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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rui Costa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Valdez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Costa under the eye.
Valdez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Costa checks it well.
Valdez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Costa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Costa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valdez defends well and Costa ends up having to push Valdez into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Costa.
Valdez lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa shoots in for a double leg but Valdez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valdez works over Costa's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miguel Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valdez's waist but Valdez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa off to one side.
Valdez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Costa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valdez eats them both and turns towards Costa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valdez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valdez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Costa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valdez is looking to score with low kicks.
Valdez catches Costa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Costa takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa walks into a jab.
Miguel Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Costa clinches up with Valdez and pushes him back against the ropes.
Valdez scores a nice knee to the body.
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Costa has closed the distance and engaged Valdez in a clinch.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez lands a right hand.
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Valdez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valdez.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa takes one to the chin there.
Valdez lands with a cross.
Costa shoots and misses
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
And Costa tries to counter it with a takedown but Valdez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Costa misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdez, as that shot connected.
Valdez sizes up Costa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valdez.
Miguel Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa moves out of range of the body kick from Valdez.
Costa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valdez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valdez defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valdez throws a leg kick but Costa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valdez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Costa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valdez scores with a jab. Costa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valdez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Valdez.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Valdez misses.
Good shot there by Valdez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Valdez 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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Costa avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Valdez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Valdez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
Rui Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Costa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Costa defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
Valdez tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez lands a right hand.
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
Costa blocks a jab.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Costa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Costa blocking some punches.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Valdez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Costa wants to stall.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Valdez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Costa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valdez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Costa tries to pull guard but Valdez won't allow it.
Miguel Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Costa.
Valdez misses with a knee strike.
Valdez gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez's corner calls for a 1-2. Valdez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miguel Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdez scores with a decent looking hook.
Valdez connects with a right hand. Costa shakes it off.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Valdez.
Valdez connects with a looping right hand.
Costa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Valdez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Costa.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valdez as he avoids it easily.
Valdez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Costa just manages to avoid it.
Valdez scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valdez defends it well.
Valdez scores with a jab. Costa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Valdez.
Valdez looks for the body kick but Costa saw that one coming.
Costa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Costa has Valdez pushed against the ropes.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valdez's waist but Valdez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa off to one side.
Valdez is looking for a counter combo.
Valdez misses with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Valdez
and Costa counters by moving into the clinch.
Miguel Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Costa.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valdez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa moves out of range of the leg kick from Valdez.
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Costa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valdez.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Costa as he checks the leg kick.
Valdez misses with a body punch
and Costa counters by clinching up.
Valdez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Costa wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Valdez dominated that second round.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Valdez thumps Costa with a low kick.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Costa is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
Valdez throws a push kick but Costa slaps the foot to one side.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a body kick.
Jab by Valdez.
Valdez connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Costa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valdez defends well and Costa ends up having to push Valdez into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Costa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa dives in and grabs Valdez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valdez pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdez finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's head.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Costa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Costa walks into a straight right hand from Valdez.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valdez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Miguel Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Costa.
Valdez scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa slips under a jab from Valdez.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valdez defends it nicely.
Costa looks to land a combination but Valdez avoids it well.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Costa ducks right into an uppercut from Valdez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa has managed to clinch.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valdez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Valdez. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa slips a jab from Valdez.
Valdez takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Valdez sets himself, and Costa steps forward looking for the clinch! Valdez avoids it this time.
Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa misses with a two punch combination.
Valdez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Costa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costa is defended easily by Valdez.
Valdez throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valdez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Costa in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez tries to land a front kick but Costa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valdez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Costa darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns Costa into the ropes.
Miguel Valdez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valdez defends it nicely.
Costa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valdez.
Rui Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Miguel Valdez!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Miguel Valdez!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Miguel Valdez!
Miguel Valdez wins by unanimous decision!
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RATING
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