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Event:
CFN2: Gracie vs Fiso
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Rydell instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Rydell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valverde seems a little lost for a moment, as Rydell dominates the positioning.
Rydell working away.
Rydell takes a little break here. Valverde wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rydell trying to control the action but Valverde is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Rydell.
Rydell trying to control the position but Valverde is working away.
Valverde regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rydell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valverde defends it well. #SUB#
Rydell is working for a kimura but Valverde is defending it quite comfortably.
Valverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valverde gets back to full guard.
Rydell is looking to advance position but Valverde has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rydell is squirming around, avoiding Valverde's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Rydell is looking to get to half guard.
Valverde tries to control but Rydell wriggling away.
Rydell regains half guard.
Valverde should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rydell is trying to get back to full guard.
Valverde is keen to just control but Rydell is a slippery customer.#T3#
Rydell tries to roll over but Valverde keeps him under control.
Rydell trying to control from the bottom.
Rydell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rydell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valverde pulls his head out easily.
Rydell missing with punches from the bottom.
Rydell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Valverde jumps into side control!
Valverde just content to control the position.
Rydell is trying to improve his position.
Rydell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valverde off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Rydell looking to break Valverde's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Valverde remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rydell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rydell avoiding Valverde 's attempts to control his hands.
Rydell lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Valverde is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rydell cracks Valverde with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Valverde from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rydell working for a choke but Valverde is defending well.
Rydell controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rydell dominated that round.
That's time! Rydell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Valverde scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rydell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valverde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rydell struggling a bit here.
Rydell is looking for a sweep.
Roger Rydell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rydell tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Valverde cracks Rydell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rydell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell is trying to control Valverde's posture but Valverde avoids it.
Valverde takes a little break here. Rydell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Rydell throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Rydell tries to buck Valverde off but Valverde is having none of it.
Valverde is looking to take a break and control but Rydell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Rydell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rydell is looking to regain half guard here but Valverde keeps moving and retains side control.
Rydell is not content to let Valverde control the position.
Rydell wants to control but Valverde postures up.#T2#
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.
Rydell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valverde is trying to get back to full guard.
Rydell moves into full mount! Valverde won't be happy about that!
Rydell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rydell with shots to the head and body - Valverde looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rydell avoids the attempt from Valverde to control.
Rydell working Valverde over with strikes here.
Valverde working to try and regain half guard.
Rydell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T3##SUB#
Rydell looking to secure an arm triangle but Valverde defends it well.
Rydell controlling the pace for now.
Valverde is trying to escape the mount.
Rydell with a couple of short strikes.
Rydell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Valverde takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rydell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valverde hang on?#SUB#
Rydell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rydell lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Rydell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valverde is looking to escape.
Valverde is trying to reverse the position but instead Rydell has taken his back - oops!
Valverde is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Rydell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Valverde has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Rydell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rydell is hanging on to Valverde's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rydell dominated that second round.
That's time! Rydell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rydell tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Mathieu Valverde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Valverde tries to keep at a distance but Rydell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rydell tries to land knees in the clinch but Valverde avoids the damage to the body.
Rydell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valverde avoids it.
Valverde tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Valverde pulls guard effortlessly.
Valverde is looking to sweep but instead, Rydell has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell working Valverde over with strikes. #SUB#
Rydell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rydell wants to control but Valverde is keeping him busy. #T1#
Valverde tries to kick Rydell off but Rydell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Rydell seems to be working for a kimura but Valverde defends the submission attempt.
Valverde is holding on to half guard well.
Valverde is looking for a sweep. Rydell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydell slows the pace down in half guard.
Rydell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valverde for as long as he can get away with.
Valverde is refusing to be controlled, as Rydell sits in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valverde has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rydell is working away from the top position though.
Rydell wants to take a breather but Valverde is having none of it.
Rydell moves into full mount! Valverde won't be happy about that!
Rydell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rydell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rydell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valverde is looking to escape.
Rydell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Valverde tries to hold on but Rydell pushes him away.
Rydell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rydell controlling the pace for now.
Rydell landing punches.
Roger Rydell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rydell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rydell continues to stall.
Valverde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rydell controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Valverde is controlling an arm, preventing Rydell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Valverde is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rydell controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Rydell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rydell, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Rydell!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roger Rydell made sure he mentioned Ronin Ringwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
CFN1: Vovchanchyn vs Xerxes
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws a leg kick but Valverde checks it.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but Valverde sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valverde with the counter takedown but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.#TD2#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valverde to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wriggles free and stands up.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Valverde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera was covering up waiting for the punch and Valverde finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom. #T1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valverde is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valverde landing some decent shots from guard.
Valverde wants to control from the top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera keeps moving.
Valverde looking to sit in guard and control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valverde's head.#T3#
Valverde trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valverde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wanted to stand there but Valverde had control of the position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valverde is trying to keep Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera in close.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to stand but Valverde has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valverde sprawls well. Valverde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera lands with an uppercut that bounces Valverde off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Valverde clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is trying to drag Valverde to the mat but Valverde just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valverde is pushing Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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 Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valverde but Valverde pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera enables Valverde to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde wants to stand but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valverde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valverde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is pulling down on Valverde's head. It's preventing any offense from Valverde, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Valverde feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Valverde is working Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Valverde wants to pass the guard but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is keeping the position.#T3#
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valverde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valverde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to hit a switch here but Valverde passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera there!
Valverde trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You get the feeling that Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Valverde avoids the attempt from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera to control.
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathieu Valverde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera drives through with a takedown into Valverde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valverde is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera working for submissions but it's allowed Valverde to get to half guard.
Valverde is stalling here. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Valverde seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde regains half guard.
Valverde is refusing to be controlled, as Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera sits in half guard.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valverde defends it well.
Valverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valverde trying to control from the bottom.
Valverde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathieu Valverde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera trying to control the action but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Valverde should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Valverde is looking to control Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valverde avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is taking a breather. Valverde says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valverde defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to pass the guard but Valverde is defending well. #SUB2#
Valverde actively working from the bottom here.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws a strike but Valverde avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SU#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding 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.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valverde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Valverde tries to buck Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera off but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
Valverde manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valverde wants to stand up but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valverde moves into full mount! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathieu Valverde.
Well Valverde 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CP1: Rydell vs Dos Oliviera
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Valverde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Michigawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Valverde finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Michigawa wants to hit a switch here but Valverde passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Michigawa there! #SUB#
Valverde looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valverde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde looking to finish with strikes here!
#T1##SU#
Valverde stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Michigawa blocks a body shot from Valverde. #TD#
Valverde pulls guard.
Michigawa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michigawa stands and throws Valverde's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Valverde is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Michigawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Valverde has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Michigawa is working away from the top position though.
Valverde is trying to get back to full guard.
Michigawa not doing much here.
Michigawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valverde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michigawa wants to take a breather but Valverde is having none of it.
Valverde taking some punishment here, with Michigawa in his half guard.
Valverde is trying to get back to full guard.
Michigawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valverde knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Michigawa wants to stand but Valverde has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Michigawa stalling.
Michigawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Valverde tries to roll over but Michigawa keeps him under control.
Michigawa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Valverde's thigh. Valverde counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Valverde tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michigawa content to stall in guard here.
Michigawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michigawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde.
Michigawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valverde as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Valverde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valverde tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but Michigawa has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathieu Valverde dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Valverde shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michigawa! But no joy.#CL2#
Michigawa moves into the clinch.
Michigawa keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Michigawa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valverde fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michigawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Valverde manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michigawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valverde throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Michigawa trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Michigawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Michigawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Valverde is retaining full guard.
Valverde looking for a sweep. Not yet Valverde, not yet.
Michigawa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Valverde manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Valverde wants to control from the top but Michigawa keeps moving.
Valverde works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Michigawa is trying to stand up here but Valverde is controlling him well.
Valverde throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valverde working Michigawa over with strikes.
Michigawa wants to get back to his feet.
Valverde prevents Michigawa from improving his position.
Valverde wants to pass the guard but Michigawa is defending well.
Valverde wants to control but Michigawa is keeping him busy. #T3#
Michigawa is in trouble now - Valverde has advanced to mount!
Valverde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valverde controlling from the full mount.
Michigawa tries to reverse the position but Valverde maintains control.
Valverde tries to control but Michigawa wriggling away.
Valverde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michigawa can do to turn this around?
Michigawa is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Michigawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valverde with a couple of short strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michigawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valverde trying to control but Michigawa is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathieu Valverde dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Valverde takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Valverde clinches up against the cage.
Valverde tries for a takedown but Michigawa manages to get underhooks.
Valverde tries to pull guard but Michigawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valverde tries to break free but Michigawa pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Michigawa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Michigawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Valverde is staying active underneath Michigawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valverde is trying to maintain the position but Michigawa is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Michigawa tries to pass to full mount but Valverde defends it.
Valverde is not content to let Michigawa control the position.
Valverde gets back to full guard.
Valverde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michigawa wants to control from the top but Valverde keeps moving.
Michigawa postures up.
Michigawa slips nicely into half guard.
Valverde is not content to let Michigawa control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michigawa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valverde working to try and regain half guard.
Michigawa looking to control but Valverde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michigawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michigawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valverde wants to control but Michigawa is having none of it.#T3#
Valverde manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Michigawa wants to free his trapped foot but Valverde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valverde trying to control from the bottom.
Michigawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Michigawa is just content to waste time from the top position. Valverde takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Michigawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michigawa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valverde looking for a sweep. Not yet Valverde, not yet. #T4#
Michigawa wants to stand but Valverde is controlling his posture from full guard.
Valverde keeping moving, preventing Michigawa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Michigawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valverde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michigawa has managed to get both his arms back between Valverde's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valverde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michigawa controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Seto Michigawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valverde has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathieu Valverde!
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