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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Hallows chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valdez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hallows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hallows misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Hallows doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hallows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez works Hallows's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Hallows clinches.
Hallows lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows wants a takedown.
#BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valdez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hallows's hands.
Hallows scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hallows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Hallows is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Valdez misses. #CL2#
Hallows closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Valdez works on Hallows's body with a couple of short punches.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valdez 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.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez lands a right hand.
Hallows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valdez is defending well for now.#BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valdez lands with a straight right. Hallows didn't see that one coming.
A cross from Valdez lands.
Hallows misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Hallows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hallows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valdez defends well and Hallows ends up having to push Valdez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valdez jabs Hallows right on the nose. Hallows blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallows misses with the combination.
Valdez connects with a crisp jab.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallows.
Valdez swings for the body but Hallows moves out of range.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallows.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Valdez tests Hallows's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valdez defending well as Hallows loads up on a big left hand.
Hallows swinging wildly here.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hallows wants to clinch.
Hallows throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Hallows shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hallows lands a nice looking body shot.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Hallows has Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Valdez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Hallows misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hallows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valdez.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Hallows throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Valdez throwing a counter right hand but Hallows manages to avoid it.
Hallows tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Hallows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallows.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Valdez. #BC2#
Hallows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Valdez misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallows finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hallows moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
A slow jab from Hallows misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Valdez as he connects with a hook.#T4#
A punch combination from Hallows misses. #CL2#
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hallows. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hallows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallows.
Hallows cracks Valdez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Hallows swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Hallows throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valdez checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Valdez connects with a jab.
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallowss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallows.
Valdez scores with a jab. Hallows acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Hallows gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Hallows lands a nice elbow.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Hallows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallows.
A punch combination from Hallows misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valdez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Hallows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valdez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valdez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valdez is fending him off so far but Hallows persists. Nope, Valdez circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Hallows wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Hallows misses.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Hallows lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hallows throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Valdez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valdez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hallows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valdez throws a hook but Hallows avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valdez.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeMario Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallows lands a slapping body shot.
Hallows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hallows looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallows will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Hallows. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Hallows feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valdezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hallows misses with a series of wild punches.
Valdez lands with an overhand left.
Valdez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valdez.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallows lands the left hand.
Hallows lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdez cracks Hallows with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez with a jab.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Valdez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decent striking displayed by Valdez there.
Hallows tries to move into range but Valdez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
Broady Hallows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Hallows.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallows slips a straight right by Valdez.
Valdez throws a jab when Hallows was well out of range.
Valdez with a nice cross.#CL2#
Hallows drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
#BC#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Hallows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valdez tries to avoid it but Hallows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valdez to the ground. Valdez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broady Hallows.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
Valdez with a hook.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallows can do to turn this around?#T4#
Valdez is looking to slow Hallows down with leg kicks.
Hallows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Valdez lands a two punch combo.
Valdez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hallows's hands.
Hallows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valdez.
Hallows misses with an uppercut.
Valdez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallows has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallows slips a straight right by Valdez.
Hallows tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez staying out of range there.
Valdez lands a jab.
Valdez scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows is looking to clinch.
Valdez throws a shot to the body.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez backing away here, and Hallows unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Valdez.
Hallows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hallows.
Valdez digs a good body shot into Hallows's ribs.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Hallows throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Hallows dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hallows fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valdez lunges at Hallows with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallows's hand.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Hallows was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallows tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallows.
Hallows dives in and grabs Valdez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valdez pushes down on Hallows's head and hops out.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broady Hallows.
Hallows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valdez's waist but Valdez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hallows off to one side.
Hallows takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez lands a head shot.
Hallows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hallows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Valdez cracks Hallows with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Valdez scores with a nice right hand.
Valdez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallows momentarily.
Valdez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valdez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valdez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valdez swings for the body but Hallows moves out of range.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez punishes Hallows's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez scores with a body shot.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Hallows's shoulder, as Hallows tries to avoid the shot.
Hallows takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hallows swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Hallows with an uppercut!
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Valdez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Hallows moves away and avoids it.
Hallows tries a quick counter leg kick but Valdez is wise to it.#CL2#
Hallows gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Broady Hallows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valdez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valdez stops a takedown attempt from Hallows.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
Valdez avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Hallows is trying desperately to land a takedown but Valdez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hallows.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the head but Valdez blocks with his arms.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valdez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hallows misses with a low kick as Valdez jumps back.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hallows swinging wildly here.
Valdez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hallows. #T3#
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez connects with a jab.
Hallows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valdez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hallows misses with an uppercut.
Hallows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valdez tries to avoid it but Hallows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valdez to the ground. Valdez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good shot there by Valdez.
Nice jab there from Valdez.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valdez.
Valdez lands with a shot to the body.
Valdez punishes Hallows's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hallows gets a clinch. #BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez connects with a solid leg kick.
Hallows lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Hallows.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Valdez stuns Hallows with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hallows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Hallows finds it's target.
Hallows takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallows is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Valdez.
Hallows throws a low kick, looking for Valdez's leg but Valdez calmly moves out of range.
Hallows drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallows throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valdez jabs Hallows to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valdez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hallows under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valdez, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
A victorious DeMario 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Revorg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Revorg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Revorg blocks a jab.
Valdez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Revorg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valdez lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Revorg has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Revorg pulls guard. #SUB2#
Revorg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valdez defends well.
Valdez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Valdez wanted to stand there but Revorg had control of the position.
Valdez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Revorg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valdez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Revorg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valdez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Revorg on the ground.
Valdez controlling from the top position.
Revorg is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Revorg looking for a guillotine here but Valdez defends easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Valdez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Revorg throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.
Valdez connects with a leg kick.
Revorg checks the leg kick.
Valdez throws the left hand but Revorg avoids the punch easily.
Revorg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valdez. That did some damage!
Revorg throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Revorg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Revorg was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Revorg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Revorgs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Revorg takes one on the button.
Revorg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Revorg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Revorg slips under a jab.#T3#
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Valdez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Revorg.
Revorg staying out of range there.
Revorg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Revorg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Revorg controls the action.
Revorg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Revorg avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
Valdez works on Revorg's body with a couple of short punches.
Revorg trying to land knees to the body.
Revorg blocks an uppercut.
Valdez lands with a right to the head.
Valdez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valdez pushes Revorg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Revorg.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez tries a body shot but Revorg blocks it.
Revorg jumps guard but Valdez stands there with Revorg around his waist. Revorg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Revorg. #T4##BC2#
Revorg breaks the clinch.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Revorg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Revorg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
#CL2#
Revorg pushes Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Revorg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Revorg is trying to pull guard but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Revorgs head. #TD2#
Revorg pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Revorg is trying to control the position but Valdez postures up.
Valdez 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.
Revorg is trying to hold Valdez in close to prevent damage but Valdez has managed to pass into half guard.
Revorg is trying to get back to full guard.
Valdez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Revorg moved out of range.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Revorg slips under a jab.
As Valdez backs off Revorg throws a huge counter combo but Valdez manages to avoid it all.
Revorg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez misses with a right hand
and Revorg counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Revorg does no damage.
Valdez connects with a body shot that sends Revorg's belly button to the back.
Valdez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Revorg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valdez misses the jab.
Valdez scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Valdez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez lands a jab to Revorg's midsection.
Revorg slips a straight right by Valdez.
DeMario Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Revorg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valdez is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Valdez misses.
Revorg tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Valdez avoids the head kick by Revorg.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Revorg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revorg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
Revorg throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Revorg can do to turn this around?
Revorg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Repus Revorg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valdez jabs at Revorg's body.
Revorg throws a head kick but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Revorg ducks down to avoid it.
Revorg defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Revorg wants to clinch.
Revorg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Revorg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Valdez misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valdez.
Revorg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Revorg.
Revorg lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand. #CL2#
Revorg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Revorgs head.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Revorg.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Revorg misses with a punch to the body.
Revorg throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez. #BC#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Revorg blocks the leg kick.
Revorg defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Revorg throws a solid leg kick but Valdez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Revorg.
Revorg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Revorg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Revorg swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Revorg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Revorg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Revorg.
Valdez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Revorg checks it well.
Revorg drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Revorg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valdez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Revorg's shoulder, as Revorg tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Revorg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Revorg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Revorg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Valdez.
Revorg slips under a jab from Valdez.
Revorg moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.#CL2#
Revorg clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revorg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Revorg scores with a shot to the side of Valdez's head.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Revorg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valdez smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Valdez clinches up against the cage.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Revorg avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
DeMario Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Revorg. #TD2#
Revorg successfully pulls guard.
Valdez trying to control but Revorg is working from the bottom.
Revorg looking to control.
Valdez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Revorg has his foot on Valdez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valdez works his way back into a safe position though.
Valdez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Revorg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Revorg pushes Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Revorg gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Revorg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Revorg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valdez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Revorg rushes Valdez and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Revorg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Revorg tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valdez throwing a counter right hand but Revorg manages to avoid it.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Valdez there.
Revorg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
#CL2#
Revorg clinches up with Valdez and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Revorg manages to pull guard.
Revorg looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Revorg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valdez stays in close to Revorg's body and controls the position.
Valdez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Revorg is proving hard to escape from.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts 🏆 inform us that Revorg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Revorg looking to control.
Valdez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Revorg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valdez stays in close to Revorg's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Revorg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Revorg is trying to keep Valdez in close.
#SUB2#
Revorg looking for a triangle here. Valdez is fighting it but it looks tight! Revorg pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Valdez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Repus Revorg!
Repus Revorg spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
GAMMA#970 Karim v Hero
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Malley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valdez momentarily.
Jab by Valdez.
O Malley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valdez swivels and escapes.
Valdez lunges at O Malley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Malley's hand.
Valdez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
O Malley throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
O Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but O Malley moved out of range.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but O Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
O Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez connects with a right hand. O Malley shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez throws a low kick but O Malley moves out of range easily.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. #T1#
O Malley blocks a leg kick.
O Malley feinted with a counter takedown.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valdez blocks a jab.
O Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
O Malley is looking to slow Valdez down with leg kicks.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Malley throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez misses the jab.
Valdez scores with a jab to the head.
O Malley is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Valdez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from O Malley misses.
O Malley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley checks a low kick from Valdez.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Malley defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley avoids the head kick by Valdez.
O Malley tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
O Malley darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns O Malley into the cage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but O Malley uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Valdez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
O Malley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Malley throws out a powerful jab.
Valdez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Malleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Malley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but O Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
Valdez cracks O Malley with an open hand slap.
O Malley throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez lands with a right hand.
Valdez lands with a straight right. O Malley didn't see that one coming.
O Malley works the jab nicely.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
O Malley moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Valdez throws the left hand but O Malley avoids the punch easily.
O Malley catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Malley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
A big right from O Malley misses. #TD#
O Malley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from O Malley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
O Malley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Valdez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
O Malley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O Malley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valdez is trying to work for a sweep but O Malley has mounted him!
Valdez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valdez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Valdez tries to kick O Malley off but O Malley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
O Malley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Malley 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.
Valdez wants to get back to full guard.
Valdez wants to control but O Malley passes into side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Valdez tries to buck O Malley off but O Malley is having none of it.
O Malley lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
O Malley is working to tighten his grip on Valdez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Valdez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but O Malley is really squeezing tight and eventually Valdez passes out! O Malley breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shane O Malley!
After winning the bout, Shane O Malley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#964 Aurelius v Spratt
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but Valdez steps away.
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Storm staying out of range there.
Valdez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valdez digs a good hook to Storm's body.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valdez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm walks into a stiff left hand from Valdez.
Storm lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valdez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Valdez tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
Valdez 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Storm is looking to slow Valdez down with leg kicks.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Storm moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Storm works Valdez's body with a nice hook.
Valdez is looking to chop away at Storm's legs.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Valdez's knee but Valdez avoids it well.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm thuds a left hand into Valdez's body.
Storm tries to move into range but Valdez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Storm throws a low kick but Valdez moves out of range easily.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdez rather than just go for the knockout.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
#T2#
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valdez throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
Valdez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm slips under a jab.
Valdez jabs Storm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Storm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Storm has time to react.
Storm throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Valdez backing away here, and Storm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Valdez throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Valdez throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez blocks a jab.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Storm connects with an inside leg kick.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valdez is able to avoid easily.
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valdez to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valdez on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valdez checks a leg kick.
Valdez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Storm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valdez. That did some damage!
Valdez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Storm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valdez. Valdez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Storm lands.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Valdez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valdez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Storm lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valdez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valdez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Valdez blocks the low kick.
Valdez tried to counter with a leg kick but Storm avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez moves into range and connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Valdez blocks the low kick.
Valdez swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Valdez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm sizes up Valdez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valdez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm slips a jab from Valdez.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm throws a leg kick but Valdez checks it.
Nice body kick there by Storm.
Valdez throws a chopping leg kick but Storm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Valdez catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm moves forwards but Valdez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Storm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Valdez cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdez moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valdez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Storm thumps Valdez with a low kick.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
A low kick from Valdez misses
and Storm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Storm throws a series of strikes that have Valdez backpedaling.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valdez lands a body shot.
Valdez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm thumps Valdez with a low kick.
Valdez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.#T2#
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Storm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
Valdez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valdez checks a low kick from Storm.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez misses with a jab to the body
and Storm counters with an outside leg kick.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez misses with a hook
and Storm counters with an inside leg kick.
Valdez scores with a jab. Storm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valdez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valdez throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Valdez misses with the body kick
and Storm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez swings widly with a right hand
and Storm counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valdez throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
#CL#
Valdez moves into range and clinches up with Storm.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm misses with an elbow strike.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Storm misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Storm tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdez is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Storm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Valdez.
Storm using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Valdez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Storm.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm keeps control of Valdez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valdez is trying to force a seperation but Storm has the dominant position.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Storm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Storm.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valdez.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Storm moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
A nice side step and Storm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valdez swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm thumps Valdez with a low kick.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Storm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Valdez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.
Storm slips under a jab from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target. #T1#
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valdez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Valdez's corner calls for a 1-2. Valdez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Valdez misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Storm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Storm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Valdez with a hook.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Valdez avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Storm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valdez is out of range and Storm settles back down.
Storm throws a leg kick but Valdez moved away.
Valdez misses with a hook to the body
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm digs a good hook to Valdez's body.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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?
A jab from Valdez misses.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Valdez misses with a body punch
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm lands a body shot.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez checks a low kick from Storm.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Valdez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valdez feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Some bone on bone action there as Valdez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Storm tries to land a leg kick but Valdez saw it coming and moves away.
Storm throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez lands with a good body shot.
Nice body kick from Valdez.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valdez is able to avoid easily.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdez tries to clinch
and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valdez thinking.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Valdez misses the target.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
A counter left hand to the body from Valdez misses its target.#T4#
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valdez lands a jab.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Storm slips a straight right by Valdez.
Valdez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
Storm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valdez's knee momentarily.
Storm feints and then cracks Valdez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valdez down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm tries to land a leg kick but Valdez saw it coming and moves away.
Valdez throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Valdez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Valdez blocks the leg kick.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Storm 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 Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
A victorious Lincoln Storm 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:
GAMMA#961 Augustus v Shane
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Valdez finds it's way through Mantle's defenses. #CL#
Mantle moves into the clinch.
Valdez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Mantle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mantle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valdez can't break the clinch.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valdez enables Mantle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valdez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Valdez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mantle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valdez wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Mantle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valdez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.
Valdez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mantle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mantle prevents Valdez from improving his position.
Mantle not doing much here.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Valdez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valdez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mantle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valdez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mantle.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Valdez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Valdez is trying to stand back up but Mantle is controlling him
Valdez wants to improve his position but Mantle is controlling well.
Mantle drops an elbow to the side of Valdez's head.
Mantle content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valdez is trying to stand up here but Mantle is controlling him well. #T3#
Mantle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valdez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantle.
Mantle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Valdez to regain full guard.
Valdez trying to control the position here.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mantle prevents Valdez from getting back to his feet.
Valdez is trying to control the position but Mantle postures up.
Mantle controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mantle misses with the combination.
Mantle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mantle is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Valdez.#T4#
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle misses the jab.
Good work by Mantle as he checks the leg kick.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Valdez, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mantle blocks a jab.
Jab by Mantle.
Mantle takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Mantle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Mantle misses.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdez throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Valdez looks for the body kick but Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Mantle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez tries to clinch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle tries to counter with a takedown but Valdez is quick to defend against it.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Mantle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mantle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valdez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle avoids the head kick by Valdez.
Mantle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valdez swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.
Valdez scores with the left hand. Mantle knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez scores with a hook.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Valdez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Mantle lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mantle connects with a single shot there.
Mantle throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Mantle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valdez did well to prevent Mantle getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle is pressing down on Valdez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valdez is holding on for now.
Valdez tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Mantle throwing shots but Valdez is blocking nicely. #T2#
Valdez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mantle trying to mount his opponent but Valdez defends it.
Valdez is trying to stand.
Valdez has hold of Mantle's hands but Mantle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mantle 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.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
Valdez wants to improve his position but Mantle is controlling well.
Mantle 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.
Mantle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valdez taking some punishment here, with Mantle in his half guard.
Valdez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Mantle working over Valdez with some ground and pound. Valdez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mantle working the head and body with strikes.
Valdez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mantle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Valdez wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham Mantle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mantle is controlling the pace.
Valdez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mantle scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Well, if Mantle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Valdez wants to get back to full guard.
Mantle is looking to take a break and control but Valdez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valdez is trying is best to control the position here.
Ground and pound from Mantle.
Mantle wants to take a breather but Valdez is having none of it.
Mantle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Valdez wants to control but Mantle passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Valdez throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well.
Valdez misses with a kick to the body.
Valdez throws a leg kick which misses Mantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantle tries to avoid it.
Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Mantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Mantle drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mantle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##TD#
Mantle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valdez trying to hold on to Mantle's head to control him but Mantle postures up.
Valdez is staying active underneath Mantle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valdez wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mantle lands strikes from half guard.
Valdez is looking to improve his position.
Valdez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mantle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mantle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valdez's head.
Mantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
Mantle lands with a punch from half guard.
Valdez tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg.
Mantle is thwarting Valdez's attempts to control the position.
Mantle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valdez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mantle lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Mantle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mantle looking to finish Valdez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valdez!
Mantle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mantle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mantle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valdez hang on?
Valdez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mantle lands a big elbow.
Mantle controlling from mount.
Mantle lands a big elbow. #T4#
BOOM! Mantle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle trying to control but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Valdez tries to hold on but Mantle pushes him away.
Mantle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mantle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mantle controlling from the full mount.
Mantle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valdez is looking to escape.
Mantle lands a big shot there that rocks Valdez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mantle, 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 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH:77
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdez swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Valdez scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Vasquez misses.
Vasquez slips under a jab.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick.
Valdez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valdez works Vasquez's body with a nice hook.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valdez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valdez lands a nice looking body shot.
Valdez throws a jab when Vasquez was well out of range.
Valdez scores with the left hand. Vasquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Vasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Valdez clinches with his opponent.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Vasquez. #BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Vasquez moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Jab, jab by Valdez - just one landing.
Valdez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Vasquez.
Valdez throws a jab when Vasquez was well out of range.
Vasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valdez misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Vasquez counters by clinching up.
Vasquez tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Vasquez pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez scores with a shot to the side of Valdez's head.
Valdez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasquez blocking some punches.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasquez.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez pushes Vasquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Valdez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valdez 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.
Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick from Vasquez.
Valdez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasquez's head.
Valdez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Good shot there by Vasquez.
Vasquez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Vasquez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vasquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valdez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Vasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasquez lands a head shot.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valdez throws a hook but Vasquez blocks it.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Vasquez moves out of range easily.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Vasquez clinches with his opponent.
Vasquez blocks an uppercut.
Vasquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Vasquez.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Vasquez.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Vasquez is working Valdez over against the cage.#BC2#
Vasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasquez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Vasquez misses.
Valdez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasquez is able to avoid easily.
Valdez cracks Vasquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Valdez moves into the clinch.
Vasquez blocking some punches.
#BC#
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasquez tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Vasquez throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasquez.
Good standup being displayed there by Valdez as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valdez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Valdez moves in looking to clinch but Vasquez pushes him off.
Valdez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vasquez clobbers Valdez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Vasquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valdez connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasquez throws a leg kick but Valdez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vasquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Vasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasquez scores with a leg kick.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Vasquez is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasquez.
Vasquez thumps Valdez with a low kick.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasquez.
Valdez lands a head shot.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Vasquez.
Vasquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasquez misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vasquez throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Vasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Valdez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valdez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Vasquez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez lands a nice looking body kick.
Valdez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a low kick.
Valdez scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Valdez clinches.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasquez.
Valdez lands with a right to the head.
Vasquez working aggressively here.
Vasquez is trying to push Valdez away but Valdez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Valdez.
Valdez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
A jab from Vasquez does it's job there.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasquez blocks a head kick by Valdez.
Vasquez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valdez connects with a jab.
Valdez swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Vasquez misses its intended target.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Vasquez moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdez, as that shot connected.
Vasquez defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Valdez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vasquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Vasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasquez misses with a leg kick.
Vasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
DeMario Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL2#
Valdez gets tackled into the cage by Vasquez. Vasquez maintains the clinch. #BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Vasquez lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Valdez misses.
Vasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
Vasquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valdez. Valdez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Valdez misses.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Vasquez saw that one coming.
Valdez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez throws a low kick but Vasquez avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Vasquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy left from Valdez finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Vasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasquez scores with a leg kick.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Vasquez scores with a jab.
Vasquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valdez.
Valdez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasquez.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valdez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vasquez - the referee stops the clock and Valdez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vasquez. Valdez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vasquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valdez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasquez checks it well.
Valdez scores with a hook.
Valdez works Vasquez's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasquez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Vasquez moves away and avoids it.
Vasquez throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasquez clobbers Valdez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valdez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valdez.#T1#
Valdez takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasquez. That's going to slow Valdez down.
Vasquez lands a body shot.
Vasquez throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Vasquez lands a leg kick that knocks Valdez off balance momentarily.
Vasquez throws a head kick but Valdez moves out of range.
Vasquez throws a chopping leg kick but Valdez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.#CL#
Vasquez gets tackled into the cage by Valdez. Valdez maintains the clinch.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Vasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Vasquez tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nando Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasquez can pounce on him.
Vasquez connects with a body shot.
Valdez throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasquez! But no joy.
Vasquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
Vasquez takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasquez scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valdez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasquez wants to clinch.
Valdez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valdez scrambles back to his feet.
Vasquez walks into a straight right hand from Valdez.
Vasquez lands the left hand.#T3#
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Valdez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vasquez checks a leg kick nicely.
Valdez jabs Vasquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valdez moves out of range of the leg kick from Vasquez.
Valdez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Valdez slips a straight right by Vasquez.
Valdez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Valdez moves in looking to clinch but Vasquez pushes him off.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasquez is just out of range.
Vasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vasquez if he has to take too many more of those.
Valdez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valdez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
Vasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Valdez lands with a right hand.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valdez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Valdez.
Vasquez moves out of range as Valdez throws a body kick.
Vasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Valdez misses the target.
Valdez stuns Vasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valdez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Valdez lands.
Vasquez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valdez's head.
Vasquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Vasquez.
Vasquez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valdez. That one must have hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeMario Valdez.
Well Valdez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DeMario Valdez!
After winning the bout, DeMario Valdez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Cuntmara vs Branko
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Jab, jab by Valdez - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valdez.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valdez looks to throw a body kick
and Gunn counters with a nice body shot.
Gunn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez thumps Gunn with a low kick.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Gunn defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Good leg kick by Valdez.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Gunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Valdez finds it's way through Gunn's defenses.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.#T1#
Valdez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
Valdez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Gunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Gunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Valdez forces Gunn back against the cage and clinches.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn wants to break free but Valdez has control.
Gunn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
Gunn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Valdez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Valdez scores with a spinning back kick!
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Valdez lands with a right hand.
Valdez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gunn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Valdez jabs Gunn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valdez walks into a left hand.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Gunn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valdez to score with a decent uppercut.
Valdez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Valdez thuds his shin into the meat of Gunn's side.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
Valdez slips a jab from Gunn.
A lazy left from Valdez finds it's target.
Valdez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valdez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Gunn blocks the low kick.
Valdez throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Valdez.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Jab by Valdez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunn has time to react.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Gunn.#CL2#
Valdez closes the distance and clinches.
Valdez scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunn blocks a jab.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunn cracks Valdez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.
Gunn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gunn walks into a stiff left hand from Valdez.
Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
It looked like Gunn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn dips to his left and cracks Valdez with an uppercut!
Valdez slips a jab from Gunn.
Jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gunn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Gunn moves out of range of the leg kick from Valdez.
Valdez motions for Gunn to come forward. Valdez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Valdez connects with the punch.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez cracks Gunn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn is looking to counter punch.
Valdez defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunn.
Valdez moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunn.
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Gunn gets tackled into the cage by Valdez. Valdez maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Valdez misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunn misses the target.
Valdez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gunn at a distance.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
A cross from Valdez lands.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Valdez clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Gunn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Valdez.
Valdez throws a leg kick which misses Gunn's front leg but catches the back leg as Gunn tries to avoid it.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
Gunn works Valdez's body with a nice hook.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdez scores with a leg kick.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
Valdez lands a nice hook to Gunn's body. Gunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunn on the side of the head.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Gunn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valdez.
Gunn takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Valdez.
Gunn slips a straight right by Valdez.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Gunn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valdez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn slips a straight right by Valdez.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Gunn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valdez is looking to clinch.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valdez closes the distance but Gunn moves to the side
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Valdez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gunn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Gunn punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Valdez is rocked!
Gunn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valdez.
Valdez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez seems to have recovered his senses.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valdez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Gunn avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Gunn slips under a jab from Valdez.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez with a nice calf kick.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Gunn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Valdez misses with a hook to the body
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gunn has knocked Valdez down with a huge combo! Gunn steps away and waves a wobbly Valdez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Valdez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Gunn throws a monster overhand right that drops Valdez! Gunn follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rex Gunn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Valdez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Big Mouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big Mouth.
A big right from Big Mouth misses.
Big Mouth scores with a jab.
Valdez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Big Mouth.
Valdez punishes Big Mouth's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valdez misses with a hook. Big Mouth ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Big Mouth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valdez lands a jab to the head.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
and Big Mouth counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Big Mouth counters with an inside leg kick.
Valdez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Big Mouth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Big Mouth on the side of the head. #T1#
Valdez lands with a hook. Big Mouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Big Mouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Good shot there by Valdez.
Nice uppercut there from Valdez.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Big Mouth moves away.
Big Mouth throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Big Mouth moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Big Mouth's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valdez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Big Mouth is looking to land body kicks.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valdez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez with the inside leg kick.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Big Mouth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Big Mouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valdez lands a body shot.
Big Mouth wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez connects with a body shot that sends Big Mouth's belly button to the back.#T2#
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez swings widly with a right hand
and Big Mouth counters with a body kick.
Big Mouth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Big Mouth throws a push kick but Valdez slaps the foot to one side.
Valdez avoids the head kick by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Big Mouth misses.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Big Mouth. That did some damage!
Big Mouth looks to land a combination but Valdez avoids it well.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Big Mouth jabs Valdez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Big Mouth throws a low kick but Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Valdez misses with a straight right. #T3#
Big Mouth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Big Mouth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valdez connects with a crisp jab.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Big Mouth takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Big Mouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Big Mouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Big Mouth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Big Mouth jabs Valdez right on the nose. Valdez blinks but takes it well.
Valdez misses the jab.#T4#
Valdez scores with a hook.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Big Mouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valdez takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
Big Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Big Mouth misses with a body kick.
Valdez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Big Mouth's head backwards.
Jab from Valdez.
Big Mouth lands a slapping body shot.
Big Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Big Mouth tried to counter with a leg kick but Valdez avoided it.
Valdez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Valdez gets tackled into the cage by Big Mouth. Big Mouth maintains the clinch.
Big Mouth prevents Valdez from breaking the clinch.
Valdez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Big Mouth prevents Valdez from breaking the clinch.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Big Mouth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
Valdez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Valdez.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez throws a leg kick
and Big Mouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valdez throws a hook but Big Mouth blocks it.
Valdez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Big Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez avoids the head kick by Big Mouth.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Big Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valdez connects with a nice looking jab.
Big Mouth lands a really nice looking cross but Valdez seems unphased.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Big Mouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Big Mouth.
Good shot there by Big Mouth.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Big Mouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Valdez.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Big Mouth slips under a jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Big Mouth misses the target.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
A big right from Big Mouth misses.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Big Mouth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valdez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Big Mouth looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Valdez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good exchange - Valdez coming out on top.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the body kick from Valdez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Big Mouth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Big Mouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Big Mouth checks a leg kick nicely.
As Valdez backs away, Big Mouth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Big Mouth slips under a jab.
Valdez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valdez lands a right hook to the body.
Valdez connects with a solid leg kick.
Big Mouth slips under a jab from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a hook. Big Mouth ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Big Mouth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
and Big Mouth counters with a right hand to the body.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Valdez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Big Mouth moves into the clinch.
Big Mouth lands with a right to the head.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Big Mouth has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Big Mouth throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez lunges at Big Mouth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Big Mouth's hand.
Big Mouth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valdez.
Valdez lands with an uppercut that bounces Big Mouth off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Big Mouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Big Mouth feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Big Mouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
Big Mouth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valdez scores with a shot to the body.
Big Mouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valdez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Valdez throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
Valdez misses with a body kick.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Big Mouth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valdez slips under a jab.#T4#
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Big Mouth is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
A little feinted left hand from Big Mouth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Big Mouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Big Mouth.
Both fighters circling a little - Big Mouth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Big Mouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez lands the left hand.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valdez!
Valdez tries to land a leg kick but Big Mouth saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Valdez misses.
Big Mouth throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Big Mouth.
Valdez misses with an uppercut
and Big Mouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Big Mouth.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big Mouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Big Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valdez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valdez misses with a body shot
and Big Mouth counters with a nice body shot.
Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez misses with a left hand
and Big Mouth counters with a thumping low kick.
Big Mouth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth jabs Valdez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Big Mouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
It looked like Big Mouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Mouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Big Mouth misses its target.#T1#
Valdez cracks Big Mouth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdez misses with a combination
and Big Mouth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Big Mouth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Big Mouth walks into a jab.
Valdez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Big Mouth's head.
Big Mouth feints and then cracks Valdez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valdez down.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Big Mouth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
It appears Big Mouth was looking to counter with a kick there.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Mouth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez misses with a shot to the body
and Big Mouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses.
Valdez staying out of range there.
Yasha Big Mouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Big Mouth throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valdez connects with a leg kick.
Valdez throws a leg kick but Big Mouth sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Big Mouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez scores with a nice right hand.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
Valdez throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Big Mouth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valdez tries to work over Big Mouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Valdez misses with a left hand
and Big Mouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valdez throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
Valdez clobbers Big Mouth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick which misses Valdez's front leg but catches the back leg as Valdez tries to avoid it. #CL#
Big Mouth moves into range and clinches up with Valdez.#T3#
Big Mouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Big Mouth working Valdez over with knees to the body.
Big Mouth works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Big Mouth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Big Mouth.
Valdez tries a body shot but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth throws a head punch that misses.
Big Mouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez. #T4#
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yasha Big Mouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Big Mouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Big Mouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Big Mouth.
Valdez scores with a shot to the side of Big Mouth's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Big Mouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Big Mouth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Big Mouth.
Valdez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Valdez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big Mouth staying out of range there.
Valdez throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Mouth lands a nice shot that snaps Valdez's head back.
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Big Mouth can pounce on him.
Big Mouth throws a lazy right hand but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yasha Big Mouth.
I think Valdez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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SMASH: Floyd vs Face 2
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Valdez cracks Noriega with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valdez can pounce on him.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega slips a jab from Valdez.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valdez scores with the left hand. Noriega knows he should have avoided that one.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Valdez sees coming a mile off.
Valdez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Valdez misses with a left hand
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez lands a body shot.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Valdez jumps back.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Noriega backs off Valdez throws a huge counter combo but Noriega manages to avoid it all.
Valdez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Jab by Valdez.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Noriega feints and then cracks Valdez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valdez down.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Valdez scoring well with a low kick there.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez scores with a spinning back kick!
Noriega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valdez slips a jab from Noriega.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Valdez tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdez throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valdez is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Valdez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valdez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valdez - that will leave a mark!
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez jabs at Noriega's body.
Valdez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Valdez checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Valdez unleashes a big counter combination but Noriega bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valdez misses with a double jab.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Valdez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez connects with a right hand. Noriega shakes it off.
Valdez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Noriega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valdez scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez tries a quick counter leg kick but Noriega is wise to it.
Valdez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valdez takes one on the button.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Valdez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Valdez misses with an uppercut
and Noriega counters with a thumping low kick.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Noriega thinks about countering with a body kick.
Valdez throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Valdez should have avoided that one.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez lands a really nice looking cross but Noriega seems unphased.
Valdez swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Noriega.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Noriega with an uppercut!
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valdez throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Valdez unleashes a big counter combination but Noriega bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega clobbers Valdez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Valdez does no damage.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valdez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Valdez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Valdez lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega cracks Valdez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Valdez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Valdez clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Noriega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valdez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noriega checks a low kick from Valdez.#T1#
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Valdez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noriega under the eye.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Noriega quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Valdez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valdez lands a nice shot that snaps Noriega's head back.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez slips a straight right by Noriega.
Valdez slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Valdez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Noriega was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Noriega avoids it with no problem.
Valdez staying out of range there.#T2#
Valdez swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a solid body kick.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noriega motions for Valdez to come forward. Noriega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez fails to land with a series of punches.
Noriega throws a push kick but Valdez slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valdez!
Valdez slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valdez in his tracks.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Noriega is looking to chop away at Valdez's legs.
Valdez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez checks the leg kick.
Noriega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noriega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Valdez misses
and Noriega counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Valdez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Noriega throws a low kick but Valdez avoids it.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Noriega.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdez finds it's way round the side to connect with Noriega's head.
Noriega throws a low kick but Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Valdez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Noriega takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega ducks right into an uppercut from Valdez.
Valdez scores with a nice right hand.
Valdez lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valdez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Valdez throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Noriega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valdez swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
It looked like Noriega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valdez.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Valdez moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Noriega slips a straight right by Valdez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Noriega misses.
Noriega moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Noriega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Valdez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noriega throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Valdez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noriega.
Noriega throws a low kick but Valdez avoids it.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valdez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valdez.
Noriega digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Noriega will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Valdez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Noriega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
Valdez throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
Valdez scores with a jab.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Valdez misses the jab.
Valdez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valdez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valdez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Noriega.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega throws a head kick but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez misses with a kick to the body.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noriega slips a jab from Valdez.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Valdez checks it.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez scores with a jab. Noriega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Valdez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Valdez blocks a jab.
Valdez misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega throws a counter high kick but Valdez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Valdez takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Noriega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range. #T3#
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Valdez saw that one coming.
Noriega throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Valdez throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Noriega with an uppercut!
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Noriega throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Valdez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Valdez.
Valdez slips under a jab from Noriega.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez lands with a straight right. Noriega didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valdez. That's going to slow Noriega down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valdez. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valdez lands with a good body shot.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noriega throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valdez.
Nice cross by Valdez.
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Noriega.
Valdez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noriega counters with a body kick.
Valdez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Valdez moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valdez 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 Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
An out of breath DeMario Valdez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Pablo Noriega had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'. |
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SMASH: Yi vs Escalante
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. McQuirre moves away and avoids it.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez connects with the punch.
McQuirre misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valdez lands with a right hand. #CL#
McQuirre takes the fight into the clinch.
McQuirre lands with a light punch inside.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Valdez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
McQuirre throws a head kick that Valdez semi-blocks.
Valdez swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
#CL#
McQuirre has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McQuirre has him pressed against the cage.
McQuirre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valdez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to McQuirre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
McQuirre scores with a shoulder strike.
Valdez is looking to break free of the clinch but McQuirre has double underhooks. #BC2#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
McQuirre closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Valdez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Valdez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Valdez scores with a body shot.
Valdez lunges at McQuirre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McQuirre's hand.
Valdez lands with an overhand left.
Valdez scores with a sloppy right hand. McQuirre should have avoided that one.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
McQuirre moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Valdez. Beautiful body shot.
McQuirre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McQuirre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McQuirre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valdez scores with a jab.
Valdez cracks a nice hook into McQuirre's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.#CL#
McQuirre clinches with his opponent.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valdez wants to break free but McQuirre has control.
McQuirre pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land. #T2#
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Valdez misses with a hook to the body
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McQuirre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valdez misses with a hook.
McQuirre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valdez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McQuirre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McQuirre avoids the body shot from Valdez.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick.
McQuirre tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez throws a combination that misses
and McQuirre counters with a big head kick but Valdez shrugs it off.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and McQuirre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McQuirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirre tries to clinch up.#CL#
McQuirre moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of McQuirre's head but McQuirre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McQuirre looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
McQuirre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valdez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McQuirre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McQuirre clinches up with Valdez and pushes him back against the cage.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by McQuirre.
Valdez tries a low kick but McQuirre avoids it.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McQuirre throws a counter high kick but Valdez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Valdez misses with a series of wild punches.
McQuirre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez throws a body punch but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range. #T4#
Valdez looks to land a right hand but McQuirre moved out of range.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQuirre misses with a looping right.
Valdez throws a hook but McQuirre avoids it easily.
McQuirre wants to clinch.
Valdez scores with a sloppy right hand. McQuirre should have avoided that one.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
McQuirre throws a front kick aimed at Valdez's knee but Valdez avoids it well.
McQuirre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valdez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez takes a swing at McQuirre's ribcage but misses.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre connects with a body shot that sends Valdez's belly button to the back.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. McQuirre moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Valdez misses the jab.
It looked like McQuirre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valdez scores with a nice head shot.
McQuirre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valdez. That one must have hurt.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQuirre.
Valdez scores with a jab. McQuirre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McQuirre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. McQuirre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Valdez takes a swing at McQuirre's ribcage but misses.
Valdez catches McQuirre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuirre is just out of range.
McQuirre is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from McQuirre.
Valdez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Valdez misses. #T1#
Valdez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McQuirre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McQuirre throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Valdez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcQuirre.
McQuirre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McQuirre tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valdez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valdez misses with an uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a thumping low kick.
Valdez lands a jab to the head.
McQuirre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McQuirre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McQuirre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. McQuirre saw that one coming.
McQuirre moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Valdez there.
Valdez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McQuirre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQuirre moves away.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##CL#
Valdez tries to keep at a distance but McQuirre has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Valdez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but Valdez blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuirre.
McQuirre pushes Valdez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valdez lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
McQuirre is looking to clinch.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Valdez.
Valdez with a nice cross.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McQuirre wants to clinch.
McQuirre staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valdez.#CL#
McQuirre has managed to clinch.
Harry McQuirre has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre lands a nice uppercut.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Valdez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McQuirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirre slips a straight right by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a wild combination.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Valdez throws a jab when McQuirre was well out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McQuirre staying out of range there.
McQuirre throws a counter high kick but Valdez was just alert enough to avoid it.
McQuirre throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McQuirre.
That kick from Valdez tenderised McQuirre's leg. McQuirre is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
McQuirre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McQuirre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valdez delivers a nice body kick.
McQuirre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McQuirre is looking to clinch.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
McQuirre moves out of range of the strikes.
McQuirre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Valdez.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
McQuirre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McQuirre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for McQuirre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McQuirre is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McQuirre lands a left hand.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McQuirre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from McQuirre.
A short right from McQuirre.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
McQuirre lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez wants to break the clinch but can't.
McQuirre tries a knee to the head but Valdez blocks it.
#BC2#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McQuirre tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
Valdez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McQuirre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valdez jabs at McQuirre's body.
McQuirre tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
McQuirre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuirre is just out of range.
McQuirre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
McQuirre moves forwards but Valdez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McQuirre throws out the jab.
Valdez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McQuirre moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McQuirre counters with a nice uppercut.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdez throws a body punch but McQuirre moves out of range.
Valdez connects with a body shot that sends McQuirre's belly button to the back.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - McQuirre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McQuirre throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harry McQuirre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McQuirre wants to clinch.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McQuirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McQuirre throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
McQuirre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McQuirre tries to clinch up.
Valdez swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McQuirre.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but McQuirre ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McQuirre scores with a spinning back kick!
McQuirre thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for McQuirre.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by McQuirre.
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from McQuirre.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McQuirre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McQuirre throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped McQuirre's head back.
McQuirre moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Valdez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McQuirre on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valdez - that will leave a mark!
Valdez misses with a body shot.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McQuirre tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
McQuirre walks into a straight right hand from Valdez.
McQuirre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
McQuirre moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre tries a knee to the head but Valdez blocks it.
McQuirre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valdez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valdez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuirre. #BC2#
Valdez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Valdez.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valdez. McQuirre shrugs it off though.
Valdez throws a jab when McQuirre was well out of range.
Valdez blocks the body kick.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
Valdez digs a good hook to McQuirre's body.
Valdez jabs at McQuirre's body.
Valdez avoids the head kick by McQuirre.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
Our winner, DeMario Valdez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dilbrandt vs One
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez tries to land a front kick but Gunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A clash of legs there as Valdez blocks the low kick.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn lands a jab to Valdez's midsection.
Gunn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdez works the jab nicely.
Valdez throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valdez lands a jab to Gunn's midsection.
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunn.
Gunn misses the jab.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Valdez lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valdez looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Gunn throws a good cross that connects.
Valdez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Valdez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunn under the eye.#T1#
Valdez misses the jab.
Valdez staying out of range there.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
Valdez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Valdez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valdez.
Gunn scores with a body shot.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valdez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Gunn.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn throws out a powerful jab.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
Gunn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valdez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gunn throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunn punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez scores with a nice head shot.
Gunn misses with a straight left. #T2#
Valdez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Gunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gunn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gunn misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez slips a straight right by Gunn.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Valdez staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
No joy there for Valdez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Valdez swinging wildly here.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Gunn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Gunn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valdez.#T3#
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Valdez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn staying out of range there.
Valdez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valdez with a jab.
Gunn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Valdez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well.
Gunn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valdez jabs Gunn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Gunn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn tests Valdez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunn slips a straight right by Valdez.
Sloppy strikes from Valdez. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
A bone on bone clash there as Valdez blocks the leg kick.
Valdez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Gunn ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn sizes up Valdez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunn lands the left hand.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valdez lands a jab.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gunn misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valdez fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunn misses its target.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
Gunn cracks Valdez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valdez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Gunn misses.
A head kick from Valdez lands but Gunn takes it in his stride.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Gunn's head but Gunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Valdez slips a straight right by Gunn.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
Gunn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valdez.
Gunn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunn throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Gunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunn.
Valdez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Valdez misses with a low kick as Gunn jumps back.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped Gunn's head back.
Valdez slips a jab from Gunn.
Valdez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunn misses its target.
Gunn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valdez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valdez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valdez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Valdez's head.
Valdez tries to land a leg kick but Gunn saw it coming and moves away.
Valdez looks for the body kick but Gunn saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez slips a straight right by Gunn.
Valdez moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez tests Gunn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Valdez tenderised Gunn's leg. Gunn is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Gunn.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
Gunn scores with a shot to the body.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Valdez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Valdez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunn is looking to counter punch.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Valdez throws a nice head kick!
A leg kick checked by Gunn.
Valdez misses with a straight left. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Valdez.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Gunn.
A punch lands to the side of Gunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Gunn avoids it with no problem.
Valdez slips a jab from Gunn.
Valdez connects with a right hand. Gunn shakes it off.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Valdez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunn slips under a jab.
Gunn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Gunn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valdez throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gunn. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunn misses its target.
Gunn takes one to the chin there.
Gunn swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Gunn misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Gunn connects with a right hand. Valdez shakes it off.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Gunn.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn blocks a jab.
Valdez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A combination from Valdez does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez slips a jab from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a hook.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Gunn ducks right into an uppercut from Valdez.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez tries to score with a low kick but Gunn moves his leg out of the way.
Gunn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Gunn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valdez.
Valdez swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Valdez sizes up Gunn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valdez takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunn.
Valdez misses with a right hand
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez lands a really nice looking cross but Gunn seems unphased.
Valdez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez slips a jab from Gunn.#T1#
Gunn scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunn drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunn sizes up Valdez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valdez moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Gunn misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Valdez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valdez.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Gunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Valdez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Gunn throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez misses with a double jab.
Valdez misses the jab.
Valdez cracks Gunn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunn slips under a jab.#T2#
Valdez scores with a shot to the body.
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn lands with a hook. Valdez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valdez.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Valdez. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Valdez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valdez misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Gunn jabs Valdez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.
Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez scores with the left hand. Gunn knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valdez can pounce on him.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Gunn misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valdez misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Gunn misses the jab.
Gunn throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Valdez misses.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez needs to keep his hands up - Gunn had a free shot at his head there.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Valdez.
Gunn scores with a spinning back kick!
Valdez lands with an overhand left.
Valdez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valdezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valdez connects with a nice looking jab.
Gunn misses with a wild combination.
Valdez moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Crunch! Valdez slams his shin into Gunn's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rex Gunn did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Gunn takes one to the side of the head.
Valdez lands a jab to the head.
Valdez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunn.
Valdez tries to move into range but Gunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunn's head.
Gunn throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Gunn blocks the body kick.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Valdez knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Valdez misses.
It looked like Gunn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Gunn misses.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valdez.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Gunn ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Valdez moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Valdez moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Valdez slips a straight right by Gunn.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Gunn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Valdez as he connects with a hook.
Valdez lands with a cross.
Valdez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunn.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Gunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Gunn misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valdez.
A left and a right from Valdez both land. Nice combination.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunn throws a low kick, looking for Valdez's leg but Valdez calmly moves out of range.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn throws a series of strikes that have Valdez backpedaling.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.#T3#
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Gunn moves away and avoids it.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Gunn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Gunn wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Gunn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunn blocks the leg kick.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valdez throws out a powerful jab.
Gunn misses with the combination.
Valdez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valdez throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.#T4#
Valdez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Valdez misses with a wild combination.
Valdez looks for the body kick but Gunn saw that one coming.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Donk. Gunn catches Valdez right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez misses with a double jab.
Valdez moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Valdez is looking for the big counter here.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Valdez scores with a jab.
Valdez slips a straight right by Gunn.
Gunn throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Valdez slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gunn throws a leg kick but Valdez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valdez defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunn lands with a straight right. Valdez didn't see that one coming.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Gunn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rex Gunn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Gunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Gunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Valdez's head back.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Valdez.
A jab lands there for Gunn.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Valdez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Gunn throws a solid leg kick but Valdez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunn.
Gunn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gunn throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Gunn moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
As Valdez looks to move away, Gunn throws a big counter combo but Valdez just gets out of the way.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valdez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Valdez walks into a straight right hand from Gunn.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Valdez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valdez slips a straight right by Gunn.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Valdez walks into a left hand.
Gunn scores with a jab.
Gunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Valdez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Gunn throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Gunn throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez blocks a jab.#T3#
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez walks into a left hand.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valdez throws out a powerful jab.
Valdez scores with a push kick.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Gunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valdez has time to react.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valdez defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez lands with a right hand.
Valdez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valdez slips under a jab from Gunn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gunn on the side of the head.
Gunn slips a straight right by Valdez.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rex Gunn.
Well Gunn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn retains his featherweight title!
Rex Gunn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba 2
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez with a nice cross.
Jodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez throws a head kick but Jodson moves out of range.
Valdez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jodson connects with a crisp jab.
Valdez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Valdez jabs Jodson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valdez lands a lovely overhand right.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Jodson moves away and avoids it.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valdez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez misses with the combination.
Valdez lands a right hook to the body.
Valdez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jodson on the side of the head.
Jodson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Jodson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valdez.
#T1#
Jodson scores with a jab. Valdez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Valdez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jodson misses with a looping left.
Valdez connects with a right hand. Jodson shakes it off.
Valdez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valdez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jodson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Valdez is rocked!
We've been told by Jodson's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Valdez throws a leg kick which misses Jodson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodson tries to avoid it.
Valdez lands with a cross.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jodson is just out of range.
Valdez works Jodson's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Jodson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Jodson misses with a body shot.
Jodson tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez throws a hook but Jodson avoids it easily.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped Jodson's head back.
Valdez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valdez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jodson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodson.
Nice uppercut there from Valdez.
Valdez lands with a straight right. Jodson didn't see that one coming.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick from Jodson.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Jodson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jodson tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jodson throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez is looking for the big counter here.
Jodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Valdez has Jodson up against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez wants to get back to striking at distance but Jodson won't allow it.
Valdez scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Jodson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Jodson is out of range.
Valdez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jodson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
Jodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Jodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Valdez lands.
Valdez defending well as Jodson loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Valdez connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Jodson finds it's way through Valdez's defenses.
A big left from Jodson misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jodson throws a head kick that misses.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jodson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez throws a push kick but Jodson slaps the foot to one side.
Jodson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez doesn't manage to clinch there - Jodson circles away.
Valdez misses the jab.
Valdez scores with a jab to the head.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez throws a hook but Jodson blocks it.
Valdez throws a wild body kick that Jodson sees coming a mile off.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Valdez closes the distance and pushes Jodson back into the cage.
Valdez is looking to break free of the clinch but Jodson has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jodson.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jodsons head.
Valdez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valdez is trying to force a seperation but Jodson has the dominant position.
Jodson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valdez's efforts to push away.
Jodson can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
#BC#
Jodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valdez slips under a jab from Jodson.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valdez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jodson to score with a decent uppercut.
Valdez lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Valdez has Jodson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jodson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Valdez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Valdez punishes Jodson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jodson throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valdez.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jodson momentarily.
Valdez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jodson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valdez fakes the leg kick and cracks Jodson in the body.
Valdez misses with a hook. Jodson ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Jodson throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Valdez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Jodson scores with a four punch combination!
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Jodson ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab. #T1#
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Valdez misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A solid body kick from Jodson.
Jodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Jodson moves into range and clinches up with Valdez.#BC2#
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Valdez lands with a straight right. Jodson didn't see that one coming.
Valdez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jodson staying out of range there.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Jodson blocks the leg kick.
Valdez works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Valdez.#T2#
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
Jodson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jodson lands with a nice body punch.
Jodson staying out of range there.
Valdez moves in looking to clinch but Jodson pushes him off.
Valdez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jodson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Jodson misses with a looping left.
Jodson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Jodson misses with a double jab.
Valdez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jodson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Jodson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valdez can pounce on him.
Valdez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Jodson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jodson lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Jodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jodson has Valdez pressed against the cage, preventing Valdez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valdez misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dohn Jodson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jodson lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
Valdez jabs Jodson right on the nose. Jodson blinks but takes it well.
Jodson scoring well with a low kick there.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
Valdez connects with a nice looking jab.
Jodson misses with a hook
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jodson throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
Jodson throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jodson.
Jodson throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jodson throws a good cross that connects.
Jodson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez slips a jab from Jodson.
Jodson tries to clinch up.
Valdez takes one on the button.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Valdez lands an overhand right.
Jodson cracks Valdez with a good jab.#CUT#That has opened up DeMario Valdez's cut even more.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Valdez defending well as Jodson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Jodson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valdez, pushing him back against the cage.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Jodson misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Valdez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Valdez pushes Jodson away with a front kick.
Valdez throws a head kick that Jodson semi-blocks.
Valdez jabs Jodson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jodson swinging wildly here.
Jodson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
Valdez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jodson tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valdez scores with a jab. Jodson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jodson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valdez throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Valdez closes the distance and clinches.
Jodson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Jodson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdez counters with a left and a right that stings Jodson.
Valdez lands a nice hook to Jodson's body. Jodson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jodson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jodson loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Jodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Jodson misses.
Jodson cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Jodson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
It looked like Jodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jodson.
Jodson throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Jodson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valdez. Jodson shrugs it off though.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jodson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valdez.
Jodson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valdez.
Jodson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jodson misses with a body shot.
Valdez lunges at Jodson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jodson's hand.
Jodson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Valdez clinches up against the cage.
Jodson looking to slow down the pace here.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jodsons head. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Valdez scores with a shot to the body.
Jodson scores with a jab.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
Valdez tries to land a front kick but Jodson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Jodson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valdez checks a low kick from Jodson.
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jodson has time to react.
Jodson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from Valdez misses.
Jodson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jodson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valdez can pounce on him.
Valdez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez blocks a leg kick.
Valdez with a jab.
Jodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Jodson drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
Jodson is trying to force a seperation but Valdez has the dominant position.
Jodson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valdez avoids it.#T4##BC#
Jodson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jodson drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valdez tries to work over Jodson's front leg with a kick but Jodson checks it.
The fighters circling - Jodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez throws a solid leg kick but Jodson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valdez.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jodson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valdez - the referee stops the clock and Jodson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valdez. Jodson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valdez throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jodson misses with a looping right.
Jodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez scores with a nice right hand.
Jodson misses with a looping right.
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jodson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Valdez lands a glancing blow to the side of Jodson's head.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jodson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Valdez defending well as Jodson loads up on a big left hand.
Dohn Jodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jodson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jodson throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DeMario Valdez!
After winning the bout, DeMario Valdez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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NRC 8
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Masten.
Valdez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masten.
Valdez feints and then cracks Masten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masten down.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valdez.
Masten misses with a body shot.
Masten thuds a left hand into Valdez's body.
Masten swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Masten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valdez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Masten's corner calls for a 1-2. Masten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masten at a distance.
Valdez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Masten misses.
Masten looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws a jab when Masten was well out of range.
Valdez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masten just misses with a punch to the body.
Masten throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Valdez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masten.
Valdez throws a one two combo.
Valdez swings for the body but Masten moves out of range.
Valdez 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.
Masten moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Masten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Masten misses with a straight left.
Masten throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Masten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Masten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masten misses with a body shot.
Masten throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Masten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valdez lands a nice shot that snaps Masten's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Valdez. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez misses the jab.
Masten throws out a counter right but Valdez avoids it with no problem.
Masten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Masten lands a leg kick that knocks Valdez off balance momentarily.
Masten misses with a body shot.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masten.#T2#
Masten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Masten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Masten.
Masten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Masten does it's job there.
Valdez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masten just misses with a punch to the body.
Masten throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Valdez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masten looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Masten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez cracks a nice hook into Masten's ribs.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masten moves away.
Valdez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masten throws a body shot but no joy.
Masten misses with a hook.
Masten walks into a stiff left hand from Valdez.
Valdez tries to clinch there but Masten circles away.
Valdez with a hook.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Masten moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Valdez throws a low kick but Masten avoids it.
Valdez throws a body punch but Masten moves out of range.
Valdez needs to keep his hands up - Masten had a free shot at his head there.
Masten catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Valdez throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Valdez darts in and clinches Masten up against the cage.
Masten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valdez.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masten lands a body shot. #BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Masten misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masten. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Masten moved out of range.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masten takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Masten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Masten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valdez motions for Masten to come forward. Valdez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Masten takes one to the chin there.
Masten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Masten.
Masten throws a big shot that misses.
Masten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Valdez connects with the punch.
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masten has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as Masten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valdez jabs Masten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masten misses the shot to the body.
Valdez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masten. Masten obviously looking to wear him down.
Valdez with a nice cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Valdez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masten throws a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valdez misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valdez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Masten avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Valdez throws a head kick but Masten moves out of range.
Masten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masten drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Masten moved out of range nicely.
Valdez moves out of range as Masten strikes.
Masten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masten.
The crowd cheers as Valdez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masten doesn't seem phased though.
Masten is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdez rather than just go for the knockout.
Valdez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valdez throws a combination that misses
and Masten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Masten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masten jabs Valdez right on the nose. Valdez blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masten throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masten manages to avoid it.
Masten now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valdez wants to clinch.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Masten moved out of range.
Masten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valdez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.#T1#
Masten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valdez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Masten misses with a body punch
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Masten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Masten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez's corner calls for a 1-2. Valdez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masten works Valdez's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Masten.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Masten saw that one coming.
Masten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valdez connects with a right hand. Masten shakes it off.
Masten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valdez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Masten on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masten tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valdez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
DeMario Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Valdez has managed to clinch.
Masten lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Valdez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masten scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masten throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masten looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valdez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valdez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Valdez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valdez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masten missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Valdez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valdez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masten if he has to take too many more of those.
Masten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valdez.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masten.
Valdez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Masten eats them both and turns towards Valdez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Masten scores with a body shot.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Valdez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masten.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdez, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masten.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masten.
Valdez lands the left hand.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masten swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez thumps Masten with a low kick.
Valdez scores with a jab to the head.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Valdez.
Masten walks into a jab.
Masten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Masten's shoulder, as Masten tries to avoid the shot.
Masten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masten throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masten. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez misses with a few strikes there.
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valdez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Masten throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Masten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valdez slips a straight right by Masten.
Masten connects with a body shot that sends Valdez's belly button to the back.
Masten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Masten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masten misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Masten throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Masten.
Valdez cracks Masten with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valdez cracks a nice hook into Masten's ribs.
Masten slips under a jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a low kick but Masten moves out of range easily.
Masten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Masten throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Valdez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masten takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Masten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Masten slips the punch.
Valdez keeps Masten at a distance using the push kick.
Masten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masten.
Masten takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Masten throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Masten throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Masten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masten misses the shot to the body.
Masten lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masten with a nice calf kick.
Masten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valdez moves out of range of the leg kick from Masten.
Valdez is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Valdez punishes Masten's body with a nice straight punch.
Masten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valdez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masten scrambles back to his feet.
Valdez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masten circles away quickly and effectively.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Masten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Masten.
Masten takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Valdez slips under a jab.
A jab from Masten misses.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masten is out of range and Valdez settles back down.
Masten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masten looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masten at a distance.
A slow jab from Masten misses its intended target.
Masten blocks a jab.
Masten throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Masten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez defending well as Masten loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon Masten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Valdez rushes Masten and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valdez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Masten is out of range.
A lazy left from Valdez finds it's target.
Valdez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Masten misses.
Masten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masten.
Masten lands with an uppercut that bounces Valdez off the cage and back into range.
Masten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Valdez as he checks the leg kick.
Masten misses with a low kick.
Valdez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valdez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Valdez staying out of range there.
Masten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masten throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Valdez misses the target.
Masten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Valdez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masten's sensitive parts.
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Masten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Masten.
Donk. Masten catches Valdez right on the button with a cross.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masten's head backwards.
Masten misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Valdez. Beautiful body shot.
Masten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valdez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valdez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Masten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valdez.#T4#
Masten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valdez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masten scores with a jab to the body.
Masten misses the shot to the body.
Valdez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masten doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Masten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Masten misses the target.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Masten moves out of range easily.
Valdez with a hook.
Masten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masten scores with a shot to the body.
Masten lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Masten.
Masten misses with a hook.
Valdez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Masten on the side of the head.
Valdez scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
After winning the bout, DeMario Valdez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Valdez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valdez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valdez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Gracie trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Valdez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Valdez pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie prevents Valdez from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdez 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.
Valdez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Valdez lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Valdez swinging wildly here.
#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.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez scores with a body shot.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Valdez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Valdez throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Valdez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valdez throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Valdez moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Valdez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Gracie slams his shin into Valdez's torso.
Valdez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Valdez sees coming a mile off.
Gracie with a nice calf kick.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Valdez.
Valdez throws a combination that misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valdez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valdez.
Gracie throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Gracie with the inside leg kick.
A head kick from Valdez lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valdezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Valdez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Valdez.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valdez.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Valdez misses with the combination.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Valdez moved away.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Valdez, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Valdez against the cage but Valdez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Mateus Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valdez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Valdez tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Gracie lands with a slapping head kick.
Valdez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeMario Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez tries to clinch up.
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
It looked like Valdez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Valdez connects with the punch.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.#CL#
Valdez has managed to clinch.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valdez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valdez.#T3#
Gracie misses with a takedown
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Valdez tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Valdez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valdez has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Gracie misses with a straight left. #CL#
Valdez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie jumps guard but Valdez stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Valdez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valdez can pounce on him.
Valdez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Valdez tries to counter by clinching up but Gracie breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.#CL#
Valdez moves into the clinch successfully.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valdez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
#T1#
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Valdez.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Valdez.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valdez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Valdez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.
Valdez blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valdez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valdez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valdez lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Valdez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valdez. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valdez lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valdez's waist but Valdez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Valdez lands an overhand right.
Valdez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Valdez misses with a two punch combination.
Valdez defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valdez misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valdez's guard.
Valdez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie prevents Valdez from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valdez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valdez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pulling down on Valdez's head to control his posture.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
After winning the bout, DeMario Valdez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Nastula misses with a takedown attempt
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Nastula takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nastula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valdez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nastula somewhat.
Nastula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez connects with the punch.
Valdez lands with a kick to the temple. Nastula shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nastula ducks right into an uppercut from Valdez.
Valdez lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Valdez finds it's way through Nastula's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nastula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez cracks Nastula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valdez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nastula.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Valdez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nastula momentarily.
Nastula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valdez counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Valdez cracks Nastula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Valdez clinches up with Nastula and pushes him back against the cage.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Valdez lands a right hand.
Valdez is pressed up against the cage. Nastula has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valdez down to the mat. Valdez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nastula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nastula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nastula looks winded!
Valdez lands with a cross.
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez scores with a nice head shot.
Valdez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nastula momentarily.
Valdez throws a shot to the body.
Valdez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Valdez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nastula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Valdez.
Valdez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Valdez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nastula, pushing him back against the cage.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valdez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nastula.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nastulas head.
Valdez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nastula.
Nastula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valdez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez cracks Nastula with a nice body shot.
Valdez is stalling here.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
Valdez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valdez stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Valdez.
Valdez just leaning against Nastula, taking a breather.
Valdez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valdez cracks Nastula with a nice body shot.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Valdez.
A short right from Valdez.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nastula backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Nastula is rocked!#T4#
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nastula backwards.
Nastula is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
Nastula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Valdez.
A body shot lands from Valdez.
Nastula seems to have recovered his senses.
Valdez scores with a shoulder strike.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Nastula backwards.
Valdez presses Nastula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valdez lands a left hand.
#BC#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Valdez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valdez cracks Nastula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Valdez drops Nastula with a beautiful combination! Nastula stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Valdez is looking for the KO!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valdez pounces like a tiger and cracks Nastula with a vicious hook! Nastula is down but not out! Valdez follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario 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:
ENIGMA 33
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Irrawaddy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irrawaddy works over Valdez's head and body with a nice combination.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab to the body
and Irrawaddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irrawaddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been informed that Valdez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Irrawaddy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irrawaddy throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Irrawaddy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irrawaddy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.#T2#
No joy there for Irrawaddy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Valdez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Valdez instigates a clinch. #TD#
Irrawaddy drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Irrawaddy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valdez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irrawaddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Irrawaddy with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irrawaddy lands with a right hand.
Irrawaddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Irrawaddy moves out of range easily.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch.
Valdez wants to counter the offense by Irrawaddy and move into the clinch position.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valdez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Valdez misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valdez swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Irrawaddy - just one landing.
Valdez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez tries to move into range but Irrawaddy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.#T2#
Irrawaddy misses with a hook
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irrawaddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valdez's hands.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Irrawaddy.#CL2#
Valdez clinches.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but Valdez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but Valdez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Irrawaddy pulls Valdez into guard.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position.
Valdez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Irrawaddy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##CL#
Irrawaddy rushes Valdez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Irrawaddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez digs a right hand underneath Irrawaddy's ribcage. Irrawaddy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irrawaddys head.
Irrawaddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valdez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irrawaddy's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Irrawaddy.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Valdez effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Valdez scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Irrawaddy jumps guard.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valdez is one step ahead there. #T1#
Irrawaddy looking to control but Valdez passes into half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy trying to get back to full guard but Valdez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Irrawaddy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Irrawaddy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy gets full guard.
Valdez preventing the sweep.
Valdez slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irrawaddy wants to control but Valdez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irrawaddy wants to improve his position but Valdez is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Irrawaddy looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Irrawaddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Valdez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Irrawaddy rather than just go for the knockout.
Valdez slips under a jab from Irrawaddy.
Valdez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy walks into a jab.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Irrawaddy.
Valdez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Irrawaddy.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irrawaddy.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valdez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the body
and Valdez counters with a left to the body.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Valdez throws a big counter head kick but Irrawaddy avoids it with no problem.
Valdez thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy blocks a head kick by Valdez.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Valdez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Irrawaddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valdez on the side of the head.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.
Valdez thinks about the counter body kick.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Irrawaddy misses its target.
Irrawaddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valdez under the eye.
Valdez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Irrawaddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez misses with the body kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irrawaddy throws a good cross that connects.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Irrawaddy throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Valdez misses with a looping left.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Irrawaddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irrawaddy scores with the left hand. Valdez knows he should have avoided that one.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Valdez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valdez misses with a hook
and Irrawaddy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valdez prevents Irrawaddy from breaking the clinch.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valdez walks away with a smile on his face. Irrawaddy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped Irrawaddy's head back.
Irrawaddy misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Valdez thuds a left hand into Irrawaddy's body.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping left.#T2#
Irrawaddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irrawaddy lands an overhand right.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Irrawaddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez scores with a leg kick.
Valdez looks to land a body kick but Irrawaddy moved away.
Irrawaddy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ken Irrawaddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ken Irrawaddy is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Irrawaddy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Irrawaddy catches Valdez right on the button with a cross.
Irrawaddy cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Irrawaddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Irrawaddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Irrawaddy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Irrawaddy! |
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Event:
PANDA 80
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Valdez takes a swing at Drawers's ribcage but misses.
Drawers tries to counter with a takedown but Valdez is quick to defend against it.
Drawers ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drawers ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Drawers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez swings for the body but Drawers moves out of range.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.
Drawers tries to counter with a takedown but Valdez is quick to defend against it.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Valdez throws a hook but Drawers blocks it.
Valdez scoring well with a low kick there.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Valdez.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drawers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drawers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valdez misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Drawers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valdez's guard.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Drawers is working hard here to advance position.
Valdez managing to control the position.
Valdez keeping full guard, as Drawers tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Drawers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Valdez dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Drawers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valdez defends well.#SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Drawers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valdez passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drawers tries to roll over but Valdez keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.
Drawers is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Valdez seems content to control.#SUB#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Drawers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drawers tries to counter with a takedown but Valdez is quick to defend against it.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drawers blocks a head kick by Valdez.
Valdez throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Drawers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but Valdez defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers trying to advance position but Valdez counters by regaining guard.
Drawers is pushing down on Valdez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valdez is fighting to maintain full guard but Drawers has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Drawers working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Valdez's thigh. Valdez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drawers advances position into side control!#SUB#
Drawers swings around for an armbar but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drawers's guard.#SUB#
Drawers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Drawers has his foot on Valdez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valdez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chester Drawers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Valdez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drawers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valdez has managed to get both his arms back between Drawers's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Drawers has his foot on Valdez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valdez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Drawers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Valdez has passed into half guard!
Drawers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drawers is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Valdez is taking a breather. Drawers 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#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drawers is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drawers wants to improve his position but Valdez is controlling well.
#SUB#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.
Drawers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valdez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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.
Drawers regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Drawers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Drawers throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Valdez escapes and throws Drawers's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Drawers is trying to improve his position.
Valdez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drawers will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Drawers is not content to let Valdez control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drawers gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Drawers dominated that second round.
That's time! Drawers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Valdez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drawers. That did some damage!
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Drawers is out of range.
Drawers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valdez misses with a hook. Drawers ducked under it nicely.
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Drawers feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Drawers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valdez won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Drawers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Drawers in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Valdez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chester Drawers!
Chester Drawers retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Chester Drawers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PANDA 72
Date: Jan 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filch.
Valdez connects with an inside leg kick.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Filch ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filch.
Filch blocks the body kick.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Filch.
Valdez lands a head kick!
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Filch counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Filch.
Valdez throws a head kick but Filch moves out of range.
A big left from Filch misses.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Filch.
#T1#
Valdez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Filch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
Filch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valdez but Valdez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Filch misses with a looping right.
Filch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Filch misses #CL2#
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valdez.
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Filch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valdez walks away with a smile on his face. Filch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Filch cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Filch slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Filch does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valdez scores with a kick to the body.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Filch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Filch with an uppercut!#KD2#
Valdez lands a big head kick that sends Filch tumbling to the mat! Valdez takes a step backwards and waves Filch back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Filch is rocked!#CL#
Filch pushes Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Filch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valdez stalling.
#T3#
Filch misses with a punch to the body.
Filch seems to have got his legs back now.
Filch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Filch.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land. #BC2#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Valdez lands a big head kick that sends Filch tumbling to the mat! Valdez takes a step backwards and waves Filch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Filch lands a glancing blow to the side of Valdez's head.#CL#
Filch moves into the clinch.
Filch can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Filch.
Valdez tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
Valdez tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
Filch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valdez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zilch Filch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Filch misses with a body punch.
Valdez slowing the pace effectively.
Filch misses with some punches.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Filch.
Filch tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Filch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valdez avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valdez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valdez just leaning against Filch, taking a breather.
Filch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Filch.
Filch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Filch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valdez avoids it.
Nice body punch from Filch.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Filch misses with a hook to the body
and Valdez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Filch thinking.
Valdez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Filch misses its intended target.
Filch misses with a right hand
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filch misses with a head kick.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez blocks the body kick.
Filch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filch misses with a shot to the body
and Filch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Valdez misses with a hook. Filch ducked under it nicely.
Filch misses with a low kick.
Filch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Valdez punishes Filch's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez throws a hook but Filch avoids it easily.
Zilch Filch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valdez slips a straight right by Filch.
Filch scores with a jab to the body.
Filch throws a poor cross that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Filch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valdez back to the cage. Filch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Filch moves out of range easily.
Filch throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Valdez counters with a head kick that drops Filch to the mat! Filch scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez swinging wildly here.
Filch fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Valdez seems to be stalking Filch here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Filch drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). DeMario Valdez!
A determined DeMario Valdez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
PANDA 64
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Valdez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Valdez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Valdez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand.
Escobar Chavez scores with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdez tries to move into range but Escobar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez wants to counter the offense by Escobar Chavez and move into the clinch position.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Valdez wants to counter the offense by Escobar Chavez and move into the clinch position.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valdez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valdez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez delivers a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez with a jab.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Valdez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar Chavez jabs Valdez right on the nose. Valdez blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Escobar Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez taking a breather.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Valdez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
Valdez pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez takes a shot to the head.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valdez misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
Escobar Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valdez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar Chavez shakes him off and moves away.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Valdez walks into a jab.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valdez misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez throws a lazy head kick
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook
and Valdez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar Chavez thinking. #T1#
Valdez connects with a high kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valdez's head.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Valdez.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Escobar Chavez.
A big left from Valdez misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses. #T2#
Valdez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valdez momentarily.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Valdez didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Escobar Chavez misses #CL2#
and Valdez moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeMario Valdez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valdez.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Valdez lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Valdez is struggling to control the position.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez digs a right hand underneath Escobar Chavez's ribcage. Escobar Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar Chavez thuds his shin into the meat of Valdez's side.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez jabs Valdez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Escobar Chavez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valdez, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdez presses Escobar Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valdez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Valdez leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valdez counters with a body kick.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Valdez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez is pushing Escobar Chavez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar Chavez or not.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Valdez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez being controlled against the cage.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Valdez tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valdez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Well Escobar Chavez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
A relieved looking Ramon Escobar Chavez 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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CEC 700.5
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.
And Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Valdez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stallion misses with a shot to the body
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stallion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stallion misses with a looping right.
Stallion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stallion catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stallion checks a low kick from Valdez.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez throws a shot to the body.
Stallion misses with a hook to the body
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stallion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Stallion. #T1#
Valdez slips a jab from Stallion.
It looked like Valdez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and Stallion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Stallion moves away and avoids it.
Stallion with a jab.
Jab, jab by Valdez - just one landing.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
A jab from Stallion misses.
Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stallion wants to clinch but Valdez slips to the side
and Valdez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stallion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stallion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stallion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdez counters with a body kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
A big left from Stallion misses.
Stallion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Valdez misses its target.
Stallion tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Stallion throws an off balance right hand
and Valdez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Stallion gets a clinch.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion has Valdez pressed against the cage, preventing Valdez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stallion.
Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stallion.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valdez slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Stallion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valdez can't fight it off and eventually Stallion manages to take the fight to the floor. Valdez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stallion throws a big right hand that misses.
Stallion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Stallion trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Valdez blocks nicely.
Stallion trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Stallion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stallion controls the pace.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valdez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stallion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Valdez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stallion lands a lovely overhand right.
Valdez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Stallion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valdez circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valdez. Stallion shrugs it off though.
Donk. Stallion catches Valdez right on the button with a cross.
Stallion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a straight right.
Stallion throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Valdez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Stallion.
Valdez is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Stallion misses with a straight right.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stallion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Stallion dives in and scores a takedown into Valdez's guard.
Stallion passes Valdez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stallion throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Valdez to regain full guard.
Stallion is looking to pass into half guard but Valdez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valdez is in guard.#REVR#
Valdez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Stallion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valdez has picked Stallion up and slammed him! Stallion can't keep hold of the triangle and Valdez manages to pass to side control!
Valdez gets to mount! Stallion was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Stallion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valdez wants to take a breather but Stallion is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stallion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Chris Leben KO Academy inform us that Stallion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Valdez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stallion is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Stallion looking for a sweep. Not yet Stallion, not yet.
Stallion wants to hit a sweep here but Valdez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stallion there!
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stallion is looking to get to half guard.
Stallion is still trying to improve position.
Valdez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stallion can't escape the position.
#T4#
Stallion bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stallion tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Stallion has gone for a leg lock! Valdez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stallion's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Valdez pushes his legs off easily.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Stallion has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Valdez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stallion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Stallion swings widly with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez stalling in the clinch but Stallion improves position.
Stallion tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallion.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion digs a right hand underneath Valdez's ribcage. Valdez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
#T1#
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harvey Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdez.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Stallion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Valdez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion lands a nice uppercut.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.
Stallion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Stallion controls the action.
Stallion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Stallion gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Stallion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stallion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stallion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stallion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stallion looking to sit in guard and control but Valdez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stallion looking to control.
#T4#
Stallion 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.#SUB2#
Stallion throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Valdez escapes and throws Stallion's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stallion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valdez is looking to take a break and control but Stallion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stallion regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Stallion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallion.
Harvey Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stallion lands the left hand.
Stallion scores with a sloppy right hand. Valdez should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Stallion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
Valdez throws a push kick but Stallion slaps the foot to one side.
Stallion shoots in and drives through. Valdez sprawls well.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion misses with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Stallion.
Stallion swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Stallion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallion.
Stallion slips a straight right by Valdez.
A shot to the body from Stallion misses
and Valdez counters with a right hand to the body.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
As Valdez backs off Stallion throws a huge counter combo but Valdez manages to avoid it all.
Stallion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
Stallion cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallion is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Stallion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stallion throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Stallion instigates a clinch.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valdez stalling in the clinch but Stallion improves position.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion. #BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stallion moves into range and clinches up with Valdez.#T3#
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Stallion.
Valdez can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stallions head.
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Stallion presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stallion cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Stallion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valdez can't fight it off and eventually Stallion manages to take the fight to the floor. Valdez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Stallion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valdez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stallion has Valdez in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stallion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stallion wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Stallion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Stallion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valdez has picked Stallion up and slammed him! Stallion can't keep hold of the triangle and Valdez manages to pass to side control!
Valdez working away.
Stallion is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Stallion takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valdez moves forwards but Stallion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stallion lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valdez throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stallion throws a poor cross that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion jabs at Valdez's body.
Stallion shoots in and drives through. Valdez sprawls well.
Stallion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and Stallion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
A slow jab from Stallion misses its intended target.
Stallion misses with a left hand
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Stallion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stallion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stallion takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Stallion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valdez's waist but Valdez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallion off to one side.
Valdez lands a head kick. Stallion smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Stallion looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stallion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stallion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stallion swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Stallion throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion misses with a looping right.
It appears Valdez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stallion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stallion.
Stallion is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stallion advances to full mount.
Stallion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valdez is looking to escape.
Stallion fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Stallion unloads with some shots from mount but Valdez bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Stallion working for a submission but Valdez is keeping him at bay.
Stallion landing punches.
Stallion lands a big shot there that rocks Valdez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valdez blocking the ground and pound.
Valdez tries to hold on but Stallion pushes him away.
Stallion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Stallion controlling the position easily from mount.
Valdez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stallion controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stallion 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Harvey Stallion 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:
CEC: 696
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Henry with a jab.#CUT#It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Valdez throws a head kick that half lands.
Valdez works the jab nicely.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Henry.
Henry slips a jab from Valdez.
Henry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Henry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valdez's head.
Henry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Henry scores with a punch to the head.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Henry counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry is looking for a counter combo.
Henry moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Valdez lands with an uppercut that bounces Henry off the cage and back into range.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry is looking to counter punch.
Valdez walks into a jab.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Henry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry slips a jab from Valdez.
Henry throws a combination that misses
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
and Henry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Henry.
Henry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henry misses with a straight right.
Henry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valdez back to the cage. Henry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Henry misses with an uppercut
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henry throws out the jab.
Henry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Henry. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henry throws out the jab.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Henry blocks a head kick by Valdez.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Henry tried to counter with a leg kick but Valdez avoided it.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez throws a head kick but Henry moves out of range.
Henry moves out of range of the body kick.
Valdez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Henry does no damage.
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 Pascal Henry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Henry's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
Henry throws a big counter combination but Valdez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez punishes Henry's body with a nice straight punch.
Henry throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valdez. That's going to slow Henry down. #T1#
Henry moves forwards but Valdez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Valdez connects with an inside leg kick.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henry throws out the jab.
Valdez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
Henry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valdez misses with a left hand
and Henry counters with a two punch combo.
Henry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henry can pounce on him.
Valdez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Valdez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valdez.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Valdez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henry throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.#T3#
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Henry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Valdez connects with the punch.
Henry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valdez.
Henry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henry defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Henry throws a leg kick
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henry throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Valdez counter with a right hand. #T4#
Valdez throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Henry lands a jab to the head.
Valdez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henry appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Henry has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Henry throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely.
Henry throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws a right and a left that Henry avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Valdez works the jab nicely.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Henry swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Henry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henry misses with a right hand
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Valdez.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henry throws out the jab.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Valdez wants to land a leg kick but Henry is out of range.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Valdez misses
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henry throws an off balance right hand
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henry misses with a straight right.
Henry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henry thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A jab from Henry misses.
Valdez throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
Henry scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Valdez misses
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry misses the body punch
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez swings widly with a right hand
and Henry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Valdez lands with a hook. Henry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Valdez lands a right hook to the body.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valdez throws a leg kick which misses Henry's front leg but catches the back leg as Henry tries to avoid it.
Valdez thuds a left hand into Henry's body.
Valdez pushes Henry away with a front kick.
Henry is looking to score with low kicks.
Valdez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Henry lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valdez under the eye.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Henry misses the target.
Henry misses with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henry swings widly with a right hand
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Valdez misses with a left hand
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but DeMario Valdez just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valdez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henry moves out of range of the body kick.
Henry throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Valdez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Henry tenderised Valdez's leg. Valdez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Valdez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry lands with a kick to the ribs.
Valdez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henry misses with a looping right.
Henry misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry swings widly with a right hand
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Henry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henry scores with a decent looking hook.
Valdez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henry throws out a leg kick but Valdez moves out of range and Henry only half commits.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
A big left from Henry misses. #T3#
Henry misses with a hook
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Henry avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Henry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valdez.
Henry takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Henry throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valdez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Henry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henry misses with a lunging right hand
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry.
Valdez motions for Henry to come forward. Valdez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Henry avoids it with no problem.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez slips under a jab from Henry.
A nice leg kick from Henry, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Henry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
It looked like Henry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pascal Henry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Henry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henry blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Henry misses the target.
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Henry throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez punishes Henry's body with a nice straight punch.
Henry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.#T1#
Henry throws an off balance right hand
and Valdez counters with a low kick, right behind Henry 's knee.
Valdez cracks Henry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valdez lands a jab to the head.
Henry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henry.
Henry throws a one two combo.
Henry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Henry misses with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Henry avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez tries to score with a low kick but Henry moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Henry avoids it with no problem.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Valdez jabs at Henry's body.
Henry lands a really nice looking cross but Valdez seems unphased.
#T3#
Valdez lands with a hook. Henry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valdez digs a good hook to Henry's body.
Henry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
Henry checks a low kick from Valdez.
Henry takes one to the side of the head.
Valdez misses the jab.
Henry misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Valdez misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Henry misses the target.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Henry slips a jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Valdez lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Valdez throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valdez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez is the new lightweight champion!
DeMario Valdez decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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CEC: NEW ERA
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Valdez misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Cooke counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Cooke is working for an americana but Valdez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cooke was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
Cooke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valdez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valdez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Valdez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
Cooke striking off his back but it's not causing Valdez any problems.
Cooke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cooke striking off his back but it's not causing Valdez any problems.
Cooke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Valdez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cooke.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
Valdez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooke striking from half guard on the bottom.
Cooke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cooke.
Valdez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Valdez.#T3#
Valdez misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Valdez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooke doesn't seem phased though.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Valdez digs a good body shot into Cooke's ribs.
Good exchange - Valdez coming out on top.
Valdez throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Cooke slips a straight right by Valdez.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Valdez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valdez throws a solid leg kick but Cooke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valdez.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Cooke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cooke slips under a jab from Valdez.
And Cooke tries to counter it with a takedown but Valdez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valdez defends it well.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Valdez throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez's corner calls for a 1-2. Valdez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valdez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooke.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Cooke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Valdez scores with a jab to the head.
Valdez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Cooke is working for a kimura but Valdez is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valdez sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valdez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Valdez is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
#SUB2#
Valdez is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valdez is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valdez has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valdez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cooke. #SUB2#
Valdez is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
#T3##SUB2#
Cooke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cooke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valdez sees it coming and defends easily.#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.#SUB2#
Cooke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cooke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valdez is just riding it out for now. Cooke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Valdez is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valdez lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Cooke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Cooke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valdez defends it well.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez tries to bum rush Cooke with a series of wild strikes but Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valdez defends it well.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Samuel Cooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Valdez.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.#T2#
Valdez throws a nice head kick!
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valdez scores with a shot to the body.
Valdez throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Cooke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Cooke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valdez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cooke, into his guard. #REVR#
Valdez won't allow Cooke to sweep him here. #T3#
Valdez is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Cooke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Valdez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cooke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cooke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valdez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Valdez scores with a jab. Cooke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke slips a jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valdez 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
GAMMA#855 Bolleke v Arundel
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gozen works the jab nicely.
Gozen throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Gozen as he connects with a hook.
Gozen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gozen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Valdez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gozen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Gozen misses with an uppercut
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen scores with a body shot.
Gozen thuds his right hand into Valdez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez blocks a jab.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
Gozen throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valdez.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Gozen can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Gozen can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Gozen tries to land a knee to the head but Valdez blocks with his arms.
Valdez lands with a right to the head.
Gozen tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Gozen back against the cage.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Gozen controls his hands.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
Gozen blocking some punches.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Gozen.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gozen lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gozen.
A left hand lands to the body for Gozen.
Gozen pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gozen blocks a body shot from Valdez. #T2#
Gozen misses with an elbow over the top.
Valdez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gozen.
Valdez blocks the elbow strike.
Valdez is pushing Gozen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gozen blocking some punches.
Gozen throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez is looking to control Gozen's arms but Gozen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valdez has his back to the cage. #BC#
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Gozen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gozen lands a slapping body shot.
Gozen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gozen throws a shot to the body.
Valdez takes one to the side of the head.
Valdez needs to keep his hands up - Gozen had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Gozen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gozen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Valdez with a hook.
Gozen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gozen clobbers Valdez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gozen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gozen misses with a left hand
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Gozen throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valdez.
Gozen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gozen is trying to stall.
Gozen misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gozen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Gozen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gozen lands a body shot.
Gozen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gozen misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gozen is trying to stall.
Gozen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gozen throws an elbow that misses.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gozen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gozen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomoe Gozen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A lazy body kick from Gozen
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gozen can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Gozen.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valdez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gozen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valdez scrambles back to his feet.
Gozen throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valdez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gozen.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Gozen.
Gozen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gozen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Gozen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Gozen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valdez as Gozen tries to tie him up.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gozen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gozen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Gozen.
Gozen lands a nice elbow.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gozen can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Gozen digs a right hand underneath Valdez's ribcage. Valdez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gozen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Gozen backwards.
Gozen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Gozen.
Gozen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gozen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
#T2#
Gozen is struggling to control the position.
Valdez blocks an elbow strike from Gozen.
Gozen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gozen blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gozen.
Gozen jabs Valdez right on the nose. Valdez blinks but takes it well.
Gozen misses with a left hand
and Valdez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valdez checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Gozen.
Valdez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valdez throws a big counter combination but Gozen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.#T3#
Gozen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Gozen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gozen throws an off balance right hand
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gozen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gozen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gozen wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Valdez misses its target.
Valdez checks a low kick from Gozen.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gozen closes the distance but Valdez moves to the side
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Gozen throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Gozen slips under a jab.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez cracks Gozen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gozen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gozen punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Gozen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez takes a swing at Gozen's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Gozen darts in and clinches Valdez up against the cage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gozen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Gozen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomoe Gozen 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gozen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valdez misses with a kick to the body.
Gozen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gozen misses with a hook
and Valdez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valdez lands a really nice looking cross but Gozen seems unphased.
Gozen moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Gozen misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Valdez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valdez lands an uppercut.
Valdez is looking to control Gozen's arms but Gozen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valdez has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Gozen.
Gozen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gozen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gozen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Good body shot from Gozen.
#T1#
Gozen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gozen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez blocks the elbow strike.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez controlling the action here for a moment.
Valdez takes an elbow to the temple.
Gozen misses with a knee to the head.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Gozen.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Gozen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gozen scores with a shot to the side of Valdez's head.
Gozen prevents Valdez from breaking the clinch.
Gozen presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Gozen.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomoe Gozen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Gozen has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Gozen is controlling him.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Gozen controls the action.
Valdez blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Valdez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gozen prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Gozen misses with the head strike.
Gozen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Gozen tries to land a knee to the head but Valdez blocks with his arms.
Gozen tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Gozen back against the cage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gozen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez wants to stall.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Gozen controls the action.
A short uppercut from Gozen.
Gozen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez is struggling to control the position.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Valdez gets through Gozen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valdez lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gozen.
Gozen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomoe Gozen.
Well Gozen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomoe Gozen!
A less than humble Tomoe Gozen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GAMMA#846 Rones v Regueiro
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bohi. That's going to slow Valdez down.
Bohi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Valdez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valdez.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Bohi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Valdez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bohi swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Bohi throws a leg kick which misses Valdez's front leg but catches the back leg as Valdez tries to avoid it.
Dakota Bohi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valdez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bohi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Valdez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bohi lands a leg kick that knocks Valdez off balance momentarily.
Bohi tries to score with a low kick but Valdez moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Valdez coming out on top.
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bohi can pounce on him.
#T1#
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bohi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bohi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bohi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohi was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Bohi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bohi connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bohi misses.
Valdez swings for the body but Bohi moves out of range.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Bohi's head but Bohi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bohi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
A jab from Bohi misses.
Bohi throws a low kick but Valdez moves out of range easily.
Bohi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valdez slips a jab from Bohi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bohi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
#T2#
Bohi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez wants to counter the offense by Bohi and move into the clinch position.
Valdez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bohi moves out of range of the body kick from Valdez.
Bohi tried to score with a low kick but Valdez checks it.
Valdez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bohi misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Bohi moved out of range nicely.
Bohi throws a head kick that misses
and Valdez counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bohi.
Bohi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valdez blocks a head kick by Bohi.
A head kick by Bohi misses
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Valdez there.
Bohi walks into a straight right hand from Valdez.
Bohi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bohi.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Bohi ducks down to avoid it.
Bohi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valdez moves out of range as Bohi throws a body kick.
#T3#
Bohi throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bohi connects with a body shot that sends Valdez's belly button to the back.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez moves out of range as Bohi strikes.
Bohi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bohi with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick from Bohi misses.
Bohi swings widly with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bohi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bohi connects with a single shot there.
Valdez tests Bohi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bohi lands with a kick to the temple. Valdez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bohi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bohi.#T4#
Bohi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bohi throws a leg kick
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Bohi misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bohi.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bohi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bohi throws a front kick aimed at Valdez's knee but Valdez avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Bohi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bohi.
Bohi throws a low kick but Valdez avoids it.
Bohi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bohi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valdez checks it well.
Valdez misses with a two punch combination.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Bohi's head but Bohi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bohi thows a leg kick but Valdez checks it
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Bohi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bohi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Bohi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
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#
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valdez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bohi has got the better of the exchanges.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bohi.
Valdez checks a low kick from Bohi.
Valdez scores with a nice right hand.
Valdez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Bohi is out of range.
Bohi doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Bohi avoids it with no problem.
Bohi scores with a punch to the head.
Bohi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bohi wants to slow Valdez down by chopping away at his legs.
Bohi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bohi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bohi throws out a powerful jab.
Bohi wants to slow Valdez down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bohi misses with an uppercut
and Valdez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Valdez blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bohi throws a head kick that half lands.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bohi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bohi throws a head kick that misses.
Bohi scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Bohi throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Bohi prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Bohi throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bohi blocks an uppercut.
Bohi prevents a body shot from Valdez.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Valdez scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez is looking to control Bohi's arms but Bohi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valdez has his back to the cage.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bohi tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Bohi back against the cage.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bohi is keeping busy.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez digs a right hand into Bohi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bohi's gas tank.
Bohi blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
A short left from Bohi.
Bohi blocks a body shot from Valdez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bohi throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez. #T3#
Valdez is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valdez slows down the pace here.
Valdez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bohi tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Bohi back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Bohi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Bohi misses with a body punch.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Valdez scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Bohi. #T4#
Bohi misses with some punches.
Valdez slows down the pace here.
Valdez is trying to maintain a safe position but Bohi gets an underhook and turns Valdez into the cage.
Valdez stalls.
DeMario Valdez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
Valdez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bohi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez wants to stall.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Bohi throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohi tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bohi misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bohi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bohi.
Valdez wants to counter the offense by Bohi and move into the clinch position.
Valdez jabs Bohi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bohi throws a poor cross that misses
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valdez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bohi's head.
A punch lands to the side of Bohi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valdez connects with a jab.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Bohi moves away and avoids it.
Bohi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bohi throws a push kick but Valdez slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Bohi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bohi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bohi.
Bohi misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A jab from Bohi finds it's way through Valdez's defenses.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Valdez misses.
Bohi misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Bohi throws a head kick that misses.
Bohi throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bohi wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
Bohi throws a head kick that Valdez semi-blocks.
Valdez misses with a hook. Bohi ducked under it nicely.
Bohi throws the kick towards the body but Valdez avoids it.
Bohi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bohi throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Bohi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valdez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bohi scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Bohi saw that one coming.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bohi ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
It looked like Bohi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bohi misses with a looping right.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valdez with a hook.
Bohi connects with a body shot that sends Valdez's belly button to the back.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bohi.
Valdez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valdez lands a head shot.#T3#
Bohi lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Bohi scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bohi.
Bohi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Bohi.
Valdez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bohi throws a poor cross that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Bohi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dakota Bohi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bohi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bohi. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bohi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valdez in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohi was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Bohi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valdez swings for the body but Bohi moves out of range.
#T4#
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bohi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bohi looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Bohi - just one landing.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bohi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bohi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bohi misses with a looping right.
Bohi looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Bohi throws a leg kick
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Bohi throws a head kick that misses
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valdez misses with a hook. Bohi ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Valdez finds it's target.#ROC2#Bohi is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeMario Valdez.
I think Valdez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DeMario Valdez!
A determined DeMario Valdez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Dakota Bohi spoke after the fight, saying 'My career is over. I would like to thank all of my coaches for everything they have done for me. I would be 9 feet under if it wasn't for them. Thank you to my family for sticking by my side through thick and thin. It's been a great run.
*Takes Gloves off and puts them in the center of the cage*'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#841 Benedetti v Rones
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valdez thuds his shin into the meat of Thai's side.
Valdez misses with a lunging right hand
and Thai counters with an outside leg kick.
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valdez throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Thai throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Thai moved out of range.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thai - that will leave a mark!
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Thai slips the punch.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Thai is out of range.
As Valdez tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but Valdez manages to avoid the attempt.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Thai feints and then cracks Valdez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valdez down.
Thai scores with a three punch combo!
Thai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valdez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Thai throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.#T2#
Valdez throws a jab when Thai was well out of range.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez avoids the head kick by Thai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thai.
#T3#
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
As Valdez tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but Valdez manages to avoid the attempt.
Thai avoids the head kick by Valdez.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdez throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Valdez avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai lands a nice elbow.
Valdez avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Valdez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thai blocks a body shot from Valdez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Thai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Thai blocking some punches.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valdez blocks it with crossed arms.
Valdez trying to control the position but instead, Thai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valdez into the cage.
Valdez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Valdez blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Valdez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valdez.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Long Thai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thai misses with a body shot.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Thai lands a body shot.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Valdez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valdez tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
#T1#
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valdez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Long Thai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Thai.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Valdez stalling in the clinch but Thai improves position.
Thai lands a nice uppercut.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thai or not.
Come on Valdez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Thai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Valdez avoids the damage to the body.
Valdez is trying to stall.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Valdez blocks it.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valdez is defending well for now.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3##BC#
Thai manages to break the clinch.
Thai fakes the leg kick and cracks Valdez in the body.
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Thai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Valdez misses with a combination
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up DeMario Valdez's cut even more.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Nice jab there from Valdez.
Valdez with a nice cross.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valdez misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
As Valdez tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but Valdez manages to avoid the attempt.
Valdez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valdez.
Valdez lands a jab.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Long Thai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Valdez scores with a kick to the body.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Thai.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick from Thai.
Valdez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Thai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick by Valdez misses
and Thai counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Valdez misses. #T1#
Valdez swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valdez manages to circle out of the way.
Valdez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Thai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valdez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thai doesn't seem bothered though.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez cracks Thai with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thai.
Valdez throws a poor cross that misses
and Thai counters with a big head kick but Valdez shrugs it off.
Thai slips under a jab from Valdez.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valdez scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Valdez misses with the combination.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Valdez breaks away and moves out of range.
Thai misses with a body kick.
Thai throws a body shot but no joy.
Thai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Thai finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
And Thai counters with a quick kick to the body but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.#T4#
Thai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez misses with a body shot
and Thai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez misses with a lunging right hand
and Thai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez tries to counter with a clinch but Thai shakes him off and moves away.
Thai defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Thai tries to score with a low kick but Valdez moves his leg out of the way.
Valdez tries to counter with a clinch but Thai shakes him off and moves away.
Valdez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Long Thai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thai, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai! |
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Event:
GAMMA#835 Kodja v Viking
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Hoppe takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdez gets underhooks to prevent Hoppe's takedown attempt.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoppe up against the cage.#TD#
Hoppe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Valdez is trying to keep an underhook but Hoppe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hoppe lands strikes from half guard.
Valdez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoppe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoppe trying to control the action but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Hoppe working over Valdez with some ground and pound. Valdez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoppe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
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. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to Valdez's temple.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Hoppe sits in half guard.
Hoppe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoppe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoppe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Valdez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoppe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valdez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoppe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valdez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoppe 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.
Valdez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Hoppe is stalling here. Valdez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hoppe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Valdez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Hoppe tries to bench press Valdez off him but Valdez keeps the position.
Hoppe regains half guard.
Hoppe trying to hold on to Valdez's head to control him but Valdez postures up.
Hoppe manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hoppe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valdez defends it easily.#T3#
Hoppe working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Hoppe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Valdez has his hands clasped together but Hoppe extends and breaks Valdez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hoppe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hans Hermann Hoppe thanked HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GAMMA#829 Bollek v Norris
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Henry.
Henry throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Henry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry throws a leg kick
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Henry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Henry. #CL#
Henry rushes Valdez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Henry.
Valdez has Henry pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valdez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Henry lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
#T1#
Henry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry blocks an uppercut.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Henry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Henry scores with a shot to the side of Valdez's head.
Henry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez taking a breather.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henry.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Henry.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry.
Valdez tries to stall but Henry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Henry.
A short body shot lands from Henry as the two fighters clinch.
Henry lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Henry digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Good body shot from Henry.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valdez is trying to force a seperation but Henry has the dominant position.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Valdez wants to stall.
A short left from Valdez.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Henry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valdez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Henry.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez scores with a shoulder strike.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Henry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Henry.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Henry lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Henry.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Henry.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Henry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Henry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valdez stalls.
Valdez is pushing Henry up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Henry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henry lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Henry.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry lands a body shot.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry has Valdez pressed against the cage, preventing Valdez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Valdez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry misses with a body punch.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez cracks Henry with a nice body shot.
Valdez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Valdez.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Henry dominated that round.
That's time! Henry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Valdez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henry throws a leg kick but Valdez checks it.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
It looked like Henry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henry.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Valdez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Henry throws out a leg kick but Valdez moves out of range and Henry only half commits.
Jab from Henry.
Valdez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valdez misses with a lunging right hand
and Henry counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez staying out of range there.
Pascal Henry is winning the standup battle so far.
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Henry.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Henry as he connects with a hook.
Henry wants to clinch.
Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henry has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Henry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valdez tries to clinch there but Henry circles away.
Valdez slips a jab from Henry.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Henry throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Pascal Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Henry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henry scores with a hook to the body.
Pascal Henry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Henry.
Valdez is looking to control Henry's arms but Henry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valdez has his back to the cage.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Henry scores with a hook to the body.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Henry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Henry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henry pushes Valdez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Henry as the two fighters clinch.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valdez.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Henry.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henrys head.
Henry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henry tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez stalls.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
#T3#
Henry misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Henry.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Henry digs a right hand underneath Valdez's ribcage. Valdez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez is looking to control Henry's arms but Henry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valdez has his back to the cage.
Henry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Henry.
Henry works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Henry is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Henry lands a left hand.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez stalling in the clinch but Henry improves position.
Henry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Henry.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Valdez tries to stall but Henry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Henry pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Henry lands a right hand.
A short right from Henry on the inside.
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Henry lands with a short shot to the head.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Henry.
A left hand lands to the body for Henry.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Henry back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Henry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Henry.
Valdez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henry tries to counter by clinching up but Valdez breaks away and moves out of range.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valdez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valdez throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Henry looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Henry.
Henry throws a front kick aimed at Valdez's knee but Valdez avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Henry.
Valdez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdez there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry clobbers Valdez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valdez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Henry lands a lovely overhand right.
Henry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and Henry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez misses with a double jab.
Henry lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Henry.
Valdez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Henry with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henry. That's going to slow Valdez down.
Henry connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henry can pounce on him.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henry slips under a jab from Valdez.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Henry misses with a low kick.
Valdez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Henry.
Henry with the inside leg kick.
Valdez throws the kick towards the body but Henry avoids it.
Jab by Henry.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Henry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henry.
Henry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Henry blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Valdez controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Henry.
Valdez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Henry.
Valdez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry's elbow.
Henry lands with a right to the head.
Henry works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.
Henry presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henry gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henry lands a nice uppercut.
Henry lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Nice body punch from Henry.
A short uppercut from Henry.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Henry - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Henry.
Henry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Henry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Henry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Henry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Henry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Henry lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Henry.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez trying to control the position but instead, Henry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valdez into the cage.
Henry lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Henry!
During a confident post fight interview, Pascal Henry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#823 Rones v Balayan
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Strĺlman throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdez throwing a counter right hand but Strĺlman manages to avoid it.
Strĺlman wants to clinch but Valdez slips to the side
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Strĺlman lands a jab to Valdez's midsection.#CL2#
Strĺlman clinches with his opponent.
Strĺlman blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strĺlman just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Valdez misses the target.
Valdez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Strĺlman rushes Valdez and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Strĺlman as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strĺlman throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.#CL2#
Strĺlman rushes Valdez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Strĺlman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strĺlman tries to break the clinch but Valdez is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Strĺlman controls the action.
Strĺlman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valdez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strĺlman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Strĺlman controls the action.
Strĺlman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strĺlman blocks the body kick.
Strĺlman throws a leg kick
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Strĺlman moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Valdez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Strĺlman tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Strĺlman just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Strĺlman.
Strĺlman throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez tests Strĺlman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strĺlman tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez looks for the body kick but Strĺlman saw that one coming.
A head kick by Strĺlman misses
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Strĺlman scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdez with a nice cross.#T3#
Strĺlman takes one on the button.
Strĺlman wants to clinch
and Valdez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Strĺlman. Beautiful body shot.
Strĺlman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Strĺlman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Strĺlman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Strĺlman breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Strĺlman has closed the distance and engaged Valdez in a clinch.
Valdez has Strĺlman pressed against the cage.
Strĺlman throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Strĺlman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez avoiding damage.
#BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strĺlman is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strĺlman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strĺlman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valdez scores with a hook.#CL2#
Strĺlman moves into range and clinches up with Valdez.
A short right from Valdez on the inside. #BC2#
Strĺlman manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Strĺlman tries to keep at a distance but Valdez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Strĺlman takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdez is trying to stall.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strĺlman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valdez misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Valdez to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Strĺlman being controlled against the cage.
Strĺlman working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez prevents the takedown attempt.
Valdez stalling against the cage.
Strĺlman lands with a right to the head.
Valdez pushes Strĺlman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strĺlman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Strĺlman.
DeMario Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strĺlman tries to break free but Valdez pushes him back against the cage.
Strĺlman tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Strĺlman back against the cage. #BC2#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strĺlman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Strĺlman scores with a jab to the body.
Strĺlman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strĺlman looks to land a combination. Valdez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez misses with a right hand
and Strĺlman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
Strĺlman scores with a three punch combo!
Strĺlman tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Valdez instigates a clinch.
Strĺlman is trying to break the clinch but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Strĺlman lands a nice looking body shot.
Strĺlman wants to clinch.
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeMario Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Strĺlman thows a leg kick but Valdez checks it
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Strĺlman slips a jab from Valdez.
Strĺlman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Strĺlman scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Good exchange - Valdez coming out on top.
Strĺlman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Strĺlman has managed to clinch.
Strĺlman 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 Strĺlman can turn it around.
Valdez digs a right hand underneath Strĺlman's ribcage. Strĺlman let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strĺlman throws a leg kick but Valdez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strĺlman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strĺlman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdez rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Strĺlman moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strĺlman misses with a straight left.
Anton Strĺlman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strĺlman throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anton Strĺlman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Strĺlman throws a right hand that misses
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick from Strĺlman lands but Valdez takes it in his stride.
Strĺlman misses with a looping right.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Strĺlman ducks down to avoid it.
Strĺlman lands a lovely overhand right.
Strĺlman misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Strĺlman closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valdez working aggressively here.
#T1#
Valdez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strĺlman wants to get back to striking at distance but Valdez won't allow it.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strĺlman scores with a shoulder strike.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strĺlman takes a shot to the head.
Strĺlman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strĺlman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez tries to work over Strĺlman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strĺlman blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Strĺlman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strĺlman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valdez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Strĺlman is rocked!
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No joy there for Strĺlman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strĺlman fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Valdez tries to keep at a distance but Strĺlman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strĺlman blocking some punches.
Valdez just leaning against Strĺlman, taking a breather.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strĺlman has had enough of the clinch but Valdez keeps him there for the moment.
Strĺlman is trying to break free.
Strĺlman is trying to break the clinch but Valdez is controlling him.#BC2#
Strĺlman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Strĺlman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valdez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strĺlman slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Strĺlman.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
Strĺlman tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Valdez gets tackled into the cage by Strĺlman. Strĺlman maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strĺlman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Strĺlman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valdez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strĺlman moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strĺlman.
Valdez works Strĺlman's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strĺlman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valdez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Valdez moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valdez taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
GAMMA#816 Saric v Pony
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Lord misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez throws a right and a left that Lord avoids nicely.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez slips a straight right by Lord.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped Lord's head back.
Lord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Valdez throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Valdez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Lord tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez walks into a left hand.
Lord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lord lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord slips under a jab from Valdez.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez misses with a hook.#T1#
A jab lands there for Valdez.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Lord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lord lands a really nice looking cross but Valdez seems unphased.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Lord takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Lord rushes Valdez and presses him up against the cage.
Lord misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
A short right from Valdez on the inside.
Lord lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
Lord tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez avoiding damage.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Valdez lands a shot to the body.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lord lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lord working aggressively here.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lord tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage.
Lord lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valdez trying to control the position but instead, Lord has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valdez into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Lord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valdez.
A short body shot lands from Valdez as the two fighters clinch.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lord up against the cage.
Lord lands a right hand.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valdez is leaning against Lord and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Lord scores with a sloppy right hand. Valdez should have avoided that one. #T4#
Valdez lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lord.
A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target.
Valdez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Lord swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Lord scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lord darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valdez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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 Selfie Lord will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Valdez misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lord darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lord is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Lord tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez throws a poor cross that misses
and Lord counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lord plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Valdez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Lord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Lord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Valdez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valdez.
Lord throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range. #T1#
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
Valdez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Valdez throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Lord lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Lord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range.
Valdez throws the kick towards the body but Lord avoids it.
Valdez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Valdez throws a hook but Lord blocks it.
Lord looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valdez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Lord lands with a straight right. Valdez didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Lord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Lord tries to clinch up.
Lord cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
Lord clobbers Valdez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Lord scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lord looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lord misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lord lands with a shot to the body.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.#T3#
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Valdez cracks Lord with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lord gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lord's head backwards.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lord cracks Valdez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lord in his tracks.
Valdez swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Valdez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Selfie Lord is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdez, as that shot connected.
Valdez throws a lazy body kick
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Lord. #T4#
Lord stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lord scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez lands with a hook. Lord tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped Lord's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Valdez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lord throws a leg kick but Valdez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lord scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lord lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Lord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lord slips under a jab.
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
Lord misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Selfie Lord will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Valdez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range.
Lord chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valdez can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez looks to land a combination but Lord avoids it well.
Valdez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valdez moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Lord bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valdez's head.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Lord's head but Lord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
A punch combination from Valdez misses.
It looked like Lord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valdez.
Lord throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Lord darts in and clinches Valdez up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Lord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lord working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Valdez tries to work over Lord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lord misses with some punches.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Lord tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Valdez is pushing Lord up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lord. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lord misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valdez swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Lord clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Lord tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Lord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valdez is trying to push Lord away but Lord has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez tries a body shot but Lord blocks it.
Valdez avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Lord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Valdez stalling in the clinch.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez tries a body shot but Lord blocks it.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Selfie Lord has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lord working aggressively here.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lord is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez tries a body shot but Lord blocks it.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Lord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
Valdez controlling the action here for a moment.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Selfie Lord is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Valdez gets through Lord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord misses with an uppercut.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lord is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valdez throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valdez throws a lazy head kick
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Valdez misses
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Lord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Selfie Lord.
Well Lord has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Selfie Lord!
A relieved looking Selfie Lord 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:
Demolition 6 - Valdez v Graves
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Graves looking to score a takedown here. Valdez is defending well but Graves drives through and ends up in Valdez's guard.
Graves is pushing down on Valdez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valdez is fighting to maintain full guard but Graves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Graves trying to move into half guard but instead Valdez has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Graves working for a triangle but Valdez defends it easily.
Graves wants to sweep here but Valdez controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Valdez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valdez is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graves holds on and takes a little breather.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Graves passes Valdez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valdez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graves on the ground.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Valdez is working away.
Graves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valdez!
Graves wants to control the pace but Valdez is squirming around nicely.
Graves is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Graves trying to control but Valdez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez wants to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Graves looking to control but Valdez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Graves working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Graves is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Valdez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Valdez!
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Valdez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valdez pulls his head out easily.
Valdez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graves felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez prevents Graves from improving his position.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valdez is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Graves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Graves is looking to pass Valdez's guard but actually Valdez recovers to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves is looking to advance position but Valdez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Graves can't escape the position.
Graves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Graves is looking to control Valdez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graves avoid being mounted?
Valdez prevents Graves from improving his position.#T2#
Graves trying to get back to full guard but Valdez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ernest Graves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves is trying to escape the mount.
Graves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Valdez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Graves trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Valdez manages to pass to mount!
Valdez prevents Graves from getting the reversal.
Graves gets back to half guard.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves wants to control but Valdez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Graves is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Graves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Graves keeps trying to improve his position.
Valdez is controlling the pace.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernest Graves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Valdez's belly button to the back.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
It looked like Valdez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Graves.
Graves moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Graves swings widly with a right hand
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Valdez counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Graves looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves stands and throws Valdez's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working. #SUB2#
Graves tries for a kimura but Valdez is defending well.
Valdez prevents Graves from moving into mount.
Graves advances nicely into full mount.
Graves wants to take Valdez's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Graves goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Valdez turns into him and now he's in Graves's guard.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valdez stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.#SUB2#
Graves looking for a guillotine here but Valdez defends easily.
Valdez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Graves wants to sweep here but Valdez controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Valdez is proving a slippery customer.
Graves 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.#SUB2#
Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valdez defends well.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet. #SUB2#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Graves working for submissions but it's allowed Valdez to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!
A very excited looking Ernest Graves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Gusmao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Gusmao misses with a straight left.
Valdez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gusmao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gusmao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gusmao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valdez moves out of range as Gusmao throws a body kick.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gusmao slips under a jab from Valdez.
Nice body punch from Gusmao.
Gusmao lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Valdez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gusmao.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gusmao lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Valdez moves out of range as Gusmao strikes.
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gusmao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gusmao punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a sloppy body shot
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
Gusmao misses with a hook
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gusmao's corner calls for a 1-2. Gusmao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gusmao scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses
and Gusmao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gusmao throws a leg kick which misses Valdez's front leg but catches the back leg as Valdez tries to avoid it.
Valdez throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez throws a series of punches but Gusmao avoids them all with ease.
Gusmao is looking to wear down Valdez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valdez.
Gusmao with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusmao swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Gusmao - just one landing.
Gusmao blocks the body kick.
Gusmao throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Gusmao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valdez is out of range. #T3#
Valdez misses the jab.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Gusmao finds it's way through Valdez's defenses.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Gusmao scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a nice head kick!
Gusmao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valdez's calf.
Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Gusmao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao tests Valdez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Valdez finds it's target.
Gusmao connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Valdez moves away from the strike by Gusmao.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gusmao needs to keep his hands up - Valdez had a free shot at his head there.
Valdez takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses.
Gusmao wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Valdez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gusmao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gusmao misses with a looping right.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Valdez.
Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Gusmao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a straight left.
Gusmao lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Gusmao lands a jab to Valdez's midsection.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao blocks a head kick by Valdez.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Gusmao is out of range.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusmao.
Valdez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Valdez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gusmao loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.#T1#
Gusmao misses the jab.
Gusmao cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Gusmao.
Gusmao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gusmao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gusmao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gusmao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdez counters with a nice body shot.
Gusmao lands a lovely overhand right.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Gusmao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Gusmao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valdez if he has to take too many more of those.
Gusmao with a jab.#T2#
Gusmao missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gusmao scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses.
Gusmao lands a leg kick that knocks Valdez off balance momentarily.
Gusmao connects with a looping right hand.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab.
Valdez throws a head kick but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Gusmao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Gusmao lands with a right hand.
Valdez tries to land a front kick but Gusmao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gusmao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valdez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab.
Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
Valdez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Henrique Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Gusmao.
Jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valdez has time to react.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses
and Gusmao counters with a left to the body.
Gusmao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez misses with a body kick.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gusmao works the jab nicely.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez throws the kick towards the body but Gusmao avoids it.
Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gusmao jabs at Valdez's body.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gusmao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gusmao lands a head shot.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot.
Gusmao lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Valdez.
Valdez connects with a crisp jab.
Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gusmao lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Gusmao.
Gusmao avoids the head kick by Valdez.
Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Gusmao.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdez throws a head kick but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao lands the left hand.
Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Gusmao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Gusmao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily.
Gusmao lands with a shot to the body.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Gusmao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gusmao misses the target.
Gusmao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gusmao misses with a straight right.
Gusmao digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Gusmao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses.
Valdez lands a front kick.
Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Gusmao misses
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valdez sizes up Gusmao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdez, as that shot connected.
Gusmao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Valdez. Those never looked like landing.
Gusmao lands with a good body shot.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao connects with a leg kick. Valdez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gusmao throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gusmao lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valdez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
Gusmao lands a slapping body shot.
Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.#T3##KD2#
Valdez drops Gusmao with a beautiful combination! Gusmao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Valdez is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Gusmao is rocked!
Gusmao bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Valdez comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gusmao falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gusmao was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMario Valdez!
A determined DeMario Valdez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
RISE 112 Stoddler v Pentele
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Bartoli.
Valdez tries to land a front kick but Bartoli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bartoli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valdez's calf.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Bartoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartoli throws a right hand that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Bartoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valdez.
Valdez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valdez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Valdez misses with a kick to the body.
Bartoli flicks out a counter leg kick but Valdez steps away.
Bartoli throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartoli.
As Bartoli looks to move away, Valdez throws a big counter combo but Bartoli just gets out of the way.
Bartoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Good work by Valdez as he checks the leg kick.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valerio Bartoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bartoli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
and Bartoli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valdez's knee momentarily.
Valdez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Bartoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bartoli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bartoli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valdez backs up against the cage.
Bartoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valdez has time to react.
Bartoli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartoli connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartoli scores with a leg kick.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartoli dips to his left and cracks Valdez with an uppercut!
Bartoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bartoli - just one landing. #T2#
A low kick from Valdez is predictable there
and Bartoli counters with a straight right hand.
Bartoli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bartoli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valdez counters with a low kick, right behind Bartoli 's knee.
Valdez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdez misses with a hook
and Bartoli counters with a low kick, right behind Valdez 's knee.
Nice body kick from Bartoli.
Valdez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bartoli is looking to chop away at Valdez's legs.
Bartoli moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Bartoli throws a leg kick
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with a straight left.
Bartoli throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Bartoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Bartoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bartoli lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Valdez works the jab nicely.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartoli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
Bartoli throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Bartoli throws a right hand that misses
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Bartoli misses its intended target.
Valdez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valdez throws a hook but Bartoli blocks it.
Bartoli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valdezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez lands a two punch combo.
Bartoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
and Bartoli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bartoli thuds a left hand into Valdez's body.
Valdez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bartoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Bartoli is predictable there
and Valdez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valdez connects with a jab.
Bartoli ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Bartoli with a jab.
Bartoli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valdez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A shot to the liver by Bartoli. Beautiful body shot.
Bartoli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bartoli's head.
Valdez throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Valdez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bartoli sprawling to the canvas! Bartoli rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valdez finish him?!
#ROC#
Bartoli is rocked!
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Bartoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
Bartoli throws a leg kick
and Valdez counters with a crisp right that sends Bartoli to the canvas! Valdez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
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Event:
RISE 105 Hammerfall v Farina
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Pentele.
A left and a right from Pentele both land. Nice combination.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Valdez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valdez swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele looks to land a combination but Valdez avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Pentele there.
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pentele.
Valdez tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentele thuds a left hand into Valdez's body.
Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Pentele throws a wild body kick that Valdez sees coming a mile off.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
It looked like Pentele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valdez.
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Pentele cracks Valdez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pentele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valdez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pentele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pentele throws a push kick but Valdez slaps the foot to one side.
Pentele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pentele, as that shot connected.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.
Valdez moves forwards but Pentele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pentele throws a good cross that connects.
Pentele throws a chopping leg kick but Valdez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Valdez counters with an inside leg kick.
Pentele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
No joy there for Pentele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Valdez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele is looking to slow Valdez down with leg kicks.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pentele appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pentele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pentele moves out of range as Valdez strikes.#T4#
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
Valdez throws a head kick but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Pentele.#KD2#
Valdez drops Pentele with a beautiful combination! Pentele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Valdez is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Pentti Pentele has been cut.
Valdez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pentele.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pentele lands with a shot to the body.
Pentele throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Pentele moves out of range as Valdez throws a body kick.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
Valdez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pentele at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele lands a jab.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Pentele moves out of range easily.
Pentele throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.
Pentele misses with a looping left.#T1#
Pentele throws a right hand that misses
and Valdez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pentele catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Valdez misses.
Pentele throws a right hand that misses
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Pentele lands but Valdez takes it in his stride.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Pentele checks a low kick from Valdez.
A counter left hand to the body from Pentele misses its target.
Valdez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pentele finds it's way round the side to connect with Valdez's head.
Valdez moves out of range as Pentele strikes.
Pentele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Good exchange - Pentele coming out on top.
A lazy body kick from Pentele
and Valdez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pentele thinking.
Pentele misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Valdez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Pentele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Valdez counters by clinching up.
Pentele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Pentele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pentele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
Valdez throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez lands a nice shot that snaps Pentele's head back.
Pentele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pentele throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Pentele clinches with his opponent.
Pentele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike.
Valdez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdez throws a hook but Pentele avoids it easily.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pentele digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Valdez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by Valdez misses
and Pentele counters with a good, hard body kick but Valdez shrugs it off.
Pentele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pentele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pentele is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pentele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
A head kick by Pentele misses
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele misses with a body kick.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Pentele throws a series of strikes that have Valdez backpedaling.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valdez.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Pentele throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.#T2#
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele throws a poor cross that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Valdez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valdez scores with a nice head shot.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pentele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valdez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Pentele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pentele scores with a one two! Valdez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pentele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pentele misses with a kick to the body
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Pentele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pentele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valdez.
Pentele misses with a body kick.
Pentele slips under a jab from Valdez.
Valdez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valdez throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Valdez there.
Valdez throws a body punch but Pentele moves out of range. #T4#
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez checks a leg kick nicely.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Valdez connects with an inside leg kick.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pentele misses with a kick to the body.
Pentele gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele connects with a nice looking jab.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Valdez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Pentele misses #CL2#
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
No joy there for Pentele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valdez defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele sets himself, and Valdez steps forward looking for the clinch! Pentele avoids it this time.
Pentele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pentele throws a right hand that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Pentele is rocked!
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pentele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Pentele throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Pentele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valdez slips under a jab.#T1#
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Pentele misses with a double jab
letting Valdez counter with a right hand. #T2##CL#
Pentele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valdez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Valdez.
Pentele presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Pentele.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valdez lands a right hand.
Valdez lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
Pentele lands a right hand.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez slowing the pace effectively.
Valdez lands a right hand.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez works on Pentele's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
A short right from Pentele.
Pentele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards. #BC2#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valdez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pentele looks to land a combination but Valdez avoids it well.
Valdez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pentele with a body shot.
Pentele lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valdez moves forwards but Pentele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez throws a fast counter high kick but Pentele manages to duck under it in time.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valdez blocks the body kick.
Valdez tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele had his way with DeMario Valdez in that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Valdez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Pentele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pentele.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez lands an uppercut.
Valdez lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Pentele jabs Valdez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Pentele lands with a shot to the body.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez checks a low kick from Pentele.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Pentele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Valdez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valdez scores with a nice strike.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez blocks the body kick.
Pentele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pentele sets himself, and Valdez steps forward looking for the clinch! Pentele avoids it this time.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valdez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentele cracks the inside of Valdez's front leg.
Valdez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pentele scores with a body shot.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentele.
Valdez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pentele.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pentele lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Pentele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good exchange - Pentele coming out on top.
Pentele slips a jab from Valdez.#T4#
Pentele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pentele takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez scores with a nice strike.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Valdez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valdez takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Valdez takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pentti Pentele.
Well Pentele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
After winning the bout, Pentti Pentele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RISE 97 Pentele v Stoddler
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Valdez.#CL#
Valdez pushes Bayushi up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Bayushi being controlled against the cage.
Bayushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Bayushi controls the action.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayushi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayushi.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayushi blocks an uppercut.
Bayushi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayushi. #BC2#
Bayushi breaks the clinch.
Bayushi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Bayushi works Valdez's body with a nice hook.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bayushi.#CL#
Valdez closes the distance and pushes Bayushi back into the cage.
Bayushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Bayushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Valdez misses #CL2#
and Bayushi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bayushi.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valdez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valdez has Bayushi pressed against the cage, preventing Bayushi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valdez stalling.
Valdez stalls.
Valdez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez stalling in the clinch.
Bayushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bayushi blocks a body shot from Valdez. #T2##BC2#
Bayushi manages to break the clinch.
Valdez is looking to clinch but Bayushi is avoiding it.
Valdez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bayushi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Bayushi moves out of range easily.
Bayushi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bayushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Valdez misses the target.
Bayushi thuds his right hand into Valdez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bayushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bayushi cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bayushi.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Bayushi moved out of range.#CL#
Valdez clinches up with Bayushi and pushes him back against the cage.
Bayushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez blocking some punches.
#T3#
Bayushi blocks a body shot from Valdez.
Bayushi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bayushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Bayushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land. #BC2#
Bayushi breaks the clinch.
Bayushi scores with a shot to the body.
Valdez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Valdez wants to clinch.#T4#
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bayushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez checks a leg kick.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Bayushi.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bayushi throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bayushi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Valdez clinches with his opponent.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bayushi is keeping busy.
A short left from Valdez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bayushi throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez moves in looking to clinch but Bayushi pushes him off.
Bayushi wants to counter with a clinch but Valdez pushes him away.
Bayushi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Valdez has closed the distance and engaged Bayushi in a clinch.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bayushi tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Bayushi back against the cage.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bayushi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bayushi tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Bayushi back against the cage.
Valdez working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bayushi lands a body shot. #T1#
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayushi.
Bayushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeMario Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Valdez on the inside.
Bayushi prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bayushi can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayushi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bayushi as Valdez tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayushi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards. #BC2#
Bayushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bayushi misses with a body kick.
Bayushi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2##CL#
Valdez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bayushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bayushi tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Bayushi back against the cage.
Valdez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bayushi up against the cage.
Bayushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valdez.
Bayushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bayushi tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Bayushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bayushi walks into a straight right hand from Valdez.
Valdez blocks a jab.#T3#
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bayushi misses with a shot to the body
and Bayushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Bayushi is rocked!
Bayushi takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Bayushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
Bayushi throws a lazy right hand but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bayushi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bayushi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Valdez lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bayushi. Valdez pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
Shoju Bayushi was interviewed post fight and said 'The biggest thing I learned from losing? Winning is better.'.
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Event:
RISE 91 Pentele v Valdez
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentele missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses
enabling Pentele to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pentele lands a body shot.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Valdez lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentele lands a jab to the head.
Pentele misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez scores with the left hand. Pentele knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
Pentele lands a really nice looking cross but Valdez seems unphased.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pentele.
Pentele scores with a shot to the body.
Valdez lands a really nice looking cross but Pentele seems unphased.
Valdez wants to clinch up but Pentele keeps it at a distance.
Pentele misses with a leg kick
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez takes one to the side of the head.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Valdez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele connects with a leg kick. Valdez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valdez defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pentele.
Pentele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentele.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Pentele avoids it with no problem.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez throws a hook but Pentele avoids it easily.
Pentele loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Valdez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.#T3##CL2#
Pentele gets tackled into the cage by Valdez. Valdez maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pentele.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
Pentele lands a left hand.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdez.
Valdez looking to stall.
Valdez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pentele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valdez can turn it around.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Valdez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penteles head.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pentele.
Valdez stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
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#
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pentele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Pentele missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez cracks a nice hook into Pentele's ribs.
Pentele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a three punch combo that has Valdez backing up. Valdez nods at Pentele to acknowledge the strikes.
Valdez wants to clinch but Pentele slips to the side
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Valdez lands with a shot to the body.
Pentele misses with a straight left.
Valdez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Valdez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pentele's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Pentele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Pentele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
A solid body kick from Pentele.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
A slow jab from Pentele misses its intended target.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele feints and then cracks Valdez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valdez down.
Pentele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Pentele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pentele avoids the head kick by Valdez.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele misses with a looping left.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
Pentele scores with a sloppy right hand. Valdez should have avoided that one.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele is looking to counter punch.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Valdez throws a poor cross that misses
and Pentele counters with a body kick.
Valdez blocks a jab.
Pentele keeps Valdez at a distance using the push kick.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Pentti Pentele is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Valdez closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Pentele stalling against the cage.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
A short left from Pentele.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
A short right from Valdez on the inside.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Valdez scores with a shoulder strike.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Valdez stalling the fight.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez leaning against his opponent.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeMario Valdez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pentele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Valdez wants to clinch.
Pentele scores with a body shot.
Pentele misses with a body shot
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Valdez has Pentele up against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Valdez tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Valdez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valdez just leaning against Pentele, taking a breather.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
#T1#
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Nice body punch from Valdez - that landed with a thud.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
A short right from Valdez on the inside.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
Pentele controlling the action here for a moment.
Pentele pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Valdez as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele taking a breather.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Valdez pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez slows down the pace here.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Come on Valdez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pentele.
Pentele presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Pentele lands an uppercut.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pentele is keeping busy.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pentele is keeping busy.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Pentele lands with a short shot to the head.
Pentele lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but DeMario Valdez just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Valdez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valdez staying out of range there.
Valdez misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentele cracks Valdez with a good jab.
Valdez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pentele connects with a jab.
Valdez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pentele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valdez slips a straight right by Pentele.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez moves out of range as Pentele strikes.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Pentele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Pentele lands a jab to Valdez's midsection.
Valdez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Pentele wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Pentele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pentele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez slips a straight right by Pentele.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Valdez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Pentele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Valdez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Pentele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez trying to control the position but instead, Pentele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valdez into the cage.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele lands with a right to the head.
Valdez working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Pentele.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez is leaning against Pentele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez is trying to stall.
Valdez taking a breather.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
#T4#
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Valdez.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele is working Valdez over against the cage.
Pentele blocks a body shot from Valdez.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Valdez presses Pentele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Pentele.
Pentele stalling in the clinch but Valdez improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele had his way with DeMario Valdez in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Valdez takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pentele or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penteles head.
Valdez pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Valdez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pentele takes a shot to the head.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pentele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Valdez.
A short right from Valdez on the inside.
Valdez leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pentele takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Valdez avoiding damage.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdez tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valdez trying to control the position but instead, Pentele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valdez into the cage.#T3#
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Valdez.
Pentele blocks an uppercut.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valdez as Pentele tries to tie him up.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valdez is keeping busy.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
Valdez is stalling here.
Valdez tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pentele 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Pentti Pentele wins by unanimous decision!
Pentti Pentele is the new lightweight champion!
Pentti Pentele 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:
RISE 82 - King of the Jungle
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Valdez tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valdez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valdez on his heels. He'll look to pass Valdez's guard now, I'm sure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Valdez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Valdez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Valdez is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valdez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Valdez defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Valdez is defending well.
Valdez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valdez tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Smith 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.
#SUB2#
Smith 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.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valdez defends it well.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valdez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valdez is trying to control but Smith passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valdez is not content to let Smith control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith shoots in but Valdez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valdez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valdez wants it to stay on the feet.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valdez tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valdez swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez scores with a shot to the body.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Valdez lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Valdez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valdez tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valdez to the ground. Valdez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valdez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valdez digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valdez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Valdez darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valdez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Valdez stalling in the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Valdez won't allow it.
#T2#
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valdez after a bit of a struggle.
Valdez lands a body shot.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
Valdez scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Valdez stalling.
Valdez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valdez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Valdez lands a shot to the body.
Smith fails to pull guard.
DeMario Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valdez is defending well.
Valdez stalling.
Valdez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.#T3#
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valdez after a bit of a struggle.
Valdez stalling in the clinch.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valdez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valdez pulls his leg out and moves away.
A lazy left from Valdez finds it's target.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working. #SUB2#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Valdez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Valdez to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Smith looking for subs from the bottom but Valdez mounts him!
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Valdez lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valdez is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Valdez circles away and we're back to standing.
Valdez tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Valdez as Smith shoots in.#CL#
Valdez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valdez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Valdez has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valdez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Valdez lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Valdez. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
Valdez is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith shoots and misses
and Valdez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Valdez takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdez slows down the pace here.
I was talking to Valdez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Valdez lands a shot to the body.
Valdez is working Smith over against the cage.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valdez lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Smith jumps guard but Valdez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Valdez is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valdez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike.
Valdez is stalling here.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valdez walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Valdez moves into the clinch.
Valdez stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Valdez - that landed with a thud.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Smith tries to pull guard but Valdez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Valdez stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Valdez avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Valdez.
Smith tries to pull guard but Valdez holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valdez is defending well.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Valdez.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Valdez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Valdez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Valdez stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
#TD2#
Smith jumps guard.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Valdez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valdez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez clearly takes that round.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith tries for a takedown but Valdez circles away easily
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Valdez stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith tries for a takedown but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Valdez tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valdez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdez finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head. #T1##CL#
Valdez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
Valdez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valdez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valdez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Valdez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!#T2#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
Valdez scores with a body shot.
Valdez lands a body shot.
#CL#
Valdez closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith trying to stall but Valdez improves his position.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Valdez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Valdez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valdez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith tries for a takedown but Valdez manages to get underhooks.
Valdez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Valdez digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valdez walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith shoots and misses #CL#
and Valdez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Valdez throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Valdez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Valdez celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
RFLFN- 31 Valdez Vs.Curry
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Curry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Curry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Curry tries to clinch
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Curry 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.
Curry avoids the head kick by Valdez.
And Curry tries to counter it with a takedown but Valdez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Curry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valdez avoids it really well and circles away.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Jab from Valdez.
Valdez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Curry.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steph Curry.#TD2#
Curry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valdez to the mat! Valdez manages to get full guard.
Valdez pulls Curry in close to prevent any damage.
Curry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curry trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Curry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curry is looking to work some ground and pound but Valdez has wrist control.#T2#
Curry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Curry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valdez is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Curry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Curry is defended easily by Valdez.
Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Curry only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Curry misses with a straight right.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Valdez.
Curry dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Curry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Valdez throws the left hand but Curry avoids the punch easily.
Valdez throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry shoots in for a takedown but Valdez shows good takedown defense.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Curry takes the fight into the clinch.
Curry tries to score a body lock takedown but Valdez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Curry stalling in the clinch but Valdez improves position. #BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curry drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Curry darts in and clinches Valdez up against the cage.#TD2#
Curry has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Valdez regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry is stalling in the full guard.
Curry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Curry trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Valdez cracks Curry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Curry darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns Curry into the cage.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Valdez gets caught napping as Curry dives in and scores a takedown. Valdez manages to retain guard.
Curry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Curry pushes down on Valdez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valdez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Curry on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry is looking to take a break and control but Valdez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curry trying to mount his opponent but Valdez defends it. #T1#
Curry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Curry trying to pass the guard but Valdez defending well.
Curry content to control rather than advance.
Valdez wants to get back to full guard.
Curry throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Valdez to regain full guard.
Valdez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valdez tries to get out of the position.#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.
Curry trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Valdez being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valdez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valdez sprawls well. Valdez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Curry gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valdez misses with a right hand
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Curry shoots in for a takedown but Valdez shows good takedown defense.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steph Curry.
Curry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Curry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valdez with a body shot.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdez cracks Curry with a good jab.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curry can do to turn this around?
Curry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Valdez cracks Curry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curry tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Curry tries to clinch up.
Valdez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curry throws a poor cross that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Valdez sends Curry crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Valdez is motioning to the referee to let Curry up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Curry is rocked!
Steph Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry looks for a takedown but Valdez sprawls well.
Curry is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
Valdez lands an uppercut, right on the button! Curry tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
RFL-76 Paa Vs. Middle Weight
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Valdez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoddler with a body shot.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Stoddler tenderised Valdez's leg. Valdez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoddler drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stoddler throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Stoddler finds it's target.
A cross from Stoddler lands.
Stoddler throws a series of punches but Valdez avoids them all with ease.
Stoddler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valdez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Stoddler connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoddler tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Stoddler connects with an inside leg kick.
Valdez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Stoddler's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stoddler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoddler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoddler scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick from Stoddler.
Stoddler cracks Valdez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoddler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valdez.#ROC2#
Stoddler is rocked!
Valdez drops Stoddler with a huge uppercut! Stoddler drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Valdez is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
RFL- 74 FE Vs. UTH 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Valdez stuffs the takedown.
Bayushi lands with a hook. Valdez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Bayushi saw that one coming.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bayushi cracks Valdez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Bayushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez moves out of range as Bayushi strikes.
Valdez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bayushi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valdez scrambles back to his feet.
Bayushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayushi is just out of range.
Bayushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bayushi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bayushi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rokugan in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Bayushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bayushi ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
A little feinted left hand from Bayushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bayushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Bayushi backs off Valdez throws a huge counter combo but Bayushi manages to avoid it all.
Bayushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valdez throws out a powerful jab.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bayushi.
Valdez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valdez misses with a few strikes there.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bayushi misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bayushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bayushi on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bayushi in his tracks.
A jab from Bayushi does it's job there.
Bayushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Bayushi backs off Valdez throws a huge counter combo but Bayushi manages to avoid it all.
Bayushi tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Bayushi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valdez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bayushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bayushi lands a slapping body shot.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped Bayushi's head back.
Bayushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bayushi tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
Bayushi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bayushi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valdez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoju Bayushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bayushi misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bayushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bayushi staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valdez.
Bayushi is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Bayushi slips a straight right by Valdez.#T4#
Valdez jabs at Bayushi's body.
Bayushi lands a nice shot that snaps Valdez's head back.
Bayushi tries to clinch up.
Valdez scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Bayushi is rocked!
Valdez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bayushi! Valdez dives in looking to finish! Bayushi is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
After the fight, DeMario Valdez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Shoju Bayushi spoke after the fight, saying 'The biggest thing I learned from losing? Winning is better.'.
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Event:
RFLFN-18 Morris Vs.Valdez
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Morris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valdez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morris.
Valdez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morris slips a jab from Valdez.
Valdez scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Valdez clinches.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Valdez.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morris lands an uppercut.
Valdez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morris misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez is struggling to control the position.
Morris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Morris fails to land.
Valdez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Morris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valdez can turn it around.
Morris digs a right hand underneath Valdez's ribcage. Valdez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valdez cracks Morris with a nice body shot.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morris stalling in the clinch.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Morris lands an uppercut.
Morris swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Valdez stalling.
#BC2#
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Valdez misses with a hook
and Morris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris lands with a cross. #T2#
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez cracks Morris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morris counters with a right hand to the body.
Morris lands a nice shot to the body.
Morris thows a leg kick but Valdez checks it
and Valdez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morris thinking.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morris is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Valdez throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
Morris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Morris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valdez avoids it.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Morris finds it's target.
Morris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morris misses with a wild body shot.
Morris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Morris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morris wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morris was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Morris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Morris misses with a left hand
and Morris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Morris.
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Valdez clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morris.
Morris has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Morris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Valdez slowing the pace effectively.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valdez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
Valdez is trying to maintain a safe position but Morris gets an underhook and turns Valdez into the cage.
Morris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris misses with some punches.
Valdez is struggling to control the position.
Morris has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Morris lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris misses with the head strike.
Morris tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Valdez stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Morris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morris looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Morris throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Morris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Valdez takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Morris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morris lands a really nice looking cross but Valdez seems unphased.
Valdez misses with a hook. Morris ducked under it nicely.
Morris throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Nice defenses there by Morris.
Nick Morris is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morris with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.
Valdez lands a body punch.
Valdez is trying to maintain a safe position but Morris gets an underhook and turns Valdez into the cage.
Morris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valdez.
A left hand lands to the body for Morris.
Valdez tries to stall but Morris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valdez as Morris tries to tie him up.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Morris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valdez controlling the action here for a moment.
Valdez pushes Morris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMario Valdez.
Valdez moves to clinch but Morris breaks away
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
A counter left hand to the body from Morris misses its target.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
Morris misses with a looping right.
Good work by Valdez as he checks the leg kick.
Valdez misses with a straight left. #T3#
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Morris scores with a jab to the body.
Morris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez scores with a sloppy right hand. Morris should have avoided that one.
Morris misses with a looping left.
Valdez swings for the body but Morris moves out of range.
Morris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
A punch combination from Valdez misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris misses with a hook.
Valdez throws a hook but Morris blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morris. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez jabs at Morris's body.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses.
Morris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Morris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morris moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Morris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valdez in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Morris misses with a looping right.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Morris saw that one coming.
Morris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morris misses with a body punch
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.
Valdez throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Morris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Morris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valdez. That did some damage!
Morris throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Morris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morris.
Morris throws a leg kick which misses Valdez's front leg but catches the back leg as Valdez tries to avoid it.
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Morris scores with a nice body kick.
Valdez tries to move into range but Morris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Valdez takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morris.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morris tries to stall but Valdez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morris misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Valdez lands with a right to the head.
Morris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez has Morris pushed against the cage.
Nick Morris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morris 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.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morris throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valdez.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Morris stalling in the clinch but Valdez improves position.
Morris works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Valdez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morris working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Morris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valdez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez tests Morris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valdez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morris throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morris blocks a jab.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morris staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valdez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valdez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valdez lands a body shot.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Morris looks to land a body kick but Valdez moved away.
Morris defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Valdez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morris. Morris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valdez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valdez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valdez tries to clinch up.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez takes one on the button.
Morris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morris throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Valdez connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez misses with a hook.#T4#
Morris throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Morris looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Morris throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Morris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morris misses with a body kick.
Valdez throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Valdez scores with a body shot.
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valdez lands with an overhand left.
Morris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
Valdez takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses.
Valdez tests Morris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick there by Morris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nick Morris did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Valdez checks the leg kick.
Morris throws a good cross that connects.
Morris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Morris wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez swings for the body but Morris moves out of range.
Morris throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Morris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morris lands a leg kick that knocks Valdez off balance momentarily.
Morris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Morris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdez finds it's way round the side to connect with Morris's head.
Morris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Morris throws a front kick aimed at Valdez's knee but Valdez avoids it well.
Morris throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
An inside leg kick from Morris misses.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Morris moved out of range.
Valdez throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.
Valdez misses with a right hand
and Morris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morris staying out of range there.
Morris thows a body kick. Valdez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Morris throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morris was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez slips a jab from Morris.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morris can pounce on him.
Valdez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morris in his tracks. #T2#
Morris scores with a nice body kick.
Morris motions for Valdez to come forward. Morris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Morris is predictable there
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Morris ducks down to avoid it.
Morris is looking to counter punch.
Morris moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Valdez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morris momentarily.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morris.
Morris moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Crunch! Morris slams his shin into Valdez's torso.
Valdez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Morris misses with a looping left.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morris scores with a jab. Valdez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Valdez lands with a right hand.
Morris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morris cracks the inside of Valdez's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Morris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Morris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez takes one on the button.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Morris.
A big left from Valdez misses.
Morris throws a leg kick but Valdez moved away.
Valdez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morris misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Valdez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Morris.
Valdez slips a jab from Morris.
Morris connects with an inside leg kick.
Morris blocks a jab.
Morris blocks a jab.
Morris looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Morris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morris slips a straight right by Valdez.
Morris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valdez just manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Morris.
Valdez throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris misses with a low kick.
Valdez is looking to clinch.
Morris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Morris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Morris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
A little feinted left hand from Morris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Morris.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Morris misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morris slips under a jab.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez defending well as Morris loads up on a big left hand.
Morris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Valdez forces Morris back against the cage and clinches.
Morris throws a head punch that misses.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Valdez is trying to stall.
Morris misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valdez stalling.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez leaning against his opponent.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morris is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMario Valdez.
Morris throws a leg kick but Valdez checks it.
Valdez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morris.#T2#
Valdez takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Morris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez punishes Morris's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdez tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Morris misses its target.
Morris throws a front kick that sends Valdez stumbling back into the cage.
Valdez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valdez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
Morris throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
Morris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valdez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morris's head backwards.
Morris takes one on the button.
Morris throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valdez takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses.
Valdez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morris connects with an inside leg kick.
Morris misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Valdez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Morris moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Valdez swings widly with a right hand
and Morris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valdez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morris blocks a jab.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Morris moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.#T4#
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Morris throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez lands a jab.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valdez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morris avoids the body shot from Valdez.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Valdez walks into a jab.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez lands with a nice combination. Morris backs away looking to recover.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
Morris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeMario Valdez.
Well Morris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Morris!
Nick Morris retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Nick Morris, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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RFLFN-15 HHW vs. Farina
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Valdez walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Donk. Valdez catches Graves right on the button with a cross.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Graves misses with a shot to the body
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Valdez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Valdez had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Valdez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves blocks a jab.#T1#
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdez rather than just go for the knockout.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Graves takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Valdez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Graves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Graves is rocked!
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valdez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valdez avoids the body shot from Graves.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Graves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valdezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
#T2#
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Nice jab there from Valdez.
Valdez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Valdez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves sizes up Valdez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valdez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Valdez! Graves is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RFL-61 Morris Vs Wagenknecht 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tellkins's head.
Tellkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tellkins throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Tellkins loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Tellkins slips a jab from Valdez.
Tellkins drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tellkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Tellkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Tellkins clinches up with Valdez and pushes him back against the cage.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Valdez has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellkins. #T1#
Tellkins lands with a right to the head.
Tellkins is pushing Valdez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Tellkins breaks the clinch.
Valdez misses the jab.
It looked like Tellkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Tellkins takes one to the side of the head.
Tellkins lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez cracks Tellkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tellkins swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Tellkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Tellkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Tellkins tries to clinch up.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tellkins.
Tellkins is looking to counter punch.
Tellkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tellkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tellkins scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tellkins tries to keep at a distance but Valdez has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Tellkins throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez being controlled against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tellkins.
A short right from Valdez.
Tellkins is pushing Valdez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Tellkins.
Tellkins seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Tellkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellkins can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellkins.
Valdez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Tellkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valdez cracks Tellkins with a good jab.#T3#
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tellkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tellkins tests Valdez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tellkins walks into a jab.
Tellkins thuds a left hand into Valdez's body.
Tellkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valdez. Valdez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Tellkins's shoulder, as Tellkins tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Tellkins tries to keep at a distance but Valdez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.
Tellkins has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Valdez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tellkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valdez can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Tellkins. #T4#
The referee calls for Tellkins to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tellkins blocking some punches.
Tellkins has Valdez pushed against the cage.
Tellkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tellkins keeps control of Valdez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valdez letting Tellkins take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellkins.
Tellkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellkins misses with some punches.
Tellkins looking to stall.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tellkins.
Tellkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tellkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdez scores with a hook.
Tellkins cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
A head kick from Tellkins lands but Valdez takes it in his stride.
Tellkins cracks Valdez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tellkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tellkins there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Tellkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tellkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tellkins up against the cage.
Tellkins misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellkins.
Tellkins is trying to break the clinch but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Tellkins lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tellkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tellkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards. #BC2#
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tellkins moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Tellkins tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Tellkins tries to clinch up.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tellkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tellkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tellkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tellkins blocks an uppercut.
Tellkins scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellkins working aggressively here.
Valdez tries a body shot but Tellkins blocks it.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Tellkins.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Valdez gets an underhook and turns Tellkins into the cage.#BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Tellkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez throws the left hand but Tellkins avoids the punch easily.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Tellkins.
Tellkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez wants to clinch up but Tellkins keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Tellkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Tellkins moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Tellkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tellkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tellkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Tellkins moves forwards but Valdez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valdez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Tellkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tellkins throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez jabs Tellkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez slips under a jab from Tellkins.
Valdez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tellkins.
Tellkins walks into a stiff left hand from Valdez.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Tellkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Tellkins throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Tellkins misses with a few strikes there.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tellkins is just out of range.
Tellkins tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
Tellkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
A big right from Valdez misses.
Tellkins throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Tellkins misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tellkins tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Tellkins cracks Valdez with a good jab.
Tellkins misses with a looping right.
Tellkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tellkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tellkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valdez lands a nice shot that snaps Tellkins's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tellkins under the eye.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Tellkins with an uppercut!
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Tellkins is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valdez cracks Tellkins with a good jab.
Valdez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice combination there by Tellkins.
Valdez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
A left and a right from Valdez both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Tellkins is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellkins wants to clinch.
Oh Tellkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tellkins walks straight into a right hand from Valdez - that's dropped him! Valdez jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tellkins from any more punishment! Tellkins complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez 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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RFL-58
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Valdez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armstrong on the side of the head.
We've been told by Armstrong's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armstrong misses with a body punch
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Valdez.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Armstrong catches Valdez right on the button with a cross.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Armstrong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez lands with an overhand left.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez throws a hook but Armstrong blocks it.
Valdez moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Valdez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Armstrong.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez scores with the left hand. Armstrong knows he should have avoided that one.
Valdez digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Armstrong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valdez unleashes a big counter combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
A jab from Valdez misses.
Valdez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Armstrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Armstrong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong throws out a powerful jab.
Valdez misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Armstrong throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Armstrong with a jab.
Valdez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
An attempted straight right counter from Armstrong misses the target.#T3#
Armstrong throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Valdez catches Armstrong right on the button with a cross.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Valdez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez lands an overhand right.
Valdez stuns Armstrong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Armstrong lands the left hand.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valdez throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez throws a hook but Armstrong avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Valdez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Armstrong digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Armstrong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Armstrong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Armstrong looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Armstrong lands a nice looking body shot.
Valdez looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez misses with a double jab.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong digs a good hook to Valdez's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valdez lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into range.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Valdez lands a jab.
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 Killian Armstrong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Armstrong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valdez on the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
A left lands for Armstrong.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Killian Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Valdez scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez slips a jab from Armstrong.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armstrong is looking to counter punch.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Valdez needs to keep his hands up - Armstrong had a free shot at his head there.
Armstrong defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong misses the jab.#T1#
Armstrong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Armstrong. Beautiful body shot.
Valdez misses with a wild combination.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Armstrong defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Armstrong walks into a straight right hand from Valdez.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Armstrong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Armstrong moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Armstrong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Armstrong catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.#T2#
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Armstrong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armstrong slips a jab from Valdez.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Armstrong walks into a stiff left hand from Valdez.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Armstrong needs to keep his hands up - Valdez had a free shot at his head there.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Valdez.
Armstrong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valdez staying out of range there.
Armstrong punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Valdez.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong needs to keep his hands up - Valdez had a free shot at his head there.
Armstrong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez connects with a right hand. Armstrong shakes it off.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Armstrong stalks Valdez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valdez's face. Valdez staggers backwards, shaken.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Armstrong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Armstrong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.#T4#
Armstrong jabs Valdez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valdez throws a hook but Armstrong avoids it easily.
Armstrong throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the body
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Armstrong.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Armstrong slips a jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a right hand that misses
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Armstrong scores with a nice right hand.
Valdez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Armstrong backs up against the cage.
#ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong jabs Valdez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdez throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a lovely overhand right.
Armstrong takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armstrong seems to have got his legs back now.
Armstrong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armstrong.
Decent striking displayed by Armstrong there.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
Armstrong lands with a shot to the body.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Armstrong with a jab.#T1#
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and Armstrong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armstrong takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Armstrong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armstrong misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Armstrong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Armstrong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
#T3#
Valdez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Valdez misses with an uppercut
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Armstrong scores with a nice strike.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong moves away from the strike by Valdez.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Valdez.
Valdez slips a jab from Armstrong.
Valdez jabs at Armstrong's body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez throws a hook but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valdez throws out a counter right but Armstrong avoids it with no problem.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Armstrong coming out on top.
Armstrong with a hook.
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez throws out a powerful jab.
Armstrong lands with an uppercut that bounces Valdez off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killian Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
RFL-53 No Limits
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Valdez clinches up with Halloway and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Halloway stalling in the clinch but Valdez improves position.
Valdez effectively controlling the action here.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halloway working hard to break the clinch.
Halloway is looking to break free of the clinch but Valdez has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Halloway blocking some punches.
A short left from Valdez.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Halloway.
A short right from Valdez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
A head punch on the inside from Halloway fails to land.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
A short left from Valdez.
Halloway is trying to push Valdez away but Valdez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Valdez avoiding damage.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Valdez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Halloway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valdez can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Valdez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valdez.
Halloway has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halloway or not.
Valdez just leaning against Halloway, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Valdez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Halloway fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Halloway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halloway throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Valdez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Halloway up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Halloway has had enough of the clinch but Valdez keeps him there for the moment.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Halloway tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valdez.
Halloway blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Halloway has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Halloway tries to stall but Valdez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Valdez lands a right hand.
Valdez prevents Halloway from breaking the clinch.
Halloway throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Halloway backwards.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Halloway.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valdez stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Valdez.
Halloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez prevents Halloway from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valdez.
Halloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdez.
Valdez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halloway.
Valdez lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Valdez is pushing Halloway up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Halloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valdez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Halloway.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Halloway throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.#CL2#
Valdez moves into range and clinches up with Halloway.
Halloway tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the cage.
Halloway tries to break the clinch but Valdez is controlling the position.
Halloway throws a head punch that misses.
DeMario Valdez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valdez just leaning against Halloway, taking a breather.
Valdez gets through Halloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halloway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valdez scores with a shot to the side of Halloway's head.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valdez.
Halloway blocking some punches.
Halloway prevents a body shot from Valdez.
A bit of stalling here from Valdez.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
Halloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Halloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halloway tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the cage.
Halloway tries to break free but Valdez pushes him back against the cage.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halloway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Halloway is trying to stall.
#T2#
A short left from Valdez.
Valdez stalling.
Valdez stalls.
Valdez working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
A left hand lands to the body for Valdez.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
A short left from Valdez.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halloway backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stalling in the clinch from Valdez.
Valdez effectively controlling the action here.
Valdez effectively controlling the action here.
Valdez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valdez gets through Halloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valdez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMario Valdez.
Halloway loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halloway moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
We've been told by Halloway's head coaches at Fight Farm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Valdez drives through and clinches with Halloway against the cage.
Halloway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Halloway manages to break the clinch.
Valdez tries to bum rush Halloway with a series of wild strikes but Halloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halloway lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Halloway misses the target. #T4#
Valdez lands a really nice looking cross but Halloway seems unphased.
Halloway scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halloway momentarily.
#ROC2#
Halloway is rocked!
Valdez is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Halloway flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Halloway is out cold! Valdez holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
SyFi 122
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Dema avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Dema pushes Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dema tries to stall but Valdez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dema wants to stall.
#TD#
Dema jumps guard and drags Valdez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Dema escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valdez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dema definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Dema working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valdez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valdez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dema looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valdez has picked Dema up and slammed him! Dema can't keep hold of the triangle and Valdez manages to pass to side control!
Dema is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Dema can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dema tries to control but Valdez manages to take his back.
Dema tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Valdez controlling his opponent.
Dema wants to hold on but Valdez pushes him away.#T2#
Dema is trying to escape the mount.
Valdez avoids the attempt from Dema to control.
Dema is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dema tries to lock up and control but Valdez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dema is desperately trying to improve his position but Valdez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dema is working hard here to advance position.
Dema is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dema tries to reverse the position but Valdez maintains control.
Valdez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dema tries to reverse the position but Valdez maintains control.
Dema tries to hold on but Valdez pushes him away. #T4#
Valdez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dema is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dema is desperately trying to improve his position but Valdez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dema manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dema is holding on to half guard well.
Dema flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dema is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dema wants to control but Valdez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dema is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dema lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Dema blocks the leg kick.
Valdez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dema tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valdez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dema takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dema throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dema tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Dema pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dema fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valdez blocks a head kick by Dema.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dema swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dema steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dema looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Valdez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Dema moved out of range.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valdez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1##CL#
Dema clinches.
Dema with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valdez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dema throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dema pushes off an throws an elbow but Valdez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dema is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dema can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Knees to the body from Dema.
Dema throws a head punch that misses.
Dema looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Dema lands an elbow that stopped Valdez in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Valdez.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dema or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Valdez throws a hook but Dema blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valdez. Dema shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dema throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valdez throws a low kick, looking for Dema's leg but Dema calmly moves out of range.
Dema looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dema tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dema.
Valdez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dema blocks it well.
Valdez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Dema moved out of range.
Dema ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Dema misses with a left hand
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Valdez throws a jab when Dema was well out of range.
Valdez tried to score with a low kick but Dema checks it.
Dema tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Dema.
Dema moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Dema was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez throws a jab when Dema was well out of range.#T3#
Dema looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
Dema throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Dema ducks right into an uppercut from Valdez.
Dema tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dema looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Dema tries to score with a low kick but Valdez moves his leg out of the way.
Valdez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dema.
Valdez wants to land a leg kick but Dema is out of range.
Dema throws a leg kick
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Valdez takes a swing at Dema's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dema.
Dema tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
#T4#
Dema thumps Valdez with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dema connects with a leg kick. Valdez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick from Valdez misses.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
Dema uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Dema is looking to counter the offense by Valdez and move into the clinch.
Valdez moves out of range as Dema throws a body kick.
Dema moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Dema checks a leg kick nicely.
Valdez connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dema is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Valdez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dema displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Dema moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dema fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Valdez feints a counter leg kick.
Dema just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez throws the left hand but Dema avoids the punch easily.
Dema tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valdez slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMario Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Valdez.
Valdez scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#
Dema is rocked!
Valdez throws out a leg kick but Dema moves out of range and Valdez only half commits.
Dema throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Valdez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dema is able to avoid easily.
Dema takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Dema wants to clinch.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Dema wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dema. That's going to slow Valdez down.
Valdez's corner calls for a 1-2. Valdez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Dema is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dema tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valdez scores with a counter punch that sends Dema to the canvas! Valdez smells blood - he's punishing Dema with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dema has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SyFi 102
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Ban Gbus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Ban Gbus misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez takes one on the button.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ban Gbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ban Gbus slips under a jab from Valdez.
A nice side step and Ban Gbus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ban Gbus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ban Gbus lands with an uppercut that bounces Valdez off the cage and back into range.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Kento Ban Gbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ban Gbus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Ban Gbus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ban Gbus throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ban Gbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.#T1#
Ban Gbus connects with a right hand. Valdez shakes it off.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ban Gbus.
Valdez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ban Gbus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ban Gbus throws a sloppy body shot
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ban Gbus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Ban Gbus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ban Gbus fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Valdez throws a hook but Ban Gbus blocks it.
Valdez scores with a decent looking hook.
Valdez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Valdez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ban Gbus jabs Valdez right on the nose. Valdez blinks but takes it well.
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot.
Ban Gbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ban Gbus misses the shot to the body.
Ban Gbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
#T2#
Valdez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ban Gbus misses the shot to the body.
Ban Gbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Ban Gbus.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Ban Gbus.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Ban Gbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ban Gbus.
A jab from Ban Gbus misses.
Ban Gbus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valdez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ban Gbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ban Gbus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Ban Gbus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Ban Gbus drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ban Gbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ban Gbus's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Ban Gbus as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Ban Gbus. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Ban Gbus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez. #BC#
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Ban Gbus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Ban Gbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Ban Gbus takes the fight into the clinch.
Ban Gbus has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Ban Gbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez tries to work over Ban Gbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ban Gbus - that landed with a thud.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Ban Gbus is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ban Gbus. #T4#
Ban Gbus lands a right hand.
Ban Gbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ban Gbus lands with a right to the head.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ban Gbus controls his hands.
Valdez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ban Gbus's elbow.
Ban Gbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ban Gbus.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ban Gbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ban Gbus's elbow.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Ban Gbus on the inside.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus is trying to maintain a safe position but Valdez gets an underhook and turns Ban Gbus into the cage.
Valdez tries to break free but Ban Gbus pushes him back against the cage.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ban Gbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez tries to work over Ban Gbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kento Ban Gbus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Ban Gbus.
Kento Ban Gbus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Ban Gbus.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ban Gbus.
Valdez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ban Gbuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ban Gbus throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Valdez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Ban Gbus moves into the clinch.
Ban Gbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus prevents a body shot from Valdez. #BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ban Gbus with a hook.
Ban Gbus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Valdez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ban Gbus. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ban Gbus throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Ban Gbus takes the fight into the clinch.
Ban Gbus lands with a light punch inside.
Ban Gbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ban Gbus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Ban Gbus.
Valdez pushes Ban Gbus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ban Gbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Good body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Ban Gbus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban Gbus.
Kento Ban Gbus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ban Gbus can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Ban Gbus avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valdez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Ban Gbus avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ban Gbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez blocking some punches.
#T2#
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Ban Gbus slips a jab from Valdez.
Ban Gbus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ban Gbus.
Valdez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ban Gbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valdez has time to react.
Ban Gbus throws a big shot that misses.
Ban Gbus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valdezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ban Gbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ban Gbus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ban Gbus throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ban Gbus.#T3#
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ban Gbus scores with a nice head shot.
Ban Gbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Ban Gbus blocks a jab.
Ban Gbus misses with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Ban Gbus looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Ban Gbus loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Ban Gbus lands with a good body shot.
Valdez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ban Gbus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ban Gbus loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
Valdez throws a big counter combination but Ban Gbus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ban Gbus cracks Valdez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ban Gbus throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Valdez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Ban Gbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Ban Gbus moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Ban Gbus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ban Gbus. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valdez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ban Gbus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ban Gbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez lunges at Ban Gbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ban Gbus's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ban Gbus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ban Gbus scores with a nice strike.
Valdez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kento Ban Gbus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Ban Gbus is out of range.
Ban Gbus wants to clinch but Valdez slips to the side
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Ban Gbus ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez throws a hook but Ban Gbus avoids it easily.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus slips under a jab.
Ban Gbus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdez's head backwards.
Ban Gbus works over Valdez's head and body with a nice combination.
Ban Gbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
The crowd cheers as Ban Gbus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
Ban Gbus lands a glancing blow to the side of Valdez's head.
Ban Gbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ban Gbus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ban Gbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ban Gbus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ban Gbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez throwing a counter right hand but Ban Gbus manages to avoid it.
Ban Gbus defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Ban Gbus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valdez's hands.
The fighters circling - Ban Gbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Ban Gbus clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban Gbus 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.
Ban Gbus is working Valdez over against the cage.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez misses with some punches.
#T2#
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and Ban Gbus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ban Gbus works Valdez's body with a nice hook.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ban Gbus works the jab nicely.
Ban Gbus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Ban Gbus lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ban Gbus tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ban Gbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ban Gbus stalks Valdez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valdez's face. Valdez staggers backwards, shaken.
Ban Gbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ban Gbus misses the jab.
It looked like Valdez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ban Gbus.#T3#
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Ban Gbus with an uppercut!#CL2#
Ban Gbus rushes Valdez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ban Gbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
A short left from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with some punches.
Valdez pushes Ban Gbus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ban Gbus.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Ban Gbus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kento Ban Gbus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ban Gbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Ban Gbus blocking some punches.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Ban Gbus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ban Gbus.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with the head strike.
Ban Gbus lands a left hand.
Ban Gbus lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez lands a hook that snaps the head of Ban Gbus backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Ban Gbus back against the cage.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ban Gbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ban Gbus scores with a shoulder strike.
Ban Gbus stalling against the cage.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ban Gbus fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kento Ban Gbus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ban Gbus 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kento Ban Gbus!
During a confident post fight interview, Kento Ban Gbus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
DeMario Valdez spoke after the fight, saying 'Warriors don't pick and choose fights like a pussy...'.
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Event:
SyFi 93
Date: Aug 24, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vidal.
Valdez lands the left hand.
Valdez lands with an overhand left.
Vidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vidal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valdez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Valdez.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vidal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valdez tries to avoid it but Vidal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valdez to the ground. Valdez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armel Vidal.
Valdez connects with a jab.
Valdez scores with a hook.
Valdez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vidal. Vidal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vidal shoots in looking for a takedown but Valdez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vidal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vidal tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
Valdez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vidal circles away quickly and effectively.
Valdez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vidal's hands.
Vidal shoots for a double leg takedown but Valdez sprawls well. He's pushed Vidal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vidal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Vidal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valdez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vidal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vidal looks winded!
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vidal moves away.
Valdez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdez misses with a wild combination.
Vidal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valdez tries to avoid it but Vidal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valdez to the ground. Valdez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valdez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valdez throws a jab when Vidal was well out of range.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Vidal walks into a left hand.
Vidal looks for a takedown but Valdez sprawls well.
Valdez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vidal tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Valdez.
Valdez connects with a single shot there.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Vidal moved out of range.
Valdez scores with a one two! Vidal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vidal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valdez swivels and escapes.
Valdez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Valdez as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Vidal is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Valdez.
Vidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
Valdez cracks Vidal with a hook to the temple - Vidal is on wobbly legs here! Valdez swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Vidal falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Valdez wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
WeInSyd 23
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Zangief misses with an uppercut
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zangief throws a right hand that misses
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Zangief is rocked!
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zangief is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
Zangief throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Zangief misses its intended target.
Zangief seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexander Volg Zangief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zangief avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zangief misses with a hook
and Zangief takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Valdez is looking to counter punch.
Zangief uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Zangief will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zangief swings widly with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zangief 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.
Zangief lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zangief scores with the left hand. Valdez knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Zangief closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zangief throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Zangief sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zangief throws a combination that misses
and Valdez counters with a big right hand! Oh Zangief is in trouble here! Valdez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
A relieved looking DeMario Valdez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Alexander Volg Zangief stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky BS I vant rematch...'.
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Event:
SyFi 66
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Ban Gbus slips a jab from Valdez.
Ban Gbus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Valdez misses with a jab to the body
and Ban Gbus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Ban Gbus scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Ban Gbus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valdez, pushing him back against the cage.
Ban Gbus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus pushes Valdez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ban Gbus misses the shot to the body.
Valdez cracks Ban Gbus with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ban Gbus lands an overhand right.#CL#
Ban Gbus rushes Valdez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ban Gbus.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ban Gbus lands a left hand.
Ban Gbus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Ban Gbus lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Ban Gbus can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
#BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ban Gbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ban Gbus lands with a shot to the body.
Ban Gbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ban Gbus tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Ban Gbus moved out of range.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Valdez throws a hook but Ban Gbus avoids it easily.#CL#
Valdez tries to keep at a distance but Ban Gbus has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Ban Gbus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban Gbus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban Gbus.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ban Gbus'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.
Ban Gbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Ban Gbus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ban Gbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valdez lands a right hand.
Ban Gbus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ban Gbus tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Ban Gbus with a nice cross.
Valdez throws a hook but Ban Gbus avoids it easily.
Ban Gbus lands with an uppercut that bounces Valdez off the cage and back into range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ban Gbus prevents Valdez from breaking the clinch.
Valdez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ban Gbus working aggressively here.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Ban Gbus lands with a short shot to the head.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ban Gbus backwards.
Ban Gbus has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ban Gbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ban Gbus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ban Gbus blocks an uppercut.
Ban Gbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Ban Gbus.
Valdez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ban Gbus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valdez can turn it around.
Ban Gbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ban Gbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ban Gbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ban Gbus lands a body punch.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ban Gbus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ban Gbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ban Gbus prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Ban Gbus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus scores with a shot to the side of Valdez's head.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ban Gbus.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Ban Gbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ban Gbus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ban Gbus.
Valdez takes a shot to the head.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ban Gbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ban Gbus has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Ban Gbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kento Ban Gbus dominated that round.
That's time! Ban Gbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ban Gbus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Ban Gbus lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Ban Gbus - just one landing.
Ban Gbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ban Gbus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kento Ban Gbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ban Gbus.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ban Gbus moves away.
Ban Gbus throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Ban Gbus.
Nice body punch from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Ban Gbus moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez. #BC2#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Ban Gbus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban Gbus slips a straight right by Valdez.
Valdez throws a right hand that Ban Gbus ducks under and follows up with a left that Ban Gbus also avoids with ease.
Valdez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ban Gbus counters with a straight right hand.
Ban Gbus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Valdez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ban Gbus scores with the left hand. Valdez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ban Gbus slips a jab from Valdez.
Ban Gbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valdez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch to the body.
Ban Gbus has Valdez pressed against the cage, preventing Valdez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ban Gbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ban Gbus.
Nice body punch from Ban Gbus - that landed with a thud.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Ban Gbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ban Gbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ban Gbus with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez throws a series of punches but Ban Gbus avoids them all with ease.
Ban Gbus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ban Gbus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ban Gbus.#CL#
Ban Gbus takes the fight into the clinch.
Ban Gbus is working Valdez over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ban Gbus.
Valdez tries a body shot but Ban Gbus blocks it.
Ban Gbus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Ban Gbus blocking some punches.
Valdez misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ban Gbus fails to land.
A short uppercut from Ban Gbus.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ban Gbus lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban Gbus.
Valdez can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ban Gbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ban Gbus punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Ban Gbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ban Gbus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valdez. Valdez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Ban Gbus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Ban Gbus tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Ban Gbus lands a really nice looking cross but Valdez seems unphased.
Valdez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ban Gbus tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Ban Gbus. Beautiful body shot.
Ban Gbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Ban Gbus lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ban Gbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ban Gbus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ban Gbus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A right-left combo lands from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valdez doesn't seem bothered though.
Ban Gbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ban Gbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ban Gbus fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Ban Gbus wants to clinch.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Ban Gbus saw that one coming.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ban Gbus connects with a crisp jab.
Ban Gbus lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ban Gbus lands with an overhand left.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ban Gbus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
Ban Gbus lands a head shot.
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Ban Gbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez misses the jab.
Ban Gbus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Valdez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ban Gbus. #CL#
Ban Gbus moves into range and clinches up with Valdez.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ban Gbus blocks an uppercut.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Ban Gbus is controlling him.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kento Ban Gbus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ban Gbus closes the distance and pushes Valdez back into the cage.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus lands with a right to the head.
Ban Gbus blocking some punches.
Ban Gbus can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ban Gbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kento Ban Gbus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ban Gbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ban Gbus.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Ban Gbus misses with some punches.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ban Gbus.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez wants to get back to striking at distance but Ban Gbus won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ban Gbus.
A body shot lands from Ban Gbus.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Ban Gbus.
Valdez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ban Gbus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ban Gbus gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Ban Gbus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Ban Gbus is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ban Gbus lands a body punch.
Valdez takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus digs a right hand underneath Valdez's ribcage. Valdez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Ban Gbus.
A body shot lands from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ban Gbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ban Gbus works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ban Gbus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
Ban Gbus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ban Gbus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Valdez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ban Gbus lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ban Gbus finish him?
Ban Gbus is working Valdez over against the cage.
Ban Gbus digs a right hand underneath Valdez's ribcage. Valdez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valdez seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ban Gbus.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ban Gbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ban Gbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Ban Gbus lands with a left to the head.
Ban Gbus scores with a hook to the body.
Ban Gbus lands a shoulder strike.
Ban Gbus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Ban Gbus pushes Valdez against the cage. Ban Gbus is working some dirty boxing. Ban Gbus pushes off with a quick right hook! Valdez goes down! Valdez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ban Gbus moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Ban Gbus!
Kento Ban Gbus 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:
SyFi 55
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Dale staying out of range there.
Dale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valdez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dale in his tracks.
Valdez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dale.
Dale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valdez drops Dale with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dale! Valdez dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
A victorious DeMario 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:
WeInSyd 10
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Valdez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
Valdez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vang throws out the jab.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Valdez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vang sprawling to the canvas! Vang rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valdez finish him?!
#ROC2#
Vang is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez moves in close and cracks Vang with a massive right hand! Vang, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Valdez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tebbo Vang stepped up to the mic, saying 'I saw what I needed to work on and will get that turned around. '.
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Event:
SyFi 29
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Valdez misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Valdez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valdez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Valdez.
Tellkins throws a leg kick but Valdez sees it coming and moves out of range.
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.
Valdez jabs Tellkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Tellkins slips a jab from Valdez.
Tellkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valdez throws the left hand but Tellkins avoids the punch easily.
Valdez lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Tellkins rushes Valdez and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Tellkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valdez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Tellkins moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Tellkins drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
Tellkins's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tellkins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The referee calls for Tellkins to work.
Valdez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tellkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valdez tries to break free but Tellkins pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tellkins.
Tellkins slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tellkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darren Tellkins.#CL2#
Tellkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tellkins is struggling to control the position.
Tellkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tellkins looking to throw knees to the head but Valdez is blocking nicely.
Tellkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valdez tries to break the clinch but Tellkins is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Valdez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tellkins avoiding damage.
Valdez wants to break free but Tellkins has control.
Tellkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tellkins is pushing Valdez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Valdez can't break the clinch.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Tellkins is controlling him.
Tellkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez letting Tellkins take a breather here.
Valdez wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellkins won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Valdez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valdez wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellkins won't allow it.
Tellkins lands a body shot. #BC2#
Tellkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tellkins scores with a one two! Valdez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tellkins clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Tellkins keeps control of Valdez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valdez is trying to force a seperation but Tellkins has the dominant position.
Tellkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tellkins keeps control of Valdez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Tellkins scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Tellkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tellkins.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tellkins scores with a jab to the body.
Tellkins slips under a jab from Valdez.
Valdez lands a really nice looking cross but Tellkins seems unphased.
Tellkins throws a low kick, looking for Valdez's leg but Valdez calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tellkins.
Tellkins takes one on the button.
Valdez misses with a hook
letting Tellkins counter with a right hand. #T4#
Tellkins ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
It seemed like Tellkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tellkins misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tellkins blocks a jab.
Valdez misses the jab.
Valdez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Tellkins drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
Tellkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valdez's efforts to push away.
Valdez is looking to break free of the clinch but Tellkins has double underhooks.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Tellkins is controlling him.
The referee calls for Tellkins to work.
Valdez wants to break free but Tellkins has control.
Tellkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Tellkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Tellkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valdez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valdez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valdez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tellkins has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Tellkins dominated that round.
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#
Valdez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Tellkins.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Tellkins throws a counter combo.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Tellkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellkins scores with a leg kick.
Tellkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darren Tellkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Tellkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valdez, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valdez tries to break the clinch but Tellkins is controlling the position.
Tellkins 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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tellkins slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tellkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valdez throws a hook to the side of Tellkins's head but Tellkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez throws a series of punches but Tellkins moves out of range. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target. #CL2#
Valdez gets tackled into the cage by Tellkins. Tellkins maintains the clinch.
Tellkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valdez's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Tellkins.
Tellkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Tellkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tellkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valdez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tellkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tellkins connects with a crisp jab.
Tellkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Valdez swings for the body but Tellkins moves out of range.
A left lands for Valdez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Tellkins.
It looked like Valdez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tellkins.
Tellkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Tellkins.
Tellkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tellkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valdez eats them both and turns towards Tellkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Tellkins closes the distance and pushes Valdez back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellkins.
Tellkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez is trying to force a seperation but Tellkins has the dominant position.
Tellkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tellkins lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Tellkins.
Valdez throws the left hand but Tellkins avoids the punch easily.
Tellkins cracks the inside of Valdez's front leg.
A big right from Tellkins misses.
Valdez misses with a combination
and Tellkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Valdez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tellkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valdez under the eye.
Tellkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Tellkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tellkins lands an overhand right.
Tellkins slips under a jab.
Tellkins throws a counter combo.
Tellkins misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Tellkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tellkins feints and then cracks Valdez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valdez down.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Tellkins lands a leg kick that knocks Valdez off balance momentarily.
Tellkins ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez misses with an uppercut
and Tellkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valdez misses with the combination.
#T4#
Tellkins with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Tellkins.
Valdez throws a combination that misses
and Tellkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tellkins manages to avoid it.
Tellkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tellkins loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.#CL2#
Valdez tries to keep at a distance but Tellkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valdez blocks an elbow strike.
Tellkins stalling the fight.
Valdez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tellkins tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez is trying to push Tellkins away but Tellkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valdez tries to break the clinch but Tellkins is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Tellkins 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#
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tellkins wants to slow Valdez down by chopping away at his legs.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Tellkins moves away and avoids it.
Tellkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tellkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez swinging wildly here.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tellkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Tellkins throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tellkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tellkins.
Valdez fails to land with a series of punches.
Tellkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Darren Tellkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tellkins ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Tellkins throws out a counter right but Valdez avoids it with no problem.
Valdez connects with a body shot that sends Tellkins's belly button to the back.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Tellkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Tellkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez stalks Tellkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tellkins's face. Tellkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Good work by Valdez as he checks the leg kick.
Valdez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valdez works over Tellkins's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Tellkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Tellkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tellkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez is trying to force a seperation but Tellkins has the dominant position.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Tellkins is controlling him.
Valdez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valdez has had enough of the clinch but Tellkins keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Tellkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Tellkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valdez has time to react.
Valdez misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Valdez tries to keep at a distance but Tellkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valdez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tellkins lands a shoulder strike.
Tellkins lands a right hand.
Valdez is trying to force a seperation but Tellkins has the dominant position.
Tellkins'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 trying to push Tellkins away but Tellkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Tellkins - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Tellkins on the inside.
Tellkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Valdez is looking to break free of the clinch but Tellkins has double underhooks.
Valdez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valdez working hard to break the clinch.
Tellkins avoiding damage.
Tellkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valdez up against the cage.
Tellkins has Valdez pressed against the cage, preventing Valdez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valdez can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Valdez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tellkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tellkins controlling the action here for a moment.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Tellkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Tellkins receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darren Tellkins.
Tellkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Valdez walks into a jab.
Valdez throws a hook but Tellkins avoids it easily.#CL2#
Tellkins rushes Valdez and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Valdez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valdez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Tellkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darren Tellkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tellkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards. #BC#
Valdez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tellkins tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Tellkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tellkins 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Tellkins!
Darren Tellkins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SyFi 15
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freitas looks for a takedown but Valdez sprawls well.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freitas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez swings for the body but Freitas moves out of range.
Freitas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Freitas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Freitas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valdez to the mat! Valdez manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Valdez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freitas.
Freitas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freitas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freitas.
Freitas shoots in for a takedown but Valdez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Freitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Valdez jabs Freitas right on the nose. Freitas blinks but takes it well.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valdez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Valdez duly obliges.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Freitas. Freitas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
Freitas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freitas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valdez as he jumps to the side.
Freitas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valdez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freitas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valdez lands a nice shot that snaps Freitas's head back.
Freitas ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Freitas throws a big counter combination but Valdez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Freitas.
Good exchange - Valdez coming out on top.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valdez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Freitas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Freitas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valdez lands a jab to Freitas's midsection.
Freitas takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valdez.#ROC2#
Freitas is rocked!
Freitas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Freitas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valdez connects with a right that clearly hurt Freitas. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Valdez proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Freitas collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez very nearly forgot to thank Knockdown Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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