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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kieth raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregorio Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kieth raven!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from raven misses.
Valdez is trying hard to land a takedown here. raven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
raven moves into the clinch.
raven jumps guard but Valdez stands there with raven around his waist. raven gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
raven leaning against his opponent.
raven gets underhooks to prevent Valdez's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from raven.
raven manages to pull guard.
Valdez stands up and waves to raven to follow him.
raven throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valdez scores with a takedown into raven's guard.
raven kicks Valdez off and gets to his feet.
raven takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now raven is on top in guard.
raven trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Valdez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdez being controlled here, momentarily.
Valdez looking to hit a scissor sweep but raven is one step ahead there.
Valdez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from raven.
Valdez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet but raven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
raven feints and then cracks Valdez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valdez down.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
raven plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
raven fails with the takedown
and Valdez counters with a shoot takedown. raven fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
raven wants to sweep here but Valdez controlling him for the moment.
raven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valdez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
raven working a defensive guard here.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but raven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez preventing the sweep.
raven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
raven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
raven shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valdez sprawls well. Valdez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. raven gets slowly back to his feet.
Gregorio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kieth raven.
Valdez closes the distance and clinches up with raven, looking for a takedown. Valdez pushes raven against the cage but raven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
raven misses with a takedown attempt
and Valdez counters with a nice body kick.
Valdez misses with a series of wild punches.
raven gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gregorio Valdez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
raven jabs Valdez right on the nose. Valdez blinks but takes it well.
raven clinches up with Valdez and pushes him back against the cage.
raven tightens his grip and picks Valdez up, before dumping him to the ground. Valdez manages to land in guard.
Valdez is trying to keep raven in close.
raven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
raven trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
raven stopping the sweep attempt from Valdez.
Valdez pulls raven in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
raven trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
raven controlling from the top position.
raven stands up and waves to Valdez to follow him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valdez!
Valdez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valdez throws a series of punches but raven avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
raven connects with a crisp jab.
raven throws a head kick that misses.
raven has his takedown stuffed
and Valdez counters with a takedown into side control.
raven takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
raven is looking for a sweep.
raven gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
raven is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
raven is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valdez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
raven covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Valdez has good solid back control here.
Valdez gets his hands free as raven looks to control.
That's four 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.
Valdez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Valdez controlling the position well here. raven rolled but Valdez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Valdez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Valdez wants to control but raven is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
raven wants to control his opponent's hands but Valdez gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Valdez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
raven covering up well under a series of strikes from Valdez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregorio Valdez dominated that second round.
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!
raven tries for a takedown but Valdez circles away easily
and Valdez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for raven!
Valdez looking to secure an arm triangle but raven defends it well.
Valdez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Valdez looking to control but raven is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
raven is desperately trying to improve his position but Valdez has a good base and remains in mount.
Gregorio Valdez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
raven wants to hold on but Valdez pushes him away.
raven is working to get back to half guard.
Valdez stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
raven has a takedown stuffed.
raven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gregorio Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kieth raven.
raven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
raven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
raven tries to move into full mount but can't pass Valdez's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is not content to let raven control the position.
Valdez is looking for a sweep.
raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
raven is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Valdez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Valdez wants to control but raven postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
raven decides to stand up, so the ref orders Valdez to his feet.
raven throws a nice inside leg kick.
raven shoots in but Valdez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valdez with a poor takedown
and raven counters with a three punch combo that has Valdez backing up. Valdez nods at raven to acknowledge the strikes.
Valdez tries to clinch but raven moves away
and raven counters by moving into the clinch.
raven wants the takedown. Valdez is fighting it off but raven persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Valdez's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
raven wants to pass the guard but Valdez is keeping the position.
raven throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
raven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
raven decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
raven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
kieth raven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregorio Valdez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregorio Valdez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
raven just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to kieth raven.
I think Valdez 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregorio Valdez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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