PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bongkrek PandayKid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdez has chosen so amazing as his entrance music. Valdez has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

PandayKid
vs
Valdez

180 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bongkrek PandayKid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PandayKid fails to land the takedown.
Valdez looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Valdez. No joy for PandayKid on that attempt.
Bongkrek PandayKid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PandayKid tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so PandayKid counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Valdez looking for subs off his back but PandayKid has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PandayKid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valdez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
PandayKid is looking to advance position but Valdez won't allow it.
PandayKid wants to control but Valdez is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PandayKid trying to mount his opponent but Valdez defends it.

Valdez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
PandayKid content to control rather than advance.

Valdez looking for subs from the bottom but PandayKid mounts him!
PandayKid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valdez is looking to escape.
PandayKid controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is looking to get to half guard.
PandayKid with shots to the head and body - Valdez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Valdez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
PandayKid looking to control but Valdez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

PandayKid stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

PandayKid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
PandayKid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Valdez working for submissions but it's allowed PandayKid to get to half guard.
PandayKid wants to take a breather but Valdez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bongkrek PandayKid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

PandayKid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Valdez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

PandayKid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valdez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valdez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
PandayKid pulls Valdez in close to prevent any damage.
PandayKid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valdez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PandayKid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
PandayKid keeping full guard, as Valdez tries to pass.
PandayKid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
PandayKid lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Valdez!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valdez is trying to reverse the position but instead PandayKid has taken his back - oops!
Valdez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
PandayKid has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Valdez's body.
Valdez wants to escape the position.
PandayKid is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
PandayKid tries to keep control of the position but Valdez is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bongkrek PandayKid just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
PandayKid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bongkrek PandayKid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
PandayKid with a lazy takedown attempt

and Valdez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
PandayKid tries to roll over but Valdez keeps him under control.

Valdez seems to be working for a kimura but PandayKid defends the submission attempt.

Valdez wants to work for an arm triangle but PandayKid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez trying to mount his opponent but PandayKid defends it.
PandayKid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for PandayKid.

Valdez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but PandayKid manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valdez has PandayKid in his guard.

Valdez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! PandayKid escapes and throws Valdez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Valdez has his takedown stuffed

and PandayKid counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by PandayKid.
PandayKid wants to get up but he can't break Valdez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
PandayKid tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdez is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing PandayKid from controlling successfully.

Valdez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but PandayKid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valdez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as PandayKid controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valdez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. PandayKid is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Valdez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take PandayKid's back instead.

Valdez looking for the choke from the back.
PandayKid trying to control but not successfully.

Valdez looking for the choke from the back.

PandayKid showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Valdez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Valdez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. PandayKid defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

PandayKid is in a bad position with Valdez working for a choke. PandayKid manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

Valdez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead PandayKid passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valdez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked PandayKid off and has taken his back!

Valdez working for a choke but PandayKid is defending well.

Valdez has both hooks in and is working for a choke. PandayKid is in real trouble here. Valdez gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, PandayKid is tapping out! Valdez wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julian Valdez!