PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ai Fuk (ranked 4016 p4p, 4551 weight class) and Spiro De Valle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiro De Valle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fuk
vs
De Valle

174 cm
24
162
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
160
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ai Fuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spiro De Valle!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Fuk with that takedown attempt.
Fuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Valle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Valle is defended easily by Fuk.
De Valle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuk avoids it really well and circles away.
Ai Fuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spiro De Valle.
Fuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Valle tries to avoid it but Fuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Valle to the ground. De Valle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Valle shoots for a double leg takedown but Fuk sprawls well. He's pushed De Valle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Fuk moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuk effectively controlling the action here.
De Valle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fuk stops a takedown attempt from De Valle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fuk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuk avoiding damage.
De Valle is trying to pull guard but Fuk has him pressed against the cage.
De Valle is trying to drag Fuk to the mat but Fuk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fuk stalling.
Fuk is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ai Fuk.
Fuk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuk wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fuk as De Valle shoots in.
Fuk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Valle closes the distance and clinches up with Fuk, looking for a takedown. De Valle pushes Fuk against the cage but Fuk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Valle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fuk pinned against the cage. Fuk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Valle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fuk defends well and De Valle ends up having to push Fuk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Valle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuk avoids it really well and circles away.
Fuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Valle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuk.
Spiro De Valle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Valle.
A big left from Fuk misses.
De Valle avoids the body shot from Fuk.
De Valle with the counter takedown but Fuk avoids it easily.
De Valle shoots in but Fuk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Valle shoots in but no luck this time.
De Valle fails to land the takedown.
De Valle looks winded!
De Valle fails with the takedown

and Fuk counters with a single leg into guard. De Valle didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuk trying to control but De Valle is working from the bottom.
Fuk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Valle is looking for a sweep. Fuk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuk wants to free his trapped foot but De Valle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Fuk seems content to control.
De Valle is looking for a sweep. Fuk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuk trying to control the pace.
De Valle is looking to improve his position.
De Valle trying to hold on to Fuk's head to control him but Fuk postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Valle looking for submissions off his back.
Fuk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Valle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fuk prevents De Valle from improving his position.
Fuk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Valle manages to regain half guard. Good work.

De Valle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuk pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ai Fuk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

De Valle slips a jab from Fuk.
Fuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Valle misses with a takedown

and Fuk moves into the clinch.

Fuk manages to break the clinch.

Fuk has closed the distance and engaged De Valle in a clinch.
De Valle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fuk prevents it.
Fuk misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Valle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ai Fuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spiro De Valle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Fuk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fuk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Fuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Valle misses with a takedown attempt - Fuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Valle shoots in looking for a takedown but Fuk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Valle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fuk throws a front kick aimed at De Valle's knee but De Valle avoids it well.
De Valle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fuk tries to avoid it but De Valle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fuk to the ground. Fuk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Valle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Valle is breathing heavily.
De Valle fails to land the takedown.
Fuk throws a hook but De Valle blocks it.
De Valle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuk's waist but Fuk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Valle off to one side.
Fuk looks to land a combination but De Valle avoids it well.
De Valle darts in looking for a takedown but Fuk gets double underhooks and turns De Valle into the cage.
Fuk throws a jab but it's blocked by De Valle.

Fuk closes the distance and clinches.

Fuk manages to break the clinch.
Fuk stuffs the takedown attempt from De Valle. De Valle gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuk wants to slow De Valle down by chopping away at his legs.
Fuk misses with a low kick.
De Valle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuk's waist but Fuk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Valle off to one side.
De Valle shoots in for a double leg but Fuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fuk tries to counter with a takedown but De Valle is quick to defend against it.
De Valle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fuk pinned against the cage. Fuk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A swing and a miss from Fuk.
Nice sprawl there from Fuk as De Valle shoots in.
Fuk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. De Valle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fuk misses with a body shot.

Fuk forces De Valle back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Valle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fuk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fuk is struggling to control the position.
De Valle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fuk pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Valle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fuk was covering up waiting for the punch and De Valle finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Fuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Valle throwing strikes but missing.
Fuk keeping full guard, as De Valle tries to pass.
De Valle advances position into side control!

De Valle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Valle is looking to advance position but Fuk won't allow it.

De Valle is working for a submission of some sort.

De Valle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Valle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Valle prevents Fuk from improving his position.
Fuk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ai Fuk dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

De Valle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuk.
De Valle with a poor takedown

and Fuk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fuk.
De Valle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fuk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fuk avoiding damage.
De Valle is working for takedown but Fuk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ai Fuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spiro De Valle.
Fuk taking a breather.
Fuk taking a breather.

De Valle is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fuk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip De Valle to the mat. De Valle regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fuk wants to control from the top but De Valle keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

De Valle working for a triangle but Fuk defends it easily.
De Valle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Valle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Valle is looking for a sweep.
Ai Fuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Valle regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Fuk seems content to control.

De Valle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuk pulls his head out easily.
De Valle is not content to let Fuk control the position.
Fuk working De Valle over with strikes.
De Valle wants to control but Fuk is keeping busy.

De Valle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Valle won't allow Fuk to pass to mount.
Spiro De Valle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ai Fuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuk is taking a breather. De Valle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

De Valle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuk pulls his head out easily.
Fuk wants to free his trapped foot but De Valle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fuk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fuk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Valle for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
De Valle wants to get back to full guard.

De Valle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuk is controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Valle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuk as he jumps to the side.
Fuk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Valle.

Fuk moves into the clinch successfully.
Fuk prevents the takedown attempt.

Fuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Valle takes one to the side of the head.
Fuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Valle can do to turn this around?
De Valle misses with a takedown

and Fuk counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Fuk stalls from top position.
De Valle tries to bench press Fuk off him but Fuk keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuk taking a breather here.
De Valle throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
De Valle tries to improve position but can't.
Fuk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Valle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
De Valle tries to buck Fuk off but Fuk is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Valle is still trying to improve position.
De Valle is trying to escape the position but Fuk is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ai Fuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ai Fuk!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ai Fuk!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ai Fuk!

Ai Fuk wins by unanimous decision!
Ai Fuk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.