in close to Valmer's body and controls the position. #T3#
Peon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Peon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Valmer has locked up a guillotine! Valmer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Peon is holding on here and Valmer must be using up a lot of energy. Peon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Valmer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Valmer!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 108
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Rocca throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Valmer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Valmer is trying to work for a kimura but Rocca is defending well.
#SUB#
Valmer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rocca is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Valmer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Valmer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valmer trying to control the position but Urg is working away.
Urg is trying to improve his position.
Valmer is looking to take a break and control but Urg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valmer wants to take a breather but Urg manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Valmer.
Valmer wants to control from the top but Urg keeps moving. #T1#
Valmer distracts Urg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valmer trying to control but Urg is working from the bottom.
Valmer throwing strikes from guard but Urg blocks nicely.
Valmer looking to pass the guard.
Valmer stopping the sweep attempt from Urg.
Valmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Valmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valmer with a nice head shot there.
Valmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Urg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Valmer postures up and lands a big shot to Urg's brow.
Valmer postures up.
Valmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valmer trying to control but Urg is working from the bottom.
Urg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Urg keeping moving, preventing Valmer from controlling successfully.
Valmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Urg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valmer wants to control from the top but Urg keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Valmer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Valmer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valmer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valmer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Urg down.
Valmer trying to control the position but Urg is working away.
Urg taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC2#
Urg is rocked!
Valmer lands a strong strike to the head of Urg. That's dazed him! Valmer looking to finish here. Urg is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Valmer lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Valmer!
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Event:
Bravado 21
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Singh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valmer.
Valmer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Valmer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Valmer is breathing heavily.
Singh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Singh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Singh scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Singh drops Valmer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Valmer looks back up at him and smiles so Singh waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Valmer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valmer's calf.
Singh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Singh lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azadshatru Singh!
A relieved looking Azadshatru Singh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Bravado 7: Island v Dimotroglu
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Valmer stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Valmer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Valmer tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Valmer sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valmer with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Valmer as Jones shoots in.
Valmer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
And Valmer tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valmer slips a jab from Jones.
Calvin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Valmer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valmer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Valmer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Valmer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valmer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Valmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones pulls Valmer in close to prevent any damage.
Valmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Valmer from controlling successfully.
Jones has Valmer pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Jones has control of Valmer's left arm, preventing Valmer from doing any damage.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valmer is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valmer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valmer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valmer wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
Valmer is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Valmer is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones slows the pace down. #T3#
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Valmer is trying to improve his position.
Valmer wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Valmer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Valmer is trying to get back to half guard.
Valmer parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valmer to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valmer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Valmer tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Valmer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Valmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valmer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Valmer tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valmer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Valmer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Valmer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valmer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valmer as he avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Valmer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valmer with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.#T1#
Jones shoots and misses #TD2#
and Valmer counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones regains half guard, as Valmer was trying to land strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valmer connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Valmer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valmer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valmer is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Valmer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Valmer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Valmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Valmer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Valmer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones trying to control the position but Valmer is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Valmer is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Jones taking a breather here.
Valmer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Valmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Valmer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Valmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jimmy Valmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones cracks Valmer with a big elbow.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Valmer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Valmer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Valmer can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Valmer tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valmer stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Valmer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Valmer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Valmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Valmer shows good takedown defense.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Valmer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valmer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valmer won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Valmer has passed into half guard.
Valmer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Valmer is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Valmer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Valmer is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valmer is working away from the top position though.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valmer.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones trying to control here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Valmer trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Valmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones is trying to keep Valmer in close.
Valmer throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely. #T3#
Jones is trying to control the position but Valmer postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Valmer's head but Valmer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valmer with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Valmer counters with a takedown into side control.
Valmer trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Valmer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones is trying to control Valmer's posture but Valmer avoids it.
Valmer working the ground and pound.
Valmer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valmer off and has taken his back!#T4#
Valmer covering up well under a series of strikes from Jones.
Valmer just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jones throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jones lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Valmer hold on?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valmer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Valmer trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones missing with strikes from the back.
Calvin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Valmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones missing with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Valmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valmer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Valmer!
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Event:
Bravado 2: Refuse to Accede
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Bland lands a slapping body shot.
Jerome Bland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bland swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Valmer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bland! #SU2#
Valmer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #KD#
Bland cracks Valmer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Valmer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bland finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Valmer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Bland engages and cracks Valmer with a massive lead left hook - Valmer tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Bland is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Bland!
Jerome Bland made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
UGD 3:Harada Vs Wyatt
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Valmer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valmer.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Valmer from controlling successfully.
Collins trying to control the position.
Valmer postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valmer lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collins is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Valmer trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Valmer keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Valmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Collins postures up.
Collins won't allow Valmer to get back to his feet.
Valmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Valmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valmer seems keen to control Collins's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Collins looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dante Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valmer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Valmer tries to counter with a takedown but Collins is quick to defend against it.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Valmer attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Valmer ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Collins!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Valmer has been cut.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Valmer moves away and avoids it.
Collins throws a good cross that connects.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Valmer attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Valmer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valmer won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Valmer is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valmer landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valmer looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Valmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valmer wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Valmer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Valmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Valmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valmer with a nice head shot there.
Collins looking to control.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Valmer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Valmer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valmer manages to avoid it.
Collins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Valmer counters with a shoot takedown. Collins fights it but they end up in guard.
Valmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Valmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Valmer wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Valmer distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valmer is one step ahead there.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Valmer is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valmer landing with the ground and pound.
Valmer won't allow Collins to sweep him here. #T1#
Jimmy Valmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valmer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valmer wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Valmer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Valmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Valmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Valmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valmer advances position into side control!
Collins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valmer connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Valmer working the ground and pound.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Valmer trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
Collins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valmer working the body and head with strikes.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Valmer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Valmer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Valmer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valmer connects with a decent elbow.
Valmer scoring with punches from side control.
Collins tries to buck Valmer off but Valmer is having none of it.#T3#
Valmer trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Collins tries to bench press Valmer off him but Valmer keeps the position.
Valmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
Collins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Collins is not content to let Valmer control the position.
Valmer drops an elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Valmer is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valmer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Valmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Valmer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valmer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Valmer wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valmer connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valmer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valmer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Collins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valmer prevents Collins from improving his position.
Valmer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collins has hold of Valmer's hands but Valmer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Valmer sits in half guard.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Valmer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Valmer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Collins.
Valmer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valmer.
Valmer attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.
Collins stuns Valmer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Valmer feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Valmer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Valmer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Collins's guard.#T1#
Valmer connects with a couple of short punches.
Valmer is working Collins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Valmer from controlling successfully.
Collins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Valmer has passed into side control.
Valmer working the ground and pound.
Valmer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Valmer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Valmer is putting a hurting on Collins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Valmer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Valmer cracks Collins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Valmer looks up at the clock and then as Collins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Valmer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valmer working away.
Dante Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valmer trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Valmer working the head with strikes.
Valmer is putting a hurting on Collins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Valmer lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Valmer working the ground and pound from side control.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
Valmer takes a little break here. Collins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Valmer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Valmer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Collins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Collins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Collins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Valmer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Collins!
Valmer looking to finish Collins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Collins!
Collins is in a horrible position here. Valmer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Valmer unloading with bombs!
Valmer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Valmer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Collins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Valmer lands a big shot there that rocks Collins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valmer dominating with strikes here.
Valmer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Valmer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Valmer with good strikes from the mount here!
Valmer with a couple of short strikes.
Valmer lands a nice shot to the head.
Valmer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Valmer wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Valmer controlling from mount.
Valmer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Collins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Valmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valmer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Valmer!
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