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Event:
GDL 4: Ho v Valdaev
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Valdaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ho counters by moving into the clinch.
Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valdaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ho after a bit of a struggle.
Ho is pushing Valdaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hi Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Valdaev.
Ho prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Ho.
Valdaev has Ho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ho lands a nice uppercut.
Valdaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ho prevents it.
Ho is pressed up against the cage. Valdaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ho down to the mat. Ho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ho throws a head kick that Valdaev semi-blocks.
Valdaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ho as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Valdaev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Valdaev looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdaev wants to control but Ho is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Valdaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ho struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Valdaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Valdaev has an Americana. Ho didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Valdaev is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Valdaev hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maxim Valdaev!
Maxim Valdaev is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Maxim Valdaev 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:
GDL 2
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Valdaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Valdaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Valdaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Ho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ho tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Valdaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ho is just riding it out for now. Valdaev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ho is defending against the submission attempts here by Valdaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho is doing well to control the position and prevent Valdaev from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Valdaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Valdaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valdaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Valdaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ho won't allow Valdaev to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Valdaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ho is just riding it out for now. Valdaev eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Valdaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Valdaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Valdaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Forge. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Ho is defending against the submission attempts here by Valdaev.
#SUB#
Ho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Valdaev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ho tries to lock up and control but Valdaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Valdaev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ho can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdaev on the ground.
Valdaev content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Valdaev goes for an armbar but Ho turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ho. #SUB2#
Valdaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Ho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ho landing with the ground and pound.
Valdaev looking to control.
Ho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Valdaev looking for subs off his back but Ho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Valdaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho connects with a solid leg kick.
Ho connects with a high kick.
Valdaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdaev with the counter takedown but Ho avoids it easily.
Valdaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Valdaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Ho. No joy for Valdaev on that attempt.
Hi Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Valdaev.
Valdaev 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.
Maxim Valdaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ho pinned against the cage. Ho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valdaev is defended easily by Ho.#T1#
Valdaev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ho.
Hi Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valdaev's head.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdaev can do to turn this around?
Ho leaves Valdaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maxim Valdaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valdaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ho throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valdaev avoids it.
Valdaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Ho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valdaev is breathing heavily.
That kick from Ho tenderised Valdaev's leg. Valdaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho lands a leg kick that knocks Valdaev off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Valdaev 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.
Ho lands a front kick.
That kick from Ho tenderised Valdaev's leg. Valdaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hi Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Valdaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Ho clinches.
Valdaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ho lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ho.
Our sources have told us that Ho has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Valdaev can't get the takedown.
Ho'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.
Valdaev managing to block the knees to the body from Ho.
Valdaev is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Ho lands an elbow inside that Valdaev shrugs off.
Valdaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valdaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ho.
Valdaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valdaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ho lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#
Valdaev is rocked!
Ho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ho stalling the fight.
Ho avoiding damage.
Ho gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ho stalling.
Ho leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hi Ho.
Valdaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Ho moves into the clinch.
Valdaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valdaev is trying to drag Ho to the mat but Ho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ho stalling the fight.
#T4#
Ho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdaev backwards.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Valdaev avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ho. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valdaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ho's waist but Ho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valdaev off to one side.
Ho feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Ho gets a clinch.
Ho comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valdaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho finish him?
Ho stalling against the cage.
Valdaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Ho lands a damaging elbow.
Ho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valdaev's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hi Ho 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ho drives through and clinches with Valdaev against the cage.
Valdaev takes an elbow to the temple.
Ho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valdaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ho lands a damaging elbow.
Ho missing with knees to the body.
Hi Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ho after a bit of a struggle.
Ho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valdaev avoiding damage as Ho throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Valdaev has Ho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Valdaev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ho tumbling to the mat - Valdaev dives into Ho's guard.
Ho pulls Valdaev in close to prevent any damage.
Valdaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Valdaev drops back looking for a leg! Ho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ho manages to kick Valdaev off! Valdaev jumps back into Ho's guard.
Valdaev slips nicely into half guard.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Valdaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maxim Valdaev has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Valdaev is trying for a kimura here. Ho looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Valdaev wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxim Valdaev!
A very excited looking Maxim Valdaev 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:
EF 1: The Beginning
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ho has Naikkorine up against the cage in a clinch.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Naikkorine blocks an uppercut.
Ho pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ho throws an elbow that misses.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ho stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naikkorine avoiding damage as Ho throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naikkorine.
Ho tries to land knees in the clinch but Naikkorine avoids the damage to the body.
Naikkorine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Ho lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Finko Naikkorine has been cut.
Ho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ho lands a nice knee to the body.
Ho prevents a body shot from Naikkorine.
Ho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Naikkorine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ho stalling in the clinch.
Naikkorine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho trying to land knees to the body.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Naikkorine avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho misses with an elbow over the top.
Naikkorine has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
Ho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Naikkorine misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Ho digs a right hand underneath Naikkorine's ribcage. Naikkorine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ho looking to throw knees to the head but Naikkorine is blocking nicely.
Naikkorine taking a breather.
Naikkorine misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naikkorine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Ho thumps Naikkorine with a low kick.
Ho lands with a good body shot.
Ho punishes Naikkorine's body with a nice straight punch.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ho as Naikkorine shoots in.
Ho feints and then cracks Naikkorine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naikkorine down. #CL2#
Ho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ho has Naikkorine pressed against the cage.
Ho pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Ho.
Ho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naikkorine is defending well for now.
Ho is pushing Naikkorine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Naikkorine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Naikkorine.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho stalling in the clinch.
Naikkorine avoids a wild elbow strike from Ho.
Naikkorine takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naikkorine working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hi Ho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Finko Naikkorine'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 chopping leg kick lands by Ho.
Ho connects with a leg kick. Naikkorine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naikkorine fails with a takedown attempt.
Ho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Naikkorine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho can pounce on him.
Ho throws a body kick that misses.
Ho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naikkorine. That did some damage!
Ho throws a body punch but Naikkorine moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naikkorine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ho circles away.
Naikkorine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ho circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finko Naikkorine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Ho. #T1#
Ho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naikkorine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho.
Naikkorine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho scores with a kick to the body.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ho.
Ho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Naikkorine's head.#CL2#
Ho clinches.
Ho gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Ho.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ho just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naikkorine's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naikkorine misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ho lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Finko Naikkorine's cut is getting worse.
Ho lands an elbow that stopped Naikkorine in his tracks for a moment.
Ho controlling the action here for a moment.
Ho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naikkorine's defenses.
Ho missing with knees to the body.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Naikkorine backwards.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Naikkorine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ho lands a right hand.
Ho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Ho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Naikkorine misses with some punches.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Hi Ho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ho tries to land a knee to the head but Naikkorine blocks with his arms.
Naikkorine tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Naikkorine back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
Naikkorine throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naikkorine.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Naikkorine tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Naikkorine back against the cage.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naikkorine's defenses.
Ho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Naikkorine avoids it.
Nice elbow from Ho.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ho slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hi Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Finko Naikkorine's cut.
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#
Ho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Naikkorine will feel that in the morning.
Hi Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ho pushes Naikkorine up against the cage in a clinch.
Ho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naikkorine's defenses.
Ho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naikkorine's defenses. #CUT2#
Finko Naikkorine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Naikkorine letting Ho take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Naikkorine.
Ho lands an elbow inside that Naikkorine shrugs off.
Ho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Naikkorine avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ho lands an elbow inside that Naikkorine shrugs off.
Ho blocking some punches.
Naikkorine has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ho just leaning against Naikkorine, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naikkorine prevents a body shot from Ho.
Naikkorine takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Jeez, Finko Naikkorine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Finko Naikkorine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hi Ho!
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