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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Darmen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darmen scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darmen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darmen throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Darmen misses.
Valdez is looking for a counter combo.
Valdez goes for a double leg but Darmen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darmen continues to drive forward.
Valdez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucio Valdez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darmen.
Darmen misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Valdez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Darmen has had enough of the clinch but Valdez keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Valdez jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darmen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valdez is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Valdez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Valdez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Darmen frees his head nicely. Oh but Valdez has switched to an armbar! Darmen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lucio Valdez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Valdez gets tackled into the cage by Kent. Kent maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Kent manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Valdez postures up and lands a big shot to Kent's brow.
Kent managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Kent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valdez defends it easily.
Valdez with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent trying to control the position.
#T1#
Valdez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valdez postures up.
Valdez prevents Kent from getting back to his feet.
Kent has his hands on Valdez's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kent throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Kent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Kent!#REVB#
Valdez is trying to keep Kent in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Kent decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Kent drives through with a takedown into Valdez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Valdez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kent dives into side control.
#REVR#
Valdez is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Kent is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Valdez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kent slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Valdez.
Kent wants to control the pace but Valdez is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Kent might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Valdez really is a fat lump.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valdez trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Kent.
Kent content just to control the position here.
Valdez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kent is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Valdez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kent patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Kent dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kent instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kent decides to pull guard.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Kent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Kent!#REVB##SUB#
Valdez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kent forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez wants to control but Kent passes into side.
Kent taking a breather here. #ES#
Valdez throws Kent to one side and escapes!#T1#
Kent moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Kent misses with a takedown #CL#
and Valdez counters by clinching up.
Kent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Valdez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kent is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valdez to the mat. Valdez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Valdez 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.
Kent wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving. #SUB#
Valdez looking for a guillotine here but Kent defends easily.
#T2#
Kent distracts Valdez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Valdez is looking for a triangle but Kent pushes his legs off easily.
Valdez is trying to hold Kent in close to prevent damage but Kent has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valdez looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kent working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Kent wants to work for an arm triangle but Valdez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Kent sits in half guard.
Kent takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kent passes to side control.
Kent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
Kent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Valdez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
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.#SU2#
Kent decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Valdez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valdez wants it to stay on the feet.
Kent goes for a double leg but Valdez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valdez continues to drive forward.
Valdez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kent.#CL2#
Kent drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
Kent lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kent walks away with a smile on his face. Valdez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valdez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kent.
Valdez is looking to counter the offense by Kent and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Kent 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Kent.
As Kent looks to move away, Valdez throws a big counter combo but Kent just gets out of the way.
Kent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Valdez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valdez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kent pinned against the cage. Kent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
#TD2#
Kent throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Valdez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kent is in Valdez's guard.
Kent pushing down on Valdez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##ES#
Valdez kicks off Kent and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kent scores with a takedown into Valdez's guard.#SUB#
Valdez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kent sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valdez's guard.
Kent wants to free his trapped foot but Valdez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Kent there.
Kent working Valdez over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU2#
Kent decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Valdez gets caught napping as Kent dives in and scores a takedown. Valdez manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kent manages to pass to side control.
Kent content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Valdez trying to hold on to Kent's head to control him but Kent postures up.
Kent is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
Kent is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Valdez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kent passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valdez! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kent has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valdez's face.
Valdez is looking to improve his position but Kent isn't that keen on the idea.
Kent tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kent postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valdez looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez tries to reverse the position but Kent maintains control.
Lucio Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Kent is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice elbow there by Kent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Kent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kent 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Kent!
In his post fight interview, Alex Kent started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valdez's guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Valdez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Valdez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.#REVR#
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Valdez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Valdez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Valdez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valdez stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Valdez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Valdez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving. #SUB#
Valdez has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Jones stands and steps away. Valdez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Mike Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jones shoots and misses
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Valdez looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB#
Valdez looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Jones stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Valdez to get to his feet. #T4#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.
Valdez is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones feints and as Valdez raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones 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 prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Valdez being controlled against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
#TD#
Valdez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Valdez postures up.
#SUB2#
Jones 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. #T2#
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Valdez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valdez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valdez works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Valdez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Valdez working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Valdez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Valdez is very close to passing his half guard.
Valdez thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valdez pulls his head out easily.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Valdez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valdez prevents Jones from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valdez stops Jones from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Valdez dominated that second round.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Valdez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valdez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Valdez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Valdez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Valdez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Valdez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Valdez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Valdez defends it.
Valdez 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.#SUB#
Valdez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is keen to just control but Valdez is a slippery customer.
Jones stops Valdez from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Valdez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valdez's head.
Jones advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Valdez with the active half guard here but Jones passes nicely into side control.
Valdez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow. #SU2#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Valdez to his feet.
Valdez checks a low kick from Jones.#T4#
Valdez blocks a head kick by Jones.
Valdez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valdez feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Valdez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valdez tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez is not content to let Jones control the position.
Valdez struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Jones!
Mike Jones 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Dimasalang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valdez as he avoids it easily.
Dimasalang is looking to clinch.
Dimasalang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Dimasalang closes the distance and pushes Valdez back into the cage.
Dimasalang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valdez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dimasalang just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimasalang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Dimasalang.#T1#
Dimasalang pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Dimasalang to work.
Dimasalang is trying to pull guard but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimasalang backwards. #BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez shoots in but Dimasalang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dimasalang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valdez really is a fat lump.#T2#
Valdez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimasalang.
Francisco Dimasalang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dimasalang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valdez stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimasalang. Dimasalang gets slowly back to his feet.
Dimasalang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valdez as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Dimasalang finds it's target.
Dimasalang shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valdez appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Dimasalang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valdez. That did some damage!
Dimasalang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dimasalang looks winded!
Dimasalang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valdez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dimasalang somewhat.
Valdez is looking to counter punch.
Dimasalang fails to land the takedown.
Valdez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dimasalang.
Dimasalang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valdez counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Dimasalang tries for a takedown but Valdez circles away easily#CL#
and Valdez counters by clinching up.
Dimasalang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valdez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Valdez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dimasalang on his heels. He'll look to pass Dimasalang's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimasalang has Valdez pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Valdez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dimasalang throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Valdez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Dimasalang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Valdez as Dimasalang shoots in.
Lucio Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimasalang shoots in for a takedown but Valdez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valdez tries to counter with a takedown but Dimasalang is quick to defend against it.
Dimasalang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimasalang misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Valdez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Dimasalang.#TD#
Valdez pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valdez looking for a guillotine here but Dimasalang defends easily.
Dimasalang is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Valdez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dimasalang is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Dimasalang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valdez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dimasalang 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 Dimasalang has Valdez in his guard.#REVR#
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez is looking to work some ground and pound but Dimasalang has wrist control.#T2#
Dimasalang looking to control but Valdez passes into half guard.
Valdez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dimasalang is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dimasalang trying to control here.
Dimasalang missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Valdez working over Dimasalang with some ground and pound. Dimasalang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dimasalang is looking to control Valdez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimasalang avoid being mounted?
Lucio Valdez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valdez winds up and cracks Dimasalang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dimasalang pushes Valdez off looking to stand but Valdez dives back in and keeps control.
Valdez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez working Dimasalang over with strikes.
Valdez stops Dimasalang from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Dimasalang trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Valdez.
Dimasalang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dimasalang is looking to control Valdez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimasalang avoid being mounted?
Dimasalang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valdez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valdez's back!
Valdez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Valdez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dimasalang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valdez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dimasalang manages to circle out of the way.
Dimasalang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dimasalang moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimasalang can do to turn this around?
Dimasalang tries a low kick but Valdez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Francisco Dimasalang has been cut.
Dimasalang goes for a double leg but Valdez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valdez continues to drive forward.
Lucio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Dimasalang.
Dimasalang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valdez avoids the head kick by Dimasalang.
#T1#
Dimasalang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimasalang shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Valdez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dimasalang is looking to stand back up but Valdez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dimasalang. #REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valdez lands a nice short elbow.
Dimasalang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valdez is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Dimasalang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valdez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valdez drops an elbow to the side of Dimasalang's head.
Valdez working the head and body with strikes.
Valdez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dimasalang tries to roll over but Valdez keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez drops an elbow to the side of Dimasalang's head.
Valdez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Dimasalang is looking to improve his position.
Valdez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valdez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valdez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dimasalang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Valdez lands with a punch from half guard.
Valdez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Valdez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez working the head and body with strikes.
Dimasalang trying to control here.
Valdez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dimasalang is looking to control Valdez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimasalang avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Francisco Dimasalang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucio Valdez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Valdez seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dimasalang has recovered full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Valdez!
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