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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marquis DeSade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine has chosen Danger! High Voltage as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marquis DeSade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSade tries to score with a low kick but Valentine moves his leg out of the way.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
DeSade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valentine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valentine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Valentine trying to control but DeSade is working from the bottom.
DeSade is trying to keep Valentine in close.
DeSade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeSade is trying to keep Valentine in close.
DeSade is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valentine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSade is on top in guard.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeSade trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
DeSade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeSade tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
DeSade wants to get up but he can't break Valentine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSade.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeSade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeSade doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Valentine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DeSade counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Valentine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeSade 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.
Valentine striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Valentine is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by DeSade.
Valentine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valentine defending against the ground and pound.
Valentine keeps DeSade under control for a moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DeSade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Valentine tries for a takedown but DeSade circles away easily
and DeSade counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valentine won't be happy with that.
Valentine looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine struggling a bit here.
Valentine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Valentine is looking for a sweep.
DeSade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
DeSade landing a few strikes.
DeSade lands a few punches from side control.
Valentine taking a bit of punishment here - DeSade scoring with strikes.
DeSade tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
DeSade working away.
DeSade scoring with punches and elbows.
DeSade lands some shots froms side control.
DeSade trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
DeSade cracks Valentine with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is not content to let DeSade control the position.
Valentine is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valentine tries to improve position but can't.
DeSade trying to control the position but Valentine is working away.
DeSade working the head with strikes.
DeSade working the ground and pound from side control.
Valentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeSade working the head with strikes.
DeSade working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valentine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DeSade wants to get back to full guard.
DeSade is in trouble now - Valentine has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis DeSade 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.
Valentine tries to clinch
and DeSade counters by clinching up.
Valentine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeSade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valentine landing knees to the body.
Valentine looking for a takedown.
DeSade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valentine breaks from the clinch.
DeSade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeSade 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 Valentine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body.
DeSade circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeSade counters with a good low kick that Valentine was not able to check.
DeSade scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSade decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
DeSade tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine darts in trying to clinch
and DeSade counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSade throwing strikes from guard but Valentine blocks nicely.
DeSade trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valentine is on top in guard.
DeSade is trying to keep Valentine in close.
Valentine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DeSade is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Valentine prevents DeSade from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine stays in close to DeSade's body and controls the position.
Valentine passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Valentine trying to control the action but DeSade is working from the bottom.
DeSade manages to get to full guard.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but DeSade is keeping the position.
Valentine wants to control from the top but DeSade keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valentine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeSade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeSade is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSade shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeSade misses with a takedown
and Valentine counters with a single leg into guard. DeSade didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquis DeSade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine is looking to stand up but DeSade won't let him.
Valentine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DeSade is looking to sweep but instead, Valentine has passed into half guard.
Valentine prevents DeSade from standing back up.
DeSade trying to control from the bottom.
Valentine prevents DeSade from standing back up.
DeSade keeps control of the position for the meantime.
DeSade is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSade trying to control here.
DeSade wants to improve his position but Valentine is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
DeSade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valentine's sensitive parts.
DeSade scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSade darts in trying to clinch
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
DeSade trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
DeSade is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine drops back looking for a leg! DeSade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeSade manages to kick Valentine off! Valentine jumps back into DeSade's guard.
DeSade wants to stand and escape but Valentine is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dirk Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
DeSade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Marquis DeSade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeSade counters with a thumping low kick.
DeSade stuffs the takedown attempt from Valentine. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
DeSade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
DeSade tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Valentine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valentine tries to stand and escape but DeSade is controlling the position.
DeSade is staying active underneath Valentine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valentine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeSade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeSade.
DeSade can't keep his opponent in guard - Valentine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valentine prevents DeSade from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSade wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but DeSade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valentine prevents DeSade from improving his position.
DeSade is trying to maintain the position but Valentine is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Valentine seems content to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeSade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeSade cracks the inside of Valentine's front leg.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marquis DeSade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Valentine.
DeSade has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valentine breaks the clinch.
Valentine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valentine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
DeSade wants to improve his position but Valentine is controlling well.
DeSade won't allow Valentine to pass to mount.
Valentine passes into side control, despite DeSade's attempt to control the position.
Valentine wants to control but DeSade is keeping him busy.
DeSade regains half guard.
DeSade gets back to full guard.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
DeSade manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSade pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
DeSade working the ground and pound effectively.
Valentine is rocked!
DeSade content just to control the position here.
Valentine is still in real trouble! Can DeSade finish him?
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeSade with good strikes from the mount here!
DeSade trying to control but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine is in a horrible position here. DeSade smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
DeSade is landing with some decent strikes but Valentine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! DeSade connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DeSade controlling the position easily from mount.
DeSade pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Marquis DeSade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine wants to control from the top but DeSade keeps moving.
Valentine stays in close to DeSade's body and controls the position.
DeSade looking to control.
Valentine seems to have recovered his senses.
Valentine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Valentine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeSade counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Valentine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSade tries to get to full guard but Valentine has control of the leg.
DeSade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeSade is striking off his back. Valentine thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis DeSade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSade 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis DeSade!
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