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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Valdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prometheus Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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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185 cm
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199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matteo Valdini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prometheus Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wolf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdini's elbow.
Valdini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valdini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wolf avoids it.
Valdini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valdini misses with some punches.
Valdini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf blocks an elbow strike from Valdini.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valdini throws an elbow but misses.
Wolf tries to work over Valdini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdini content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valdini prevents a body shot from Wolf.
Wolf looks gassed!
Valdini trying to control the position but instead, Wolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valdini into the cage.
Valdini missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valdini pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valdini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valdini keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdini wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valdini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wolf escapes and throws Valdini's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Valdini is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wolf connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdini is trying to improve his position.
Valdini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wolf is taking a breather. Valdini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Valdini is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf controlling the action here.
Wolf prevents Valdini from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wolf is controlling the pace.
Valdini is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valdini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valdini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valdini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Valdini is keeping the position.
Valdini is looking for a triangle but Wolf pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wolf advances to half guard.
Valdini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf drops an elbow to the side of Valdini's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valdini tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Wolf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Valdini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wolf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolf scores with a jab to the head.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Valdini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdini bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wolf prevents Valdini from moving into mount.
Valdini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Valdini seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolf is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valdini off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdini breaks Wolf's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Valdini cracks Wolf with a solid left hand.
Valdini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valdini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valdini drops back looking for a leg! Wolf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolf manages to kick Valdini off! Valdini jumps back into Wolf's guard.
Valdini trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdini.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Valdini controlling him for the moment.
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Valdini controlling him for the moment.
Valdini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valdini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valdini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valdini wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf has his feet on Valdini's thighs here. He's pushed Valdini off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Valdini screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prometheus Wolf!
Prometheus Wolf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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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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