Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: It's a live!
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Valens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
Valens slips a straight right by Luciano.
Valens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Valens.
Valens on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Valens's head but Valens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #KD2#
Luciano lands a big uppercut and Valens crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Valens looks OK. Luciano waves Valens back to his feet!#ROC2#Valens is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Valens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano cracks Valens with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Luciano!

Event: smell of napalm in the morning
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valens looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range.
Kenway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valens jabs at Kenway's body.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valens misses with an uppercut.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway blocks a head kick by Valens.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenway misses the target.
Kenway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kenway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens misses with a two punch combination.
Kenway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenway misses with a few strikes there.
Valens feints the counter takedown.
Kenway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valens.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Valens.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
Valens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kenway.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valens's head.
Kenway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Shark Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Valens misses with the combination.
Valens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valens slips under a jab from Kenway.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kenway.#T2#
Valens thuds a left hand into Kenway's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenway misses with a jab to the body
and Valens finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenway tries to move into range but Valens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valens.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
Valens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Valens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenway at a distance.
Kenway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Valens throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Valens scores with a head kick. Kenway tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Valens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenway.
Kenway throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valens.
Valens misses with a body punch
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valens. Kenway shrugs it off though.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Kenway throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
Valens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kenway slips under a jab from Valens.
Kenway shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valens eats them both and turns towards Kenway to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Valens takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Valens lands an overhand right.
Valens tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens moves forwards but Kenway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valens misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Kenway counters with a crisp right hand that drops Valens! Kenway lets Valens back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Valens is rocked!
A big right from Valens misses.
Kenway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valens is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenway finish him?
Valens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenway misses the target.
Kenway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Valens out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Kenway!
Our winner, Edward Kenway, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PF21 Tripp v Baby!
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens has a takedown stuffed.
Snorten tests Valens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Valens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Snorten seems unphased.
Valens swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Snorten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snorten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valens.
Snorten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valens avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromValens.
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Valens misses.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens takes one on the button.
Valens moves out of range of the body kick.
Valens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Valens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Snorten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
A slow jab from Valens misses its intended target.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Valens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Valens.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens blocks a leg kick.
Snorten works over Valens's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Valens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Valens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valens's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valens circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Valens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten scores with a nice body kick.
Valens walks into a stiff left hand from Snorten.
Valens blocks a jab.
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Valens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snorten's guard.
Snorten 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.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snorten is trying to hold Valens in close to prevent damage but Valens has managed to pass into half guard.
Valens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Snorten is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Snorten gets back to full guard.
Valens is looking to work some ground and pound but Snorten has wrist control.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Valens lands a couple of digs.
Valens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snorten looking to control.
Valens stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
Valens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snorten's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valens wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Snorten looking for a sweep. Not yet Snorten, not yet. #T4#
Valens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valens wants to control from the top but Snorten keeps moving.
Valens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valens landing some decent shots from guard.
Snorten is trying to control the position but Valens postures up.
Valens tries to free his leg and advance position but Snorten is retaining full guard.
Snorten wants to sweep but no luck.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snorten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Snorten 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.
Jab from Snorten.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Valens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Valens. Those never looked like landing.
Snorten throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Valens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snorten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valens throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Valens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten misses with a combination
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
and Valens counters with a stiff right hand.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Valens lands a slapping body shot.
Valens looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range. #T1#
Snorten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snorten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valens circles away quickly and effectively.
Valens throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Valens moved away.
Snorten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valens is out of range and Snorten settles back down.
Valens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snorten but Snorten pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Snorten tries to sprawl but Valens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snorten gets back to full guard.
Snorten wants to sweep but no luck.
Valens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snorten 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.
Snorten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valens stands up over Snorten, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jan Paul Valens has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Snorten wants to sweep here but Valens controlling him for the moment.
Snorten trying to keep a closed guard but Valens is proving a slippery customer.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Snorten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snorten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valens manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valens lands a decent punch to the body there.#T3#
Valens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten throws a big right hand that misses.
Valens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snorten is one step ahead there.
Snorten is looking to advance position but Valens has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Valens raining down hammerfists from mount.
Snorten is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valens pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
BOOM! Valens connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Valens controlling his opponent.
Valens lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Snorten hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snorten can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snorten bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Snorten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valens trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Snorten wants to control from the top but Valens keeps moving.
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Snorten throws a lazy body kick
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snorten thinking.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snorten checks a leg kick.
Snorten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valens counters with a right hand to the body.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Valens slips the punch.
Snorten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snorten.
Nice straight punches there by Valens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valens.
Snorten swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valens! But no joy.
Valens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snorten defends well and Valens ends up having to push Snorten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Snorten seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Snorten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valens.
Snorten throws a body kick that misses.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Snorten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valens swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens moves out of range of the leg kick from Snorten.
A slow jab from Snorten misses its intended target.
Snorten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valens counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snorten takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
The crowd cheers as Snorten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valens doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snorten misses the jab.
Valens throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Rip Snorten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snorten's head backwards.
Snorten motions for Valens to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Valens throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Valens.
Snorten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valens circles away quickly and effectively.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valens throws a chopping leg kick but Snorten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snorten throws a lazy uppercut
and Valens counters with a right hand to the body.
Snorten misses with a body punch
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snorten thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snorten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snorten scrambles back to his feet.
Snorten swings widly with a right hand
and Valens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snorten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snorten misses with a looping right.#T3#
Snorten blocks a head kick by Valens.
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valens.
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Valens moved out of range nicely.
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorten loads up on a big right hand but Valens slips the punch.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Valens counters with a two punch combo.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Snorten.
That kick from Valens tenderised Snorten's leg. Snorten is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snorten doesn't seem bothered though.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Snorten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Valens's head but Valens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snorten is fending him off so far but Valens persists. Nope, Snorten circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Snorten misses with a looping left.
Snorten misses the body punch
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Valens moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Valens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snorten takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Valens blocks a jab.
Valens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snorten's hands.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Valens thuds a left hand into Snorten's body.
Valens tries for a takedown but Snorten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rip Snorten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.
Valens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Snorten.
Valens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snorten.
Snorten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snorten swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Snorten connects with a right hand. Valens shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
A relieved looking Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PF14 Bundy v Murhapuro
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Valens lands with a slapping head kick.
Valens throws a right and a left that Snitch avoids nicely.
Valens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snitch just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromValens.
Valens leaves Snitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snitch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Snitch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Snitch lands in his opponent's guard.
Snitch trying to control but Valens is working from the bottom.
Valens is pulling down on Snitch's head. It's preventing any offense from Snitch, at least for the moment.#T1#
Valens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snitch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Valens looking for a guillotine here but Snitch defends easily.
Snitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Snitch trying to control but Valens postures up.
Valens thows a huge punch but Snitch dodges it nicely.
Snitch is looking to control Valens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snitch avoid being mounted?
Valens not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Valens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snitch's head.
Snitch is concentrating on defense, preventing Valens from advancing position.
Valens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snitch defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snitch wants to improve his position but Valens is controlling well.
Snitch trying to control here.
Valens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Snitch is looking to improve his position.
Valens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valens lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Valens lands with a punch from half guard.
Valens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snitch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snitch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valens slips a nice elbow through Snitch's hands, connecting with Snitch's forehead.
Valens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Valens prevents Snitch from improving his position.
Valens is looking to stall here but Snitch recovers full guard.
Valens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Snitch cracks Valens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Valens.
Valens fakes the leg kick and cracks Snitch in the body.
Valens wants to land a leg kick but Snitch is out of range.
Valens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snitch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Snitch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snitch avoids the body shot from Valens.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Snitch looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Snitch staying out of range there.
Valens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Snitch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snitch misses with an uppercut. Valens saw that one coming.
Snitch just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens lands a head kick!
Snitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valens manages to avoid it.#T1#
Snitch blocks a head kick by Valens.
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Valens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Snitch rushes Valens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snitch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snitch slowing the pace effectively.
Snitch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snitch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snitch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snitch backwards. #T2#
Valens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valens lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Snitch is rocked!
Valens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Valens finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Valens looking to score a takedown. He gets a body lock and scores a very heavy trip takedown. That's knocked the wind out of Snitch! Valens lands strikes from the mount and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jan Paul Valens!
A victorious Jan Paul Valens thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jon Snitch was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.

Event: PF6 McStafferson v Menezes
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson slips under a jab from Valens.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valens finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Valens moves away and avoids it.
Valens staying out of range there.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson. #CUT#
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Valens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Valens settles back down.
As Valens looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Valens just gets out of the way.
Valens tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valens misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Valens backing up. Valens nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Valens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valens.#T1#
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson sizes up Valens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Valens jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Valens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valens cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Valens blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens lands a head kick!
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Valens off the cage and back into range.
Valens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Valens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Valens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Valens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Valens moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Valens thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valens tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Valens's shoulder, as Valens tries to avoid the shot.
Valens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valens misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valens momentarily.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Valens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Valens finds it's target.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Valens ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Valens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valens tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Valens slips under a jab from Jackson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Valens avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valens manages to avoid it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Valens counters with a stiff right hand.
Valens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Valens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Jackson throws a hook but Valens blocks it.
Valens lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valens on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Jan Paul Valens's cut even more.
Valens tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Valens avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
Valens cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valens moves away.
Valens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Valens seems unphased.
Valens misses with a combination
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Valens lands a head kick! #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valens.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valens lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valens replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valens backs up against the cage.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Valens throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Valens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Valens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valens walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Valens swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jackson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PF2 Nti v Nikil Jr
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Trujillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trujillo staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Valens blocks the leg kick.
Valens tries to move into range but Trujillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trujillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valens avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trujillo.
Trujillo misses the jab.
Trujillo swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Trujillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo cracks Valens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Valens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo throws out a loose jab but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Trujillo.
Trujillo with a jab.#T1#
Trujillo scores with a jab to the head.
Trujillo misses with a looping right.
Valens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trujillo cracks Valens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Trujillo finds it's way through Valens's defenses.
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trujillo.
A low kick from Trujillo is predictable there #TD2#
and Valens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Trujillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trujillo can't keep his opponent in guard - Valens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trujillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valens's back!
Trujillo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Valens just looking to survive in the bad position.
Trujillo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Trujillo lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo scores with strikes from the back.
Valens avoids the strikes from Trujillo.
Trujillo lands punches and elbows.
Trujillo is looking to control Valens but Valens is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Trujillo keeps control of the position easily here as Valens tries to buck him off.
Trujillo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T3#
Trujillo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Trujillo wants to control but Valens is keeping busy.
Trujillo throwing sloppy strikes.
Trujillo punches Valens on the ear.
Trujillo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the head.
Trujillo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Valens could be in trouble here!
Trujillo scores with punches to the body.
Valens is trapped and Trujillo is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Valens tries to roll but Trujillo sticks to his back. #T4#
Trujillo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Valens.
Valens trying to control but not successfully.
Trujillo lands punches and elbows.
We've been informed that Valens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valens is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Valens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trujillo.
Trujillo scores with punches and elbows.
Valens is keeping busy.
Trujillo punishes Valens with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Trujillo 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.
#R2#
Trujillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Trujillo swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Valens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valens moves away.
Valens moves away from the strike by Trujillo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trujillo, as that shot connected.
Trujillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valens lands a glancing blow to the side of Trujillo's head.
Valens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Trujillo feints and as Valens raises his hands in defense, Trujillo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens is trying to keep Trujillo in close.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Valens keeps moving.
Trujillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Trujillo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trujillo stands up over Valens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trujillo works over Valens with some ground and pound from guard.
Valens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trujillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo 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.
Valens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trujillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trujillo scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Trujillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trujillo has managed to get both his arms back between Valens's legs - danger averted.
Trujillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Valens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trujillo defends it easily.
Valens is breathing heavily.
Trujillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trujillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valens's head.
Trujillo cracks Valens with a solid left hand.
Trujillo lands a couple of elbows.
Trujillo passes Valens's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Trujillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Trujillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Valens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trujillo is nestled in close to Valens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valens is not content to let Trujillo control the position.
Trujillo is really struggling to control Valens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trujillo connects with a nice short shot to Valens's temple.
Valens taking some punishment here, with Trujillo in his half guard.
Trujillo drops an elbow to the side of Valens's head. #T4#
Valens is trying to control but can't.
Trujillo controlling the action here.
Trujillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trujillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valens's head.
Trujillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valens tries to roll over but Trujillo keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trujillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Trujillo dominated that second round.
That's time! Trujillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Trujillo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens throws an overhand right that lands on Trujillo's shoulder, as Trujillo tries to avoid the shot.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Trujillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valens at a distance.
Valens lands with an uppercut that bounces Trujillo off the cage and back into range.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut. Valens saw that one coming.
Trujillo takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Trujillo misses.
Trujillo scores with a shot to the body.
Valens tries to land a front kick but Trujillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valens's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens shoots in but Trujillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trujillo lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Valens tries to clinch but Trujillo is having none of it.
Valens throws a head kick but Trujillo moves out of range.
Valens throws a good cross that connects.
Valens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trujillo to score with a decent uppercut.
Valens looks to land a right hand but Trujillo moved out of range.
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trujillo.
Valens throws a head kick but Trujillo moves out of range.
Valens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valens.
Trujillo blocks a jab.
Trujillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valens sprawls well. Valens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trujillo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Trujillo tries to score with a low kick but Valens moves his leg out of the way.
Trujillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valens appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valens misses with a straight left. #TD#
Valens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trujillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trujillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trujillo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trujillo lands a couple of elbows.
Trujillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Trujillo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Valens can't keep his opponent in guard - Trujillo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trujillo is nestled in close to Valens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Valens is rocked!
Trujillo is nestled in close to Valens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valens is still in real trouble! Can Trujillo finish him?
Valens taking some punishment here, with Trujillo in his half guard. #SUB#
Trujillo is looking for a kimura here.
Valens is refusing to be controlled, as Trujillo sits in half guard.
Trujillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dominic Trujillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Trujillo seems content to control.#T4#
Valens seems to have recovered his senses.
Valens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trujillo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valens manages to get to full guard.
Trujillo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Trujillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trujillo 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
Our winner, Dominic Trujillo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RS TBA
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Valens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tszyu throws a quick counter head kick but Valens was just out of range.
Tszyu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Valens.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Valens.
A little feinted left hand from Tszyu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and Valens settles back down.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu feints a jab promting Valens to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tszyu lands with a straight right. Valens didn't see that one coming.
Valens has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valens throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valens on the side of the head.
Valens misses with a straight left.
Valens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react.
Valens lands with an overhand left.
Tszyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tszyu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valens. #T1#
Tszyu cracks Valens with a good jab.
Tszyu lands with a right hand.
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tszyu throws an off balance right hand
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Valens throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valens.
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Valens throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Valens throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tszyu.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Tszyu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valens throws out the jab. #T2#
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
A nice side step and Valens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tszyu throws a front kick that sends Valens stumbling back into the cage.
Valens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tszyu. That did some damage!
Tszyu looks to land a combination but Valens avoids it well.
Valens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu looks for the body kick but Valens saw that one coming.
Tszyu tries to bum rush Valens with a series of wild strikes but Valens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
Tszyu digs a good hook to Valens's body.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Valens throws a push kick but Tszyu slaps the foot to one side.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Valens throws out a leg kick but Tszyu moves out of range and Valens only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tszyu. #T3#
Valens misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens feints a counter leg kick.
Tszyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
Tszyu doesn't manage to clinch there - Valens circles away.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Valens moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a lazy head kick
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valens doesn't seem phased though.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Valens moves out of range.
Valens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tszyu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valens scores with a push kick.
Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tszyu works the jab nicely.
Valens cracks Tszyu with a good jab.#T4#
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Tszyu ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Tszyu misses its target.
Tszyu lands an overhand right.
Tszyu closes the distance but Valens moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu throws the kick towards the body but Valens avoids it.
Tszyu slips under a jab.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valens throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Tszyu counters with a quick kick to the body but Valens blocks it.
Tszyu lands a jab-cross combination.
Tszyu throws a push kick but Valens slaps the foot to one side.
Valens staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a good low kick that Valens was not able to check.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tszyu scores with a nice strike.
Tszyu scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Valens avoids them all with ease.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Valens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valens lands with a short shot to the head.
Tszyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Valens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Valens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Valens with a jab.
Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tszyu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valens counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu lands a jab to Valens's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Tszyu tries to clinch but Valens is having none of it.
Valens feints a counter leg kick.
Valens throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Valens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tszyu lands a two punch combo.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Valens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tszyu.
Valens scores with a hook to the body. Tszyu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Valens lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Tszyu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Valens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu misses with a double jab.
Tszyu jabs Valens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tszyu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tszyu tries to clinch up
and Valens counters with a nice body shot.
Valens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valens takes one on the button.
Valens misses with a straight left.
Valens cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
A nice side step and Valens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valens tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Valens takes one to the side of the head.
Tszyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valens.
Tszyu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valens, as that shot connected.
Tszyu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valens if he has to take too many more of those.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Valens.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Valens's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Tszyu.
Tszyu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valens throws a push kick but Tszyu slaps the foot to one side.
Valens tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu sizes up Valens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Valens misses
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tszyu with a nice cross.#T4#
Tszyu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tszyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.
Tszyu slips a jab from Valens.
Tszyu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Tszyu there.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Tszyu feints a jab promting Valens to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tszyu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Tszyu misses
and Valens counters with a nice body shot.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valens.
Tszyu tries to work over Valens's front leg with a kick but Valens checks it.
Tszyu throws a chopping leg kick but Valens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Valens tries to keep at a distance but Tszyu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valens is defending well for now.
Valens is leaning against Tszyu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Valens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tszyu can't fight it off and eventually Valens manages to take the fight to the floor. Tszyu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Tszyu kicks Valens off and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valens. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Tszyu misses
and Valens counters with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. Valens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu slips under a jab from Valens.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Valens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tszyu connects with a jab.
Valens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valens throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Tszyu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tszyu cracks Valens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valens circles away quickly and effectively.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a good cross that connects.
Tszyu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valens throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tszyu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Tszyu closes the distance and clinches.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tszyu has Valens pressed against the cage, preventing Valens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Valens moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a looping overhand right but Valens ducks down to avoid it.
Valens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and Valens settles back down.
Valens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tszyu under the eye.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valens avoids the body shot from Tszyu. #T3#
Tszyu throws a leg kick which misses Valens's front leg but catches the back leg as Valens tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Valens rushes Tszyu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Tszyu.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valens misses with some punches.
Valens is trying to drag Tszyu to the mat but Tszyu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valens stalling the fight.
Valens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Valens. #T4#
Tszyu gets through Valens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valens throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens working hard to break the clinch.
Valens wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Tszyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
Valens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tszyu throws a shot to the body.
Tszyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tszyu defending well as Valens loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kostya Tszyu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tszyu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RS 1
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Shipman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Shipman.
Shipman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valens.
Shipman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Shipman misses the jab.
Shipman moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Shipman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valens doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Valens looks to land a body kick but Shipman moved away.
Shipman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valens throws an off balance right hand
and Shipman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Valens has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Valens misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valens.
Shipman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Valens misses.
It looked like Shipman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valens.#T1#
Valens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shipman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Shipman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shipman tests Valens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valens misses with a few strikes there.
Shipman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shipman tries to move into range but Valens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valens throws a wild body kick that Shipman sees coming a mile off.
Valens throws a lazy right hand but Shipman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valens misses with a jab to the body
and Shipman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valens thuds a left hand into Shipman's body.#T2#
Shipman throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
Valens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valens clobbers Shipman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shipman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valens jabs Shipman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valens delivers a nice body kick.
Shipman looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Shipman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valens scores with a jab. Shipman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Valens is predictable there
and Shipman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens looks to land a left hand but Shipman moved out of range nicely.
Valens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shipman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Jan Paul Valens's cut even more.#T3#
Valens throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Shipman is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Valens drops Shipman with a huge uppercut! Shipman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Valens is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Paul Valens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: XF 45 THE END
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Valens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
We've been informed that Valens has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Valens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valens cracks Del Bosque with a good jab.
Valens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Del Bosque stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valens.
Del Bosque lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Valens misses with a hook
and Del Bosque counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Bosque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valens.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valens.
Del Bosque lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Valens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valens misses the jab.
Valens checks a leg kick.
Del Bosque throws a head kick but Valens moves out of range.
Valens throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Valens slips a jab and a cross from Del Bosque.
Valens throws a head kick that misses.
Del Bosque lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valens throws a front kick aimed at Del Bosque's knee but Del Bosque avoids it well.
Del Bosque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valens counters with a body kick.
Valens misses with a looping right.
Valens throws the left hand but Del Bosque avoids the punch easily.
Valens connects with a right hand. Del Bosque shakes it off.
Del Bosque moves away from the strike by Valens.
Del Bosque throws a big counter combination but Valens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Valens swinging wildly here.
Del Bosque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Del Bosque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Bosque scores with a nice strike.
Del Bosque takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens swings widly with a right hand
and Del Bosque counters with a straight right hand.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Valens's shoulder, as Valens tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Valens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Bosque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valens.
Valens throws a leg kick
and Del Bosque counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Valens.
Valens misses the jab.
Del Bosque appears to be looking for a big counter.
Del Bosque works Valens's body with a nice hook.
Valens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Bosque.
Del Bosque drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valens sprawls and moves away.
Del Bosque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Del Bosque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Del Bosque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Del Bosque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valens throws out the jab.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Valens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Del Bosque's calf.
Valens scores with a crisp jab that stopped Del Bosque in his tracks.
Del Bosque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Del Bosque ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Valens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Bosque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Del Bosque is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valens. Del Bosque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Del Bosque is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valens throws a monster overhand right that drops Del Bosque! Valens follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
A relieved looking Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: XF Brawl 5
Date: Oct 29, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Valens misses the target.
Midget feinted with a counter takedown.
Valens cracks Midget with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valens cracks Midget with a good jab.
Valens sizes up Midget with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Midget shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Valens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Midget seems unphased.
Valens fails to land with a series of punches.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Valens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Midget backs up against the cage.
Midget takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Midget moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valens scores with a nice right hand.
Valens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valens connects with a body shot that sends Midget's belly button to the back.
Valens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Midget looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Midget shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valens throws a right and a left that Midget avoids nicely.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Midget is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valens lands an overhand right.
Valens throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valens, as that shot connected. #TD#
Midget bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valens gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Midget trying to mount his opponent but Valens defends it. #SUB#
Midget trying to work for an americana but Valens has managed to regain full guard.
Midget trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Midget advances position into side control!#T3#
Valens keeps Midget under control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Midget is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Midget looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Midget swings around for an armbar but Valens sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Midget's guard.#SUB#
Midget is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valens defends it easily.
Valens landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Valens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Midget's head.
Valens working some strikes from top position.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valens cracks Midget with a solid left hand.
Valens distracts Midget with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valens chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Midget has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valens defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens wants to get up but he can't break Midget's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valens's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valens defends it easily.
Valens is working Midget over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Midget takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Valens.
Valens throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown. Valens fights it but they end up in guard.
Valens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Midget is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valens has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Valens landing some decent shots from guard.
Valens is working Midget over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Midget has his feet on Valens's thighs here. He's pushed Valens off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Valens screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Midget!

Event: XF 34
Date: Sep 24, 2019

#R1#
Valens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Brown misses. #TD2#
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valens is adopting a defensive guard.
Valens has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Valens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brown managing to control the position.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Valens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Valens is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown working over Valens with some ground and pound. Valens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Valens wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valens wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brown.
Brown lands with some strikes.#T3#
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Valens bucks and avoids them well.
Valens is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valens is looking to escape.
Brown with a couple of short strikes.
Valens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown misses with a head shot.
Valens is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Brown throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valens is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown landing strikes, looking to finish!
Valens blocking the ground and pound.
Brown looking to finish with strikes here!
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown landing punches.
Valens holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brown tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown throws some wild stikes that Valens manages to avoid easily.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valens can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Valens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valens scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valens throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
A combination from Valens does no damage.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valens works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Valens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valens leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valens throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Valens misses its intended target.
Brown avoids the body shot from Valens.
And Brown responds with a good body kick, but Valens manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Valens scores with a leg kick.
Valens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown shapes to counter with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Valens misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Valens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valens lands with a nice body punch.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Valens tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.#T2#
Valens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown slips a straight right by Valens.#CL#
Valens clinches up against the cage.
Valens works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Valens lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Valens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valens.
Brown throws a right and a left that Valens avoids nicely.
It looked like Valens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Brown throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Valens misses its intended target.
Brown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valens.
Brown slips a straight right by Valens.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valens lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Valens.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Valens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Valens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Valens.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Brown tries for a takedown but Valens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown looks to land a combination. Valens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Valens misses with a looping left.
Brown lands a front kick.#TD2#
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valens keeps working.
Valens is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown in side control, throwing shots but Valens defends.
Brown throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Brown working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Valens is looking for a sweep.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Valens down.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valens is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valens parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valens to escape.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Valens is being controlled here.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Valens's shoulder. That is not cool.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Valens to see if he's OK.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Brown lands an elbow.
Valens avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown working the head with strikes.
Valens is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Valens some visible discomfort.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown wants to control but Valens is keeping him busy.
Valens dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Valens some visible discomfort.
Valens being controlled for a moment.
Valens stops Brown from passing to mount. #T4#
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brown wants to control but Valens is keeping him busy.
Valens parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valens to escape.
Brown working the ground and pound but Valens is defending the strikes.
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Valens takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Valens is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown working the head with strikes.
Valens parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valens to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!

Event: XF 28
Date: Sep 05, 2019

#R1#
Valens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown lands with a cross. #TD#
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valens's guard.#ES2#
Valens wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Valens.
Brown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valens.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Brown looks for a takedown but Valens sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown throws a leg kick but Valens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Valens misses.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valens lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Valens misses with a wild combination.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valens misses with a body shot #CL#
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valens stalling the fight.
Valens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Valens throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Valens didn't expect that.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Valens has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Brown postures up in Valens's guard and throws a big left but Valens blocks it.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Valens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Valens!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Valens stands up and waves to Brown to follow him. #TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into Valens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Valens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Valens!#REVB##SU2#
Valens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brown thuds a left hand into Valens's body.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Valens throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Valens throws an off balance right hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Valens misses with a looping left.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valens.
Valens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valens.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Valens. Those never looked like landing.
Valens throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Valens misses.
Valens has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brown working the ground and pound.
Valens is looking to reverse the position.
Brown laying and praying for a moment but Valens takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valens as he jumps to the side.
Valens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valens might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Valens backpedaling.
Valens swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valens trying to control here.
Valens is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Valens trying to control but Brown postures up.
Valens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown throws a strike but Valens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Valens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Valens with a nice head shot there.
Valens lands a couple of elbows.
Brown has control of Valens's left arm, preventing Valens from doing any damage. #T2#
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Valens controlling the position.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Valens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Valens!#REVB#
Valens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valens works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown with the ground and pound but Valens uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Valens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Valens!#REVB#
Brown pulls Valens in close to his closed guard and prevents Valens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Valens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Valens has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown'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!
#R3#
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Valens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valens tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Valens throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Valens is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens regains half guard, as Brown was trying to land strikes.
Brown with the ground and pound but Valens uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown is working Valens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valens is keeping the position for now.
Brown throws a strike but Valens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valens being controlled here momentarily.
Valens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valens lands a couple of elbows.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valens.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Valens is proving a slippery customer.
Brown is controlling Valens's posture.
Valens throws a big elbow that misses.
Valens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valens cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valens misses with a straight right.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Valens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brown punishes Valens's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valens thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Valens feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valens finish him?! #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Jan Paul Valens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown slips a straight right by Valens.
Valens throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valens lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Brown out cold! Brown is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Paul Valens!
An out of breath Jan Paul Valens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 71
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Oliveira rushes Valens and presses him up against the cage.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Valens.
Valens wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira blocking some punches.
Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Valens is blocking nicely.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliveira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Valens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Valens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Valens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Valens in his half guard.
Valens has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Oliveira is holding on to half guard well.
Valens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliveira won't allow Valens to pass to mount.
Oliveira is not content to let Valens control the position.
Valens working the head and body with strikes.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
Oliveira tries to roll over but Valens keeps him under control.
Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valens is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Valens in his half guard.
Oliveira is trying to stand.
Valens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Valens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oliveira is looking to control Valens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted?
Valens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valens lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Valens there.
Valens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliveira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Valens is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Valens is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #ES2#
Oliveira kicks Valens off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Valens coming out on top.#T3#
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Valens tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Paul Valens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Valens pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valens tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Oliveira.
Oliveira thuds a left hand into Valens's body.
Valens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
Valens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Valens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Valens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Oliveira pushes Valens off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Valens didn't see that one coming.
Valens throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valens takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Valens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oliveira thuds his right hand into Valens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Valens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliveira cracks Valens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valens drops his hands momentarily and Oliveira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valens fakes the leg kick and cracks Oliveira in the body. #TD#
Valens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Valens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Oliveira is trying to stand back up but Valens is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valens wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it. #SUB#
Valens is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Valens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valens working Oliveira over with strikes. #T2#
Valens moves into full mount! Oliveira won't be happy about that!
Valens connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Valens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Valens lands a heavy elbow.
Valens landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Valens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Valens avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valens scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Valens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oliveira is still in real trouble! Can Valens finish him?
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Valens's attempts to control the action.
A big strike lands for Valens! That's really hurt Oliveira and he's turned his back - Valens keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Valens jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Paul Valens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 64 : GODS OF WAR
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Gotti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens connects with an inside leg kick.
Valens 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.
Gotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Gotti wants to clinch up but Valens keeps it at a distance.
Valens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Valens.
Valens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gotti cracks Valens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valens throws a head kick that misses.
Gotti connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gotti momentarily.
Gotti lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Gotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gotti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valens swings wildly with an uppercut but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotti is trying to drag Valens to the mat but Valens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Gotti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valens backwards.
Valens prevents the takedown attempt.
Valens working hard to break the clinch.
Valens lands a body punch.
Gotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valens's elbow. #BC2#
Valens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valens to score with a decent uppercut.
Gotti misses with an uppercut.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens misses the jab.
Good exchange - Gotti coming out on top.
Gotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valens throws a fast counter high kick but Gotti manages to duck under it in time.
Gotti throws a leg kick but Valens moved away.
Valens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gotti tries to counter with a takedown but Valens is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Gotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotti's corner calls for a 1-2. Gotti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gotti throws a shot from downtown. Valens moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti lands a slapping body shot.
Gotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valens.
Valens scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Gotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens is looking to chop away at Gotti's legs.
Gotti scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gotti at a distance.
Valens thuds a left hand into Gotti's body.
Gotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valens on the side of the head.
Valens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Gotti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gotti.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti wants to slow Valens down by chopping away at his legs.
Gotti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valens avoids it really well and circles away.
Gotti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Valens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gotti throwing a counter right hand but Valens manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Valens blocks the low kick.
Valens misses with a looping left.
Gotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Gotti drives through with a takedown into Valens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Valens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotti controlling from the top position.
Valens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gotti wants to control from the top but Valens keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens slips a jab from Gotti.
Valens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti tries to clinch there but Valens circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Valens moved out of range nicely.
Gotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
Gotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valens circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Valens misses.
Gotti misses the shot to the body.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valens moves away.
Valens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gotti rather than just go for the knockout.
Gotti misses the jab.
Valens throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Gotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valens moves out of range as Gotti strikes.
Valens with a nice cross.
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Valens, which made it look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Gotti.
Gotti avoids the head kick by Valens.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Gotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Valens.
Gotti misses with a body shot.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotti slips a straight right by Valens.
Gotti closes the distance and clinches up with Valens, looking for a takedown. Gotti pushes Valens against the cage but Valens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Valens circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Valens there.
Gotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Valens.
Valens defending well as Gotti loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Valens misses.
Gotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotti with a body shot.
Valens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valens throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Valens misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valens checks a leg kick.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Valens blocks the low kick.#TD#
Gotti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gotti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Valens is looking for a sweep. Gotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valens is not content to let Gotti control the position.
Valens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valens.
Gotti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valens is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gotti 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. #T3#
Valens is adopting a defensive guard.
Valens trying to keep a closed guard but Gotti is proving a slippery customer.
Gotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Valens has wrist control.
Valens 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.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
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.
Gotti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Valens is retaining full guard.
Valens pulls Gotti in close to prevent any damage.
Gotti lands a couple of elbows.
Valens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotti controls the pace.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valens is trying to control the position but Gotti postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gotti counters with a straight right hand.
Gotti misses with a looping right.
Valens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gotti throws a combination that misses
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Gotti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gotti dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotti lands a right hook to the body.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valens moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotti. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotti throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gotti checks a leg kick.
Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Valens tries to sprawl out of it but Gotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotti lunges at Valens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valens's hand.
Valens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gotti scrambles back to his feet.
Gotti throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Valens misses with a body shot #CL#
and Gotti counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1##BC2#
Valens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gotti moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Valens cracks Gotti with a good jab.
Gotti gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Gotti closes the distance and pushes Valens back into the cage.
Gotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gotti has Valens pressed against the cage, preventing Valens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gotti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gotti is trying to trip Valens. He has hold of a leg but Valens is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gotti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valens keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Valens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Valens has wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valens keeping full guard, as Gotti tries to pass.
Valens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valens is trying to control the position but Gotti postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gotti shoots for a double leg takedown but Valens sprawls well. He's pushed Gotti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valens has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotti with a nice cross.
Don Gotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gotti somewhat.
Don Gotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gotti throws an off balance right hand
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valens.
Gotti stuns Valens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gotti takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Valens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valens has Gotti pulled in close to control his posture.
Valens looking for a sweep. Not yet Valens, not yet.
Valens managing to control the position. #T4#
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens jabs Gotti right on the nose. Gotti blinks but takes it well.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Valens.
Gotti throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valens. Gotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Gotti.
Well Gotti 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Gotti!
A less than humble Don Gotti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DARE 58
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Valens rushes Rojas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
Rojas takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Valens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valens only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Valens.
Rojas throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
Valens misses with a body kick.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Valens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valens misses with a hook
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valens connects with a jab.
Rojas misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Valens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Rojas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Valens has hold of one of Rojas's legs. Rojas is fighting the takedown attempt but Valens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Valens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rojas wants to stand and escape but Valens is having none of it.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully. #T1#
Valens won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
Valens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rojas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valens won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
Valens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rojas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valens is controlling him.
Valens throws a big right hand that misses.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valens distracts Rojas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
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.
Valens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rojas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valens is controlling him.
Valens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rojas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Valens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rojas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rojas wants to stand but Valens is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valens passes Rojas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Valens winds up and cracks Rojas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valens.
Rojas is trying to stand up here but Valens is controlling him well.
Valens lands strikes from half guard.
Valens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Valens working his ground and pound in the gym.
Valens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rojas pushes Valens off looking to stand but Valens dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Valens is looking to take a break and control but Rojas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Valens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rojas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valens is pressing down on Rojas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rojas is holding on for now. #ES#
Rojas pushes Valens off and gets back to his feet.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Valens moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Valens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Rojas. Beautiful body shot.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas misses with a hook #CL2#
and Valens counters by moving into the clinch.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rojas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valens has Rojas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rojas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valens misses with a body punch.
Valens lands a right hand.
Rojas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rojas is trying to force a seperation but Valens has the dominant position.
Valens pushes Rojas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rojas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch.
Valens is looking to slow Rojas down with leg kicks.
Rojas 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.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Valens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valens.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.#T1#
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Valens's shoulder, as Valens tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas throws a jab when Valens was well out of range.
Valens misses with a shot to the body
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Rojas misses with a body shot
and Valens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
Valens cracks Rojas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Valens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rojas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valens working the ground and pound from side control.
Rojas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Valens working the head and body with strikes.
Valens looks up at the clock and then as Rojas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Valens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ES#
Rojas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
No luck for Valens with that takedown attempt.
Valens lands a head shot.
Valens slips a straight right by Rojas.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Valens.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Rojas misses with a body punch
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##CL2#
Valens instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Valens gets a clinch.
Valens tries for a takedown but Rojas manages to get underhooks.
Valens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rojas's efforts to push away.
Valens fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Valens pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Valens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rojas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Rojas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rojas won't allow Valens to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens misses with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rojas!
Rojas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Valens saw that one coming.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jan Paul Valens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valens swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valens.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Valens manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valens or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas, which made it look bad.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Valens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valens.
Valens shoots for a takedown but Rojas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from Rojas both land. Nice combination.
Valens doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojas circles away.
Valens wants to clinch.#T1#
Valens checks a low kick from Rojas.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valens tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Valens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rojas won't be happy with that. #ES#
Rojas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valens doesn't manage to clinch there - Rojas circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Valens clinches. #TD2#
Valens wants the takedown. Rojas is fighting it off but Valens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rojas's guard against the cage.
Rojas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Valens dives into side control.
Valens works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rojas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valens tries to advance to mount but can't.
Valens remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rojas is trying to buck Valens off.
Emilio Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Valens remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jan Paul Valens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rojas throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #SUB2#
Valens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rojas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rojas pushes Valens away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Valens gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee asks Valens politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Valens prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rojas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valens moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rojas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Valens moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch.
Rojas misses with a double jab
and Valens counters with a nice leg kick.
Rojas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valens.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.#TD2#
Valens looking to score a takedown here. Rojas is defending well but Valens drives through and ends up in Rojas's guard.
Valens sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emilio Rojas.
I think Valens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
Our winner, Jan Paul Valens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 53
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Vegas throws a wild body kick that Valens sees coming a mile off.
Vegas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valens finds it's way round the side to connect with Vegas's head.
Vegas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vegas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Valens misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Valens. Beautiful body shot.
Vegas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vegas throws a jab when Valens was well out of range.
Valens misses with a body punch
and Vegas counters with an inside leg kick.
Vegas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegas manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valens. #CL#
Vegas closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Vegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valens takes one to the chin there.
Vegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valens moves out of range as Vegas throws a body kick.
Vegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Valens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vegas as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Vegas misses the jab.
Valens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnny Vegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Vegas gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land. #BC#
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Valens counters with a single leg into guard. Vegas didn't expect that.
Vegas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vegas controls Valens momentarily but Valens frees himself.
Valens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valens chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vegas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valens distracts Vegas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Valens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valens throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Vegas working for a triangle but Valens defends it easily.
Valens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Vegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valens is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Vegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valens is aware though and is defending well.
Valens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vegas has his foot on Valens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valens works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Vegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valens is aware though and is defending well.
Valens lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Valens postures up in Vegas's guard and throws a big left but Vegas blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vegas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valens is working Vegas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
Valens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vegas's head.#SUB#
Valens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vegas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valens has managed to get both his arms back between Vegas's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Vegas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valens passes into side control. #T4#
Vegas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Valens prevents Vegas from escaping the position.
Valens is chipping away with strikes.
Valens wants to control but Vegas is keeping him busy.
Valens in side control lands a decent elbow.
Valens working away.
Valens is chipping away with strikes.
Valens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vegas some visible discomfort.
Vegas tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Vegas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vegas taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Valens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valens prevents Vegas from improving his position.
Vegas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valens's back!
Vegas doesn't have the hooks in and Valens manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Vegas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jan Paul Valens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valens throwing strikes but missing.
Vegas working a defensive guard here.
Vegas has momentary wrist control but Valens slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Valens is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegas has wrist control.
Valens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vegas is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Vegas working for a triangle but Valens defends it easily. #SUB#
Vegas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valens is aware though and is defending well.
Vegas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valens lands a couple of digs.
Valens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Vegas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valens defends well.
Valens scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB#
Vegas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Vegas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Valens should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vegas has tightened it up now! Valens should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Vegas!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 46: KRAZY
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Valens throws a lazy body kick
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valens moves out of range of the body kick from Vilson.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Vilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Valens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vilson.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Valens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Vilson misses its target.
Vilson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Vilson is predictable there #TD2#
and Valens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valens.
Valens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valens trying to control but Vilson is working from the bottom.
Valens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilson is keeping the position for now.
Valens throws a strike but Vilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Valens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valens has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vilson has passed into side control.
Valens is looking to regain half guard here but Vilson keeps moving and retains side control.
Valens is still trying to improve position.
Valens gets back to half guard.
Valens tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vilson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Vilson controlling from the full mount.
Vilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valens is looking to escape.
Valens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vilson controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Vilson tries to control but Valens wriggling away.
Valens is working to get back to half guard.
Vilson controlling the pace for now.
Valens is desperately trying to improve his position but Vilson has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vilson controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens tries to reverse the position but Vilson maintains control.
Valens keeps trying to improve his position.
Valens is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Vilson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Valens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Valens misses with a hook
and Vilson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson wants to land a leg kick but Valens is out of range.
Vilson staying out of range there.
Vilson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilson feints and then cracks Valens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valens down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valens shoots in and drives through. Vilson sprawls well.
Valens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Junior Vilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Vilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Valens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valens avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Vilson throws a push kick but Valens slaps the foot to one side.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valens is out of range and Vilson settles back down.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vilson slips under a jab from Valens.
Valens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Vilson misses
and Valens counters with a low kick, right behind Vilson 's knee.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valens.
A lazy left from Valens finds it's target.
Valens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilson scores with a push kick.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Vilson. That's going to slow Valens down.
A low kick from Vilson misses #TD2#
so Valens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Valens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vilson pulls Valens in close to his closed guard and prevents Valens from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens wants to control from the top but Vilson keeps moving.
Junior Vilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vilson seems keen to control Valens's posture.
Vilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vilson is trying to keep Valens in close.
Valens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Valens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valens is looking to work some ground and pound but Vilson has wrist control.
Vilson is controlling Valens's posture.
Vilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valens.
Vilson keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
Valens is looking to work some ground and pound but Vilson has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
It looked like Vilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vilson cracks Valens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valens gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Valens lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Valens blocks the low kick.
Vilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilson misses the jab.
Valens checks a leg kick.
Vilson cracks Valens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valens throws a combination that misses
and Vilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valens's knee momentarily.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Valens connects with a leg kick. Vilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of Valens's head but Valens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
Valens misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
Vilson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vilson.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valens manages to avoid it.
Valens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Valens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Valens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vilson defends it well.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valens moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Valens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valens looks to land a body kick but Vilson moved away.
Vilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valens takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson tried to counter with a leg kick but Valens avoided it.#T1#
Valens walks into a left hand.
Vilson lands a nice hook to Valens's body. Valens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vilson motions for Valens to come forward. Vilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valens with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Vilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Vilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vilson connects with a leg kick. Valens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vilson lands with a cross.
Vilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valens momentarily.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens scores with a decent looking hook.
Vilson scores with a leg kick.
Vilson punishes Valens's body with a nice straight punch.#T2##TD2#
Valens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vilson was covering up waiting for the punch and Valens finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Vilson pushes Valens off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vilson throws a leg kick
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vilson thinking.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Valens takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vilson lands a jab to Valens's midsection.
Vilson throws a solid leg kick but Valens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vilson.
Valens loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Vilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valens in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Valens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson lands a body shot.
Vilson connects with a single shot there.
Valens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vilson rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Valens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vilson as he avoids it easily.
Vilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Valens misses
and Vilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valens misses with a hook to the body
and Vilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Vilson misses
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
Vilson lands a glancing blow to the side of Valens's head.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Vilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valens.
Vilson swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Vilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Valens.
Vilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Vilson lands with a straight right. Valens didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Vilson throws a low kick but Valens avoids it.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Valens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson cracks a nice hook into Valens's ribs.
Valens throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Valens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
Vilson moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Valens tenderised Vilson's leg. Vilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valens misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Valens checks it.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Valens slips a jab from Vilson.
Valens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vilson defends well and Valens ends up having to push Vilson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vilson lands a body shot.
Valens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilson on the side of the head.
Vilson lands an overhand right.
Vilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Vilson throws a low kick, looking for Valens's leg but Valens calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Valens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Valens misses.
Valens misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Valens shoots in for a double leg but Vilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior Vilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.
Vilson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valens avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valens.
Valens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valens.
Valens shoots in for a takedown but Vilson shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Valens clinches. #BC#
Vilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valens throws the left hand but Vilson avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Valens throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens misses with a right hand
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Vilson digs a good body shot into Valens's ribs.
Valens lands with a good body shot.
Vilson moves away from the strike by Valens.
A big right from Valens misses.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Valens tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Vilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson lands a body shot.
Valens swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Valens dives in for a single leg takedown but Vilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Valens throws a right hand that misses
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Vilson breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Vilson.
Vilson throws a shot to the body.
Valens avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Valens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valens needs to keep his hands up - Vilson had a free shot at his head there.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Valens throws a leg kick
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Valens off balance momentarily.
Vilson avoids a kick to the body.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilson checks a low kick from Valens.#T4#
Valens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vilson cracks the inside of Valens's front leg.
Vilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Valens.
Valens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vilson scores with a jab. Valens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valens.
Vilson scores with a leg kick.
Vilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valens checks a leg kick.
Vilson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Valens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vilson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson had his way with Jan Paul Valens in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valens doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilson circles away.
Valens tries to clinch but Vilson is having none of it.
Vilson is looking to land body kicks.
Valens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.
Vilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valens.
Valens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilson lands with a right hand.
Valens shoots in and drives through. Vilson sprawls well.
Valens punishes Vilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Vilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Valens tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
Valens misses with a straight left.
Vilson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vilson cracks the inside of Valens's front leg.
Valens walks into a left hand.
Vilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Valens in the body.
Vilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Valens doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilson circles away.
Valens fails with the takedown
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Junior Vilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.
Valens misses with a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valens scores with a hook to the body. Vilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Valens lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens staying out of range there.
Vilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valens.
Valens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Valens's front leg but catches the back leg as Valens tries to avoid it.
Valens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Valens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
Vilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valens digs a good hook to Vilson's body.
Valens throws a body kick that misses.
Vilson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Valens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Valens throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vilson to regain full guard.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valens is one step ahead there.
Vilson is working hard here to advance position.
Valens throws an elbow that misses. Vilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valens's guard. Nice move by Vilson!#REVR#
Valens 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.#T4#
Valens has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vilson has passed into side control.
Vilson gets to mount! Valens was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Vilson controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Vilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Junior Vilson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 40
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Valens misses with an uppercut
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Valens drives through and clinches with Dawson against the cage.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valens.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Valens controls his hands.
Valens throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson cracks Valens with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valens misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Valens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson tries to circle away but Valens has him pinned against the cage.
Valens is trying to stall.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Valens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson stops a takedown attempt from Valens.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
Dawson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valens stalling in the clinch but Dawson improves position.
Dawson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valens blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Valens swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Valens pulls guard.
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Valens is retaining full guard.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Dawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valens is keeping the position for now.
Dawson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valens keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass. #T2#
Dawson passes Valens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valens tries to get to full guard but Dawson has control of the leg.
Well, if Dawson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dawson trying to pass the guard but Valens defending well.
Valens is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valens is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Dawson tries to pass to full mount but Valens defends it.
Dawson is taking a breather. Valens says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Valens is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dawson trying to mount his opponent but Valens defends it.
Valens is trying to control but can't.
Dawson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Valens is looking to control Dawson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valens avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson slows the pace down in half guard.
Dawson prevents Valens from improving his position.
Dawson is trying to control. Valens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Dawson throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
Roger Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Valens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Valens moves forwards but Dawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Dawson takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Valens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dawson's guard.
Dawson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valens keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass.
Valens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valens trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Dawson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Valens defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Dawson finds it's way through Valens's defenses. #TD#
Valens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Valens cracks Dawson with a big elbow.
Dawson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Valens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valens.
Valens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Valens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Valens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valens throwing shots but Dawson is blocking nicely. #T1#
Dawson wants to improve his position but Valens is controlling well.
Valens controlling the action here.
Dawson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Valens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawson defending well though.
Dawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawson wants to control but Valens is keeping busy.
Valens lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dawson tries to roll over but Valens keeps him under control.#SUB#
Valens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dawson is not content to let Valens control the position.
Dawson wants to get back to full guard but Valens has mounted him!
Valens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Valens landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
The referee warns Dawson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Valens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Valens with a couple of short strikes.
Valens working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Valens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Valens scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson?
Dawson wants to hold on but Valens pushes him away.
Valens scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Dawson is rocked!
Jan Paul Valens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valens lands a big shot to the head and Dawson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
After winning the bout, Jan Paul Valens thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE 31
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens scores with a hook.
We've been informed that Alvarez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Valens.
Valens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Valens.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Valens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez flicks out a counter leg kick but Valens steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Valens looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valens.
Alvarez defending well as Valens loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Valens throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valens swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Valens.
Valens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Valens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez shoots in but Valens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alvarez tests Valens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valens scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valens moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valens loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Valens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valens's guard.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valens controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Valens has wrist control.#T3#
Valens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Valens keeps moving.
Valens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Alvarez working for submissions but it's allowed Valens to get to half guard.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.#SUB2#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valens defends well.#SUB2#
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Valens slips an elbow through the middle.
Valens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Valens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valens prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jan Paul Valens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Valens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Valens.
Valens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Valens.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valens blocks a jab.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Valens throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Valens is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valens.
Valens throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
A slow jab from Valens misses its intended target.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
A big left from Valens misses.
Valens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jan Paul Valens is winning the standup battle so far.
Valens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Valens. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valens dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Valens lands with a shot to the body.
Valens throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Valens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Valens. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Valens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valens clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valens. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Alvarez throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Valens.
Valens blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
And Valens counters with a quick kick to the body but Alvarez blocks it.
Valens swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Valens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Valens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Valens throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valens throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez swinging wildly here. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
Valens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Valens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valens pinned against the cage. Valens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Valens misses the target.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valens in his tracks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Valens tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Valens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valens's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Valens misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez stalks Valens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valens's face. Valens staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valens misses with a kick to the body.
Alvarez lands a jab.
Alvarez slips a jab from Valens.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Valens throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Valens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Valens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Valens throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Valens forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Valens is trying to stall. #BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valens scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Valens.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valens throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valens tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valens throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valens misses with a looping left.
Valens throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valens throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Valens coming out on top.
Alvarez throws out a powerful jab.
Alvarez tries to move into range but Valens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valens swinging wildly here.
Valens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Alvarez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valens's calf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvarez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvarez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Valens lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Valens misses the target.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Valens lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valens defends it well.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Valens.
Valens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Valens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Valens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez misses with a hook. Valens ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valens keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Marcio Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valens has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
Valens keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcio Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 26
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Valens up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Magomedov pushes Valens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valens backwards.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Valens blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Valens prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valens fails to land.
Valens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Valens avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Valens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Valens tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valenss head.
Valens tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valens takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valens has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magomedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valens can turn it around.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valenss head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valens. #TD#
Magomedov tightens his grip and picks Valens up, before dumping him to the ground. Valens manages to land in guard.
Magomedov won't allow Valens to sweep him here.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valens keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Valens wants to improve his position but instead Magomedov has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens is trying to get back to full guard.
Valens wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Valens wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Valens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Valens is working from the bottom.
Valens is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Magomedov jumps into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Valens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valens prevents Magomedov from improving position.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Valens looks to move to half guard but instead Magomedov has passed into mount! Damn!
Magomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Valens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Valens is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Valens tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away. #SUB#
Magomedov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Valens is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Valens and Magomedov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Magomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Valens is trying to escape the position but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valens keeps working.
Magomedov moves into full mount!
Magomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Magomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Magomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Valens is looking to get to half guard.
Valens is bucking up trying to escape but Magomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Valens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens misses with a looping left.
Valens throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valens lands a head kick. Magomedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
A nice side step and Valens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valens is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Valens circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Magomedov.
Valens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Valens throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Magomedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov being controlled against the cage.
Valens swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Valens avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valens wants a takedown.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Valens controls the action.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with some punches. #BC2#
Valens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Valens is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valens.
Valens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Valens scores with a spinning back kick!
Valens wants to land a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Valens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valens takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Valens misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Valens as Magomedov shoots in.#CL2#
Valens rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Valens blocking some punches.
Valens tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Valens back against the cage.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov. #BC2#
Valens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Valens there.
Valens throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Valens throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Valens.
Valens cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Valens saw that one coming.
A big left from Valens misses.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but Valens moved away.
Valens counters with a body kick.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valens.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Valens tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Valens.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Valens moves out of range easily.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Valens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Valens misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Valens with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov prevents Valens from breaking the clinch.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Valens working aggressively here.
Valens blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Valens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Valens defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
That's time! Magomedov'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!
#R3#
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valens.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Valens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valens misses with a body kick.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Valens.
Valens just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMagomedov.
Valens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Valens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Valens.
Valens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Valens moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Valens has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valens backwards.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valenss head.
Valens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
Valens blocking some punches. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Marat Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Valens.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Valens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Valens.
Valens stalling the fight.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Valens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valens throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov. #BC2#
Valens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Valens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov lands a jab to the head.
Valens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomedov connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Valens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Valens.
Valens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valens connects with a nice looking jab.
Valens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valens walks into a straight right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Valens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Valens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Valens scores with a leg kick.
Valens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov cracks Valens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Valens misses with a punch on the inside.
Valens lands with a right to the head.
Valens misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Valens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valens fails to land.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Valens controls his hands. #T4#
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Valens backwards.
Valens misses with some punches.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Valens.
Valens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valens misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valens.
Magomedov is leaning against Valens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valens tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Valens wants to stall.
Magomedov pushes Valens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valens tries to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Valens on the inside.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Magomedov!
A very excited looking Marat Magomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DARE 22
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Valens throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross. #CL2#
Valens closes the distance and clinches.
Valens has Kuznetsov pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Valens.
Kuznetsov is pressed up against the cage. Valens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuznetsov down to the mat. Kuznetsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valens. Valens obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valens throws a fast counter high kick but Kuznetsov manages to duck under it in time.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Valens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Valens.
Valens avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Valens moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Valens.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.#T1#
Valens avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valens.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov gets underhooks to prevent Valens's takedown attempt.
Valens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuznetsov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Valens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuznetsov did well to prevent Valens getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens stops Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Kuznetsov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Valens circles away.
Valens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
A leg kick checked by Valens.
An inside leg kick from Kuznetsov misses.
Valens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD2#
Valens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kuznetsov is trying to escape back to his feet but Valens uses the scramble to pass into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Valens working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Valens prevents Kuznetsov from escaping the position.#T3##ES#
Kuznetsov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Valens checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Valens didn't see that one coming.
Valens misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Valens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valens avoids it.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Valens throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valens can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valens.
Valens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valens working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valens or not. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick
and Valens counters with a good, hard body kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.
Valens misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov misses with a leg kick.
Valens throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Valens misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Valens moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Valens.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Valens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Valens off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov cracks Valens with a good jab.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Valens avoids it well.
Valens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.#TD2#
Kuznetsov gets caught flat footed, as Valens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Valens is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Valens.
Valens throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Valens only half commits.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Valens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuznetsov is trying to defend but Valens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuznetsov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kuznetsov kicks Valens off and gets back to his feet.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Valens.
Valens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valens misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valens.
Valens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Valens feints the counter takedown.
Valens throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov scores with a push kick.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valens.
Valens with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Valens blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Valens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Valens tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Good shot there by Valens.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Valens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valens is in Kuznetsov's guard.
Valens won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet. #ES#
Kuznetsov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Valens has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valens has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Valens lands a body shot.
Valens blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Valens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Valens on the inside.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Valens is controlling him.#BC#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valens swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.#T3#
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valens.
Valens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Valens saw that one coming.
Valens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Valens dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Valens's head and hops out.
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valens checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Kuznetsov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Valens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov cracks Valens with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov motions for Valens to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valens is able to avoid easily.
Valens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Valens closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valens prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Valens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valens tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Valens off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Valens's head back.
Valens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valens moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valens on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Valens.
Valens throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Valens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valens stalling against the cage. #T1#
Valens avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov is working Valens over against the cage.
Valens is trying to stall.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Valens backwards.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Valens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Valens blocks it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valens is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valens fails to land. #T2#
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Valens.
Valens dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov sizes up Valens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Valens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Valens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Valens misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens. #CL2#
Valens has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valens or not.
Valens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuznetsov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Valens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valens misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Kuznetsov is looking to chop away at Valens's legs.
Kuznetsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Valens. Valens gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Valens.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valens misses with a low kick.
Valens throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Valens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov. #T4#
A low kick from Valens is predictable there
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valens takes one to the chin there.
Valens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valens's calf.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Valens.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valens dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Valens walks into a jab.
Valens swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nikolai Kuznetsov waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DARE 19
Date: Dec 17, 2017

#R1#
O Connor throws a low kick, looking for Valens's leg but Valens calmly moves out of range.
O Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from O Connor.
O Connor throws a shot to the body.
Valens connects with a high kick.
O Connor lands with a right hand.
Valens connects with a looping right hand.
Valens lands a lovely overhand right.
Valens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Connor.
O Connor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Connor misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as O Connor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Valens scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from O Connor.
O Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valens throws a leg kick but O Connor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on O Connor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid body kick from Valens.
O Connor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valens checks it well.
O Connor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.
O Connor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valens.
Valens throwing a counter right hand but O Connor manages to avoid it.
Valens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valens.
Valens throws a sloppy head kick and O Connor moves out of range easily.
O Connor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Connor misses with a hook.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Valens.
Valens connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Valens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Connor taking some punishment here, with Valens in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Valens in particular looking to stall.
Valens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Valens is looking for a kimura here.
Valens thows a huge punch but O Connor dodges it nicely.
Valens working O Connor over with strikes.
We've been hearing that Valens has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Valens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Connor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
O Connor is in trouble now - Valens has advanced to mount!
Valens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Valens scoring with strikes but O Connor is staying in there.
The referee warns O Connor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
O Connor is trying desperately to improve position.
O Connor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valens with good strikes from the mount here!
Valens prevents O Connor from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Valens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valens working the ground and pound.
O Connor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valens has just dragged him back down to the mat.
O Connor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valens is putting a hurting on O Connor here, landing some big shots from side control.
O Connor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connor is looking for a sweep.
Valens wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Connor keeps working.
O Connor sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
O Connor tries to get to full guard but Valens has control of the leg.
Valens slips a nice elbow through O Connor's hands, connecting with O Connor's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valens lands a nice short elbow.
Jan Paul Valens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Connor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valens.
Valens winds up and cracks O Connor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Valens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Connor can do to turn this around?#T2#
O Connor wants to improve his position but Valens is controlling well.
O Connor regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Valens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Connor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Connor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
O Connor stopping the sweep attempt from Valens.
Valens is trying to control the position but O Connor postures up.
O Connor stopping the sweep attempt from Valens.
O Connor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Valens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
O Connor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valens.
O Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valens trying to control but O Connor is working from the bottom.
Valens throws a big right hand that misses.
O Connor keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
Valens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
O Connor keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
Valens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O Connor's guard.
O Connor is looking for a sweep. Valens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valens is keen to just control but O Connor is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Connor tries to roll over but Valens keeps him under control.
O Connor has his hands clasped together around Valens's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
O Connor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for O Connor.
O Connor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valens eats them both and turns towards O Connor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jan Paul Valens is winning the standup battle so far.
Valens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Connor moves away.
O Connor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Connor's sensitive parts. #CL#
Valens has O Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch but Valens keeps him there for the moment.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch but Valens keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
O Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valens has him pressed against the cage.
Valens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Connor working hard to break the clinch.
Valens can't get the takedown.
A short left from Valens.
A shot in the inside from Valens.
O Connor tries to break the clinch but Valens is controlling the position.
Valens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Connor or not.
O Connor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Connor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valens lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valens lands an uppercut.
O Connor is trying to force a seperation but Valens has the dominant position.
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
O Connor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valens keeps control of O Connor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Valens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. O Connor can't fight it off and eventually Valens manages to take the fight to the floor. O Connor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
O Connor trying to keep a closed guard but Valens is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform us that O Connor has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Valens 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.
Gregory O Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Valens advances position into side control!
Valens taking a breather here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valens 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Valens.
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Darko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valens is trying to control Darko's posture but Darko avoids it.
Darko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Valens sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Darko looks up at the clock and then as Valens takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Darko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Darko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Darko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Darko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko working the head and body with strikes.
Valens is letting Darko control him for a moment.
The strikes coming from Darko are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Darko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Darko throws a strike aimed at the side of Valens's head but Valens avoids it well.
Darko lands a few punches from side control.
Valens sneaks back into half guard.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valens keeps working.
Valens is looking for a sweep. Darko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darko lands strikes from half guard.
Valens wants to control but Darko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valens keeping control of the position.
Valens is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Darko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Darko trying to control the pace.
Darko winds up and cracks Valens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Valens controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Darko passes to side control.
Darko working the ground and pound.
Darko in side control, throwing shots but Valens defends.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valens keeps working.
Darko tries to move to mount but Valens blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Darko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Valens manages to work his way to half guard, despite Darko's best efforts.
Darko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Darko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Darko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valens tries to roll over but Darko keeps him under control.
Darko is trying to control. Valens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Darko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Darko is looking to take a break and control but Valens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valens taking some punishment here, with Darko in his half guard. #T4#
Darko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Darko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valens wants to control but Darko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darko trying to control the action but Valens is working from the bottom.
Darko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Darko stalling away here and it's allowed Valens to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Valens 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.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darko with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Valens looking for a guillotine here but Darko defends easily.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Darko dominated that round.
That's time! Valens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Darko cracks Valens with an open hand slap.
Darko tries to clinch
and Valens counters with a low kick, right behind Darko 's knee.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darko throws a jab when Valens was well out of range.
Valens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Valens ducks down to avoid it.
Darko throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Valens counters with a good low kick that Darko was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Valens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Darko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valens's hands.
Darko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Darko misses. #T1#
Darko lands with a straight right. Valens didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Darko misses.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
and Valens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valens. That's going to slow Darko down.
Darko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darko.
Valens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valens slips a jab from Darko.
Valens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darko throws a head kick but Valens moves out of range.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valens slips a straight right by Darko.#T2#
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Valens misses its target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Valens's head but Valens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valens looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darko lands with an uppercut that bounces Valens off the cage and back into range.
Valens throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Valens moved out of range nicely.
Darko works Valens's body with a nice hook.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Valens is out of range.
Darko throws the left hand but Valens avoids the punch easily.
Darko blocks a head kick by Valens.
Erick Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko is looking to clinch.
Valens slips a jab from Darko.
Valens is looking to counter punch.
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Valens's head but Valens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Valens.
Valens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darko misses with a series of wild punches.
Darko shoots in and drives through. Valens sprawls well.
Darko moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Darko throws a right hand that misses
and Valens counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Darko throws a jab when Valens was well out of range.
Valens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Darko's calf.
Valens throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko throws an overhand right that lands on Valens's shoulder, as Valens tries to avoid the shot.
Valens misses with a hook to the body
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erick Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Valens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko lands a jab to the head.
Darko misses with a hook.
Darko takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Darko.
Sloppy strikes from Darko. Those never looked like landing.
Valens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Darko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Valens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Darko connects with a jab.
A combination from Darko does no damage.
Valens 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.
And Darko tries to counter it with a takedown but Valens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Darko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Darko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valens keeps the fight on the outside.
Darko catches Valens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Valens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valens.
Darko tries to clinch but Valens is having none of it.
Valens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Darko misses with a hook
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Valens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Darko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
It looks like Valens has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Valens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darko is able to avoid easily.
Valens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Darko moves into range and clinches up with Valens.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valens misses with some punches.
Darko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Valens controls his hands.
Darko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valens misses with some punches. #BC#
Valens manages to break the clinch.
Valens lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy left from Valens finds it's target.#T2#
Darko misses with a combination
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Valens ducks down to avoid it.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darko throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
Darko throws a hook but Valens blocks it.
Darko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Valens misses with a straight left.
Valens throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Valens fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darko checks it well.
Valens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valens. That's going to slow Darko down. #T3#
Darko shoots and misses
and Valens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valens throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Darko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valens throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darko scores with a hook to the body. Valens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darko throws a head kick that misses.
Valens is looking to counter with a body kick.
Darko moves away from the strike by Valens.
Nice defenses there by Valens.
Valens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valens.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko moves away from the strike by Valens.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Erick Darko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darko misses with a straight right.
Darko throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Valens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko catches Valens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Darko.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Valens is out of range.
Darko throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valens scores with a punch to the head.
Darko swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
No joy there for Darko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Darko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valens to score with a decent uppercut.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valens misses with a jab to the body
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Valens misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Paul Valens.
Well Darko 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Darko!
During a confident post fight interview, Erick Darko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE X
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Whyte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens throws a jab when Whyte was well out of range.
Whyte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Valens dives in and scores a takedown into Whyte's guard.#ES2#
Whyte pushes Valens off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Whyte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whyte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Valens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valens checks a low kick from Whyte.
We've been hearing reports that Valens has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valens has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whyte! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Valens.
Benson Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whyte throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valens moves out of range of the body kick from Whyte.
Valens misses with a straight right.
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Valens tried to score with a low kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Valens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whyte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Whyte throws a leg kick which misses Valens's front leg but catches the back leg as Valens tries to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Whyte as Valens shoots in.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whyte throws out the jab.
Valens attempts a counter takedown but Whyte avoids it well and moves away.
Whyte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valens's head backwards.
A slow jab from Whyte misses its intended target.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valens misses the body punch
and Whyte counters with a three punch combo that has Valens backing up. Valens nods at Whyte to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Whyte.
Valens lands an overhand right.
Valens lunges at Whyte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whyte's hand.
Valens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Whyte scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Valens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whyte is fending him off so far but Valens persists. Nope, Whyte circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Paul Valens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whyte throws out a counter right but Valens avoids it with no problem.
Valens misses with a lunging right hand
and Whyte counters with a good low kick that Valens was not able to check.
Whyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valens thuds his right hand into Whyte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valens moves away.
Valens scores with a punch to the head.
Whyte jabs Valens right on the nose. Valens blinks but takes it well.
Whyte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valens.
Whyte throws a hook but Valens blocks it.#T4#
Valens fails to land the takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Whyte sends Valens crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Whyte is motioning to the referee to let Valens up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Valens is rocked!
Valens ducks into an uppercut from Whyte and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Benson Whyte made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DARE 7
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Valens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Valens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hobson tries to kick Valens off but Valens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hobson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hobson tries to get out of the position.
Hobson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Valens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hobson taking some punishment here, with Valens in his half guard.
Valens working Hobson over with strikes.
Valens works his way into full mount!
Hobson is bucking up trying to escape but Valens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Valens lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hobson is in a horrible position here. Valens smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hobson looks a forlorn figure.
Valens raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valens landing punches.
Hobson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Valens lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hobson hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#
Hobson is rocked!
The referee warns Hobson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Hobson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hobson is bucking up trying to escape but Valens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Valens connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hobson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hobson is trying to stand up.
Hobson seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Valens swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Jan Paul Valens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC 63: Chikatchawan Vs Austin
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Crowder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valens throws the left hand but Crowder avoids the punch easily.
Crowder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crowder wants it to stay on the feet.
Valens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Crowder throws a shot to the body.
Valens throws a low kick but Crowder moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Crowder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valens doesn't seem phased though.
Valens misses with a takedown attempt - Crowder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crowder throws out a counter right but Valens avoids it with no problem.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crowder enables Valens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crowder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valens postures up in Crowder's guard and throws a big left but Crowder blocks it.
Valens looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Valens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valens trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom. #T2#
Valens throws a big elbow that misses.
Valens postures up in Crowder's guard and throws a big left but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Valens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Valens is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
Valens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crowder wants to stand but Valens is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Crowder looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Valens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Valens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Crowder stands and steps away. Valens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Crowder cracks Valens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valens cracks Crowder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valens tries a low kick but Crowder avoids it.
Crowder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valens misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rhys Crowder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crowder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valens.
Crowder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Crowder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crowder slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valens scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens swings widly with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a straight right hand.
Valens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crowder.
Crowder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valens throws a right hand that misses
letting Crowder counter with a right hand. #T1#
Crowder misses with a right hand #TD#
and Valens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crowder's guard.
Valens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valens tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowder is retaining full guard.
Valens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valens distracts Crowder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valens trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Valens wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.
Valens throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Valens throwing strikes but missing.
Valens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valens controlling from the top position.
Valens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valens is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valens is one step ahead there.
Jan Paul Valens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Valens throws a big elbow that misses.
Valens is working Crowder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Valens postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crowder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Valens, into his guard. #REVB#
Valens wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Crowder stands and steps away. Valens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Valens fails with the takedown
enabling Crowder to counter with a crisp jab.
Crowder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valens misses with a takedown attempt - Crowder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crowder scrambles back to his feet.
Crowder avoids the head kick by Valens.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens looks to land a left hand but Crowder moved out of range nicely.
Crowder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valens with a body shot.#TD#
Valens feints and as Crowder raises his hands in defense, Valens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crowder lands with an overhand left.
Valens avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Valens counters with a quick kick to the body but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder blocks a jab.
Valens tries for a takedown but Crowder circles away easily
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Valens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valens lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Valens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crowder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valens.
Valens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Valens is pressing down on Crowder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crowder is holding on for now.
Valens thows a huge punch but Crowder dodges it nicely.
Crowder is trying to stand back up but Valens is controlling him
Valens is looking to advance position but Crowder won't allow it.
Valens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Valens has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crowder is doing well to control the position and prevent Valens from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Valens. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crowder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valens winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Valens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crowder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Valens lands strikes from half guard.
Valens is keen to just control but Crowder is a slippery customer.
Crowder wants to control but Valens is keeping busy. #T3#
Valens moves nicely into side control.
Crowder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valens misses with the ground and pound.
Valens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crowder keeps working.
Valens working the ground and pound from side control.
Valens looks up at the clock and then as Crowder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Valens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Valens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Crowder is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Valens is trying to get an arm triangle but Crowder is defending well.
Crowder manages to get back to half guard.
Crowder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens stands up over Crowder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valens wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Carnage 265 tournament R1
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
A cross from Valens lands.
Crunch! Daebak slams his shin into Valens's torso.
Daebak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daebak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daebak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valens.
Daebak lands a right hook to the body.
Daebak stuns Valens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ono Daebak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daebak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daebak connects with a leg kick. Valens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Daebak clinches up with Valens and pushes him back against the cage.
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valens's elbow. #TD#
Valens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daebak uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daebak tries to stand but Valens is controlling from the bottom.
Daebak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Valens has his foot on Daebak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daebak works his way back into a safe position though.
Daebak wants to get up but he can't break Valens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB#
Daebak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daebak has managed to get both his arms back between Valens's legs - danger averted.
Daebak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valens is on top in guard. #REVR#
Valens prevents Daebak from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daebak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valens jabs Daebak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valens throws a low kick but Daebak avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Daebak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daebak.
Daebak motions for Valens to come forward. Daebak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daebak thows a body kick. Valens tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Daebak closes the distance and clinches.
Daebak presses Valens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daebak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valens tries to pull guard but Daebak holds him up against the cage and eventually Valens drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
A short left from Daebak. #T3#
Daebak swings wildly with an uppercut but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak throws a head punch that misses.
Daebak lands a body punch.
Daebak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valens.
Daebak lands with a short shot to the head.
Daebak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valens is working for takedown but Daebak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daebak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valenss head.
Daebak scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Valens blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Valens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daebak pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Paul Valens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daebak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daebak pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daebak.
Valens looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Daebak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daebak tries a head kick but it misses.
Daebak tries to score with a low kick but Valens moves his leg out of the way.
Valens blocks a low kick nicely.
Crunch! Daebak slams his shin into Valens's torso.
Daebak throws a good cross that connects.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daebak. Valens shrugs it off though.
Valens takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valens is breathing heavily.
Valens misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daebak, right into the meat.
Daebak dips to his left and cracks Valens with an uppercut!
Daebak connects with a leg kick. Valens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Daebak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daebak lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ono Daebak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Daebak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valens throws a shot from downtown. Daebak moves away and avoids it.
Daebak takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daebak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daebak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daebak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valens blocks the body kick.
Valens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daebak throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Daebak seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Valens.
Daebak tries to clinch up.
Valens throws a hook but Daebak blocks it.
Daebak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Valens throws a hook but Daebak avoids it easily.
Daebak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daebak is looking to chop away at Valens's legs. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daebak enables Valens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daebak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Daebak wants to stand and escape but Valens is having none of it.
Valens wants to pass the guard but Daebak is keeping the position.
Valens trying to control but Daebak is working from the bottom.
Valens stands up over Daebak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Daebak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valens is controlling him.
Valens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daebak's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Valens won't allow Daebak to get back to his feet.
Daebak is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Valens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daebak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daebak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valens is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens fails to land the takedown.
Valens moves out of range as Daebak strikes.
Valens walks into a jab.
Daebak doesn't manage to clinch there - Valens circles away.
Daebak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Daebak staying out of range there.
Daebak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ono Daebak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens throws a hook but Daebak avoids it easily.
Valens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daebak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valens was well out of range. Poor timing from Daebak.
Valens checks the leg kick.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Daebak.
Daebak takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Valens moves out of range of the body kick from Daebak.
Valens throws a hook to the side of Daebak's head but Daebak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daebak scoring well with a low kick there.
Valens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ono Daebak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valens takes a swing at Daebak's ribcage but misses.
Daebak throws a low kick but Valens moves out of range easily.
Valens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Daebak blocks a low kick nicely.
Daebak scores with a decent looking hook.
Valens moves out of range of the leg kick from Daebak.
Daebak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valens moves out of range as Daebak throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daebak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Valens misses.
Valens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daebak is out of range and Valens settles back down.
Valens seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daebak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valens's sensitive parts.
Valens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Valens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Daebak!
Daebak wants to get back to his feet but Valens drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ono Daebak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Valens lunges at Daebak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daebak's hand.
Valens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daebak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Valens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daebak to the mat! Daebak manages to get full guard.
Daebak wants to get back to his feet but Valens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valens wants to control from the top but Daebak keeps moving.
Daebak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jan Paul Valens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Valens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valens trying to control but Daebak is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daebak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daebak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daebak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daebak throws a leg kick which misses Valens's front leg but catches the back leg as Valens tries to avoid it. #TD#
Valens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valens lands a couple of digs.
Valens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daebak is keeping the position for now.
Daebak wants to get back to his feet but Valens is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valens sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Valens finds it's way through Daebak's defenses.
Good exchange - Daebak coming out on top.
Valens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daebak's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Daebak is just out of range.
Valens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daebak.
Daebak's corner calls for a 1-2. Daebak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##CL2#
Daebak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valens, pushing him back against the cage.
Daebak lands a body punch.
Daebak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Valens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ono Daebak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daebak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Daebak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valens blocking some punches.
Valens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daebak prevents it.
Valens looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Paul Valens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daebak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A hook to the body from Daebak.
Daebak lands an uppercut.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Daebak.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Daebak works on Valens's body with a couple of short punches.
Valens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daebak to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daebak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daebak pushes Valens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valens's elbow.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valens has Daebak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daebak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daebak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daebak.
Daebak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daebak lands with a light punch inside.
Daebak is pressed up against the cage. Valens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daebak down to the mat. Daebak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A cross from Daebak lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ono Daebak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daebak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ono Daebak!
During a confident post fight interview, Ono Daebak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Carnage 38
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1##CL#
Axe pushes Valens up against the cage in a clinch.
Axe pushes Valens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valens prevents the takedown attempt.
Valens blocking some punches.
Valens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axe pushes Valens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Valens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Valens lands an impressive looking overhand right. Axe doesn't seem phased though.
Axe fails with a takedown attempt.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Axe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Axe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axe has a couple of punches blocked by Valens. #T1#
Axe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valens's elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Axe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Valens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axe wants to clinch but Valens slips to the side
and Valens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valens.
Nice defenses there by Axe.
Valens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Axe tries to clinch but Valens moves away
and Valens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axe moves in looking to clinch but Valens pushes him off.
Axe is looking to clinch.
Valens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Axe with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Valens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Valens misses its intended target.
Valens swats away the attempt to clinch by Axe.#CL#
Axe takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Axe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axe has a couple of punches blocked by Valens.
Valens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Axe blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Axe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Valens breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valens. Axe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valens can pounce on him.
Valens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valens swats away the attempt to clinch by Axe.
Axe tries to clinch there but Valens circles away.
Axe is looking to clinch but Valens is avoiding it. #T3#
Axe tries to clinch up but Valens circles away and keeps his distance.
Axe takes one on the button.
Axe ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Axe wants to clinch.
Valens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valens works Axe's body with a nice hook.
Valens misses with a low kick.
Axe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Axe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valens sneaks back into half guard.
Axe controlling the pace. #T4#
Valens striking from the bottom.
Axe wants to take a breather but Valens is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valens defending well though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Axe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valens's head.
Axe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valens keeps working.
Valens tries to roll over but Axe keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Valens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Axe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Valens.
A left lands for Valens.
Axe is looking to clinch but Valens is avoiding it. #CL#
Axe has managed to clinch.
Valens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Axe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axe swings wildly with an uppercut but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jon Axe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axe lands with a light punch inside.
Valens misses with a punch on the inside.
Axe can't find room to land a body shot as Valens controls the action.
Valens wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Axe swings wildly with an uppercut but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axe digs a right hand into Valens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valens's gas tank.
Axe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Valens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Axe moves into the clinch successfully.
Valens takes a shot to the head.
Axe lands a shoulder strike.
Axe lands with a light punch inside.
Valens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Axe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Axe back to the cage. Valens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Valens circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Axe moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Valens has Axe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Valens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Axe tumbling to the mat - Valens dives into Axe's guard.
Axe is pulling down on Valens's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Valens 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.
Valens stopping the sweep attempt from Axe.
Axe is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Valhalla MMA inform me that Valens has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Axe controlling the position.#ES#
Axe wriggles free and stands up.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
Axe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axe tries to clinch up.#T3#
Axe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axe looks to clinch
and Valens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Axe is out of range.
Valens takes a swing at Axe's ribcage but misses.
Valens's corner calls for a 1-2. Valens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Valens.
An inside leg kick lands from Valens. #TD#
Axe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Valens!
Axe working the head with strikes.
Valens takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Axe working the body and head with strikes.
Axe trying to control the position but Valens is working away.
Axe remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Axe scoring with punches and elbows.
Axe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valens keeps working.
Axe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Valens is working to avoid the ground and pound but Axe connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Axe dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Valens works Axe's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Axe clinches.
Valens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Valens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valens taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valens.
Axe working aggressively here. #BC2#
Valens manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Valens lands an impressive looking overhand right. Axe doesn't seem phased though.
Axe fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Axe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valens throws a low kick but Axe avoids it.
Valens tries a low kick but Axe avoids it.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valens paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Valens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axe.
Axe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Axe tries to clinch but Valens moves away
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Valens - just one landing.
Axe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valens.
Valens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valens scores with a body shot.
Axe moves to clinch but Valens breaks away
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Axe fails with the takedown
and Valens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valens appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Axe.
Axe wants to clinch
and Valens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Axe tries to clinch there but Valens circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Axe drives through and clinches with Valens against the cage.
Axe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valens can't break the clinch.
Axe misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axe.
A short right from Axe on the inside.
Axe takes a shot to the head.
Axe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Valens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Axe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Axe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valens is trying to break free.
Axe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valens prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axe.
A short left from Axe.
Axe swings wildly with an uppercut but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axe tries to work over Valens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Valens gets underhooks to prevent Axe's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Axe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Valens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Axe is trying to keep an underhook but Valens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Axe wants to get back to full guard.
Axe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valens scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valens lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Axe is rocked!
Axe taking some punishment here, with Valens in his half guard.
Oh Axe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens lands a big elbow - Axe is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Valens!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
After the fight, Jan Paul Valens was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 54
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Hewitt shoots and misses
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hewitt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hewitt looks to clinch
and Valens counters with a nice uppercut.
Valens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valens connects with a single shot there.
Valens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hewitt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hewitt with a poor takedown
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Hewitt misses with a takedown attempt
and Valens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Hewitt.
Valens drops Hewitt with a big left hand! Hewitt is injured, injured bad! Valens jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
In his post fight interview, Jan Paul Valens started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 50
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1##TD#
Valens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rose is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Valens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rose has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
Valens controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose wants to control but Valens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Rose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rose won't allow Valens to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Rose scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Rose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Valens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valens throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely. #T3#
Valens is stalling in the full guard.
Valens wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
Valens prevents Rose from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rose misses with a hook.
Rose scores with a shot to the body.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Hannibal Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose throws out a counter right but Valens avoids it with no problem.
Rose moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Rose staying out of range there.
Rose is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big right from Rose misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rose! #CUT2#
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Rose.#TD#
Valens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valens prevents Rose from standing back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Valens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rose is staying active underneath Valens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valens is taking a breather. Rose says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hannibal Rose will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
That's time! Valens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rose misses with a double jab.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valens looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valens.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Valens off the cage and back into range.
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Valens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Valens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
Rose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valens defends it well.
Rose throws a series of strikes that have Valens backpedaling. #TD#
Rose gets caught flat footed, as Valens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valens content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Valens postures up.
Jan Paul Valens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valens wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose wants to stand and escape but Valens is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valens stays in close to Rose's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rose throws a series of punches but Valens avoids them all with ease.
Valens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose misses with a hook.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Valens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valens trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well.
Valens is trying to control the action in half guard but Rose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Valens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rose defending well though.
Valens is controlling the pace.
Valens is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valens working Rose over with strikes.
Valens sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rose trying to control but Valens postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Rose misses.
Valens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hannibal Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Valens slips the punch.
Rose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Valens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose throws out a counter right but Valens avoids it with no problem.
Rose might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rose lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Rose misses with the combination.
Rose jabs Valens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Valens.
Rose throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Valens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valens content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head. #T1#
Rose trying to control from the bottom.
Rose wants to improve his position but Valens is controlling well.
Rose won't allow Valens to pass to mount.
Valens slows the pace down in half guard.
Valens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Valens wants to free his trapped foot but Rose is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valens slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Valens.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Rose throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Rose throws a right and a left that Valens avoids nicely.
Valens feinted with a counter takedown.
Valens connects with a leg kick. Rose looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Hannibal Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Rose does it's job there.
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Valens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valens is in Rose's guard.
Valens looking to pass the guard.
Valens postures up. #ES2#
Rose has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Valens is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Valens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Valens turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Valens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rose is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Valens wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Valens advances nicely into full mount.
Valens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rose is looking to escape.
Valens looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hannibal Rose just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Valens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valens moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Valens moves away and avoids it.
Valens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose connects with the punch.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Valens counters with a shoot takedown. Rose fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rose manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose works on Valens's body with a couple of short punches.
Valens tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Valens back against the cage.
Rose gets underhooks to prevent Valens's takedown attempt.
Valens blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Valens keeps control of Rose as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valens as Rose tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valens.
Rose looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valens is working for takedown but Rose is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Rose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rose prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Paul Valens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valens's elbow.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Valens lands a takedown into guard.
Valens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rose has Valens pulled in close to control his posture.
Rose wants to sweep here but Valens controlling him for the moment.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
Rose controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Valens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rose throws the left hand but Valens avoids the punch easily.
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Valens moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Valens does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Valens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rose napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valens working the ground and pound but Rose is defending the strikes. #T4#
Rose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Valens is putting a hurting on Rose here, landing some big shots from side control.
Valens staying calm.#SUB#
Valens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rose, who protects the arm well.
Valens controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Rose dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Rose misses.
Rose swinging wildly here.
Valens fails with the takedown
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Valens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Valens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valens tries to advance to mount but Rose instead regains half guard.
Valens is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Rose trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Valens manages to pass to mount!
Rose taking shots to the head.
Valens prevents Rose from getting the reversal.
Valens wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rose tries to hold on but Valens postures up.
Valens trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Valens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rose is squirming around, avoiding Valens's attempts to control the action.
Rose tries to lock up and control but Valens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Valens with good strikes from the mount here!
Valens controlling his opponent.
Rose is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Valens raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valens throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Valens tries to control but Rose wriggling away.
Valens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hannibal Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valens lands a big shot there that rocks Rose but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Hannibal Rose!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Hannibal Rose!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Hannibal Rose!

Hannibal Rose wins by unanimous decision! Hannibal Rose retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Hannibal Rose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DFC LV MAYHEM 21
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Valens scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Valens instigates a clinch.
Valens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dunc is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valens.
I was talking to Valens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Valens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Dunc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens cracks Dunc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunc. That did some damage!
Valens connects with a body shot.
Dunc tries to work over Valens's front leg with a kick but Valens checks it.
Dunc throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dunc tries a low kick but Valens avoids it.
Valens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunc. Dunc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunc tries to clinch up but Valens circles away and keeps his distance.
Valens jabs Dunc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Valens catches Dunc right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Dunc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunc misses with a low kick.
Valens is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dunc misses with a double jab. #CL#
Valens drives through and clinches with Dunc against the cage.
Valens has Dunc pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Valens.
Dunc wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunc goes for a takedown attempt but Valens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dunc.
Nice jab there from Valens.
Dunc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valens.
Dunc misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Dunc backs away, Valens returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dunc wants to clinch.#T2#
Valens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valens lands with a hook. Dunc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valens slips a jab from Dunc.
Valens lands a glancing blow to the side of Dunc's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunc tries to clinch
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunc throws a solid leg kick but Valens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunc.
Valens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dunc darts in trying to clinch
and Valens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dunc wants to clinch
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunc thinking.
Dunc tries to score with a low kick but Valens moves his leg out of the way.
Valens scores with a leg kick.
A combination from Dunc does no damage. #T3#
Valens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunc wants to clinch.
Valens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunc wants to clinch.
Valens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunc if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunc wants to clinch but Valens slips to the side
and Valens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valens lands a nice shot that snaps Dunc's head back.
A low kick from Dunc is predictable there
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Dunc misses
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens keeps the fight on the outside.
Valens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunc if he has to take too many more of those.
Valens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunc's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valens.
Valens thuds a left hand into Dunc's body.
Dunc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valens swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dunc misses with a double jab.
Valens lands with a straight right. Dunc didn't see that one coming.
Valens scores with a push kick.
Dunc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Valens gets a clinch.
Valens stops a takedown attempt from Dunc.
Knees to the body from Valens.
Dunc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunc being controlled against the cage.
Dunc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dunc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Valens breaks the clinch. #T1#
Dunc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valens counters with a three punch combo that has Dunc backing up. Dunc nods at Valens to acknowledge the strikes.
Dunc motions for Valens to come forward. Dunc throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dunc is breathing heavily.
Dunc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valens scores with a leg kick.
Valens blocks a leg kick.
Dunc tries to clinch but Valens moves away
and Valens counters with an outside leg kick.
Valens delivers a nice body kick.
Valens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Valens blocks the leg kick.
Dunc moves in looking to clinch but Valens pushes him off.
Dunc moves in looking to clinch but Valens pushes him off.
Valens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Valens.
Dunc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jan Paul Valens is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Valens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valens throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dunc tries to clinch but Valens moves away
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick there by Valens.
Valens feints and then cracks Dunc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dunc down.
Valens works Dunc's body with a nice hook.
Dunc swinging wildly here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dunc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valens - the referee stops the clock and Dunc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valens. Dunc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Dunc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dunc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Valens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dunc's knee momentarily.
Dunc moves to clinch but Valens breaks away
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunc thinking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valens.
Both fighters circling a little - Valens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dunc takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Valens manages to break the clinch.
Valens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunc misses with a double jab
and Valens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Valens lands a nice hook to Dunc's body. Dunc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valens lands with an overhand left.
Dunc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunc.
Dunc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valens to score with a decent uppercut.
Dunc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valens cracks a nice hook into Dunc's ribs.
Dunc misses with a left hand
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valens digs a good hook to Dunc's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Dunc.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valens!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valens - that will leave a mark!
Valens scores with a hook to the body. Dunc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valens lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Dunc misses
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
Valens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunc can do to turn this around?
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valens thows a body kick. Dunc tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunc's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunc misses the body punch
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens is looking to slow Dunc down with leg kicks.
Valens lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunc throws a leg kick
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Valens throws a leg kick which misses Dunc's front leg but catches the back leg as Dunc tries to avoid it.
Valens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dunc steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valens. That one must have hurt.
Valens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunc. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Valens!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
Kyle Dunc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Valens.
Valens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunc tries to clinch but Valens moves away
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Valens takes the fight into the clinch.
Valens is pressed up against the cage. Dunc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valens down to the mat. Valens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Valens.
Dunc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dunc is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Nice straight punches there by Valens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valens.
Valens 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.
Valens scores with a kick to the body.
Dunc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dunc attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valens scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Dunc is predictable there
and Valens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dunc's knee momentarily.
Dunc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Dunc seems unphased.
A right-left combo lands from Valens. #CL#
Valens moves into the clinch.#T3#
Dunc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Valens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunc wants to clinch
and Valens counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dunc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valens to score with a decent uppercut.
Valens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dunc has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Valens.#CL#
Valens rushes Dunc and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Valens breaks from the clinch.
Valens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valens swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunc.#T4#
Valens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dunc will feel that in the morning.
Dunc misses with a right hand
and Valens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunc misses with a few strikes there.
Valens quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Valens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valens lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Valens closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Valens manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Valens does it's job there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valens. Dunc shrugs it off though. #CL#
Valens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dunc.
Dunc wants to clinch but Valens slips to the side
and Valens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyle Dunc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Valens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunc tries to throw a body punch but Valens avoids it by throwing Dunc back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valens 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 George Francis scores the fight for Jan Paul Valens!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jan Paul Valens!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jan Paul Valens!

Jan Paul Valens wins by unanimous decision!
Jan Paul Valens took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: DFC Sin City 17
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Valens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dippe darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Valens counters with a shoot takedown. Dippe fights it but they end up in guard.
Dippe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Valens dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Valens is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dippe looks calm but he's in trouble here. Valens gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dippe is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Valens lets go of the hold and Dippe can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jan Paul Valens!
A relieved looking Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DFC Mayhem 15
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Valens throws a lazy head kick
and Zero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valens lands a body shot.
Zero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valens defends well and Zero ends up having to push Valens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valens throws a lazy head kick
and Zero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valens throws out the jab.
Zero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valens checks a low kick from Zero.
Nice body kick from Valens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zero looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Zero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zero or perhaps it was just good defense by Valens, which made it look bad. #T1#
Valens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zero counters with a thumping low kick.
Zero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valens but Valens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Zero.
Zero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown but Valens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valens throws a front kick that sends Zero stumbling back into the cage.
Valens tests Zero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zero's sensitive parts.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Zero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valens lands with a slapping head kick.
Valens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zero fails with a takedown attempt.
Zero slips a jab from Valens.
Valens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zero dives in and grabs Valens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valens pushes down on Zero's head and hops out.
Valens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Valens misses with a low kick. #T3#
Zero slips a jab from Valens.
Zero slips under a jab.
Zero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valens with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Valens - just one landing.
Valens works the jab nicely.
Valens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zero.
Valens jabs Zero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valens throws a jab when Zero was well out of range.#T4#
Nice jab there from Valens.
Zero tries for a takedown but Valens circles away easily
and Valens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zero looks winded!
Good exchange - Valens coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens cracks Zero with a good jab.
Valens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Zero.
Valens is looking to counter punch.
Valens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valens misses with a hook. Zero ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens 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.
#R2#
Valens scores with a jab.
Valens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zero unleashes a big counter combination but Valens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jan Paul Valens is winning the standup battle so far.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Valens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valens misses with a kick to the body.
Valens misses with a hook.
It seemed like Zero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valens.
Valens lands a nice hook to Zero's body. Zero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zero might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Valens has got the better of the exchanges.
Valens lands a jab to Zero's midsection.#T1#
Valens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens throws a head kick that misses.
Valens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valens throws a sloppy head kick and Zero moves out of range easily.
Valens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valens scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Zero as he checks the leg kick.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Zero seems unphased.
Valens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Zero dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valens throwing a counter right hand but Zero manages to avoid it.
Valens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zero on the side of the head.
Zero slips a jab and a cross from Valens.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zero misses with an uppercut. Valens saw that one coming.
Valens throws a head kick that misses.
Zero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
Valens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zero can do to turn this around?
Valens throws a head kick but Zero moves out of range.
Zero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Zero avoids the head kick by Valens.
Zero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zero slips under a jab.
Zero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valens defends it nicely.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Zero.
Some bone on bone action there as Zero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zero throws a fast counter high kick but Valens manages to duck under it in time.
Valens throws a shot from downtown. Zero moves away and avoids it.#T4#
No luck for Zero with that takedown attempt.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valens swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zero to counter with a crisp jab.
Valens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valens leaves Zero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zero somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
That's time! Valens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Valens tries to land a leg kick but Zero saw it coming and moves away.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zero.
Zero shapes to counter with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zero is defended easily by Valens.
Valens quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab from Valens does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valens tries to avoid it but Zero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valens to the ground. Valens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Zero tries for a takedown but Valens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valens lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Zero.
Some bone on bone action there as Zero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zero dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valens fails to land with a series of punches.
Valens throws the left hand but Zero avoids the punch easily.
Valens throws a head kick that Zero semi-blocks.
Valens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valens swinging wildly here.
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Valens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valens lands a glancing blow to the side of Zero's head.
Valens swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.
Valens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valens. Zero does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Valens.
Valens connects with a looping right hand.
Valens throws a hook but Zero blocks it.
Zero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valens leaves Zero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valens! #T4#
Zero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valens sprawls well. Valens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zero gets slowly back to his feet.
Valens throws a hook to the side of Zero's head but Zero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zero unleashes a big counter combination but Valens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zero blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gerry Zero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valens moves out of range of the leg kick from Zero.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valens 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
A very excited looking Jan Paul Valens made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LKO Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Valens misses with a shot to the body
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Valens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valens continues to drive forward.
Valens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valens defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Valens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Valens, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Valens against the cage but Valens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valens has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Valens.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson N Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valens as he jumps to the side.
Valens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Valens misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson. #T1#
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Valens lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valens defends it nicely.
Valens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Valens. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valens.
Valens throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Valens throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Johnson forces Valens back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Valens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Valens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valens tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Valens and move into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Valens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Valens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valens.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Valens stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Valens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Valens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Valens has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Valens lands a shoulder strike.
Valens is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valens down to the mat. Valens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Johnson tries to clinch up but Valens circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson backing away here, and Valens unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Valens.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Valens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valens keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Valens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Valens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson checks a low kick from Valens.
Valens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valens's waist but Valens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Valens, against the cage.
Valens working aggressively here.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Valens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Valens scoring with some ground and pound.
Valens 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. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens is looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valens wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Valens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson won't allow Valens to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson trying to control but Valens is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valens holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valens swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Johnson wanted to stand there but Valens had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Valens. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valens delivers a nice body kick.
Valens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.#CL2#
Valens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Valens.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Valens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson is working for takedown but Valens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valens digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Valens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valens prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Valens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnson N Johnson has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Valens fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Valens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valens controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valens pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Valens drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Valens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is working for takedown but Valens is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Valens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnson N Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Valens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Valens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valens as he jumps to the side.
A left and a right from Valens both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Valens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.#BC2#
Valens breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valens throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valens.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valens.
Valens looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Valens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valens continues to drive forward.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson dives in and grabs Valens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valens pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson N Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Valens instigates a clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Valens has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Valens misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Valens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Valens sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Valens advances to half guard.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valens's back!#SUB#
Valens showing good submission defense here.
Valens is really stuck here.
Valens is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Valens has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Valens turns into Johnson and is now in his guard. #T4#
Valens passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valens is controlling the pace.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Valens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LKO12 Debaser
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
A jab lands there for Laston.
Valens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Paul Valens has been cut.
Laston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valens is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Valens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Valens drops back looking for a leg! Laston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laston manages to kick Valens off! Valens jumps back into Laston's guard.
Valens stays in close to Laston's body and controls the position.
Valens won't allow Laston to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Laston kicks Valens off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Valens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laston keeping full guard, as Valens tries to pass.
Valens is pushing down on Laston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laston is fighting to maintain full guard but Valens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Valens could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Laston is trying to stand up here but Valens is controlling him well.
Valens is looking to take a break and control but Laston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laston is trying to stand back up but Valens is controlling him
Valens throwing shots but Laston is blocking nicely.
Valens slips a nice elbow through Laston's hands, connecting with Laston's forehead.
Valens works his way into side control.
Laston takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Laston is not content to let Valens control the position.
Laston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Valens staying calm.
Laston is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Laston is trying to escape the position but Valens is controlling the position.
Laston is trying to buck Valens off.
Valens in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valens cracks Laston with a big elbow.
The strikes coming from Valens are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Valens is looking to take a break and control but Laston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valens controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laston can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Valens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES2#
Laston sneaks out the side door and pushes Valens away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Laston throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laston looks to land a left hand but Valens moved out of range nicely.
Valens changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Laston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Paul Valens's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Valens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Valens is putting a hurting on Laston here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Valens is controlling him well.
Valens cracks Laston with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Valens tries for a kimura but Laston is defending well.
Laston is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valens has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens is looking to take a break and control but Laston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valens works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jan Paul Valens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Valens is looking to take a break and control but Laston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valens passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laston!
Valens controlling the pace for now.
Valens lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Laston defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Valens.
Valens thowing shots but they're missing.
Valens scoring with strikes but Laston is staying in there. #T2#
Valens controlling the position easily from mount.
Laston squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB#
Laston has left one of his arms exposed and Valens doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Laston screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Paul Valens!

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