PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Valasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huerta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Devine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Valasquez
vs
Huerta

177 cm
22
163 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

184 cm
23
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Rivers Edge Nutrition
Deadly Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Valasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabio Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huerta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valasquez circles away.
Valasquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huerta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Huerta.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valasquez misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Eddie Valasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Huerta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Valasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Valasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Huerta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valasquez's waist but Valasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huerta off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Valasquez 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.

Valasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huerta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huerta somewhat.
Valasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eddie Valasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Huerta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Huerta dives in and grabs Valasquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valasquez pushes down on Huerta's head and hops out.
Eddie Valasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Valasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valasquez throws a right hand that Huerta ducks under and follows up with a left that Huerta also avoids with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Valasquez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jab from Valasquez.
Valasquez throws a nice looking combination but Huerta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valasquez circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Huerta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valasquez pinned against the cage. Valasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eddie Valasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huerta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valasquez is fending him off so far but Huerta persists. Nope, Valasquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Eddie Valasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Huerta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Valasquez looks to throw the jab but Huerta is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valasquez tries to avoid it but Huerta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valasquez to the ground. Valasquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Huerta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huerta tries for a takedown but Valasquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huerta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Valasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valasquez 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Valasquez!