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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Ratliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vilis Valdis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vilis Valdis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Douglas Ratliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vilis Valdis!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdis throws a series of punches but Ratliff moves out of range.
Valdis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ratliff.
Valdis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ratliff at a distance.
Ratliff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valdis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ratliff to the ground. Valdis is now in Ratliff's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Valdis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Valdis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ratliff is trying to control the position but Valdis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdis wants to get up but he can't break Ratliff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valdis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valdis preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vilis Valdis.
Valdis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valdis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ratliff trying to keep a closed guard but Valdis is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratliff being controlled here, momentarily.
Valdis gets to his feet. Ratliff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Valdis wants to clinch
enabling Ratliff to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ratliff on his heels. He'll look to pass Ratliff's guard now, I'm sure.
Ratliff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ratliff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ratliff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratliff keeping full guard, as Valdis tries to pass.
Valdis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ratliff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vilis Valdis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ratliff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valdis swivels and escapes.
Valdis moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdis tries to circle away but Ratliff has him pinned against the cage.
Valdis is trying to break the clinch but Ratliff is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdis is trying to force a seperation but Ratliff has the dominant position.
Ratliff tries to pull guard but Valdis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Ratliff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valdis decides to pull guard.
Ratliff preventing the sweep.
Valdis is striking from the bottom but Ratliff uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Valdis trying to hold on to Ratliff's head to control him but Ratliff postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valdis trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratliff postures up.
Ratliff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valdis wants to stand but Ratliff is controlling the position.
Ratliff wants to control from the top but Valdis keeps moving.
Ratliff throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ratliff trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vilis Valdis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valdis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valdis tries to clinch there but Ratliff circles away.
Valdis moves into the clinch.
Ratliff tries to pull guard but Valdis won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ratliff.
Ratliff avoiding damage as Valdis throws knees to the body.
Valdis has picked Ratliff up - he's going for a ride! Valdis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Valdis trying to control the action but Ratliff is working from the bottom.
Ratliff trying to get back to full guard but Valdis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Valdis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ratliff is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdis working for a submission but Ratliff is keeping him at bay.
Ratliff tries to hold on but Valdis pushes him away.
Ratliff tries to reverse the position but Valdis maintains control.
Valdis controlling the pace for now.
Ratliff is desperately trying to improve his position but Valdis has a good base and remains in mount.
Ratliff tries to control the position but Valdis now has his back.
Vilis Valdis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ratliff trying to control the position but Valdis manages to sink in the hooks.
Ratliff tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratliff trying to control the hands but Valdis won't let him.
Ratliff tries to escape the position.
Ratliff trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Valdis struggling to land strikes to the head as Ratliff covers up.
Ratliff avoids the strikes from Valdis.
Valdis tightening his grip on Ratliff, looking for the choke.
Ratliff is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdis looking for the choke but no joy.
Valdis working for a choke but Ratliff is defending well.
Ratliff is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Valdis.
Valdis punches the canvas rather than the man.
You can see the frustration on Ratliff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Even with his hooks in, Valdis manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratliff is really stuck here.
Valdis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ratliff looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valdis.
Ratliff is trying to break free.
Valdis is trying to stick to Ratliff's back but Ratliff is turning into Valdis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Valdis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ratliff.
Valdis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valdis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vilis Valdis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Valdis forces Ratliff back against the cage and clinches.
Valdis tries to break free but Ratliff pushes him back against the cage.
Valdis stalls.
Valdis wants to get back to striking at distance but Ratliff won't allow it.
Ratliff gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ratliff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ratliff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valdis has an active guard here but Ratliff has managed to pass into half guard.
Valdis is pressing down on Ratliff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdis has a closed guard, preventing Ratliff from standing up.
Ratliff preventing the sweep.
Valdis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratliff looking to sit in guard and control but Valdis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ratliff working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdis wants to control from the top but Ratliff keeps moving.
Valdis postures up.
Valdis throwing strikes from guard but Ratliff blocks nicely.
Ratliff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdis.
Ratliff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ratliff wants to hit a switch here but Valdis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ratliff there!
Valdis trying to control but Ratliff is having none of it.
Ratliff regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratliff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valdis is working away from the top position though.
Ratliff wants to get back to full guard.
Ratliff flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ratliff tries to get to full guard but Valdis has control of the leg.
Ratliff wants to control the action here but instead Valdis manages to pass to full mount!
Valdis stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Good work by Ratliff as he checks the leg kick.
Valdis gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valdis moves into full mount! Ratliff won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdis controlling the pace for now.
Ratliff wants to hold on but Valdis pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdis controlling the pace for now.
Valdis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ratliff because Valdis loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ratliff tries to hold on but Valdis postures up.
Douglas Ratliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilis Valdis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valdis controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vilis Valdis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valdis 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vilis Valdis!
A victorious Vilis Valdis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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