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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Valdemes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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165 cm
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155 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Valdemes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdemes drives through with a takedown into Lewis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Valdemes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lewis dives on top into guard.
Valdemes working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdemes is retaining full guard.
Valdemes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
Valdemes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lewis defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdemes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valdemes trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valdemes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Valdemes's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdemes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
Valdemes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valdemes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
Valdemes wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valdemes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lewis stacks Valdemes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lewis!
Valdemes is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdemes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis prevents Valdemes from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdemes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valdemes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdemes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdemes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lewis passes into half guard.
Valdemes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valdemes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Valdemes is working away.
Valdemes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valdemes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valdemes.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Valdemes keeps moving.
Lewis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valdemes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lewis has passed into half guard!
Valdemes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to free his trapped foot but Valdemes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valdemes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lewis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lewis's back!
Valdemes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdemes looking for the choke from the back.
Valdemes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lewis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lewis showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valdemes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lewis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lewis for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Valdemes dominated that round.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valdemes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valdemes wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Valdemes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valdemes has Lewis in his guard.
Valdemes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valdemes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valdemes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdemes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valdemes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lewis has picked Valdemes up and slammed him! Valdemes can't keep hold of the triangle and Lewis manages to pass to side control!
Lewis working the head with strikes.
Lewis wants to stand but Valdemes is controlling his arm.
Valdemes is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Valdemes is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdemes is trying desperately to improve position.
Lewis working for a submission but Valdemes is keeping him at bay.
Hector Valdemes has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdemes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lewis is thwarting Valdemes's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdemes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdemes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valdemes keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Valdemes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
Valdemes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdemes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valdemes is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdemes working a defensive guard here.
Valdemes working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Valdemes looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valdemes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdemes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Valdemes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Valdemes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Valdemes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valdemes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdemes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valdemes has Lewis in his guard.
Valdemes looking for subs off his back but Lewis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Valdemes gets full guard.
Lewis forces his way into half guard.
Lewis trying to control from Valdemes's half guard. Valdemes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valdemes is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Valdemes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valdemes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valdemes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valdemes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis wants to get up but he can't break Valdemes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valdemes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lewis escapes and throws Valdemes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Valdemes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdemes is looking for a sweep.
Valdemes struggling a bit here.
Valdemes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Valdemes's arms.
Valdemes working for the choke.
Valdemes looking to break Lewis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lewis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Valdemes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdemes is looking for the choke from the back position but Lewis is controlling his hands well.
Lewis controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Lewis rolls, trying to escape but Valdemes keeps control of the position.
Valdemes tightening his grip on Lewis, looking for the choke.
Lewis showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdemes looking to break Lewis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lewis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Valdemes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdemes looking for the RNC.
Lewis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lewis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Valdemes looking for the choke but no joy.
Valdemes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lewis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Teddy Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valdemes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Valdemes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valdemes 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 William Gold scores the fight for Hector Valdemes!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hector Valdemes!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Hector Valdemes!
Hector Valdemes wins by unanimous decision!
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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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