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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between German Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). German Valdez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, German Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Art Vandelay!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandelay throws a shot to the body.
Vandelay stalks Valdez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valdez's face. Valdez staggers backwards, shaken.
Vandelay misses with a few strikes there.
Vandelay drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez is looking to break free of the clinch but Vandelay has double underhooks.
Vandelay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vandelay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vandelay lands a shoulder strike.
Vandelay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
Vandelay just leaning against Valdez, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vandelay.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vandelay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Vandelay on the inside.
Valdez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Vandelay - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valdez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vandelay lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Vandelay lands a body punch.
A short right from Vandelay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Vandelay.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vandelay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vandelay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vandelay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valdez tries to pull guard but Vandelay holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdez drops back down to his feet.
Vandelay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vandelay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vandelay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a body shot.
Valdez being controlled against the cage.
Vandelay cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay stalling.
Vandelay is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vandelay lands with a light punch inside.
Vandelay lands with a left to the head.
Vandelay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Valdez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay stalling in the clinch.
Vandelay lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vandelay lands a right hand.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vandelay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vandelay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vandelay lands a nice uppercut.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vandelay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vandelay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Vandelay on the inside.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
Vandelay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vandelay digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
Vandelay lands with a right to the head.
Vandelay lands a nice uppercut.
Vandelay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez trying to stall but Vandelay improves his position.
Vandelay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vandelay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vandelay gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vandelay lands a right hand.
A short right from Vandelay.
A short left from Vandelay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vandelay just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandelay lands with a left to the head.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
Vandelay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vandelay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vandelay lands a body punch.
Vandelay lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vandelay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vandelay as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vandelay.
Vandelay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandelay presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vandelay pushes Valdez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vandelay.
A nice left hand lands by Vandelay.
Vandelay cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.
Vandelay works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Vandelay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vandelay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valdez backs up against the cage.
German Valdez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Valdez.
Vandelay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandelay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vandelay counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valdez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vandelay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valdez's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vandelay rushes Valdez and presses him up against the cage.
Vandelay works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Vandelay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Vandelay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vandelay lands a right hand.
Vandelay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vandelay lands with a right to the head.
Vandelay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vandelay cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.
Vandelay scores with a hook to the body.
Vandelay scores with a shoulder strike.
Vandelay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands a shot to the body.
Vandelay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vandelay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vandelay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vandelay pushes Valdez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Vandelay.
Vandelay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
Vandelay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vandelay lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Vandelay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vandelay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vandelay.
Vandelay stalling.
Vandelay lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vandelay leaning against his opponent.
Valdez takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Vandelay.
Vandelay is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vandelay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands a body shot.
Vandelay gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vandelay lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay pushes Valdez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay stalling against the cage.
Art Vandelay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valdez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vandelay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a body shot.
Vandelay lands a body shot.
Vandelay lands a shot to the body.
Vandelay lands with a light punch inside.
Vandelay scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vandelay.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vandelay slowing the pace effectively.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
Vandelay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vandelay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vandelay scores with a hook to the body.
Vandelay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
A short uppercut from Vandelay.
Valdez is trying to push Vandelay away but Vandelay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vandelay.
Vandelay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
A short uppercut from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands with a left to the head.
Vandelay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vandelay is struggling to control the position.
Vandelay scores with a shoulder strike.
Vandelay pushes Valdez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vandelay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valdez takes a shot to the head.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandelay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Vandelay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vandelay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vandelay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Vandelay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Valdez throws a lazy body kick
and Vandelay counters with an outside leg kick.
Vandelay connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vandelay.
Valdez misses with a takedown
and Vandelay counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez misses with a takedown
and Vandelay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vandelay.
Vandelay lands a couple of elbows.
Vandelay landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vandelay won't allow Valdez to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valdez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vandelay lands a couple of elbows.
Vandelay wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving.
Vandelay chips away with some ground and pound.
Vandelay cracks Valdez with a solid left hand.
Vandelay looking to pass the guard.
Vandelay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vandelay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vandelay landing some decent shots from guard.
Vandelay throwing strikes from guard but Valdez blocks nicely.
Art Vandelay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay with a nice head shot there.
Valdez keeping full guard, as Vandelay tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez looking for a sweep. Not yet Valdez, not yet.
Valdez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vandelay controls the pace.
Valdez wants to stand up but Vandelay is controlling him.
Vandelay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vandelay tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdez is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Art Vandelay has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vandelay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandelay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valdez sprawls well initially but Vandelay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Valdez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vandelay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valdez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vandelay not doing much here.
Valdez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vandelay scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vandelay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valdez is trying to maintain the position but Vandelay is very close to passing his half guard.
Vandelay controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Vandelay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vandelay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Vandelay!
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