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Event:
FWC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Gomaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Valjean closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gomaz to the mat! Gomaz manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Gomaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valjean showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valjean chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Valjean drops back looking for a leg! Gomaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomaz manages to kick Valjean off! Valjean jumps back into Gomaz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valjean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Valjean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Gomaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valjean chips away with some ground and pound.
Valjean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Valjean's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gomaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valjean landing with the ground and pound.
Valjean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valjean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Valjean throws a head kick that half lands.
Valjean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomaz is looking for a counter combo.
Jean Valjean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Valjean looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gomaz!
Valjean cracks Gomaz with a big right hand but Gomaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Valjean working the ground and pound.
Valjean in side control lands a decent elbow.
Valjean controls the position.
Valjean lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Valjean wants to control but Gomaz is keeping him busy.
Valjean creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Valjean grinds an elbow into Gomaz's temple.
Valjean scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here as Valjean stalls from top position.
Valjean lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Valjean politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Valjean prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Valjean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valjean throws a sloppy head kick
and Gomaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyler Gomaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valjean throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Valjean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomaz tries to break free but Valjean pushes him back against the cage.
Valjean lands a right hand.
Gomaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Valjean won't allow it.
Gomaz is trying to push Valjean away but Valjean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valjean misses with a knee to the head.
Gomaz tries to circle away but Valjean has him pinned against the cage.
Gomaz tries to circle away but Valjean has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Valjean breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Valjean forces Gomaz back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valjean misses with a knee strike.
Gomaz tries to circle away but Valjean has him pinned against the cage.
Valjean avoiding damage.
Valjean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valjean leaning against his opponent.
Valjean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards. #T1#
Valjean is pushing Gomaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valjean looking to throw knees to the head but Gomaz is blocking nicely.
Valjean lands a shoulder strike.
Gomaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valjean misses with some punches.
Gomaz tries to circle away but Valjean has him pinned against the cage.
Valjean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomazs head.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valjean misses with a punch to the body.
Valjean tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valjean is pushing Gomaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gomaz is trying to force a seperation but Valjean has the dominant position.
Gomaz tries to break free but Valjean pushes him back against the cage.
Valjean is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Valjean.
Valjean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valjean connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gomaz's face.
#T2#
Valjean creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomaz's defenses.
Gomaz prevents a body shot from Valjean.
Valjean leaning against his opponent.
Valjean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valjean misses with a body punch.
Valjean lands a good knee to the midsection. Gomaz won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Valjean has double underhooks.
Valjean misses with the head strike.
Valjean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Valjean.
Valjean tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jean Valjean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valjean landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Valjean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valjean lands an elbow that stopped Gomaz in his tracks for a moment.
Gomaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valjean has Gomaz pushed against the cage.
Valjean lands with a right to the head. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Gomaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valjean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valjean lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Valjean gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valjean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valjean missing with knees to the body.
Valjean has Gomaz pressed against the cage.
Gomaz is trying to break free.
Valjean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gomaz managing to block the knees to the body from Valjean.
Valjean keeps control of Gomaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Valjean.
Valjean is breathing heavily.
Valjean landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Valjean manages to break the clinch.
Valjean throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomaz counters with a series of strikes. Valjean will be more careful next time no doubt. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Gomaz has knocked Valjean down with a huge combo! Gomaz steps away and waves a wobbly Valjean back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Valjean is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jean Valjean has been cut.
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#
Valjean moves into the clinch.#T4#
Gomaz blocks an elbow strike.
Gomaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valjean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomaz is trying to force a seperation but Valjean has the dominant position.
Valjean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valjean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomaz's efforts to push away.
Valjean has Gomaz pressed against the cage, preventing Gomaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valjean.
Valjean leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Valjean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valjean misses with a straight right.
Gomaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Valjean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gomaz is trying to break the clinch but Valjean has him pressed against the cage.
Valjean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomazs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Valjean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Valjean's cut.
That's time! Gomaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Valjean misses with an uppercut
and Gomaz counters with a two punch combo.
Valjean avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Valjean tenderised Gomaz's leg. Gomaz is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Valjean closes the distance and pushes Gomaz back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Valjean.
Valjean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards.
Gomaz is trying to force a seperation but Valjean has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Gomaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valjean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomaz.
Valjean keeps control of Gomaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valjean landing knees to the head.
Valjean dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Valjean. #T1#
A short uppercut from Valjean.
Valjean lands an elbow that stopped Gomaz in his tracks for a moment.
Valjean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valjean putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gomaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Valjean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards.
Gomaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valjean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomaz's elbow.
Gomaz avoiding damage as Valjean throws knees to the body.
A short right from Valjean on the inside.
Gomaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valjean has him pressed against the cage.
Valjean swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valjean slows down the pace here.
Valjean lands a knee to the head.
Valjean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomaz letting Valjean take a breather here.
Valjean avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Valjean's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
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 in the inside from Valjean.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomaz working hard to break the clinch.
Gomaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valjean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomaz blocks an uppercut.
Gomaz blocking some punches.
Valjean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Gomaz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Valjean.
Valjean misses with a body punch.
Gomaz blocks an uppercut.
Gomaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valjean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomaz's efforts to push away.
Gomaz is trying to push Valjean away but Valjean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Valjean prevents Gomaz from breaking the clinch.
Valjean prevents Gomaz from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Gomaz tries to break free but Valjean pushes him back against the cage.
Gomaz is trying to break the clinch but Valjean is controlling him.
Gomaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Valjean.
Valjean crunches a lovely knee into Gomaz's ribcage.
Valjean leaning against his opponent.
Valjean lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valjean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valjean pushes Gomaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valjean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Valjean.
Valjean is leaning against Gomaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valjean lands a shot to the body.
Valjean lands a nice knee to the body.
Valjean lands a shot to the body.
Valjean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomaz is trying to force a seperation but Valjean has the dominant position.
Gomaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Gomaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Valjean won't allow it.
Valjean landing knees to the body.
Gomaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Valjean won't allow it.
Valjean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valjean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomaz is trying to push Valjean away but Valjean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch but Valjean keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Valjean.
Valjean scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyler Gomaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valjean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomaz backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Valjean.
A knee to the head by Valjean.
Valjean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomaz or not.
Gomaz blocks an uppercut.
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Valjean.
Gomaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Valjean won't allow it.
Jean Valjean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gomaz is trying to force a seperation but Valjean has the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Valjean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valjean 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Valjean!
Jean Valjean took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tank you to my fan hoo elp me thru my "hard" times.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Barker goes for a double leg but Valjean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valjean continues to drive forward.
Barker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Valjean looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Barker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valjean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valjean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valjean drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barker! #REVR#
Valjean is looking to regain half guard here but Barker keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Barker working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Valjean wants to control but Barker postures up.
Valjean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barker misses with a head shot. Valjean uses the momentum to regain guard.
Valjean is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #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.#T3##SUB2#
Valjean working for a triangle but Barker defends it easily.
Barker being controlled here momentarily.
Valjean is continuing to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valjean is looking to stand up but Barker isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valjean throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Barker counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valjean has hold of one of Barker's legs. Barker is fighting the takedown attempt but Valjean gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Valjean scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valjean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valjean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valjean stays in close to Barker's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Valjean 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#
Barker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Valjean drives through and clinches with Barker against the cage.
#TD2#
Valjean has Barker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Valjean pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barker tumbling to the mat - Valjean dives into Barker's guard.
Valjean scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valjean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Valjean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valjean stays in close to Barker's body and controls the position.
Valjean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valjean trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valjean stays in close to Barker's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Valjean is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valjean wants to sweep here but Barker controlling him for the moment.
Valjean keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Valjean has Barker pulled in close to control his posture.
Barker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valjean wants to sweep here but Barker controlling him for the moment. #T3##ES2#
Valjean wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Valjean rushes Barker and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Barker.
#TD2#
Valjean wants the takedown. Barker is fighting it off but Valjean persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barker's guard against the cage.
Valjean controlling from the top position.
Valjean lands a couple of digs.#T4##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Valjean trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Barker.
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!
Valjean manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valjean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Valjean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Valjean gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valjean lands a nice short elbow.
Valjean stalling. #ES#
Barker kicks off Valjean and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Valjean shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valjean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Valjean landing some decent shots from guard.
Valjean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Valjean keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barker's head.
Barker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valjean on the ground.#SUB#
Barker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valjean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valjean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valjean keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barker's head.
Valjean content to stall in guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valjean is in close to Barker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valjean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Valjean drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barker dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Valjean has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The adventures of Valjean the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Barker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valjean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barker with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Valjean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valjean pulls Barker in close to his closed guard and prevents Barker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valjean's waist but Valjean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barker off to one side.
Barker avoids the head kick by Valjean.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Valjean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chris Barker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Valjean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barker is not content to let Valjean control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Valjean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valjean 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Valjean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
McComiskey moves into the clinch.
Valjean is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McComiskey is defending well.#BC2#
McComiskey breaks the clinch.
Valjean tries to clinch but McComiskey moves out of range.
Valjean throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and McComiskey counters by clinching up.
Valjean tries to score a body lock takedown but McComiskey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valjean goes for a takedown attempt but McComiskey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Valjean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McComiskey tries to work over Valjean's front leg with a kick but Valjean checks it. #CL2#
McComiskey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McComiskey tries to pull guard but Valjean holds him up against the cage and eventually McComiskey drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Valjean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Valjean jumps guard.
McComiskey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valjean looking for a sweep. Not yet Valjean, not yet. #T1#
McComiskey tries to stand but Valjean is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Valjean is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McComiskey presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Valjean is fighting off a takedown attempt but McComiskey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valjean to the mat. Valjean regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Valjean wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McComiskey is now in half guard.
Valjean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McComiskey is working away from the top position though.
McComiskey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McComiskey is looking to take a break and control but Valjean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Valjean wants to control but McComiskey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McComiskey wants to free his trapped foot but Valjean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McComiskey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McComiskey trying to control from half guard but Valjean is working away.
Valjean trying to get back to full guard but McComiskey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Valjean really wants to buck McComiskey off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Valjean is desperately trying to improve his position but McComiskey has a good base and remains in mount.
McComiskey landing strikes from the mount and Valjean is in trouble!
McComiskey controlling the position easily from mount.
McComiskey misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McComiskey controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Valjean that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McComiskey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
McComiskey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Valjean defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McComiskey.
Valjean flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Valjean is trying to escape the mount.
Valjean is squirming around, avoiding McComiskey's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McComiskey controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco McComiskey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Valjean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valjean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McComiskey as he avoids it easily.
Valjean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McComiskey sprawls well. McComiskey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valjean gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Valjean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McComiskey throws a series of punches but Valjean moves out of range.
McComiskey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valjean but Valjean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McComiskey moves into the clinch.
McComiskey tries to pull guard but Valjean holds him up against the cage and eventually McComiskey drops back down to his feet.
Valjean is trying to pull guard but McComiskey has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD2#
McComiskey jumps guard and drags Valjean to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McComiskey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valjean is one step ahead there.
Valjean throws an elbow that misses. McComiskey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valjean's guard. Nice move by McComiskey!#REVB#
McComiskey advances to half guard.
McComiskey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valjean keeps working.
McComiskey is pressing down on Valjean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valjean is holding on for now. #T2#
McComiskey wants to take a breather but Valjean is having none of it. #SUB#
Valjean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McComiskey is taking a breather. Valjean 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.
McComiskey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McComiskey is looking to take a break and control but Valjean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valjean trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
McComiskey is looking to take a break and control but Valjean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McComiskey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McComiskey moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
McComiskey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McComiskey tries to advance to mount but Valjean denies him. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Valjean is not content to let McComiskey control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Valjean looks for a takedown but McComiskey sprawls well.
McComiskey throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McComiskey doesn't manage to clinch there - Valjean circles away.
Valjean tries to clinch but McComiskey is having none of it.
Jean Valjean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valjean tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco McComiskey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McComiskey tries to clinch there but Valjean circles away.
Valjean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McComiskey swivels and escapes.
McComiskey shoots for a double leg takedown but Valjean sprawls well. He's pushed McComiskey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McComiskey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McComiskey wants it to stay on the feet.
Valjean misses with a takedown attempt - McComiskey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McComiskey wants to counter the offense by Valjean and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Valjean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valjean or perhaps it was just good defense by McComiskey, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valjean tries to clinch up
and McComiskey counters with a straight right hand.
McComiskey shoots in for a takedown but Valjean shows good takedown defense.
As McComiskey tries to get set, Valjean tries to push him back and clinch up but McComiskey manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
McComiskey shoots in but no luck this time.
McComiskey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valjean's waist but Valjean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McComiskey off to one side.
McComiskey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Valjean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McComiskey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valjean stops McComiskey from standing up.
Marco McComiskey has got the better of the ground game so far.
McComiskey is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valjean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McComiskey keeping moving, preventing Valjean from controlling successfully. #T2#
McComiskey working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McComiskey keeping moving, preventing Valjean from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Valjean.
Valjean shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McComiskey counters with a nice kick to the body.
McComiskey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As McComiskey looks to move away, Valjean throws a big counter combo but McComiskey just gets out of the way.#TD2#
McComiskey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valjean was covering up waiting for the punch and McComiskey finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3##SUB#
Valjean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McComiskey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McComiskey trying to control the position from guard on top but Valjean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McComiskey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McComiskey 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. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valjean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McComiskey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McComiskey trying to control the position.
McComiskey has his hands on Valjean's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valjean wants to stand and escape but instead McComiskey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco McComiskey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McComiskey 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco McComiskey!
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