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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Pending (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
24 - 39 - 0 |
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182 cm
33
117 lbs
2 - 13 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
24 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Pending!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, German Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pending counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pending seems to be working for a kimura but Valdez defends the submission attempt.
Pending trying to control from half guard but Valdez is working away.
Pending is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valdez defends it well.
Pending is trying to control. Valdez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pending prevents Valdez from standing back up.
Pending is looking for a kimura but Valdez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pending to get the leverage.
Pending is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valdez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valdez is trying to stand.
Pending stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez is trying to stand up here but Pending is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pending seems to be looking for submissions.
Pending is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pending sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
Pending is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pending is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Valdez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pending stops Valdez from getting back to his feet.
Pending is keen to just control but Valdez is a slippery customer.
Pending is looking for a kimura here.
Pending is pressing down on Valdez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valdez is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is looking to escape.
Pending wants to pass the guard but Valdez is defending well.
Valdez is looking to escape.
Pending looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pending is looking for a kimura here.
Pending is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pending tries to pass to full mount but Valdez defends it.
Pending is looking to take a break and control but Valdez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez is trying to stand up here but Pending is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pending is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pending prevents Valdez from standing back up.
Valdez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pending counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pending pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valdez is keeping the position for now.
Pending wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving.
Pending has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pending prevents Valdez from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pending tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdez is retaining full guard.
Pending could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pending wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving.
Pending trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pending stops Valdez from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pending fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valdez shoots and misses
and Pending counters with a takedown into side control.
Fyodor Pending has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Valdez.
Pending tries for a kimura but Valdez is defending well.
Pending is looking to take a break and control but Valdez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valdez is pushing Pending's head away, looking to escape. Pending manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pending trying to control the position but Valdez is working away.
Pending wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valdez, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fyodor Pending dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Valdez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pending counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pending.
Pending thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pending wants to pass the guard but Valdez is keeping the position.
Valdez wants to stand up but Pending is controlling him.
Pending looking to pass the guard.
Pending trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pending prevents Valdez from getting back to his feet.
Pending trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pending is controlling him.
Pending wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Fyodor Pending wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Valdez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pending counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Pending trying to mount his opponent but Valdez defends it.
Valdez is looking to escape.
Pending is trying to work for a kimura but Valdez is defending well.
Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Pending sits in half guard.
Valdez tries to kick Pending off but Pending keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pending is looking to advance position but Valdez won't allow it.
Pending wants to work for an arm triangle but Valdez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pending is looking for a kimura but Valdez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pending to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pending trying to control from half guard but Valdez is working away.
Pending is looking for a kimura here.
Pending is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valdez defends it well.
Fyodor Pending overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pending is looking for a kimura here.
Pending prevents Valdez from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pending is trying to work for a kimura but Valdez is defending well.
Pending prevents Valdez from standing back up.
Pending is working for a submission of some sort.
Pending wants to pass the guard but Valdez is defending well.
Pending stops Valdez from getting back to his feet.
Valdez is not content to let Pending control the position.
Pending is looking for a kimura but Valdez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pending to get the leverage.
Pending is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valdez is just riding it out for now. Pending eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pending wants to control but Valdez is keeping him busy.
Pending is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valdez won't allow Pending to pass to mount.
Pending is looking for a kimura but Valdez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pending to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
Pending wants to pass to mount but Valdez is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fyodor Pending dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Valdez misses with a takedown
and Pending decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valdez's guard.
Pending wants to pass the guard but Valdez is keeping the position.
Valdez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pending pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valdez is keeping the position for now.
Valdez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pending is controlling him.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Pending from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valdez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pending is controlling him.
Valdez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valdez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pending counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pending works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pending might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pending trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Valdez wriggles free and stands up.
Valdez fails with the takedown
and Pending counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pending.
Fyodor Pending has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Valdez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pending thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valdez is looking to stand up but Pending isn't so interested in that idea.
Pending looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pending wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving.
Valdez keeping full guard, as Pending tries to pass.
Pending thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pending trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez is looking to stand up but Pending isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pending trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Valdez wants to stand but Pending is controlling the position.
Valdez keeping moving, preventing Pending from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Fyodor Pending wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt
and Pending counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pending looking to pass the guard.
Valdez is looking to stand up but Pending isn't so interested in that idea.
Pending trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pending wants to pass the guard but Valdez is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez wants to stand but Pending is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pending feints and as Valdez raises his hands in defense, Pending changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pending works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pending is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valdez is just riding it out for now. Pending eventually gives up the hold.
Pending is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Pending is working for a kimura but Valdez is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valdez wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fyodor Pending showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pending, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fyodor Pending!
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energy
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hype
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