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Event:
SYN 1068 Danger vs Dodgers II
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Bostic throws a hook but Valverde blocks it.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Bostic moves out of range easily.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bostic manages to avoid it.
Valverde throws a combination. Bostic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde stuns Bostic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bostic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bostic throws a leg kick which misses Valverde's front leg but catches the back leg as Valverde tries to avoid it.
Valverde drops Bostic with a big left hand! Bostic is injured, injured bad! Valverde jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
An out of breath Bethania Valverde 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:
SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
King is looking to clinch.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Valverde lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Valverde throws a right and a left that both miss.
King thows a body kick. Valverde tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valverde lands a head shot.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde misses with a body kick.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valverde - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valverde. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Valverde blocks the low kick.#T1#
King slips a straight right by Valverde.
Valverde connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.
Valverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King misses with a body kick.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King lands a high kick!
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Valverde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. King does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
King has managed to clinch.
Valverde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valverde is defending well for now.
King working aggressively here.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Valverde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valverde is defending well for now.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Valverde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valverde.
Valverde avoids the head kick by King.
Nice defenses there by King.#T3#
Valverde scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
Valverde swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Valverde scores with a head kick.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from King.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King scores with a push kick.
King tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands with a kick to the temple. Valverde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
King darts in and clinches Valverde up against the cage.
I was talking to Valverde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valverde takes a knee to the side of the body.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valverde avoids it.
King working aggressively here.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Valverde avoids the damage to the body.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Valverde blocks with his arms.
Valverde prevents a body shot from King.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valverde's corner calls for a 1-2. Valverde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
King avoids the head kick by Valverde.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valverde, as that shot connected.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King slips a straight right by Valverde.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valverde rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Valverde should have avoided that one.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Valverde throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King throws a front kick aimed at Valverde's knee but Valverde avoids it well.
King closes the distance but Valverde moves to the side
and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King slips a jab and a cross from Valverde.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde slips a jab from King.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valverde connects with a high kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.#CL2#
King pushes Valverde up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King misses with a knee strike.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valverde tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
King has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valverde needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valverde slips a jab and a cross from King.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Valverde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Valverde drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
King misses with a kick to the body
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp 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!
The crowd cheers as Valverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King scores with a nice strike.#T4#
King moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King misses with a straight left.
King just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromValverde.
King misses with a body shot.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valverde throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King scores with a head kick. Valverde tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King connects with a right hand. Valverde shakes it off.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
King wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
Valverde slips a jab from King.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Valverde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King looks to land a combination but Valverde avoids it well. #CL2#
King moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.
A frustrated look appears on Valverde's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Valverde is blocking nicely.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valverde blocks it with crossed arms.
King has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
King tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valverde managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Valverde avoids the damage to the body.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Valverde tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valverde has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Valverde avoids the damage to the body.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Valverde avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
#T2#
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Valverde won't want to take too many of those.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Valverde down.
King blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from King misses.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King cracks Valverde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
King ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King jabs at Valverde's body.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
King rushes Valverde and presses him up against the cage.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Valverde wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King scores with a nice hook 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Valverde takes a knee right on the jaw!
King working aggressively here.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Valverde is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
An out of breath and clearly excited James King thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SYN 1061 Diggs vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Duvernay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Duvernay takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Evan Duvernay has been cut.
Duvernay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Valverde moves out of range.
Duvernay misses with a left hand
and Valverde finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Valverde walks forward, straight into a front kick from Duvernay.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Duvernay moves out of range easily.
A cross from Duvernay lands.
A jab from Valverde misses.
Duvernay is looking to counter with a body kick.
Valverde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Duvernay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Valverde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valverde throws a poor cross that misses
and Duvernay counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Duvernay jabs Valverde right on the nose. Valverde blinks but takes it well.
Valverde scores with a body shot.
Valverde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valverde misses the jab.
Duvernay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Duvernay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duvernay misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde scores with a head kick. Duvernay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Valverde lands with an uppercut that bounces Duvernay off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Duvernay misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvernay with a nice calf kick.
Valverde closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Valverde blocks a jab.
Valverde misses the body punch
and Duvernay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duvernay just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duvernay feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Valverde with a hook.
Duvernay drops his hands momentarily and Valverde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duvernay.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
enabling Duvernay to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valverde, as that shot connected.
A head kick from Valverde lands but Duvernay takes it in his stride.
Valverde scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Duvernay slips the punch.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valverde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Duvernay's shoulder, as Duvernay tries to avoid the shot.
Duvernay moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Valverde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duvernay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fighters circling - Duvernay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duvernay moves out of range of the body kick.
Duvernay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Duvernay's shoulder, as Duvernay tries to avoid the shot.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Duvernay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Duvernay's head.
Valverde sizes up Duvernay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Duvernay tries a low kick but Valverde avoids it.
Valverde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duvernay in his tracks. #CUT2#Evan Duvernay's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duvernay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duvernay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valverde checks a low kick from Duvernay.
A little jabbing left from Valverde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duvernay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duvernay feints and then cracks Valverde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valverde down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvernay throws a lazy uppercut
and Valverde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde cracks Duvernay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Duvernay is rocked!
Duvernay moves out of range of the strikes.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Duvernay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Valverde delivers a nice body kick.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Duvernay is out of range.
Duvernay connects with a leg kick.
Valverde on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duvernay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duvernay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#Valverde is rocked!
Duvernay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valverde.
Valverde is still on wobbly legs! Can Duvernay finish him?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duvernay 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 Valverde has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valverde and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valverde seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Duvernay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valverde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duvernay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Valverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duvernay.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Duvernay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duvernay motions for Valverde to come forward. Duvernay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duvernay misses with a low kick.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duvernay throws a low kick but Valverde avoids it.
Valverde scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Duvernay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Duvernay.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses
and Duvernay counters with a body kick.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Duvernay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Duvernay.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Duvernay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valverde's knee momentarily.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duvernay scores with a nice body kick.
Duvernay avoids the head kick by Valverde.
That kick from Duvernay tenderised Valverde's leg. Valverde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Duvernay.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duvernay counters with an inside leg kick.
Valverde throws a series of punches but Duvernay moves out of range.
Duvernay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duvernay thuds his shin into the meat of Valverde's side.#T3#
Valverde jabs Duvernay right on the nose. Duvernay blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Duvernay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duvernay misses with a hook.
Duvernay defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Duvernay misses with a looping left.
Duvernay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duvernay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valverde thinking.
Duvernay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Duvernay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duvernay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Duvernay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Duvernay moves out of range easily.
Duvernay tries a low kick but Valverde avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valverde there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duvernay.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Valverde doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Duvernay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valverde lands a really nice looking cross but Duvernay seems unphased.
#CUT2#Evan Duvernay's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duvernay counters with an outside leg kick.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valverde throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Duvernay misses the target.
Valverde misses with a hook
and Duvernay 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.
Evan Duvernay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay's cut.
That's time! Duvernay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Duvernay with a jab.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Duvernay is just out of range.
Valverde lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Duvernay slips a jab and a cross from Valverde.
Jab by Duvernay.
Duvernay avoids the head kick by Valverde.
A quick step to the side and Duvernay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Duvernay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valverde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Duvernay slips the punch.
Duvernay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duvernay defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Duvernay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valverde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valverde scores with the left hand. Duvernay knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Valverde moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick
and Duvernay counters with a nice uppercut.
Valverde throws an off balance right hand
and Duvernay counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde with a nice cross.
Valverde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valverde throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duvernay tried to counter with a leg kick but Valverde avoided it.
A punch lands to the side of Valverde 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Duvernay sends Valverde crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Duvernay is motioning to the referee to let Valverde up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay walks into a jab.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Duvernay counters with a big right hand! Oh Valverde is in trouble here! Duvernay follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Duvernay!
A victorious Evan Duvernay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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SYN 1055 Cruz vs Farman
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Larsen misses with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larsen thinking.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Decent striking displayed by Larsen there.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde slips a jab from Larsen.
Valverde misses with a left hand
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Larsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larsen moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Valverde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsen scores with a one two! Valverde had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Valverde lands a nice hook to Larsen's body. Larsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valverde throws a hook but Larsen blocks it.
Larsen throws a nice looking combination but Valverde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valverde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
A jab from Valverde misses.
Valverde throws a head kick but Larsen moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Valverde moves away and avoids it.
Valverde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larsen.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Larsen.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Larsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Larsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valverde lands a right hook to the body.
Valverde checks the leg kick.
Valverde connects with a high kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.
Larsen tries to score with a low kick but Valverde moves his leg out of the way.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Valverde checks it.
Larsen moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Larsen digs a good body shot into Valverde's ribs.#KD2#
Valverde lands a big head kick that sends Larsen tumbling to the mat! Valverde takes a step backwards and waves Larsen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Valverde thuds his right hand into Larsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Larsen is rocked!
Larsen misses with a body shot.
Larsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Valverde off the cage and back into range.
Larsen misses with a body punch
and Valverde counters with a straight right hand.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Valverde avoids a kick to the body.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Valverde moved away.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.#T3#
Valverde scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Larsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valverde is able to avoid easily.
Larsen lands a nice shot that snaps Valverde's head back.
Larsen misses with a looping left.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Larsen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valverde just manages to avoid it.
Larsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Valverde avoided it.
Larsen stalks Valverde and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valverde's face. Valverde staggers backwards, shaken.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Larsen misses with a right hand
letting Valverde counter with a right hand.
Valverde staying out of range there.
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Larsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valverde scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
Larsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Larsen misses with a body shot.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Larsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Larsen defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Larsen looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.
Valverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Valverde lands with a shot to the body.
Valverde takes one on the button.
Larsen 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.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Larsen ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Larsen throws a looping overhand right but Valverde ducks down to avoid it.
Larsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Larsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Valverde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Nice uppercut there from Larsen.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valverde plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Larsen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valverde.
No joy there for Larsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsen blocks a jab.
Larsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Larsen saw that one coming.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Valverde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larsen staying out of range there.
It looked like Larsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Larsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Valverde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valverde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Larsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valverde counters with a stiff right hand.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Larsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Larsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valverde needs to keep his hands up - Larsen had a free shot at his head there.
Valverde moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsen.
Larsen digs a good body shot into Valverde's ribs.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Valverde checks it. #T2#
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Larsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Larsen duly obliges.
Valverde throws a good cross that connects.
Valverde cracks a nice hook into Larsen's ribs.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larsen.
Valverde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valverde throws a right hand that Larsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsen also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Larsen.
Valverde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a left to the body.
Larsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valverde's head backwards.
Valverde misses with the combination.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a three punch combo that has Valverde backing up. Valverde nods at Larsen to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Valverde takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde misses with a left hand
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Larsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Valverde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Larsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valverde.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
Valverde cracks Larsen with a good jab.
Valverde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larsen lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Larsen avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Larsen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valverde throws a series of punches but Larsen moves out of range.
Valverde moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsen.
Larsen throws a nice looking combination but Valverde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde slips a jab from Larsen.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde needs to keep his hands up - Larsen had a free shot at his head there.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsen at a distance.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valverde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Larsen takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Larsen misses.
Valverde throws a hook but Larsen avoids it easily.
Larsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Valverde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valverde there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larsen throws a push kick but Valverde slaps the foot to one side.
Valverde lands a jab to Larsen's midsection.
Larsen misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valverde on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Larsen blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick but Larsen moves out of range.
It appears Larsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Valverde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Valverde misses. #T1#
Valverde connects with a nice looking jab.
Valverde cracks Larsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsen throws a one two combo.
Valverde throws a right and a left that Larsen avoids nicely.
A jab from Larsen does it's job there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valverde.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larsen misses with a double jab
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp 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!
A head kick by Valverde misses
and Larsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Larsen.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Larsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
An attempted straight right counter from Larsen misses the target.
Valverde throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
Valverde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Larsen scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Larsen.
Larsen connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
and Larsen counters with a head kick.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen 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. #T3#
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Valverde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Valverde's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larsen, as that shot connected.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valverde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valverde scores with a head kick. Larsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Larsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valverde throws a half hearted mid kick.
Larsen throws a push kick but Valverde slaps the foot to one side.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Valverde cracks Larsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Larsen counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen misses with a body kick.
Valverde connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Larsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsen throws a combination that misses
and Valverde counters with a straight right hand.
Valverde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Valverde - just one landing.
Valverde misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Larsen.
Valverde has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Larsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
Valverde jabs Larsen right on the nose. Larsen blinks but takes it well.
Larsen defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Larsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Valverde counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bethania Valverde 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#
Valverde scores with a jab to the head.
Valverde throws a head kick but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Valverde avoided it.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valverde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.
Larsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Larsen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valverde lands a slapping body shot.
Larsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Larsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Valverde throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Valverde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Valverde lands with an uppercut that bounces Larsen off the cage and back into range.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Larsen cracks Valverde with an open hand slap.
Valverde connects with the punch.
Valverde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larsen with the inside leg kick.
Valverde misses with a hook
and Larsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valverde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Larsen moves out of range easily.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Valverde connects with a single shot there.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larsen looks to land a body kick but Valverde moved away.
Larsen misses with a body kick.
Larsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Valverde moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valverde's hands.
Valverde blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target. #T3#
Larsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larsen feints and then cracks Valverde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valverde down.
Good shot there by Larsen.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Larsen defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larsen on the side of the head.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valverde lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Larsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Valverde moved away.
A low kick lands for Larsen.
#T4#
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Larsen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Valverde connects with a body shot that sends Larsen's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen scores with a leg kick.
Larsen looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
Valverde counters with a body kick.
Larsen blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
It seemed like Valverde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valverde scores with a head kick.
Larsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larsen is looking to chop away at Valverde's legs.
Larsen lands with a kick to the temple. Valverde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Larsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Larsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Larsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
Valverde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larsen is looking for a counter combo.
Valverde misses with a body punch
enabling Larsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Valverde throws a nice head kick!
Larsen with a hook.
Valverde scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Larsen.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Larsen.
Larsen throws out a loose jab but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Larsen swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Larsen lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde throws out a leg kick but Larsen moves out of range and Valverde only half commits.
Larsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Larsen throws an off balance right hand
and Valverde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Larsen.
Larsen lands a head shot.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Larsen ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde slips a straight right by Larsen.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Larsen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Valverde moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a low kick as Larsen jumps back.
Larsen throws a head kick but Valverde moves out of range.
Larsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Valverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Larsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Larsen misses with a kick to the body.
Larsen misses with a double jab
and Valverde counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larsen clobbers Valverde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Larsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valverde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Larsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valverde swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Valverde cracks Larsen with an open hand slap.
Larsen walks into a jab.
Valverde misses with a straight left. #T3#
Larsen digs a good body shot into Valverde's ribs.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Larsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valverde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larsen scores with a body shot.
Valverde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsen in his tracks.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Valverde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Valverde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valverde. #T4#
Larsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Larsen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Valverde will feel that in the morning.
Valverde moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Larsen scores with a four punch combination!
Valverde lands with an overhand left.
Valverde blocks the body kick.
Valverde is looking to land body kicks.
Larsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valverde.
A big right from Valverde misses.
Larsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valverde avoids it.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Larsen moved out of range.
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larsen has time to react.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larsen under the eye.
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 Magnus Larsen.
Well Larsen 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 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Larsen!
Magnus Larsen retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Magnus Larsen 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:
SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Valverde moves out of range as King strikes.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
Valverde misses with a looping right.
King throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Valverde scores with a nice strike.
Valverde takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick lands for King.
Valverde is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Valverde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Valverde to acknowledge the strikes.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Valverde throws a shot to the body.
King lands a nice hook to Valverde's body. Valverde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valverde moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
King slips under a jab from Valverde.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Valverde throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by King.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Valverde in the body.
King with a hook.
Valverde connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King misses with a leg kick.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
A cross from Valverde lands.
Valverde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
King lands a jab to Valverde's midsection.
Valverde has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Valverde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Valverde.#ROC#King is rocked!
King gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bethania Valverde!
A victorious Bethania Valverde 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:
SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick from Valverde lands but Carrillo-Moreno takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Carrillo-Moreno misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carrillo-Moreno.
Valverde throws a shot to the body.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Carrillo-Moreno moves away and avoids it.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range easily.
Carrillo-Moreno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
Valverde lands a head kick. Carrillo-Moreno smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valverde scores with a head kick.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots for a takedown but Valverde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura here.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valverde keeps working. #T1#
Carrillo-Moreno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control from half guard but Valverde is working away. #ES#
Valverde manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Carrillo-Moreno keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to drag Valverde to the mat but Valverde just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bethania Valverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.#BC#
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde.
Carrillo-Moreno with a poor takedown
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde connects with a body shot that sends Carrillo-Moreno's belly button to the back.
Valverde connects with a right hand. Carrillo-Moreno shakes it off.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a leg kick
and Valverde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carrillo-Moreno slips a jab from Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick but Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range.
Valverde 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.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde moves out of range of the strikes.
Carrillo-Moreno moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carrillo-Moreno takes one to the side of the head.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a right and a left that Valverde avoids nicely.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in but Valverde avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Carrillo-Moreno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Valverde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Carrillo-Moreno is rocked!
Valverde throws a head kick but Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range.
Valverde takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carrillo-Moreno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Carrillo-Moreno tries for a takedown but Valverde sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valverde connects with the punch.
Carrillo-Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can Valverde finish him?
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Valverde wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to have recovered his senses.
Valverde connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Carrillo-Moreno tumbling to the canvas! Valverde pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Carrillo-Moreno was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bethania Valverde!
During a confident post fight interview, Bethania Valverde thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1040 Diggs vs Ginger
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Ocampo finds it's target.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ocampo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valverde.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ocampo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ocampo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valverde.
Ocampo throws an overhand right that lands on Valverde's shoulder, as Valverde tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Ocampo moved out of range nicely.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Valverde 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.
Ocampo throws a big shot that 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!
Valverde moves away from the strike by Ocampo.
Ocampo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ocampo misses with a hook.
Ocampo takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Ocampo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valverde in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Ocampo.
Ocampo misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Valverde wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valverde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocampo throws out the jab.
Valverde lands a high kick!
#T1#
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Ocampo 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.
Ocampo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ocampo lands with a shot to the body.
Valverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocampo throws out the jab.
Valverde moves away from the strike by Ocampo.
Valverde slips a jab from Ocampo.
A big right from Ocampo misses.
Ocampo blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Valverde throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ocampo's head.
Ocampo 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.
Valverde lands with a kick to the temple. Ocampo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Ocampo is rocked!
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Ocampo moves out of range easily.
Ocampo is still on wobbly legs! Can Valverde finish him?
Ocampo scores with a jab to the head.
Ocampo seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ocampo's head backwards.
A big left from Valverde misses.
Valverde avoids the head kick by Ocampo.
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Ocampo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valverde doesn't seem bothered though.
Ocampo blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Ocampo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ocampo scores with a jab. Valverde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Ocampo.#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!
Ocampo cracks a nice hook into Valverde's ribs.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ocampo thuds a left hand into Valverde's body.
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Valverde throws a body punch but Ocampo moves out of range.
Valverde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ocampo takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Valverde throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ocampo's head.
Jab, jab by Ocampo - just one landing.
Ocampo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ocampo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ocampo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ocampo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valverdes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ocampo swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
#T3#
Valverde fakes the leg kick and cracks Ocampo in the body.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Ocampo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valverde blocks a head kick by Ocampo.
Valverde seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valverde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ocampo's hands.
Valverde throws a poor cross that misses
and Ocampo counters with a straight right hand.
Valverde moves away from the strike by Ocampo.
Valverde thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ocampo if he has to take too many more of those.
Ocampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocampo. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ocampo lands with a shot to the body.
Ocampo misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Valverde wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valverde lands a really nice looking cross but Ocampo seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde misses with the combination.
Ocampo lunges at Valverde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valverde's hand. #T4#
Valverde throws a jab when Ocampo was well out of range.
Ocampo slips under a jab from Valverde.
Ocampo misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Valverde misses the target.
Ocampo jabs at Valverde's body.
Ocampo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valverde is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ocampo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Ocampo's head but Ocampo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ocampo misses the shot to the body.
Valverde connects with the punch.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
Ocampo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valverde on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ocampo. Ocampo obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ocampo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Valverde misses the target.
Ocampo throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
Ocampo takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Ocampo lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Ocampo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ocampo throws a good cross that connects.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde throws a right and a left that Ocampo avoids nicely.
Ocampo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ocampo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ocampo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ocampo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocampo.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ocampo manages to avoid it.
Ocampo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ocampo.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde throws a hook but Ocampo avoids it easily.
Ocampo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
Valverde throws a head kick but Ocampo moves out of range.
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Ocampo throws an overhand right that lands on Valverde's shoulder, as Valverde tries to avoid the shot.
Ocampo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Ocampo saw that one coming.
Ocampo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde scores with the left hand. Ocampo knows he should have avoided that one.
Valverde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Valverde might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ocampo misses with a body shot.
Ocampo throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Ocampo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ocampo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Ocampo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ocampo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ocampo throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde throws a body punch but Ocampo moves out of range.
Ocampo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ocampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Ocampo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Nice uppercut there from Valverde.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
Ocampo throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ocampo throws out a loose jab but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valverde.
Ocampo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valverde is able to avoid easily.
Valverde lands a glancing blow to the side of Ocampo's head.
Valverde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ocampo.
Ocampo misses with a low kick.
Valverde throws a right hand that Ocampo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ocampo also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Ocampo misses
letting Valverde counter with a right hand.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ocampo throws a body punch but Valverde moves out of range.
Ocampo throws a sloppy head kick and Valverde moves out of range easily.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Valverde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Ocampo lands with a nice body punch.
Ocampo lands a leg kick that knocks Valverde off balance momentarily.
Ocampo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valverde.
Ocampo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Ocampo moves out of range easily.
Ocampo misses with a body shot.
Valverde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Ocampo.
Valverde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ocampo cracks a nice hook into Valverde's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde misses with a body kick.
A big right from Ocampo misses.
Valverde moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Ocampo connects with a right hand. Valverde shakes it off.
Valverde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ocampo avoids the head kick by Valverde.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valverde goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Ocampo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocampo.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Ocampo connects with a body shot.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Ocampo moves away and avoids it.
Ocampo throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Ocampo cracks Valverde with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ocampo throws a body punch but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but Ocampo manages to avoid it.
Valverde throws a hook but Ocampo blocks it.
Ocampo misses with a shot to the body
and Ocampo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Valverde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ocampo misses with a hook. Valverde ducked under it nicely.
Valverde lands with a shot to the body.
Ocampo throws the left hand but Valverde avoids the punch easily.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocampo.
A little feinted left hand from Valverde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Valverde moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Ocampo.
Ocampo scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocampo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde scores with a punch to the head.
Ocampo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ocampo tests Valverde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocampo. #T1#
Ocampo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valverde. Valverde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ocampo grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Valverde takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Ocampo cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luciano Ocampo!
Luciano Ocampo 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:
SYN 1035 Dustfinger vs Puno
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Valverde misses with a shot to the body
and Hlervu counters with a straight right hand.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Hlervu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Hlervu counters with a nice right hand that sends Valverde toppling to the canvas! Valverde scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hlervu finish him?!#ROC#Valverde is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Hlervu counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Valverde out cold! What a finish! Hlervu is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Braynas Hlervu 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:
SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Ocampo lunges at Valverde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valverde's hand.
Valverde walks into a stiff left hand from Ocampo.#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!
Valverde cracks Ocampo with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ocampo there.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A good leg kick by Ocampo.
Ocampo misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ocampo throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde counters with a nice uppercut.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ocampo.
Ocampo throws a looping overhand right but Valverde ducks down to avoid it.
Ocampo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Valverde counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocampo. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ocampo moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Ocampo misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ocampo.
Valverde misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Ocampo.
Ocampo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Ocampo.#T1#
Ocampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ocampo looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ocampo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Valverde connects with a leg kick.
Valverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ocampo is able to avoid easily.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ocampo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ocampo.
Valverde throws the left hand but Ocampo avoids the punch easily.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Ocampo throws a lazy uppercut
and Valverde counters with a good low kick that Ocampo was not able to check.
Ocampo lands with a shot to the body.
Ocampo misses with a wild body shot.
Ocampo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valverdes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ocampo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Ocampo scores with a hook.
Valverde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ocampo scores with a hook.
Ocampo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Valverde throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ocampo.
A little feinted left hand from Valverde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Ocampo drops Valverde with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Valverde looks back up at him and smiles so Ocampo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ocampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ocampo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ocampo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ocampo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valverde.
Ocampo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valverde had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Valverde slips a jab from Ocampo.
Valverde walks into a jab.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Ocampo moves away and avoids it.
Valverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ocampo throws out the jab. #T3#
Ocampo throws a shot from downtown. Valverde moves away and avoids it.
Ocampo misses the shot to the body.
Valverde is looking to counter punch.
Ocampo misses with a jab to the body
and Valverde counters with a right hand to the body.
Ocampo misses with a straight left.
Ocampo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valverde counters with a nice leg kick.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valverde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valverde checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ocampo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ocampo.
Ocampo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Nice uppercut there from Ocampo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ocampo ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Ocampo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valverde moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ocampo 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.
Valverde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Donk. Ocampo catches Valverde right on the button with a cross.
Ocampo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valverde's head.
Ocampo misses with a looping right.
Ocampo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ocampo throws a sloppy head kick and Valverde moves out of range easily.
Valverde lands a lovely overhand right.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ocampo throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Ocampo misses with a hook. Valverde ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Ocampo misses.
Valverde throws the left hand but Ocampo avoids the punch easily.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Ocampo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ocampo takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Ocampo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ocampo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valverde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ocampo throws a shot to the body.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Ocampo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Ocampo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ocampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde takes a swing at Ocampo's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Ocampo misses.
Valverde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ocampo's sensitive parts.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Valverde lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ocampo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Ocampo is out of range.
Valverde lands the left hand.
Ocampo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ocampo checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Ocampo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ocampo lands a glancing blow to the side of Valverde's head.
Ocampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big left from Ocampo misses.
Valverde defending well as Ocampo loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde scores with a jab.
Valverde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ocampo finds it's way round the side to connect with Valverde's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Valverde might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Valverde misses.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Ocampo saw that one coming.
Valverde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valverde connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ocampo momentarily.
Valverde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ocampo throws a low kick but Valverde avoids it.
Valverde displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ocampo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ocampo misses with a lunging right hand
and Valverde counters with a nice uppercut.
Ocampo throws a looping overhand right but Valverde ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Ocampo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ocampo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Ocampo looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
Ocampo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ocampo throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde.
Ocampo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ocampo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Ocampo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ocampo.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Ocampo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ocampo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ocampo just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Ocampo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Ocampo's head.
A jab from Ocampo misses. #T3#
Ocampo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ocampo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valverde closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ocampo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocampo misses with a body punch
and Valverde counters with a nice uppercut.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Ocampo.
Valverde checks a low kick from Ocampo.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ocampo.
Valverde clobbers Ocampo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ocampo looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.
Valverde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ocampo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Ocampo is rocked!
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Ocampo misses with a shot to the body
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ocampo is still on wobbly legs! Can Valverde finish him?
Ocampo throws a chopping leg kick but Valverde manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Valverde thuds a left hand into Ocampo's body.
Ocampo seems to have recovered his senses.
Ocampo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ocampo.
Valverde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ocampo lands with a right hand.
Ocampo throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde counters with a straight right hand.
Ocampo tests Valverde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Ocampo throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
Valverde throws the left hand but Ocampo avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Ocampo.
Valverde throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde takes one on the button.
Ocampo avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Ocampo lands with a shot to the body.
Valverde throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ocampo's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ocampo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valverde lands a nice looking body shot.
Ocampo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ocampo with the inside leg kick.
Valverde throws the kick towards the body but Ocampo avoids it.
Ocampo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ocampo.
Ocampo misses the body punch
and Valverde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Valverde lands a big head kick that sends Ocampo tumbling to the mat! Valverde takes a step backwards and waves Ocampo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Ocampo loads up on a big right hand but Valverde slips the punch.
Ocampo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ocampo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valverde on the side of the head.
Valverde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Ocampo clobbers Valverde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ocampo misses the shot to the body.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Ocampo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ocampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ocampo.
Valverde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valverde lands the left hand.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Ocampo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ocampo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valverde.
A lazy left from Valverde finds it's target.
Ocampo lands a jab to the nose.
Ocampo connects with a body shot.#T2#
Valverde misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Ocampo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocampo throws a low kick but Valverde avoids it.
Ocampo throws out a loose jab but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
Ocampo misses with a jab to the body
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ocampo lands a nice looking body shot.
Valverde checks a leg kick nicely.
Valverde is looking to counter punch.
Valverde moves away from the strike by Ocampo.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Nice defenses there by Ocampo.
Good standup being displayed there by Valverde as he connects with a hook.
Ocampo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Ocampo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Ocampo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ocampo swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Ocampo throws a sloppy body shot
and Valverde counters with a thumping low kick.
Ocampo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valverde checks a leg kick.
Ocampo looks to throw the jab but Valverde is out of range.
Ocampo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Ocampo.
Valverde walks into a jab.
Ocampo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valverde.
Valverde connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ocampo lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocampo. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Valverde lands a really nice looking cross but Ocampo seems unphased.
Ocampo misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Ocampo misses the shot to the body.
Ocampo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Ocampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ocampo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
A slow jab from Ocampo misses its intended target.
Ocampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ocampo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ocampo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ocampo 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.
Ocampo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Ocampo moves away and avoids it.
Valverde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valverde seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valverde. Ocampo shrugs it off though.
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 Bethania Valverde.
I think Valverde has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell 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... Bethania Valverde!
After winning the bout, Bethania Valverde 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:
SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
De Geno scores with a nice strike.
De Geno throws a leg kick which misses Valverde's front leg but catches the back leg as Valverde tries to avoid it.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
De Geno digs a good hook to Valverde's body.
Valverde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Geno misses with a two punch combination.
De Geno misses with a low kick.
Valverde throws a leg kick that misses.
De Geno misses with a lunging right hand
and Valverde counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. De Geno saw that one coming.
De Geno misses with a double jab.
De Geno feints and then cracks Valverde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valverde down.
Valverde throws a leg kick but De Geno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Geno appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Geno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valverde on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno works Valverde's body with a nice hook.
De Geno throws a chopping leg kick but Valverde manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valverde staying out of range there.
Valverde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde lands a head shot.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Valverde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Geno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valverde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Valverde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Geno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valverde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
De Geno misses with a left hand
and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valverde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valverde misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
De Geno moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Geno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Geno tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing De Geno back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Geno.
De Geno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valverde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Geno throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde. #T2#
De Geno lands with a short shot to the head.
De Geno tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing De Geno back against the cage.
De Geno throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
De Geno tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
De Geno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Geno.
Valverde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valverde is trying to push De Geno away but De Geno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Geno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Geno lands a right hand.
De Geno throws a head punch that misses.
De Geno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Valverde is trying to break free.#BC2#
Valverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valverde slips a jab from De Geno.
An inside leg kick from De Geno misses.
Valverde takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
Valverde throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but De Geno moved out of range nicely.
De Geno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valverde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Geno at a distance.
De Geno slips a jab from Valverde.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Geno misses with a low kick as Valverde jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Valverde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
Valverde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valverde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Geno lands a glancing blow to the side of Valverde's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valverde misses with a low kick as De Geno jumps back.
Valverde moves forwards but De Geno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
De Geno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno is looking to slow Valverde down with leg kicks.
Valverde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Geno is out of range.
De Geno seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Geno.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but De Geno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Geno misses the jab.
De Geno lands a nice hook to Valverde's body. Valverde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Geno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick lands for Valverde.
De Geno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Geno thumps Valverde with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but De Geno ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valverde shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Geno throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo De Geno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
De Geno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valverde gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from De Geno.
De Geno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Valverde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Geno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valverde can do to turn this around?
Valverde needs to keep his hands up - De Geno had a free shot at his head there.
De Geno scores with a shot to the body.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Geno changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Valverde takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
De Geno tries to score with a low kick but Valverde moves his leg out of the way.
Valverde misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Valverde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valverde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valverde scores with a hook to the body. De Geno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.
De Geno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Valverde.
De Geno throws out a leg kick but Valverde moves out of range and De Geno only half commits.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Geno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valverde connects with a right hand. De Geno shakes it off.
Pablo De Geno is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from De Geno misses
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Geno tests Valverde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Geno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valverde's sensitive parts. #T2#
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. De Geno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Geno throws a big counter combination but Valverde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Geno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from De Geno misses.
De Geno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Geno scores with a shot to the body.
De Geno blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Good exchange - De Geno coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. De Geno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Geno slips a jab from Valverde.
De Geno scores with a sloppy right hand. Valverde should have avoided that one.
Valverde throws a series of punches but De Geno avoids them all with ease.
De Geno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valverde scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Geno.
A shot to the liver by De Geno. Beautiful body shot.
De Geno scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Valverde misses. #T3#
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
De Geno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Geno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valverde counters with a straight right hand.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but De Geno moved out of range.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Geno throws a solid leg kick but Valverde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Geno.
Valverde lands a head shot.
De Geno defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Valverde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Geno swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valverde defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Valverde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valverde lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Geno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno scores with a jab to the head.
Valverde misses with a leg kick.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.#T4#
De Geno throws a leg kick which misses Valverde's front leg but catches the back leg as Valverde tries to avoid it.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Valverde's shoulder, as Valverde tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valverde scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Valverde as he checks the leg kick.
Valverde moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Geno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Valverde misses.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde catches De Geno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valverde scores with a jab. De Geno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
De Geno wants to slow Valverde down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Valverde's shoulder, as Valverde tries to avoid the shot.
De Geno swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from De Geno misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bethania Valverde 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
De Geno tries to land a leg kick but Valverde saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Valverde's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valverde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Geno at a distance.
De Geno lands with a nice body punch.
De Geno moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
De Geno blocks a jab.
De Geno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valverde blocks a low kick nicely.
De Geno misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Geno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde slips under a jab.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Valverde's head but Valverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno digs a good hook to Valverde's body.
Valverde slips under a jab from De Geno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. De Geno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Geno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Geno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from De Geno misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Valverde.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.#T1#
De Geno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
Valverde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Valverde.
De Geno throws a sloppy body shot
and De Geno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from De Geno misses.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
De Geno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Geno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Geno tries a low kick but Valverde avoids it.
De Geno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valverde counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Geno. That's going to slow Valverde down. #T2#
Valverde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Geno doesn't seem bothered though.
De Geno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Geno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Geno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with De Geno's head.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valverde throws a leg kick that misses.
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Geno moves away from the strike by Valverde.
De Geno misses with a low kick.
Valverde misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valverde with a hook.
That kick from De Geno tenderised Valverde's leg. Valverde is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Geno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valverde defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Valverde.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but De Geno ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
De Geno throws a good cross that connects.
De Geno lands a nice shot to the body.
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Valverde moves out of range as De Geno strikes.
Valverde takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Geno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Geno lunges at Valverde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valverde's hand.
De Geno throws out a leg kick but Valverde moves out of range and De Geno only half commits.
De Geno connects with a body shot that sends Valverde's belly button to the back.
De Geno lands a nice hook to Valverde's body. Valverde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valverde throws a hook but De Geno avoids it easily.
Valverde lunges at De Geno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Geno's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Geno moves out of range of the leg kick from Valverde.
Valverde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
De Geno walks into a jab.#T4#
De Geno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
Valverde is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Geno lands a lovely overhand right.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
De Geno throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Geno.
Valverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Geno. That did some damage!
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde throws a leg kick but De Geno sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Geno looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Valverde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Geno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Valverde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Geno slips a jab from Valverde.
Valverde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bethania Valverde.
I think Valverde 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo De Geno!
A victorious Pablo De Geno 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:
SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Branko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valverde napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Branko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Valverde rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Branko's guard! Nice work there by Valverde! #SUB#
Valverde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valverde has managed to get both his arms back between Branko's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Branko working for a triangle but Valverde defends it easily.
#SUB#
Branko is looking for a triangle but Valverde pushes his legs off easily.
Valverde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valverde wanted to stand there but Branko had control of the position.
Valverde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Branko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Valverde defends easily.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Valverde controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Branko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valverde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Branko is keeping the position for now.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Branko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde content to stall in guard here. #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.
Valverde won't allow Branko to sweep him here.
Valverde showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valverde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Branko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valverde is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Branko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valverde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valverde advances position into side control!#SU2#
Valverde has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valverde.#T3#
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Branko.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valverde swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valverde lands a jab to the head.
Branko walks into a stiff left hand from Valverde.
Valverde scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Branko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Branko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valverde throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Branko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Branko has a takedown stuffed.
Valverde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valverde wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valverde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Branko shoots in but Valverde avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Branko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
No luck for Branko with that takedown attempt.
Valverde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branko on the side of the head.
Valverde cracks Branko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that round.
That's time! Branko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Branko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valverde lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Valverde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Branko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Branko moved out of range nicely.
Valverde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Valverde. No joy for Branko on that attempt.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Branko's head but Branko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Valverde jabs Branko right on the nose. Branko blinks but takes it well.
Valverde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Branko feints and as Valverde raises his hands in defense, Branko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valverde scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Branko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Valverde with a hook.#ROC2#Branko is rocked!
Valverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Branko. That did some damage!
Oh Branko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Branko seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valverde falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Branko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valverde pushes Branko off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde connects with a nice looking jab.
Branko blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Branko or perhaps it was just good defense by Valverde, which made it look bad.
Valverde leaves Branko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Branko closes the distance and clinches.
Branko is working for takedown but Valverde is calmly controlling the position for now.
Branko wants to take the fight to the mat but Valverde manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Branko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valverde gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Branko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Branko is trying to drag Valverde to the mat but Valverde just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Branko is looking for a takedown.#T3##BC2#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valverde scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde tries to work over Branko's front leg with a kick but Branko checks it.
Branko darts in looking for a takedown but Valverde gets double underhooks and turns Branko into the cage.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valverde prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valverde misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Branko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valverde's guard.
Valverde scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Valverde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Branko feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde leaves Branko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valverde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Branko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valverde tries to avoid it but Branko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valverde to the ground. Valverde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valverde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valverde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valverde wants it to stay on the feet.
Valverde throws out a counter right but Branko avoids it with no problem.
Valverde catches Branko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valverde has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Valverde misses.
Valverde scores with a sloppy right hand. Branko should have avoided that one.
Valverde lands with a right hand.
Valverde scores with a hook to the body. Branko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valverde throws a hook but Branko blocks it.
Branko tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Valverde bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valverde cracks Branko with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valverde sprawls well. Valverde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
That's time! Branko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Branko gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Valverde gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Branko is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
After winning the bout, Bethania Valverde 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:
SYN 1017 Seran vs Gein
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sykora scores with the left hand. Valverde knows he should have avoided that one.
Valverde blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valverde.
Sykora cracks Valverde with a good jab.
Valverde scores with a head kick. Sykora tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Valverde scores with a hook to the body. Sykora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sykora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Valverde.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valverde scores with a hook to the body. Sykora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sykora throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Sykora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valverde scores with a sloppy right hand. Sykora should have avoided that one.
Valverde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
Sykora sends Valverde crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sykora is motioning to the referee to let Valverde up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Sykora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sykora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valverde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Valverde wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valverde's corner calls for a 1-2. Valverde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sykora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valverde throws a jab when Sykora was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sykora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Sykora scores with a jab.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Sykora swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sykora has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sykora looks to land a body kick but Valverde moved away.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykora.
Sykora lands a glancing blow to the side of Valverde's head.
Sykora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valverde.
Valverde connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Valverde scores with a jab. Sykora acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Sykora is rocked!
Valverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykora.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Valverde finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Valverde.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykora throws a lazy right hand but Valverde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykora throws a hook but Valverde blocks it.#T2#
A left lands for Valverde.
Valverde staying out of range there.
Valverde scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD2#
Sykora lands a big head kick that sends Valverde tumbling to the mat! Sykora takes a step backwards and waves Valverde back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Valverde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Sykora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sykora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valverde slips a jab from Sykora.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykora looks to land a body kick but Valverde moved away.
Valverde throws the left hand but Sykora avoids the punch easily.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.#KD#
Valverde feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sykora sprawling to the canvas! Sykora rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valverde finish him?!
Sykora gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Valverde gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sykora is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde 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:
SYN 1011 Danger vs Randleman
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Haa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Haa tries a low kick but Valverde avoids it.
Haa stuns Valverde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Haa throws an overhand right that lands on Valverde's shoulder, as Valverde tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Valverde tests Haa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Haa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haa scores with a shot to the body.
Haa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Haa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valverde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haa slips under a jab.#T1#
Haa misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
Haa checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valverde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haa feints and then cracks Valverde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valverde down.
Haa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
Valverde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valverde digs a good hook to Haa's body.
Valverde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valverde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Haa staying out of range there.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow Haa down.
Haa slips a straight right by Valverde.
Haa keeps Valverde at a distance using the push kick.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Valverde.
Haa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Haa's head.
Valverde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Valverde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!
Haa motions for Valverde to come forward. Haa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haa punishes Valverde's body with a nice straight punch.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Haa connects with a solid leg kick.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Valverde throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
Haa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valverde checks a leg kick. #T3#
Haa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haa punishes Valverde's body with a nice straight punch.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Haa lands a big right hand that sends Valverde crashing to the mat! Haa stays standing though and waves Valverde back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haa misses with an uppercut
and Haa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Haa lands a big right hand that sends Valverde crashing to the mat! Haa stays standing though and waves Valverde back to his feet!
Valverde tries a low kick but Haa avoids it.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haa drops his hands momentarily and Valverde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valverde feints and then cracks Haa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haa down.
Valverde defending well as Haa loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Valverde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haa.
Haa cracks Valverde on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Valverde falls backwards against the cage. Haa follows up with more strikes that drop Valverde to his knees. Haa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Valverde! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
Heismann Haa 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:
SYN 1005 Kilo vs Lief VII
Date: Jul 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Cowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.
Valverde misses with a leg kick
and Cowan counters with a solid body kick.
Cowan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cowan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valverde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valverde with a nice cross.
Cowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cowan throwing a counter right hand but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Valverde scores with a jab to the head.
Valverde fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Cowan saw that one coming.#T1#
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Cowan's shoulder, as Cowan tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Valverde finds it's target.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Cowan.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cowan.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valverde throws a hook but Cowan blocks it.
Valverde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cowan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cowan staying out of range there.
Cowan throws a wild body kick that Valverde sees coming a mile off.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Cowan slips the punch.
As Valverde backs away, Cowan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cowan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Cowan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde avoids a kick to the body.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Cowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Valverde.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cowan's head backwards.
Cowan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valverde slips a straight right by Cowan.
Valverde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cowan misses with a straight left.
Valverde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Cowan checks it.
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cowan has time to react.#T3#
Valverde misses with a hook. Cowan ducked under it nicely.
Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valverde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cowan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valverde connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cowan connects with a single shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cowan.
Some bone on bone action there as Cowan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowan throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#Valverde is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Valverde is still on wobbly legs! Can Cowan finish him?
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valverde seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Cowan is out of range.
Cowan slips under a jab from Valverde.
Cowan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valverde blocks a jab.
Valverde moves out of range of the body kick from Cowan.
Valverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cowan. That did some damage!
Valverde misses with a hook. Cowan ducked under it nicely.
Cowan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valverde lands with a cross.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Cowan.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowan manages to avoid it.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Cowan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valverde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cowan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Valverde's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cowan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valverde scrambles back to his feet.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowan manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cowan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
That's time! Cowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Cowan.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Cowan blocks a jab.
Valverde thumps Cowan with a low kick.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Cowan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Cowan throws a counter high kick but Valverde was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cowan slips a jab from Valverde.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Valverde connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick lands for Valverde.
Cowan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Cowan slips under a jab.
Valverde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valverde throws a jab when Cowan was well out of range.
Cowan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valverde misses with a hook
and Cowan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Cowan saw that one coming.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde throws a chopping leg kick but Cowan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valverde scores with a body shot.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Cowan throwing a counter right hand but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Cowan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde throws a chopping leg kick but Cowan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Valverde connects with a body shot that sends Cowan's belly button to the back.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Valverde as he connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cowan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Valverde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cowan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cowan scores with a leg kick.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valverde feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cowans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Cowan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valverde.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cowan misses with a jab to the body
and Valverde counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Cowan saw that one coming.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Cowan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cowan connects with a body shot.
Cowan throws the left hand but Valverde avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Valverde misses with a straight left.
It looked like Cowan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valverde clobbers Cowan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valverde punishes Cowan's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Cowan pushes Valverde up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cowan lands with a left to the head.
Cowan tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan is working Valverde over against the cage.
Cowan misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Valverde throws a leg kick that misses.
Valverde lunges at Cowan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cowan's hand.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cowan.
A swing and a miss from Cowan.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valverde 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 Cowan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cowan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valverde lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cowan backs up against the cage.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowan manages to avoid it.
Cowan defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
It looked like Cowan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valverde.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Cowan is just out of range.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Cowan counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cowan.#T1#
Cowan pushes Valverde away with a front kick.
Cowan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cowan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Valverde misses.
Valverde misses with a body shot
and Cowan rattles Valverde with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Valverde tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cowan dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Valverde stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan 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:
SYN 1000 Maluga vs Puno II
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Hlervu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valverde throws a poor cross that misses
and Hlervu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valverde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hlervu.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Hlervu's head.
Valverde misses with a left hand
and Hlervu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Valverde, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valverde takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Hlervu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Hlervu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hlervu is able to avoid easily.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu 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.
A big left from Valverde misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Valverde is rocked!
Valverde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hlervu's sensitive parts.
Valverde is still on wobbly legs! Can Hlervu finish him?#T1#
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Valverde misses.
Valverde throws an off balance right hand
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Valverde is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valverde.
Valverde throws a lazy head kick
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valverde thinking.
Hlervu checks a leg kick nicely.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Valverde throws a chopping leg kick but Hlervu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice straight punches there by Valverde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valverde.
Valverde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hlervu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valverde tries to score with a low kick but Hlervu moves his leg out of the way.
Hlervu throws the left hand but Valverde avoids the punch easily.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Valverde misses with a left hand
and Hlervu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hlervu counters with a crisp right that sends Valverde to the canvas! Hlervu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Braynas Hlervu 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:
SYN 991 Olsen vs Seigel
Date: Jun 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valverde swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valverde to score with a decent uppercut.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
A bone on bone clash there as Valverde blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Mfer blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer throws a nice head kick!
Mfer defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Mfer moved away.
Valverde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
Mfer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Mfer.
#T1#
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer jabs Valverde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valverde with a nice cross.
Mfer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valverde is out of range and Mfer settles back down.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.
Valverde moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Valverde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mfer moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Valverde misses. #T2#
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer throws a hook but Valverde blocks it.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Valverde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Danga de danga de dang - Valverde scores with a four punch combination!
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer cracks Valverde with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valverde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Mfer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Mfer.
Valverde misses with a hook
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Mfer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valverde had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Valverde.
Valverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Valverde looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Valverde misses the jab.
A head kick by Mfer misses
and Valverde counters with a good low kick that Mfer was not able to check.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valverde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mfer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A good leg kick by Valverde.
The crowd cheers as Valverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mfer doesn't seem phased though.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valverde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mfer is looking to clinch.
Valverde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Mfer coming out on top.#T4#
Valverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valverde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Mfer clinches.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land. #BC#
Valverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valverde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valverde walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valverde thinking.
Mfer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valverde sets himself, and Mfer steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valverde doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Mfer misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Valverde blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Mfer moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer pushes Valverde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Valverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valverde tries to circle away but Mfer has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valverde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer. #T2#
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valverde backwards.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valverde letting Mfer take a breather here.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde. #BC#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer scores with a leg kick.
Valverde takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Valverde moves out of range easily.
Mfer throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Valverde throws out a leg kick but Mfer moves out of range and Valverde only half commits.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valverde misses the jab.#T4#
Mfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer looks for the body kick but Valverde saw that one coming.
Mfer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valverde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valverde walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
A leg kick checked by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a few strikes there.
Valverde throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valverde cracks Mfer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer counters with a right hand to the body.
Mfer slips under a jab from Valverde.
Valverde lands with a nice body punch.
Valverde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mfer checks it well.
Valverde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a head kick but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Valverde tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valverde scoring well with a low kick there.
Valverde cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Valverde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mfer! But no joy.#T1#
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valverde cracks Mfer with an open hand slap.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valverde.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valverde.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Valverde walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Decent striking displayed by Valverde there.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde sets himself, and Mfer steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.#T2#
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valverde checks a low kick from Mfer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow Mfer down.
Mfer connects with a leg kick.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer throws the left hand but Valverde avoids the punch easily.
Bethania Valverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Valverde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Valverde catches Mfer right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Mfer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valverde moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valverde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
Valverde lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Valverde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer 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.
Valverde lands with an overhand left.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde lands with a kick to the ribs.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer counters with a 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!
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valverde scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Valverde. That snapped Mfer's head back.
Mfer is still on wobbly legs! Can Valverde finish him?
Valverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Valverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valverde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valverde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valverde lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mfer falls backwards - clearly groggy! Valverde dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
A relieved looking Bethania Valverde 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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SYN 986 Washington vs. Seigel
Date: May 18, 2023 |
#R1#
De Geno slips a jab from Valverde.
A big left from Valverde misses.
De Geno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and De Geno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet but De Geno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
De Geno stands up from Valverde's guard - De Geno perhaps looking for a knockout.
Valverde throws a hook but De Geno avoids it easily.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Geno.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Valverde throws a jab when De Geno was well out of range.
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde connects with a solid leg kick.
De Geno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valverde misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
De Geno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Geno staying out of range there.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A big right from Valverde misses.
Valverde lands a lovely overhand right.
Valverde swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
De Geno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valverde throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Geno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Valverde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valverde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Geno.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
De Geno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Geno blocks a jab.
Valverde lands a head shot.
De Geno defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on De Geno's shoulder, as De Geno tries to avoid the shot.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Geno staying out of range there.#T4#
De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valverde scores with a leg kick.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Geno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as De Geno blocks the low kick.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
De Geno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
Valverde cracks De Geno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valverde throws a nice looking combination but De Geno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde throws a low kick but De Geno moves out of range easily.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
De Geno moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Geno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valverde misses the jab.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
De Geno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Geno feinted with a counter takedown.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Valverde throws a low kick but De Geno avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde connects with a body shot.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
De Geno slips a jab from Valverde.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Valverde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Geno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde works De Geno's body with a nice hook.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but De Geno is out of range.
Valverde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Geno moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
De Geno feinted with a counter takedown.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Geno drops his hands momentarily and Valverde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Valverde is predictable there #TD#
and De Geno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Geno stops Valverde from getting back to his feet.
#T2##SU#
De Geno decides to stand up.
Valverde is looking to chop away at De Geno's legs.
Pablo De Geno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Geno checks a leg kick.
Valverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Geno is able to avoid easily.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and De Geno moves out of range easily.
De Geno feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Valverde misses.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valverde scores with a hook.
De Geno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.#T3#
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
De Geno moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
De Geno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valverde throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Valverde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Valverde.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
#T4#
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Valverde throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valverde throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and De Geno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Geno prevents Valverde from standing back up.
#SU#
De Geno stands up out of the half guard.
Nice defenses there by De Geno.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Valverde fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valverde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Geno.
De Geno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Geno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valverde lands with a cross.
De Geno checks a leg kick.
Valverde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde throws a leg kick but De Geno sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow De Geno down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde cracks De Geno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Geno checks a low kick from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
De Geno feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Valverde looks to throw the jab but De Geno is out of range.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Geno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valverde throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valverde.
Valverde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Valverde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Geno.
A bone on bone clash there as De Geno blocks the leg kick.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Valverde misses.
De Geno staying out of range there.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde scores with a nice right hand.
Valverde throws a jab when De Geno was well out of range.#T2#
Valverde throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow De Geno down.
De Geno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.
De Geno feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Geno blocks a jab.
De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Valverde misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Bethania Valverde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valverde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Geno moves away.
De Geno defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
De Geno tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Geno.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
De Geno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with De Geno's head.
Valverde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valverde throws a low kick but De Geno moves out of range easily.
Valverde lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
De Geno slips under a jab.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but De Geno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Geno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Geno tries to move into range but Valverde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
De Geno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valverde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Geno is out of range.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
De Geno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.
Pablo De Geno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and De Geno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valverde's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bethania Valverde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valverde 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
A very excited looking Bethania Valverde 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:
Bellicose XLIII
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Valverde with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Agnieszka Ostrowski has been cut.
Valverde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ostrowski slips a jab from Valverde.
Valverde throws a good cross that connects.
Ostrowski 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.
Ostrowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Ostrowski saw that one coming.#CL2#
Ostrowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valverde, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Valverde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ostrowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valverde's efforts to push away.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but Ostrowski has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch.
Valverde works Ostrowski's body with a nice hook.
Ostrowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Ostrowski ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Ostrowski tries for a takedown but Valverde circles away easily
and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ostrowski is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Ostrowski clinches up against the cage.
Ostrowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valverde blocking some punches.
Ostrowski misses with some punches.
Ostrowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ostrowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valverde prevents a body shot from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Ostrowski can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
Ostrowski tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde throws a body punch but Ostrowski moves out of range.
A left lands for Valverde.
Valverde lands with a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Ostrowski blocks the leg kick.
Ostrowski wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ostrowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ostrowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Valverde.
Valverde cracks Ostrowski with a good jab.
Ostrowski moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Valverde is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Valverde throws a front kick aimed at Ostrowski's knee but Ostrowski avoids it well.
Ostrowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ostrowski.
#TD2#
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ostrowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ostrowski prevents Valverde from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Ostrowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valverde, who protects the arm well.
Valverde is not content to let Ostrowski control the position.
Valverde bucks up and tries to throw Ostrowski off but instead Ostrowski has got his back!#T4##SUB2#
Ostrowski looking to break Valverde's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Valverde remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ostrowski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Ostrowski working for the choke.
Valverde is trying to get back to his feet but Ostrowski has full control of the position and if anything, Valverde has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ostrowski is looking to control Valverde but Valverde is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Agnieszka Ostrowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ostrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Ostrowski is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
It looked like Valverde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valverde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valverde with the inside leg kick.
Ostrowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostrowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ostrowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valverde defends it well.
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski takes one on the button.
Valverde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ostrowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ostrowski is looking to clinch.
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valverde sprawls well. Valverde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ostrowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valverde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.
Valverde connects with an inside leg kick.
Ostrowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Ostrowski moved out of range nicely.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Ostrowski is out of range.
Ostrowski with the counter takedown but Valverde avoids it easily.#T2#
Valverde lands a nice shot that snaps Ostrowski's head back.
Valverde throws a head kick but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Ostrowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Valverde sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bethania Valverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agnieszka Ostrowski.
Ostrowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valverde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?
Valverde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ostrowski at a distance.
Valverde with the inside leg kick.
Ostrowski moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Ostrowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Ostrowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valverde's guard.
Valverde wriggles free and stands up.
Valverde tests Ostrowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Valverde jabs Ostrowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ostrowski wants to clinch.
Ostrowski tries to clinch there but Valverde circles away.
Ostrowski needs to keep his hands up - Valverde had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Agnieszka Ostrowski's cut even more.
Ostrowski moves in looking to clinch but Valverde pushes him off.
Ostrowski tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
No luck for Ostrowski with that takedown attempt.
Valverde lands a jab.#T4#
Ostrowski darts in trying to clinch
letting Valverde counter with a right hand.
Ostrowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
A shot to the liver by Valverde. Beautiful body shot.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Valverde sets himself, and Ostrowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Valverde avoids it this time.
Ostrowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ostrowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ostrowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Ostrowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valverde throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Ostrowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ostrowski jumps guard but Valverde turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Agnieszka Ostrowski's cut.
That's time! Valverde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ostrowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valverde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valverde wants it to stay on the feet.
Valverde lands with a hook. Ostrowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Ostrowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ostrowski takes one on the button.#ROC#Ostrowski is rocked!
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ostrowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Valverde finish him?
Ostrowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#The cut above Agnieszka Ostrowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Valverde connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ostrowski out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bethania Valverde!
A very excited looking Bethania Valverde 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:
Bellicose XXXVI
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Valverde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richardson.
Valverde cracks Richardson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valverde.
Richardson scores with a nice head shot.
Valverde throws a combination. Richardson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Rick Richardson has been cut.
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Valverde takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Richardson saw that one coming.
A cross from Valverde lands.
Richardson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Richardson lands a jab to the nose.
Valverde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Valverde tries to keep at a distance but Richardson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richardson lands an uppercut.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Richardson 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde. #T1#
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valverde blocking some punches.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
Richardson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richardson. #T2#
Valverde prevents a body shot from Richardson. #BC#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valverde lands a nice looking body shot.
Valverde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Valverde's shoulder, as Valverde tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Richardson drives through and clinches with Valverde against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Richardson's head but Richardson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richardson wants to clinch but Valverde slips to the side
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Richardson - just one landing.
Richardson doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
#T3#
A jab from Valverde misses.
Richardson jabs at Valverde's body.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richardson! But no joy.
Valverde throws a hook but Richardson avoids it easily.
Valverde bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Richardson's head.
Valverde cracks Richardson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richardson blocks a jab.
Richardson scores with a jab. Valverde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richardson moves away.
Richardson wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
The crowd cheers as Valverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richardson doesn't seem phased though.
Richardson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and moves 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!
Richardson lands with a hook. Valverde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valverde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson works the jab nicely.#T4#
Valverde dips to his left and cracks Richardson with an uppercut!
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richardson manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valverde.
Richardson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Richardson lands an overhand right.
Richardson checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Richardson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Richardson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valverde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Valverde misses.
A little jabbing left from Richardson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Richardson lands a jab to Valverde's midsection.
Valverde is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Richardson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valverde throws a low kick but Richardson avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Richardson lands a lovely overhand right.
Richardson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Richardson there.
Richardson lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Richardson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Richardson connects with a nice looking jab.
Valverde digs a good body shot into Richardson's ribs.
Valverde lands the left hand.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
Valverde throws out a leg kick but Richardson moves out of range and Valverde only half commits.
Richardson lands a really nice looking cross but Valverde seems unphased.
Richardson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valverde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Richardson has closed the distance and engaged Valverde in a clinch.
Richardson gets through Valverde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Valverde manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richardson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Richardson slips the punch.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Richardson.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but Richardson manages to avoid it.
Richardson with a nice cross.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.
Richardson checks a low kick from Valverde.
Good standup being displayed there by Richardson as he connects with a hook.
Valverde tries to land a leg kick but Richardson saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Valverde is out of range.
A jab from Valverde misses.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richardson! But no joy.
Valverde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richardson lands with a straight right. Valverde didn't see that one coming.
Richardson scores with a decent looking hook.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Valverde misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richardson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Richardson lands with an overhand left.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valverde throws a low kick, looking for Richardson's leg but Richardson calmly moves out of range.
Valverde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richardson.
Valverde gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Valverde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Richardson jabs Valverde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valverde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richardson 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.
Valverde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valverde closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Richardson moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richardson! But no joy.
Valverde moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Richardson cracks Valverde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valverde walks into a left hand.
Richardson lands with a cross.
Richardson jabs at Valverde's body.
Richardson blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
The crowd cheers as Richardson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valverde doesn't seem phased though.
Richardson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richardson lands with a right hand.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Richardson moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.
Richardson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Richardson staying out of range there.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Richardson is just out of range.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Richardson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Richardson misses.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Richardson ducks down to avoid it.
Richardson lands with a straight right. Valverde didn't see that one coming.
Richardson walks into a straight right hand from Valverde.
Richardson throws a good cross that connects.
Richardson lands with an overhand left.
Valverde throws a jab when Richardson was well out of range.
Valverde connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Richardson.
Valverde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Richardson.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valverde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Richardson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valverde. Valverde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Richardson tries to clinch there but Valverde circles away.
#T4#
Valverde takes one to the chin there.
Valverde jabs Richardson right on the nose. Richardson blinks but takes it well.
Richardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valverde at a distance.
Valverde drops his hands momentarily and Richardson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valverde connects with a right hand. Richardson shakes it off.
Richardson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richardson checks the leg kick.
Richardson connects with a jab.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Richardson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valverde fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valverde with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valverde 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.
Richardson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Richardson 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.
Richardson works the jab nicely.
Valverde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Richardson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Richardson lands a jab.
Richardson punishes Valverde's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Richardson cracks Valverde with a good jab.
Valverde misses with a low kick as Richardson jumps back.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richardson.
Richardson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Richardson lands with a straight right. Valverde didn't see that one coming.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richardson cracks Valverde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Richardson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Richardson scores with a jab.
Richardson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richardson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
Richardson scores with a body shot.
Donk. Richardson catches Valverde right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Valverde walks into a straight right hand from Richardson.
Richardson scores with a hook to the body. Valverde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Richardson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
Richardson connects with a crisp jab.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Richardson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde cracks Richardson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Richardson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valverde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richardson takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Valverde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richardson lands with a hook. Valverde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richardson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richardson lunges at Valverde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valverde's hand.
Richardson lands with a hook. Valverde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richardson throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richardson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valverde. Valverde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Richardson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richardson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valverde takes one to the chin there.
Richardson slips under a jab.
Valverde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richardson to score with a decent uppercut.
Richardson misses with a right hand
letting Valverde counter with a right hand.
A big right from Valverde misses.
Richardson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richardson.
Valverde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Valverde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Richardson lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Richardson.
Richardson connects with a body shot that sends Valverde's belly button to the back.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richardson scores with a punch to the head.
Valverde lands with a right hand.
Richardson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richardson manages to avoid it.
Richardson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Richardson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valverde takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richardson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Richardson moved out of range nicely.
Richardson cracks Valverde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Richardson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Richardson's head.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richardson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valverde on the side of the head.
Richardson connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valverde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richardson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Valverde drops his hands momentarily and Richardson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valverde moves forwards but Richardson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richardson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Richardson lands with a right hand.
Valverde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valverde there as he acknowledges the shot.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Richardson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Good shot there by Richardson.
Valverde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Richardson's shoulder, as Richardson tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Richardson moves away and avoids it.
Valverde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valverde motions for Richardson to come forward. Valverde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson ducks right into an uppercut from Valverde.
Richardson cracks Valverde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valverde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richardson slips under a jab from Valverde.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richardson! But no joy.#CL2#
Richardson darts in and clinches Valverde up against the cage.
Richardson gets through Valverde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valverde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richardson is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valverde tries to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Richardson. #T2#
Valverde is looking to break free of the clinch but Richardson has double underhooks.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Valverde prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
Valverde lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valverde backwards.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valverde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson tries a body shot but Valverde blocks it.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valverde tries to break free but Richardson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Valverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson works the jab nicely.
Valverde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Valverde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richardson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richardson connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Richardson. That snapped Valverde's head back.
#CL2#
Richardson closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.
Richardson pushes Valverde back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valverde's efforts to push away.
Richardson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rick Richardson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Richardson working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rick Richardson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Richardson's shoulder, as Richardson tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde scores with a decent looking hook.
Richardson blocks a jab.
Richardson throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Richardson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valverde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richardson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Richardson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richardson lands a glancing blow to the side of Valverde's head.#CL2#
Richardson has Valverde up against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Richardson. #T1#
Richardson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Richardson'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.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Valverde can't break the clinch.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rick Richardson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A big right from Valverde misses.
Richardson wants to clinch.#CL2#
Richardson takes the fight into the clinch.
Valverde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bethania Valverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
#BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Richardson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richardson tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
Valverde is looking to counter punch.
Valverde throws a front kick aimed at Richardson's knee but Richardson avoids it well.
Richardson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valverde in his tracks.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Richardson throws a body punch but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Richardson is out of range.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Richardson checks it.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Richardson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valverde's head.
Richardson tries to clinch up but Valverde circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richardson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valverde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Valverde takes one to the side of the head.
Valverde misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson scores with a punch to the head.
Valverde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richardson scores with a hook.
Richardson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valverde on the side of the head.
Valverde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Richardson.
Valverde throws a hook but Richardson avoids it easily.
Valverde lands a lovely overhand right.
Valverde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Richardson lands a nice shot that snaps Valverde's head back.
Valverde closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richardson scores with a body shot.
Richardson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valverde's head.
Richardson moves out of range of the leg kick from Valverde.
Valverde scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richardson 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Richardson!
Rick Richardson is the new bantamweight champion!
Rick Richardson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXX
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
Valverde throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ throws a hook to the side of Valverde's head but Valverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christ throws a right and a left that Valverde avoids nicely.
Christ misses with a hook.
Christ throws a hook to the side of Valverde's head but Valverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Christ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christ jabs Valverde right on the nose. Valverde blinks but takes it well.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Christ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde scores with a leg kick.
Valverde staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Valverde. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Christ 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Jefferson Christ has been cut.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Valverde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valverde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valverde misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Valverde - just one landing.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Valverde swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christ has time to react.#ROC#Christ is rocked!
Valverde lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Christ falls backwards - clearly groggy! Valverde dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Bethania Valverde 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:
Bellicose XX
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Harinck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valverde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harinck.
Valverde lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harinck misses with a body shot.
Harinck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valverde throws a hook but Harinck blocks it.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Harinck saw that one coming.
Harinck connects with a single shot there.
Valverde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Harinck ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Harinck shoots in and gets a takedown into Valverde's guard.
Valverde has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Harinck is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Harinck.
Harinck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harinck cracks Valverde with a nice body shot.#T1#
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Harinck scores with a hook to the body.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valverde backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harinck.
Harinck fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
Harinck dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harinck misses with a punch on the inside.
Harinck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Harinck fails to land.
Harinck tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harinck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde. #T2#
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harinck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harinck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valverde with a body shot.
Valverde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valverde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harinck to score with a decent uppercut.
Harinck clobbers Valverde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
A jab from Valverde misses.
Harinck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Harinck.
Harinck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valverde.
Nice body punch from Valverde. #T3#
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Harinck moved out of range nicely.
Valverde with the inside leg kick.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Harinck.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Harinck moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Harinck sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harinck moves away.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Harinck ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Harinck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Valverde stops Harinck from passing to mount.
Valverde is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harinck is controlling him well.#T4#
Valverde being controlled for a moment.
Valverde is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Harinck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valverde keeps working. #SUB2#
Harinck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valverde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Harinck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valverde, who protects the arm well.
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 Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Harinck checks a leg kick.
Harinck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valverde. Valverde obviously looking to wear him down.
Harinck missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harinck blocks a jab.
Harinck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harinck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harinck blocks a leg kick.
Valverde catches Harinck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valverde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harinck.
Harinck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck lunges at Valverde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valverde's hand.
A slow jab from Harinck misses its intended target.
Harinck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harinck.
A telegraphed right hand from Harinck misses the target.
Harinck walks into a straight right hand from Valverde.
Harinck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Harinck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valverde lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harinck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harinck 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.
Valverde fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harinck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harinck.
Valverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Harinck's head but Harinck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harinck throws a hook to the side of Valverde's head but Valverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harinck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde throws a body punch but Harinck moves out of range.
Valverde lands an overhand right.
Valverde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harinck.
Harinck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valverde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harinck can do to turn this around?
Harinck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valverde throws a front kick aimed at Harinck's knee but Harinck avoids it well.
Valverde swings for the body but Harinck moves out of range.
Harinck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harinck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harinck under the eye.
Valverde is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Harinck moved out of range.#T3#
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harinck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valverde defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Harinck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harinck scores with a decent looking hook.
Valverde wants to slow Harinck down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Valverde misses.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valverde moves out of range as Harinck strikes.
Harinck moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harinck.
Valverde scores with a sloppy right hand. Harinck should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Harinck scores with a hook to the body. Valverde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valverde throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Harinck counters with a single leg into guard. Valverde didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harinck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harinck trying to control the position from guard on top but Valverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harinck trying to move into half guard but instead Valverde has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Valverde is stalling in the full guard.
Harinck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tommy Harinck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valverde wants to get up but he can't break Harinck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Harinck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Valverde.
A good leg kick by Valverde.
Valverde connects with an inside leg kick.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Harinck counters with a single leg into guard. Valverde didn't expect that.
Valverde keeping moving, preventing Harinck from controlling successfully.
Valverde keeping full guard, as Harinck tries to pass.
Harinck trying to control the position from guard on top but Valverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Harinck throws a big right hand that misses.
Valverde is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Harinck dives into side control.
Valverde is trying to get back to his feet.
Harinck wants to control but Valverde is keeping him busy.
Harinck tries to move to mount but Valverde blocks the move with his legs.
Harinck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valverde keeps working.
Valverde defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harinck tries to move into full mount but can't pass Valverde's legs.
Harinck looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Valverde is avoiding damage well.
Valverde is not content to let Harinck control the position.
Harinck staying calm.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
Harinck tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Valverde stops Harinck from passing to mount.
Valverde pushes Harinck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harinck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harinck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Harinck throws a body shot but no joy.
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harinck has time to react.
Valverde misses the jab.
Harinck lands with a cross.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Harinck slips the punch.
Valverde throws a body punch but Harinck moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Harinck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Valverde moves forwards but Harinck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harinck jabs at Valverde's body.
An inside leg kick from Valverde misses.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde throws a hook but Harinck avoids it easily.
Harinck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.
Valverde misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harinck.
Valverde explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Valverde throws the left hand but Harinck avoids the punch easily.
Harinck moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Harinck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bethania Valverde did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Harinck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valverde lands with an uppercut that bounces Harinck off the cage and back into range.
Harinck avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Harinck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harinck looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valverde.
Valverde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harinck's sensitive parts.
Harinck checks a low kick from Valverde.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Harinck has been cut.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Harinck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harinck misses the shot to the body.
Valverde misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Valverde blocks a jab.
Harinck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valverde takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harinck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valverde is fending him off so far but Harinck persists. Nope, Valverde circles away and we're back to standing.
Valverde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harinck's head backwards.
Valverde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harinck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valverde doesn't seem bothered though.
Valverde lands a right hook to the body.
Harinck shoots for a takedown but Valverde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valverde.
A cross from Harinck lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valverde, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harinck ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.#T2#
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde lands with a straight right. Harinck didn't see that one coming.
Harinck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valverde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harinck.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Harinck.
Valverde scores with a shot to the body.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harinck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Valverde tenderised Harinck's leg. Harinck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valverde lands with a cross.
Valverde scores with a jab. Harinck acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Harinck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harinck throws a body shot but no joy.
Harinck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Harinck's head but Harinck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harinck's hands.
Harinck lands with a straight right. Valverde didn't see that one coming.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Harinck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Harinck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valverde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Valverde pushes Harinck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harinck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Harinck tries to advance to mount but Valverde denies him.
Valverde pushes Harinck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harinck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Harinck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valverde keeps working. #SUB2#
Harinck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valverde has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valverde is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Harinck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valverde, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Harinck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valverde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde had his way with Tommy Harinck in that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Harinck'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Harinck throws out a powerful jab.
Harinck misses with a straight right.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Harinck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harinck lands a jab.
Valverde is looking to slow Harinck down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valverde with a nice cross.
Harinck just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.#T1#
Harinck works Valverde's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Harinck drives through with a takedown into Valverde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Valverde kicks Harinck off and gets to his feet.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harinck throws a body shot but no joy.
Valverde cracks Harinck with an open hand slap.
Harinck needs to keep his hands up - Valverde had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde slips under a jab from Harinck.
Harinck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valverde defending well as Harinck loads up on a big left hand.
Harinck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Harinck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valverde throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harinck.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harinck! But no joy.
Tommy Harinck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Harinck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harinck just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Valverde misses the target.
Valverde throws a sloppy body shot
and Harinck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harinck lands with a hook. Valverde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harinck slips under a jab from Valverde.
Harinck slips under a jab from Valverde.
Harinck lands a lovely overhand right.
Valverde lands a nice hook to Harinck's body. Harinck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harinck misses the shot to the body.
Harinck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valverde.
Valverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harinck. That did some damage!
Bethania Valverde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valverde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harinck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valverde.
Harinck takes one to the side of the head.
Valverde throws a body punch but Harinck moves out of range.
Valverde misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harinck. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Harinck misses.
Valverde scores with a jab to the head.
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harinck misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Harinck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harinck misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Valverde's corner calls for a 1-2. Valverde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valverde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde lands the left hand.
Nice shot lands for Harinck.
Harinck defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Harinck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valverde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harinck.
Valverde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Harinck has Valverde up against the cage in a clinch.
Harinck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valverde walks away with a smile on his face. Harinck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valverde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bethania Valverde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valverde, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde retains his bantamweight title!
Bethania Valverde thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Bellicose X
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Burrows closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valverde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burrows.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow Burrows down.
Burrows walks into a straight right hand from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a hook to the body
and Burrows makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Valverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Burrows stops Valverde from standing up.
Burrows is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burrows trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#TD#
Valverde tries to sprawl but Burrows drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burrows in particular looking to stall.
Burrows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Valverde is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burrows shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valverde eats them both and turns towards Burrows to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Valverde lands a slapping body shot.
Valverde lands a nice looking body shot.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrows.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Burrows is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrows was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows throws a big counter combination but Valverde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valverde.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Burrows slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde misses with a combination
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde lands a slapping body shot.
Burrows checks a leg kick nicely.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Valverde throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Burrows moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrows counters with a right hand to the body.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Burrows's shoulder, as Burrows tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown. Valverde tries to sprawl out of it but Burrows keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valverde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bethania Valverde 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.#R2#
Valverde throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valverde pinned against the cage. Valverde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some bone on bone action there as Burrows checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrows was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valverde.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Valverde slips the punch.
No luck for Burrows with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burrows swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
#T1#
Burrows connects with a nice looking jab.
Burrows moves forwards but Valverde connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valverde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burrows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Valverde.
Burrows takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valverde with a nice calf kick.
Valverde lands with a cross.
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!
Burrows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Valverde only half commits.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Burrows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burrows throws a hook but Valverde blocks it.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde dips to his left and cracks Burrows with an uppercut!
Valverde lands with a slapping head kick.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Valverde ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde connects with a crisp jab.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Burrows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valverde is not content to let Burrows control the position.#T3#
Burrows controlling the action here.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Valverde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burrows prevents Valverde from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Burrows seems to be working for a kimura but Valverde defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura but Valverde is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burrows to get the leverage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burrows perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burrows fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valverde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde lands a jab to the head.
Valverde misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown. Valverde fights it but they end up in guard.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet but Burrows passes into half guard.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Burrows wants to take a breather but Valverde is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bethania Valverde 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!#R3#
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valverde is fending him off so far but Burrows persists. Nope, Valverde circles away and we're back to standing.
Valverde misses with a series of wild punches.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
Valverde defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for Valverde.
Burrows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Valverde lands an overhand right.
Burrows shoots for a double leg takedown but Valverde sprawls well. He's pushed Burrows's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burrows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Burrows throws a big counter combination but Valverde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A cross from Burrows lands.
Burrows 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.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.
Burrows connects with the punch.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Valverde throws a hook but Burrows blocks it.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows moves out of range of the leg kick from Valverde.
Jab by Valverde.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valverde 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 Burrows has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burrows and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Valverde gets caught napping as Burrows dives in and scores a takedown. Valverde manages to retain guard.
Burrows controlling from the top position.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valverde keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully. #T3#
Burrows advances position into side control!
Valverde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burrows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valverde seems a little lost for a moment, as Burrows dominates the positioning.
Valverde is pushing Burrows's head away, looking to escape. Burrows manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Burrows goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Valverde has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burrows but great work by Valverde.
Valverde trying to control the action but Burrows is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Valverde decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burrows to his feet. #T4#
Burrows swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Burrows goes for a double leg but Valverde avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valverde continues to drive forward.#BC#
Burrows manages to break the clinch.
Burrows throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Burrows fails with a takedown attempt.
Valverde tries a low kick but Burrows avoids it.
Burrows misses with a hook to the body
and Valverde counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Valverde.
Valverde with a nice cross.
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!
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
and Burrows counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valverde thinking.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Valverde's head back.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Burrows catches Valverde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burrows moves away from the strike by Valverde.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Burrows defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valverde misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Burrows throws an off balance right hand
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
Burrows swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valverde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Burrows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows throws out a powerful jab.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown. Valverde tries to sprawl out of it but Burrows keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valverde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valverde blocks a jab.
Burrows stuns Valverde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valverde with a nice cross.
Burrows drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Burrows dives in and scores a takedown into Valverde's guard.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burrows passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Burrows seems content to control.#T2#
Valverde is looking to escape.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Valverde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valverde is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burrows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Valverde throws a wild body kick that Burrows sees coming a mile off.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Burrows throws a series of punches but Valverde avoids them all with ease.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Valverde replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burrows blocks it well.
Burrows with a poor takedown
letting Valverde counter with a right hand.
Valverde throws a leg kick that misses.
Valverde with a nice calf kick.
Burrows swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Burrows there.
Burrows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burrows takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows throws a combination that misses
and Valverde counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrows is defended easily by Valverde.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of 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!
Valverde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burrows throws a body punch but Valverde moves out of range.
Burrows 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.
Burrows walks into a left hand.
Valverde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown but Valverde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burrows's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Valverde cracks Burrows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrows is defended easily by Valverde.
Burrows looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valverde swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burrows counters with a nice body shot.
Burrows lunges at Valverde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valverde's hand.
Burrows connects with a jab.
Valverde thows a leg kick but Burrows checks it #TD#
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
Valverde is looking to stand back up but Burrows counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Valverde. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrows prevents Valverde from standing back up.
#T1#
Burrows controlling the pace.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
Valverde is trying to escape back to his feet but Burrows uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Valverde wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Burrows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stuart Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Burrows trying to control the position but Valverde is working away.
Valverde is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burrows has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bethania Valverde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burrows is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Burrows trying to control the position but Valverde is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burrows misses with a jab to the body
and Valverde counters with a nice kick to the body.
Burrows moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a lunging right hand
and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valverde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Burrows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burrows looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
A jab from Valverde does it's job there.
Burrows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burrows slips a jab from Valverde.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick
and Burrows counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde stuffs the takedown.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde scores with a sloppy right hand. Burrows should have avoided that one.
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valverde lands a jab.
Valverde scores with a hook.
Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bethania Valverde.
I've got Valverde 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Bethania Valverde 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:
Bellicose II
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Pisswater works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Valverde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valverde with the inside leg kick.
Valverde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pisswater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pisswater shoots in looking for a takedown but Valverde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pisswater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Pisswater.
We've been hearing reports that Pisswater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valverde throws a jab when Pisswater was well out of range.
Pisswater slips under a jab.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Pisswater.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valverde scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valverde throws a jab when Pisswater was well out of range.
Pisswater is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde throws a jab when Pisswater was well out of range.#CL#
Pisswater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valverde, pushing him back against the cage.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Pisswater tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow.
Valverde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pisswater has him pressed against the cage.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pisswater lands with a short shot to the head.
Pisswater lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pisswater tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing Pisswater back against the cage.
Pisswater struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
Valverde tries to circle away but Pisswater has him pinned against the cage.
Pisswater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valverde prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
Valverde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pisswater.
Pisswater tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pisswater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valverde backwards. #T2#
Valverde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pisswater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pisswater misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pisswater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valverde.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but Pisswater has the dominant position.
Pisswater gets through Valverde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pisswater is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Pisswater. #BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Valverde scores with a hook.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pisswater moves away from the strike by Valverde. #T3#
Pisswater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Valverde throws a leg kick
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pisswater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valverde connects with a nice looking jab.
Pisswater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Pisswater is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
and Pisswater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pisswater moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pisswater.
Pisswater staying out of range there.
Pisswater tries to clinch there but Valverde circles away.
#T4#
Valverde stuns Pisswater with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valverde scores with a nice head shot.
Valverde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pisswater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pisswater manages to avoid it.
Pisswater throwing a counter right hand but Valverde 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!
Valverde misses with a hook.
Pisswater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pisswater moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Pisswater misses with a hook. Valverde ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Pisswater does it's job there.
Pisswater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pisswater is looking to counter punch.
Valverde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Pisswater counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Pisswater saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Pisswater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valverde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pisswater on the side of the head.
Pisswater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valverde. Valverde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Pisswater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valverde throws an off balance right hand
and Pisswater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valverde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valverde lands a jab to the nose.
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Pisswater slips the punch.#CL#
Pisswater moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pisswater misses with a body punch.
Pisswater scores with a shoulder strike.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.
Pisswater has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
#T1#
Valverde stops a takedown attempt from Pisswater.
Pisswater slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde throws a lazy body kick
and Pisswater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pisswater checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Pisswater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pisswater lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Valverde moves out of range as Pisswater strikes.
A jab from Pisswater misses.
Valverde feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pisswaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pisswater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Pisswater lands the left hand.#ROC#Valverde is rocked!
Valverde digs a good hook to Pisswater's body.
Valverde is still on wobbly legs! Can Pisswater finish him?
Valverde scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pisswater blocks a jab.
Pisswater half committed to a counter leg kick.
Valverde seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valverde.
Pisswater throwing a counter right hand but Valverde manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Pisswater does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Pisswater moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.#BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Valverde gets tackled into the cage by Pisswater. Pisswater maintains the clinch.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valverde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pisswater. #T3#
Pisswater misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Valverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pisswater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Pisswater takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valverde swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valverde lands a really nice looking cross but Pisswater seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Pisswater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Pisswater counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Pisswater clinches with his opponent.
Pisswater is pushing Valverde up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pisswater misses with some punches.
#T4#
Pisswater throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pisswater fails to land.
Pisswater lands with a left to the head.
Valverde is pressed up against the cage. Pisswater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valverde down to the mat. Valverde avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A cross from Valverde lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pisswater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valverde lands a jab.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Pisswater's head but Pisswater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pisswater on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valverde. Valverde obviously looking to wear him down.
Pisswater keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valverde.
Pisswater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pisswater throws an overhand right that lands on Valverde's shoulder, as Valverde tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pisswater checks a leg kick.
Pisswater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valverde circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valverde swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Pisswater counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valverde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pisswater.
Valverde jabs at Pisswater's body.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Pisswater is just out of range.
Pisswater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Pisswater's shoulder, as Pisswater tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Valverde avoids the body shot from Pisswater.
Pisswater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Valverde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pisswater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valverde checks a low kick from Pisswater.
Valverde dips to his left and cracks Pisswater with an uppercut!
Pisswater ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
A cross from Valverde lands.
A low kick from Valverde is predictable there
and Pisswater counters with a nice body shot.
Valverde looks to throw a body kick
and Pisswater counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Pisswater has managed to clinch.
Pisswater wants a takedown.
#BC#
Pisswater breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Valverde lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pisswater doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Pisswater's shoulder, as Pisswater tries to avoid the shot.
Pisswater is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valverde.
Pisswater rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valverde counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Pisswater.
An inside leg kick lands from Valverde.
Pisswater is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valverde throws a hook but Pisswater blocks it.
Valverde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Pisswater.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Pisswater. #TD#
Pisswater feints and as Valverde raises his hands in defense, Pisswater changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bethania Valverde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Pisswater drops back, looking for a kneebar! Valverde looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Valverde looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Valverde! #REVB#
Natalia Pisswater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pisswater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valverde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pisswater wants to control but Valverde postures up.
The referee asks Valverde politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Valverde prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pisswater is looking to regain half guard here but Valverde keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Valverde decides to stand back up. Valverde steps back and let's Pisswater get back to his feet.
Pisswater moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Valverde.
Valverde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pisswater checks it well.
As Valverde tries to get set, Pisswater tries to push him back and clinch up but Valverde manages to avoid the attempt.
Valverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pisswater is able to avoid easily.
Pisswater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valverde jabs Pisswater to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Pisswater on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pisswater tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
A low kick from Valverde misses #CL#
and Pisswater holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Valverde wants to break free but Pisswater has control.
Pisswater can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
Pisswater lands a body punch.
Pisswater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pisswater gets through Valverde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pisswater will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valverde up against the cage.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bethania Valverde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valverde 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde 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:
Bellicose 150
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Valverde takes one to the side of the head.
Valverde connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow Hunt down. #CL#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Valverde is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valverde's efforts to push away.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Hunt.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Valverde manages to break the clinch.
Valverde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Valverde lands an overhand right.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Valverde's head but Valverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Valverde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valverde is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Valverde scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#Hunt is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Valverde's head back.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Valverde cracks Hunt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hunt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Valverde pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hunt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde 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:
Bellicose 139
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Barella wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Valverde misses #TD#
and Barella counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura but Valverde is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barella to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barella is looking to advance position but Valverde won't allow it.
Barella working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Valverde has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barella is on him like a limpet, forcing Valverde back against the cage.#BC2#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Valverde misses.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valverde pinned against the cage. Valverde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Barella will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valverde stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valverde throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barella counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Barella.
Barella shoots in and drives through. Valverde sprawls well.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valverde as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick but Barella moves out of range.
Valverde slaps away a takedown attempt from Barella, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valverde throws a head kick but Barella moves out of range.
Barella half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Valverde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barella.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valverde! But no joy.
Valverde connects with a jab.
Valverde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barella on the side of the head.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Barella's head but Barella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barella is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valverde.
Barella walks into a straight right hand from Valverde.
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!
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valverde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barella lands a jab.
Barella has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valverde.
Barella tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valverde defends well and Barella ends up having to push Valverde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Valverde manages to break the clinch.
Valverde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barella on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valverde with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde connects with an inside leg kick.
Valverde scores with a jab to the head.
Barella ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Valverde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barella had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Valverde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barella counters with a series of strikes. Valverde will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde is looking to slow Barella down with leg kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valverde.
Valverde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Valverde gets caught flat footed, as Barella shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barella won't allow Valverde to get back to his feet.
Barella loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barella wants to control from the top but Valverde keeps moving.
Barella missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valverde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barella throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde 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#
Jab from Valverde.
Nice takedown defense from Valverde. No joy for Barella on that attempt.
Valverde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Barella is rocked!
Valverde drops Barella with a huge uppercut! Barella drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Valverde is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
Our winner, Bethania Valverde, 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:
Bellicose 124
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Harinck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Harinck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harinck defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Harinck moved out of range.
Harinck moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Harinck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valverde's half guard.
Harinck prevents Valverde from standing back up.
Harinck wants to pass the guard but Valverde is defending well.
Harinck trying to control the action but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Harinck passes to side control.
Valverde knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harinck on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Harinck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valverde has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valverde is not content to let Harinck control the position.
Valverde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harinck 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 Valverde's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valverde avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Harinck.
Harinck controls the position.
Harinck is looking to take a break and control but Valverde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Valverde explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Harinck is out of range.
Harinck with the counter takedown but Valverde avoids it easily.
Valverde scores with a shot to the body.
Harinck ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Harinck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valverde defends it well.
Harinck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good work by Harinck as he checks the leg kick.
Harinck tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valverde jabs Harinck right on the nose. Harinck blinks but takes it well.
Harinck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valverde cracks a nice hook into Harinck's ribs.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Harinck counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Harinck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harinck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Harinck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harinck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harinck is trying to keep Valverde in close.
Valverde would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Valverde has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Harinck to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Valverde is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Harinck pulls down on the head and he's put Valverde to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Harinck!
Tommy Harinck decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bellicose 115 - Prospects 8
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Valverde misses with a hook.
Pate Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Valverde.#CL#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.#BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hunt clinches up with Valverde and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Valverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pate Hunt.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Hunt has Valverde pushed against the cage.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Valverde pushes him off.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hunt clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Hunt tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range. #CL#
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Valverde in a clinch.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Hunt.
#BC2#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
Valverde circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it. #CL#
Hunt drives through and clinches with Valverde against the cage.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Hunt stalling.
Hunt stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pate Hunt.
Valverde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Valverde circles away and keeps his distance.
Valverde scores with a body shot.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Valverde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valverde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunt stalls.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valverde up against the cage.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hunt for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
Hunt has Valverde pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pate Hunt.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Valverde pushes him off.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valverde - that will leave a mark!
#CL#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valverde up against the cage.#BC2#
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
Valverde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valverde sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Hunt drives through and clinches with Valverde against the cage.
#BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Valverde had a free shot at his head there.
Valverde works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Valverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valverde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valverde letting Hunt take a breather here.#BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Valverde being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Valverde manages to break the clinch.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
Valverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.#T2#
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt backing away here, and Valverde unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Hunt tries to clinch
and Valverde counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valverde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Valverde misses.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Valverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Valverde back into the cage.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Hunt 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.#BC2#
Valverde breaks the clinch.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt closes the distance but Valverde moves to the side
and Valverde counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Valverde pushes him off.#T4#
Hunt is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Valverde connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Valverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Valverde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt slips under a jab from Valverde.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Valverde pushes him off.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Valverde misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Valverde.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Valverde counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee. #T1#
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valverde.
#CL#
Hunt drives through and clinches with Valverde against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt trying to stall but Valverde improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pate Hunt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Valverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Valverde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt darts in trying to clinch
and Valverde counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valverde is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valverde! But no joy.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Valverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Valverde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hunt rushes Valverde and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Hunt avoiding damage.
Hunt just leaning against Valverde, taking a breather. #BC2#
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
Bethania Valverde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt has Valverde pressed against the cage.
#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pate Hunt.#CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunt has Valverde pushed against the cage.#T4#
Hunt avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pate Hunt.
Valverde throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Valverde throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Valverde lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Valverde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Valverde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valverde lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hunt backs up against the cage.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valverde.
Hunt 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!
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Valverde pushes him off.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Pate Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bethania Valverde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valverde 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
During a confident post fight interview, Bethania Valverde thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose 108
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Atkiray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valverde counters with a good low kick that Atkiray was not able to check.
Valverde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valverde throws a sloppy body shot
and Atkiray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Atkiray there.
Atkiray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atkiray misses with a takedown attempt - Valverde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Atkiray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valverde feints and then cracks Atkiray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atkiray down.
A swing and a miss from Atkiray.
Atkiray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Atkiray misses its target.#TD#
Atkiray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valverde's half guard.
Valverde pushes Atkiray off looking to stand but Atkiray dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Valverde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atkiray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atkiray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Atkiray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valverde does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valverde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atkiray.
Atkiray 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.
Valverde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atkiray.
Atkiray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkiray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valverde pushes Atkiray off looking to stand but Atkiray dives back in and keeps control.
Atkiray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atkiray throws a strike but Valverde avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkiray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Atkiray looking to sit in guard and control but Valverde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Atkiray controls Valverde momentarily but Valverde frees himself.
Valverde preventing the sweep.
Atkiray keeping full guard, as Valverde tries to pass.
Valverde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valverde has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Atkiray is proving hard to escape from.
Atkiray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valverde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Valverde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Valverde stands up from Atkiray's guard - Valverde perhaps looking for a knockout.
Valverde misses the body punch
and Atkiray counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Atkiray's head but Atkiray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Atkiray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atkiray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Atkiray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Atkiray sizes up Valverde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valverde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Atkiray moved out of range.
Atkiray throwing a counter right hand but Valverde manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde throws a hook but Atkiray blocks it.
A combination from Atkiray does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Valverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atkiray doesn't seem phased though.
Valverde keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valverde connects with a nice looking jab.
Atkiray misses with an uppercut.
Atkiray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde connects with a leg kick.
Atkiray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Atkiray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atkiray slips under a jab.
Atkiray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valverde blocks a jab.
Valverde throws a low kick but Atkiray moves out of range easily.
Valverde misses with a hook
and Atkiray counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valverde connects with a crisp jab.
Valverde lands a nice looking body shot.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Atkiray moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valverde.
Atkiray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde connects with the punch.
Atkiray on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Atkiray is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkiray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valverde counters with a leg kick.
Valverde throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atkiray throws a lazy uppercut
and Atkiray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Atkiray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Valverde swings for the body but Atkiray moves out of range.
Atkiray seems to have got his legs back now.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde dips to his left and cracks Atkiray with an uppercut!
Atkiray throws an off balance right hand
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Atkiray throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde flicks out a counter leg kick but Atkiray steps away.
Valverde keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Atkiray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde pushes Atkiray away with a front kick.
Valverde steps in with a hook that catches Atkiray right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Valverde follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Atkiray looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 95
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Hatter throws the left hand but Valverde avoids the punch easily.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Hatter throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Hatter misses with a hook
and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hatter ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Hatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Valverde thumps Hatter with a low kick.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Hatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatter misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Hatter drops Valverde with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Valverde looks back up at him and smiles so Hatter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Hatter fakes the body blow, causing Valverde to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Valverde goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mad Hatter! |
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Event:
HFC 123 - Joad vs Petrov
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Wulf gets a takedown into half guard.
Valverde has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wulf is on him like a limpet, forcing Valverde back against the cage.
Wulf cracks Valverde with a nice body shot.
Valverde can't break the clinch.
Valverde 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.
Wulf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valverde is defending well.
Wulf misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Wulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wulf looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
As Wulf backs away, Valverde returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valverde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valverde lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wulf misses with a body shot.
Valverde thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wulf connects with a looping right hand.
Wulf takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Wulf throws a hook to the side of Valverde's head but Valverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Valverde connects with a solid leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wulf 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.
Valverde wants to land a leg kick but Wulf is out of range.
Wulf misses with a straight right.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wulf jabs at Valverde's body.
Wulf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valverde momentarily.
Wulf blocks a leg kick.
Wulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wulf misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde throws a leg kick but Wulf checks it.
Wulf throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Valverde misses.
Valverde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valverde wants it to stay on the feet.
Valverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valverde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valverde motions for Wulf to come forward. Valverde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wulf tests Valverde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wulf connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Valverde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde digs a good hook to Wulf's body.
Valverde throws a hook but Wulf avoids it easily.
Minerva Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valverde cracks Wulf with a good jab.
Wulf checks a low kick from Valverde.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Wulf's shoulder, as Wulf tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wulf.
Valverde blocks a jab.
Valverde tried to counter with a leg kick but Wulf avoided it.
Valverde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wulf.
Wulf misses with an uppercut.
Wulf lands with a hook. Valverde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valverde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valverde jabs Wulf right on the nose. Wulf blinks but takes it well.
Valverde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wulf misses with a shot to the body
and Valverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Wulf throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Wulf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valverde to the mat! Valverde manages to get full guard.
Wulf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet but Wulf is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Valverde uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wulf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valverde slips under a jab from Wulf.#TD2#
Valverde gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wulf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wulf postures up in Valverde's guard and throws a big left but Valverde blocks it.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Valverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Wulf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wulf trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Wulf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wulf working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde wants to stand up but Wulf is controlling him. #ES#
Valverde has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wulf is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Valverde takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde tries to break the clinch but Wulf is controlling the position. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wulf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wulf lands a nice shot to the body.
Valverde misses with a double jab.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wulf.
Wulf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valverde.
Valverde staying out of range there.
Wulf blocks a jab.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde tries a low kick but Wulf avoids it.
Wulf scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Wulf counters with a nice body shot.
Wulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wulf works Valverde's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulf blocks a jab.
Wulf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Valverde, right into the meat of the thigh.
#TD2#
Valverde gets caught napping as Wulf dives in and scores a takedown. Valverde manages to retain guard.
Valverde wants to stand but Wulf is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wulf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wulf trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wulf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wulf trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Bethania Valverde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wulf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wulf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valverde is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Wulf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Wulf misses with a combination
and Valverde counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wulf misses with a straight left.
Valverde throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from Valverde tenderised Wulf's leg. Wulf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wulf.#TD2#
Wulf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wulf showed some decent athleticism there.
Valverde tries to kick Wulf off in order to stand up. Wulf Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Valverde tries to escape but Wulf is in control.
Wulf looks up at the clock and then as Valverde takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wulf smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wulf trying to control the position but Valverde is working away.
Valverde dodges the ground and pound from Wulf.
Wulf with the ground and pound but Valverde regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Valverde is trying to stand.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wulf wants to take a breather but Valverde is having none of it.
Wulf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Wulf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valverde is just riding it out for now. Wulf eventually gives up the hold.
Wulf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wulf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wulf looks to land a strike but Valverde avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wulf is standing up over Valverde. Valverde looks to escape but Wulf dives into side control.
Wulf misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Minerva Wulf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Valverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wulf.
Wulf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valverde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wulf's corner calls for a 1-2. Wulf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valverde tests Wulf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Valverde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wulf misses with a wild body shot.
Wulf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wulf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf digs a good body shot into Valverde's ribs.
Valverde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wulf.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Wulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Valverde misses the jab.#T1#
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Wulf clobbers Valverde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Wulf misses.
Wulf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wulf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Wulf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wulf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but Valverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde being controlled here, momentarily.
Wulf trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom. #T2#
Wulf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wulf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wulf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valverde works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wulf trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Wulf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Wulf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulf thows a huge punch but Valverde dodges it nicely.
#T3##ES#
Valverde pushes Wulf off and gets back to his feet.
Wulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Wulf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wulf checks a leg kick.
A big right from Wulf misses.
Valverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wulf moves forwards but Valverde connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wulf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valverde lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valverde.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Wulf throws a series of strikes that have Valverde backpedaling.
Valverde takes a swing at Wulf's ribcage but misses.
Wulf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valverde defends it well.
Valverde lands a nice hook to Wulf's body. Wulf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wulf fails with the takedown.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Wulf lands a right hook to the body.
Valverde keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wulf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valverde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wulf misses the shot to the body.
Valverde wants to slow Wulf down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Bethania Valverde.
I think Valverde has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
A victorious Bethania Valverde 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:
HFC 116 - Todd vs Nickel
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Valverde cracks Pisswater with an open hand slap.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Pisswater counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valverde throws a head kick but Pisswater moves out of range.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Pisswater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pisswater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pisswater swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde cracks a nice hook into Pisswater's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Pisswater lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valverde doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Pisswater.
A little jabbing left from Pisswater 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valverde.
Pisswater misses the shot to the body.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde misses with a hook.#T1#
Valverde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pisswater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pisswater moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Pisswater scores with a jab. Valverde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pisswater blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valverde!
Pisswater has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valverde.
Valverde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pisswater on the side of the head.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Pisswater.
#CL2#
Pisswater rushes Valverde and presses him up against the cage.
Pisswater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pisswater misses with a body punch.
#T2#
A short left from Pisswater.
Pisswater lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pisswater lands with a right to the head.
Pisswater misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Pisswater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valverde gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pisswater tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing Pisswater back against the cage.
Pisswater struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
Pisswater tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pisswater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
A big left from Valverde misses.
Valverde thows a body kick. Pisswater tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice jab there from Valverde.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valverde.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pisswater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valverde - the referee stops the clock and Pisswater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valverde. Pisswater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valverde with a nice cross.
Valverde misses with a body kick.
Pisswater is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valverde rather than just go for the knockout.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pisswater to counter with a crisp jab.
Valverde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pisswater.
A jab from Valverde finds it's way through Pisswater's defenses.
Valverde looks to land a body kick but Pisswater moved away.
Pisswater is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valverde with a body shot.#KD2#
Pisswater steps into range and cracks Valverde with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Valverde flops backwards and Pisswater dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde has momentary wrist control but Pisswater slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Valverde is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pisswater trying to control the position from guard on top but Valverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet but Pisswater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Pisswater throwing strikes from guard but Valverde blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pisswater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pisswater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valverde wants to stand up but Pisswater is controlling him.
Valverde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pisswater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valverde is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Natalia Pisswater will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde'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#
Valverde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pisswater.
Pisswater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pisswater. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pisswater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valverde swivels and escapes.
A jab from Valverde finds it's way through Pisswater's defenses.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
Pisswater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pisswater fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valverde on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater lands a slapping body shot.
Pisswater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pisswater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pisswater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Valverde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde scores with a shot to the body.
Pisswater misses with a straight right.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Pisswater misses.
Pisswater jabs at Valverde's body.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valverde misses with a double jab
and Pisswater counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valverde lands a jab to Pisswater's midsection.
Valverde scores with a head kick.
#T2#
Pisswater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pisswater is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valverde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Pisswater counters with a 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!
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Valverde.#KD2#
Pisswater drops Valverde with a big left hand and mounts him. Valverde is in big trouble!
Pisswater throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Valverde because Pisswater loaded up on that one.
Pisswater sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pisswater throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Valverde because Pisswater loaded up on that one.
Pisswater punching from mount but Valverde doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pisswater throwing strikes here but Valverde is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T3#
Pisswater lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2#
Pisswater is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Pisswater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Natalia Pisswater! |
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Event:
HFC 111 - Logan vs Joad
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Von Shtupp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Valverde.
Von Shtupp keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Von Shtupp throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Von Shtupp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Shtupp walks into a left hand.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Von Shtupp is out of range.
Von Shtupp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Shtupp moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Shtupp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Shtupp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Shtupp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Shtupp swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Von Shtupp moved out of range.
Von Shtupp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Shtupp throws out the jab.
Valverde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Shtupp.
Valverde scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Valverde misses with a hook. Von Shtupp ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Von Shtupp has closed the distance and engaged Valverde in a clinch.
Von Shtupp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Von Shtupp rushes Valverde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valverde blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Shtupp.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Shtupp just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valverde's brow.
Von Shtupp throws an elbow but it misses.
Von Shtupp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Shtupp swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Shtupp lands an elbow that stopped Valverde in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Von Shtupp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Shtupp. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Shtupp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Shtupp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Von Shtupp misses with a wild body shot.
Von Shtupp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lili Von Shtupp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Shtupp moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde takes one on the button.
Valverde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Shtupp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valverde lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Von Shtupp connects with the punch.
Valverde lands a right hook to the body.
Von Shtupp misses with a hook. Valverde ducked under it nicely.
Von Shtupp throws a hook to the side of Valverde's head but Valverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde half committed to a counter leg kick.
Von Shtupp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch but Valverde moves away
and Valverde counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Shtupp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Shtupp has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Von Shtupp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Von Shtupp is looking to clinch.
Valverde with the inside leg kick.
Von Shtupp misses with a shot to the body
and Valverde counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Von Shtupp thinking.
Valverde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Shtupp.
Valverde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Von Shtupp moved out of range.
Von Shtupp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Shtupp.
Valverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Shtupp.
Valverde misses with a low kick.
Valverde tests Von Shtupp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Shtupp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Shtupp scores with a jab. Valverde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Von Shtupp catches Valverde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Shtupp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Shtupp.
Valverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Valverde misses.
Von Shtupp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Shtupp wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Valverde connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Shtupp's head.
Valverde misses with a double jab
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Von Shtupp closes the distance and pushes Valverde back into the cage.
Von Shtupp lands an elbow that stopped Valverde in his tracks for a moment.
Valverde avoids the elbow strike from Von Shtupp, against the cage.
Von Shtupp pushes off an throws an elbow but Valverde leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Von Shtupp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valverde moves out of range as Von Shtupp strikes.
Von Shtupp ducks right into an uppercut from Valverde.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Valverde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Shtupp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valverde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Shtupp finds it's way round the side to connect with Valverde's head.
Von Shtupp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Valverde is rocked!
Valverde slips a jab from Von Shtupp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lili Von Shtupp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Valverde shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Shtupp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Shtupp wants to clinch but Valverde slips to the side
and Valverde counters with a series of strikes. Von Shtupp will be more careful next time no doubt.
Von Shtupp looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch there but Valverde circles away.
Von Shtupp throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valverde counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Shtupp.
Von Shtupp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valverde counters with a body kick.
Von Shtupp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Shtupp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valverde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Von Shtupp moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Shtupp tries to close the distance and clinch but Valverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Valverde misses the target.#T1#
Von Shtupp wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
Von Shtupp lands with a straight right. Valverde didn't see that one coming.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
Valverde is looking to counter punch.
Valverde blocks a jab.#CL2#
Von Shtupp moves into the clinch.#BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valverde misses with a low kick as Von Shtupp jumps back.
Crunch! Valverde slams his shin into Von Shtupp's torso.
Nice jab there from Valverde.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Von Shtupp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Shtupp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Shtupp throws out a loose jab but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Shtupp loads up on a big right hand but Valverde slips the punch.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Shtupp is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch there but Valverde circles away.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Von Shtupp moved out of range nicely.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Von Shtupp wants to clinch.#CL2#
Von Shtupp drives through and clinches with Valverde against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Shtupp misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Von Shtupp moves into the clinch successfully.
Von Shtupp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Shtupp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valverde avoids the elbow strike from Von Shtupp, against the cage.
#BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Valverde.
Von Shtupp tests Valverde's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Von Shtupp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Valverde misses the target.
Von Shtupp just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Von Shtupp moved out of range.
Von Shtupp wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
A jab from Valverde finds it's way through Von Shtupp's defenses.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
Valverde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch up but Valverde circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Shtupp misses the shot to the body.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Shtupp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Shtupp checks a low kick from Valverde.
Crunch! Valverde slams his shin into Von Shtupp's torso.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valverde walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Shtupp checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Shtupp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valverde slips a straight right by Von Shtupp.#T4#
Von Shtupp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valverde appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Shtupp wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
Von Shtupp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Von Shtupp slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Shtupp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
#CL2#
Von Shtupp clinches up against the cage.
Valverde blocks the elbow strike.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Shtupp lands an elbow that stopped Valverde in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Valverde tries to keep at a distance but Von Shtupp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valverde blocks an elbow strike from Von Shtupp.
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 Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Von Shtupp throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Shtupp is looking to clinch.
Von Shtupp fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Valverde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Shtupp.
Von Shtupp wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
Valverde looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Valverde cracks a nice hook into Von Shtupp's ribs.
A combination from Valverde does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valverde.
Von Shtupp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valverde jabs Von Shtupp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Shtupp blocks a jab.
Von Shtupp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
Von Shtupp digs a good hook to Valverde's body.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valverde tries to land a leg kick but Von Shtupp saw it coming and moves away.
Von Shtupp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Shtupp there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Shtupp moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Shtupp catches Valverde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Von Shtupp is looking to clinch.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch up but Valverde circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Shtupp wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch there but Valverde circles away.
Von Shtupp misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Von Shtupp walks into a left hand.
Valverde throws a wild body kick that Von Shtupp sees coming a mile off.
Valverde tries to move into range but Von Shtupp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Shtupp is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
A jab from Valverde does it's job there.
Valverde scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Shtupp moves in looking to clinch but Valverde pushes him off.
Valverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Shtupp.
Valverde fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2##CL2#
Von Shtupp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Von Shtupp looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Shtupp throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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!
Von Shtupp throws a head punch that misses.
Von Shtupp looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Valverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Shtupp misses the target.
Valverde is looking to counter punch.
Von Shtupp misses with a body shot
and Valverde counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Shtupp, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Von Shtupp clinches with his opponent.
Von Shtupp struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
Von Shtupp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valverde's defenses. #BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Shtupp slips under a jab.#T3#
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Shtupp moves away.
Von Shtupp looks to throw the jab but Valverde is out of range.
Valverde fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Shtupp tries to close the distance and clinch but Valverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valverde thumps Von Shtupp with a low kick.
Von Shtupp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Shtupp lunges at Valverde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valverde's hand.
Valverde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Valverde tries to keep at a distance but Von Shtupp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lili Von Shtupp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Shtupp misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Shtupp.
Von Shtupp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Von Shtupp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Shtupp throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Shtupp! But no joy.#T4#
Von Shtupp fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Valverde misses the target.
Von Shtupp moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Von Shtupp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valverde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Shtupp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Shtupp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valverde half committed to a counter leg kick.
Von Shtupp throws a lazy right hand but Valverde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Shtupp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Shtupp looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.
Valverde walks into a stiff left hand from Von Shtupp.
Valverde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Shtupp to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
Von Shtupp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Shtupp tries to clinch up but Valverde circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Shtupp just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bethania Valverde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valverde has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bethania Valverde!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bethania Valverde made sure he mentioned KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
HFC 103 - Tonissar vs Andrade
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Suarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valverde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Valverde.
Suarez slips under a jab.
Suarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valverde defends well and Suarez ends up having to push Valverde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suarez misses with a body punch.
Suarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Suarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Suarez looks for a takedown but Valverde sprawls well.
Valverde scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valverde enables Suarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valverde manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde can't keep his opponent in guard - Suarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valverde looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Valverde scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Suarez manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valverde wants to try and get back to his feet.
Suarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Valverde trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez with good strikes from the mount here!
Valverde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Suarez.
Valverde wants to try and get back to his feet.
Suarez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valverde wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Valverde 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.
Suarez 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.#T3#
Suarez landing strikes from the mount.
Suarez controlling the pace for now.
Suarez throwing strikes but Valverde bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Valverde trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Valverde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valverde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Suarez working for a triangle but Valverde defends it easily.
Suarez is controlling Valverde's posture.#T4#
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Valverde from controlling successfully.
Valverde throws a big elbow that misses.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Valverde from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Suarez looking for a guillotine here but Valverde defends easily.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amanda Suarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Valverde throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense.
Suarez staying out of range there.
Valverde cracks Suarez with an open hand slap.
Suarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valverde counters with a straight right hand.
Suarez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amanda Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valverde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez is defended easily by Valverde.
Valverde only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Suarez shoots in for a double leg but Valverde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheers as Valverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suarez doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Suarez fails with the takedown
and Valverde counters with a nice uppercut.
Suarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Suarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suarez with a poor takedown
and Valverde counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valverde jabs Suarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suarez closes the distance and clinches up with Valverde, looking for a takedown. Suarez pushes Valverde against the cage but Valverde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Valverde circles away easily
and Valverde counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suarez.
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!
Valverde's corner calls for a 1-2. Valverde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suarez. That did some damage!
Suarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valverde sprawls well. Valverde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Valverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valverde counters with a series of strikes. Suarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suarez. That did some damage!
Amanda Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Suarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valverde wants to stand but Suarez is controlling the position. #T3#
Suarez postures up in Valverde's guard and throws a big left but Valverde blocks it.
Suarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Suarez with the ground and pound but Valverde uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Valverde wants to stand and escape but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valverde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valverde lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Valverde there.
Suarez misses with a takedown
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valverde cracks Suarez with a good jab.
Nice body kick there by Valverde.
Valverde is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick lands for Valverde.
Suarez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Suarez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valverde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Suarez trying to control the position but Valverde is working away.
Valverde is trying to escape the position but Suarez is controlling the position.
Valverde is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Suarez is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Suarez with a poor takedown
and Valverde counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suarez thinking.
That kick from Valverde tenderised Suarez's leg. Suarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Valverde circles away easily
and Valverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suarez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Suarez is just out of range.
Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde stuns Suarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valverde connects with a jab.
Suarez fails with the takedown
and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amanda Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense.
A left lands for Valverde.
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!
Valverde lands with a straight right. Suarez didn't see that one coming.
Suarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Suarez's head.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Valverde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valverde throws a right and a left that Suarez avoids nicely. #T1#
Valverde with a jab.
Suarez fails with the takedown
and Valverde counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Suarez is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Valverde.
Oh Suarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valverde moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valverde fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Suarez out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bethania Valverde!
After the big win, Bethania Valverde made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HFC 95 - Tonissaar vs Todd
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Putin drives through and clinches with Valverde against the cage.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valverdes head.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valverde is trying to push Putin away but Putin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Putin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin digs a right hand underneath Valverde's ribcage. Valverde let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Putin tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valverde takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.#T1#
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Valverde can't break the clinch.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valverde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Putin.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Putin lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Valverde blocking some punches.
Valverde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin prevents Valverde from breaking the clinch.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Putin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valverde's efforts to push away.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
Valverde blocking some punches.
Putin keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Putin misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Putin.
#BC2#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Putin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin needs to keep his hands up - Valverde had a free shot at his head there.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Valverde slaps away a takedown attempt from Putin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
Valverde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Putin pushes Valverde up against the cage in a clinch.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin tries a body shot but Valverde blocks it.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
Putin misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nastasya Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde'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#
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Putin moves into the clinch successfully.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
Putin has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Valverde manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Putin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Putin.
Putin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Putin misses with some punches.
Valverde is looking to break free of the clinch but Putin has double underhooks.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin lands with a short shot to the head.
Valverde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valverde can do to turn this around?
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nastasya Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin misses with some punches.
#T2#
Valverde prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Valverde's head.
Valverde can't break the clinch.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Putin is controlling him.
Putin keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
#T3#
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow.
Valverde takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Putin throws an elbow but misses.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valverde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valverde tries to circle away but Putin has him pinned against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Putin drives through and clinches with Valverde against the cage.
Putin throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Valverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valverde throws a good cross that connects.
Valverde lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Putin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Putin is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Valverde scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nastasya Putin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Valverde stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a jab to the body
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valverde's hands.#ROC#Valverde is rocked!#CL#
Putin moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.
Valverde is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valverde seems to have recovered his senses.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Putin on the inside.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde. #T1#
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
Putin prevents Valverde from breaking the clinch.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.#T2#
Putin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin digs a right hand underneath Valverde's ribcage. Valverde let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bethania Valverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valverde blocking some punches.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin prevents Valverde from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Putin. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valverde stuffs the takedown.
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.
Putin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Putin goes for a double leg but Valverde avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valverde continues to drive forward.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nastasya Putin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nastasya Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valverde can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Valverde tries to break free but Putin pushes him back against the cage.
Valverde misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde tries to break the clinch but Putin is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin lands with a short shot to the head.
Valverde working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nastasya Putin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Putin, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nastasya Putin!
A less than humble Nastasya Putin 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:
HFC 87 - Todd vs Kirk
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Valverde scores with a shot to the body.
Valverde moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nettles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A lazy left from Valverde finds it's target.
Valverde lands a body shot.
Nettles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Nettles tries to close the distance and clinch but Valverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valverde! But no joy.
Valverde scores with a jab.
Valverde feints and then cracks Nettles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nettles down.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nettles.
Nettles is looking to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nettles.
Nettles slips a straight right by Valverde.
Nettles tries to counter by clinching up but Valverde breaks away and moves out of range.
Valverde throws a push kick but Nettles slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Nettles clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nettles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valverde smiles and moves away.
Nettles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Nettles slips the punch.
Nettles wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
Nettles is looking to clinch. #T1#
Nettles is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Valverde connects with a looping right hand.
Nettles tries to move into range but Valverde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Nettles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nettles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valverde scores with a jab to the head.
Valverde tries a low kick but Nettles avoids it.
Nettles tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
Valverde doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nettles moves in looking to clinch but Valverde pushes him off.
Nettles missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde misses with a hook. Nettles ducked under it nicely.
Valverde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valverde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nettles throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde. #T2#
Nettles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valverde.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Nettles.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nettles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valverde.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Nettles moved out of range nicely.
Nettles misses with a straight left.
Valverde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nettles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Valverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valverde is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valverde with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valverde 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 Nettles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nettles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valverde lands with a shot to the body.
Nettles walks into a stiff left hand from Valverde.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Valverde swinging wildly here.
Nettles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valverde jabs Nettles right on the nose. Nettles blinks but takes it well.
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nettles has time to react.
Nettles just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Nettles misses.
Valverde connects with a looping right hand.
Valverde darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valverde throws a front kick aimed at Nettles's knee but Nettles avoids it well.
Nettles slips under a jab.
Nettles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valverde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valverde throws a front kick that sends Nettles stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Nettles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nettles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valverde manages to circle out of the way.
Valverde throws a series of punches but Nettles moves out of range. #T4#
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Nettles saw that one coming.
Valverde's corner calls for a 1-2. Valverde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Nettles has managed to clinch.
Nettles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nettles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nettles jumps guard but Valverde stands there with Nettles around his waist. Nettles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valverde is trying to break free.
Nettles is trying to pull guard but Valverde has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hortencia Nettles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nettles misses with some punches.
Valverde is trying to push Nettles away but Nettles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nettles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valverde to keep the fight standing.
Nettles working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nettles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bethania Valverde 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#
Valverde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde misses with a hook. Nettles ducked under it nicely.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nettles tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Nettles.
Valverde pushes Nettles away with a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Nettles.
Valverde scores with a decent looking hook.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde motions for Nettles to come forward. Valverde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde swings for the body but Nettles moves out of range.
A slow jab from Nettles misses its intended target.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Nettles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nettles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nettles throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Nettles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valverde walks away with a smile on his face. Nettles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Nettles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nettles is able to avoid easily.
Nettles attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Nettles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nettles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nettles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nettles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Nettles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valverde.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nettles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nettles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde blocks a jab.
Nettles walks into a straight right hand from Valverde.
Nettles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Nettles.
Valverde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nettles with a body shot.
Nettles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Valverde misses with a hook.
Nettles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nettles doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
Valverde with a hook.
Valverde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Valverde swings for the body but Nettles moves out of range.
Valverde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nettles is out of range and Valverde settles back down.
Nettles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
As Valverde tries to get set, Nettles tries to push him back and clinch up but Valverde manages to avoid the attempt.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Nettles.
Good standup being displayed there by Valverde as he connects with a hook.
Nettles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Nettles loads up on a big right hand but Valverde slips the punch.
Valverde misses with a looping left.
Nettles 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 good leg kick by Valverde. #T3#
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Nettles moved out of range.
Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valverde throws a head kick but Nettles moves out of range.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nettles was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valverde.
Valverde blocks a jab.
Valverde scores with a jab.
Valverde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nettles.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Nettles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valverde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nettles.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valverde lands a really nice looking cross but Nettles seems unphased.
Valverde lunges at Nettles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nettles's hand. #T4#
Nettles wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Nettles misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nettles is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Valverde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nettles doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Nettles tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nettles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valverde.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Nettles saw that one coming.
Nettles misses with a looping left.
Valverde jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nettles closes the distance but Valverde moves to the side
and Valverde 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.
Bethania Valverde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Nettles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Nettles's shoulder, as Nettles tries to avoid the shot.
Nettles misses with an uppercut. Valverde saw that one coming.
Nettles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Valverde digs a good hook to Nettles's body.
Valverde darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nettles tries to move into range but Valverde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Nettles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Nettles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nettles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Nettles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nettles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nettles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valverde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nettles avoids the head kick by Valverde.
#T1#
Nettles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Valverde tries to get set, Nettles tries to push him back and clinch up but Valverde manages to avoid the attempt.
Valverde tests Nettles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valverde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nettles at a distance.
Valverde works the jab nicely.
Valverde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Nettles moved out of range.
Nettles thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Nettles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nettles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nettles is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Nettles slips a jab from Valverde.
Hortencia Nettles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nettles throws a shot from downtown. Valverde moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Valverde as he connects with a hook.
Valverde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Valverde misses.
Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a hook
#CL#
and Nettles counters by clinching up.
Nettles struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
Valverde tries to break the clinch but Nettles is controlling the position.
Nettles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow.
Nettles is struggling to control the position.
Nettles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bethania Valverde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nettles misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Nettles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Nettles is just out of range.
Valverde misses with a right hand #CL#
and Nettles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nettles.
Nettles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valverde up against the cage.
Valverde is trying to break free.
Valverde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nettles throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Nettles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nettles misses with a body punch.
Nettles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nettles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Nettles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valverde smiles and moves away.
Nettles missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valverde takes one to the chin there.
Valverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nettles. That did some damage!
Valverde throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valverde scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nettles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Nettles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valverde.
Nettles misses with a straight left.
A big right from Nettles misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nettles on the side of the head.
Valverde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nettles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bethania Valverde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valverde 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde 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:
HFC 80 - Pisswater vs Seran
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Valverde with the inside leg kick.
Valverde circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valverde lands a right hook to the body.
Fortunato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valverde. Valverde obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Valverde.
Fortunato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fortunato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valverde throws the kick towards the body but Fortunato avoids it.
Valverde circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valverde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Fortunato clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortunato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valverde wants to get back to striking at distance but Fortunato won't allow it.
Fortunato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortunato pushes Valverde back against the cage and 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.
Fortunato tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing Fortunato back against the cage.
Fortunato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valverde is trying to push Fortunato away but Fortunato has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Fortunato fails to land. #T1#
Fortunato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fortunato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortunato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortunato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valverde backwards.
Fortunato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valverde backwards. #ROC#Valverde is rocked!
Fortunato lands with a right to the head.
Valverde is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortunato finish him?
Fortunato tries a body shot but Valverde blocks it.
Valverde seems to have recovered his senses.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Fortunato.
Fortunato lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortunato.
Fortunato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortunato lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Fortunato has him pressed against the cage.
Fortunato misses with some punches.
Valverde tries to break free but Fortunato pushes him back against the cage.
Fortunato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valverde backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde wants to get back to striking at distance but Fortunato won't allow it.
Fortunato keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valverde is looking to break free of the clinch but Fortunato has double underhooks.
Fortunato lands an uppercut.
Valverde prevents a body shot from Fortunato.
Fortunato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Fortunato.
Fortunato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valverde is trying to break free.
Valverde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Valverde looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fortunato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valverde backwards.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortunato scores with a hook to the body.
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Fortunato has him pressed against the cage.
Fortunato digs a right hand into Valverde's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valverde's gas tank.
Fortunato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortunato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valverde looks winded!
Fortunato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortunato tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing Fortunato back against the cage.
Valverde blocking some punches.
Fortunato tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Fortunato.
#T4#
Valverde prevents a body shot from Fortunato.
Fortunato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortunato scores with a shot to the side of Valverde's head.
Fortunato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valverde backwards.
Valverde has had enough of the clinch but Fortunato keeps him there for the moment.
Fortunato lands a right hand.
Fortunato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortunato has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but Fortunato has the dominant position.
Fortunato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortunato can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Fortunato as the two fighters clinch.
Fortunato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortunato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xiomara Fortunato 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#
Valverde throws a low kick but Fortunato avoids it.
A big left from Fortunato misses.
Fortunato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde blocks a jab.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Fortunato counters with a big uppercut that knocks Valverde off his feet! Fortunato dives into side control looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Fortunato decides to stand back up.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Fortunato saw that one coming.
Fortunato drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Valverde right on the button. Valverde goes down! Fortunato follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fortunato gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xiomara Fortunato!
After the big win, Xiomara Fortunato made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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