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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bart Valenzuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Menderia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Valenzuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Menderia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenzuela fails to land the takedown.
Menderia stuns Valenzuela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menderia keeps the fight on the outside.
Valenzuela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valenzuela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valenzuela moves forwards but Menderia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valenzuela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valenzuela looks to throw the jab but Menderia is out of range.
Menderia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valenzuela closes the distance and clinches.
Valenzuela manages to break the clinch.
Menderia sizes up Valenzuela with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valenzuela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valenzuela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenzuela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Menderia is defending well.
A short left from Valenzuela.
Menderia is trying to pull guard but Valenzuela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valenzuela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Menderia is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Valenzuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valenzuela tries to throw a body punch but Menderia avoids it by throwing Valenzuela back against the cage.
Menderia tries to pull guard but Valenzuela holds him up against the cage and eventually Menderia drops back down to his feet.
Menderia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Menderia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Menderia wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Valenzuela manages to pass to side control.
Valenzuela will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valenzuela seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valenzuela content to control rather than advance.
Valenzuela wants to free his trapped foot but Menderia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valenzuela is thwarting Menderia's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menderia gets back to full guard.
Menderia wants to stand up but Valenzuela is controlling him.
Menderia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valenzuela stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Valenzuela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menderia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menderia stuns Valenzuela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menderia blocks a head kick by Valenzuela.
Menderia lands with a shot to the body.
Bart Valenzuela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menderia is defended easily by Valenzuela.
Valenzuela misses with a double jab
and Menderia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valenzuela is breathing heavily.
Menderia connects with a jab.
Menderia leaves Valenzuela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Menderia goes for a double leg but Valenzuela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valenzuela continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valenzuela trying to stall but Menderia improves his position.
Menderia goes for a takedown attempt but Valenzuela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Menderia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Valenzuela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Menderia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valenzuela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valenzuela looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menderia is on top in guard.
Menderia drops back looking for a leg! Valenzuela is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valenzuela manages to kick Menderia off! Menderia jumps back into Valenzuela's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menderia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menderia chips away with some ground and pound.
Menderia works over Valenzuela with some ground and pound from guard.
Menderia trying to control but Valenzuela is working from the bottom.
Menderia postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menderia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valenzuela is not content to let Menderia control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela wants to control but Menderia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Menderia prevents Valenzuela from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menderia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menderia stands up and beckons Valenzuela to join him on the feet.
Menderia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valenzuela shoots in but Menderia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valenzuela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Menderia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Menderia.
Menderia clinches up against the cage.
Menderia is working Valenzuela over against the cage.
Valenzuela is trying to break free.
Menderia wants a takedown but no success here.
Menderia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valenzuela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valenzuela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valenzuela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Menderia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menderia lands with a cross.
Valenzuela looks for a takedown but Menderia sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Valenzuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valenzuela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menderia.
Menderia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menderia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valenzuela in his tracks.
Menderia rushes Valenzuela and presses him up against the cage.
Valenzuela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menderia scores with the left hand. Valenzuela knows he should have avoided that one.
Valenzuela is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valenzuela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Valenzuela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle, before Menderia throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Valenzuela's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Menderia lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jose Menderia!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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