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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Valmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Valmer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Valmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nowak has his takedown stuffed
and Valmer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nowak pushes Valmer off looking to stand but Valmer dives back in and keeps control.
Nowak keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Valmer controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valmer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valmer thows a huge punch but Nowak dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valmer is looking to take a break and control but Nowak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valmer slips a nice elbow through Nowak's hands, connecting with Nowak's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nowak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valmer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valmer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nowak tries to roll over but Valmer keeps him under control.
Valmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valmer wants to control but Nowak is keeping him busy.
Valmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nowak told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nowak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valmer.
Nowak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valmer.
Valmer looks to land a strike but Nowak avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Valmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valmer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valmer lands a couple of digs.
Valmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valmer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nowak pulls Valmer in close to his closed guard and prevents Valmer from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Valmer from controlling successfully.
Valmer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Valmer landing with the ground and pound.
Valmer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nowak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nowak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valmer preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nowak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valmer wants to stand up but Nowak is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak looking to sit in guard and control but Valmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valmer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Valmer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valmer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nowak.
Nowak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valmer quickly recovers to half guard.
Valmer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valmer is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nowak is trying to control the action in half guard but Valmer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valmer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nowak.
Valmer throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Nowak looking to pass the guard.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Valmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valmer wants to get back to his feet but Nowak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nowak fails with the takedown.
Valmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nowak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valmer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nowak sprawls and moves away.
Jimmy Valmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Nowak.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but Valmer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nowak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valmer counters with a shoot takedown. Nowak fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valmer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valmer trying to control but Nowak is working from the bottom.
Valmer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Valmer throwing strikes but missing.
Valmer trying to control but Nowak is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nowak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valmer did well to prevent Nowak getting side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valmer looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Valmer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nowak shoots in for a double leg but Valmer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valmer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valmer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak wants to clinch.
Valmer feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak shoots for a takedown but Valmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jimmy Valmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Nowak.
Nowak fails with a takedown attempt.
Valmer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nowak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valmer defends well and Nowak ends up having to push Valmer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nowak is defended easily by Valmer.
Valmer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valmer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nowak.
Nowak shoots in and drives through. Valmer sprawls well.
Valmer tries to counter with a takedown but Nowak is quick to defend against it.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but Valmer shows good takedown defense.
Valmer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Nowak with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nowak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valmer is fending him off so far but Nowak persists. Nope, Valmer circles away and we're back to standing.
Valmer attempts a counter takedown but Nowak avoids it well and moves away.
Nowak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valmer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Valmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Nowak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Valmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valmer 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Valmer!
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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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