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Event:
EFA 35 Vermeulen vs DeSilva
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Valatudo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Austin 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.#SUB#
Valatudo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Valatudo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valatudo is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Valatudo jumps into side control!
Valatudo prevents Austin from escaping the position.
Valatudo trying to control the position but Austin is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valatudo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Austin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Valatudo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Austin is trying to get back to half guard.
Valatudo wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Valatudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Austin, who protects the arm well.
Austin sneaks back into half guard.
Valatudo is keen to just control but Austin is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Austin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Austin actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Austin tries to get to full guard but Valatudo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Valatudo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Austin defends it well.
Austin is pressing down on Valatudo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valatudo wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Valatudo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Austin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valatudo has managed to get both his arms back between Austin's legs - danger averted.
Valatudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valatudo passes into side control.
#T3#
Austin prevents Valatudo from moving into mount.
Valatudo gets to mount! Austin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Austin is trying to reverse the position but instead Valatudo has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Valatudo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Austin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Austin for a finish.
Austin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Valatudo trying to control the action but Austin is working from the bottom.
Austin is looking to improve his position.
Austin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valatudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Austin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions off his back.
Valatudo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Valatudo seems to be working for a kimura but Austin defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valatudo stops Austin from getting back to his feet.
Austin trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Valatudo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Austin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Valatudo seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsenio Valatudo dominated that round.
That's time! Valatudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Austin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Valatudo actively working from the bottom here.
Valatudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
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. Austin connects with a nice short shot to Valatudo's temple.
Austin wants to stand up but Valatudo is controlling the position.
Austin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
Austin tries to stand and escape but Valatudo is controlling the position. #T1#
Austin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valatudo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Austin tries to stand and escape but Valatudo is controlling the position.
Austin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Austin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SU2#
Austin decides to stand up.
Arsenio Valatudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Austin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valatudo's guard.#SUB#
Valatudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Austin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB#
Valatudo is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valatudo is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.
Arsenio Valatudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Austin is in close to Valatudo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Austin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valatudo's guard.#T3#
Austin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valatudo controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself. #SUB#
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valatudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Valatudo's legs - danger averted.
Valatudo can't keep his opponent in guard - Austin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Austin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valatudo taking some punishment here, with Austin in his half guard.
Austin wants to stand up but Valatudo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Valatudo has hold of Austin's hands but Austin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Austin working over Valatudo with some ground and pound. Valatudo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
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. Austin connects with a nice short shot to Valatudo's temple. #SUB#
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Austin lands a nice short elbow.
Austin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Valatudo.
Valatudo is looking for a sweep. Austin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valatudo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Austin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Austin drives through with a takedown into Valatudo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Valatudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Valatudo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Valatudo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Austin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valatudo is in Austin's guard.
Austin 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#
Valatudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Austin wants to take a breather but Valatudo is having none of it.
Austin working the head and body with strikes.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin is thwarting Valatudo's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Valatudo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valatudo.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Valatudo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Austin doesn't defend quickly enough and Valatudo has managed to lock this one up! Can Austin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valatudo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arsenio Valatudo!
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Event:
EFA 26 Farmery vs Saouza
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stephenson enables Valatudo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stephenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Valatudo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stephenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stephenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stephenson! #REVR#
Valatudo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Stephenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Valatudo is defending well.
Valatudo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Valatudo actively working from the bottom here.
Valatudo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valatudo defends it well. #SUB#
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura but Valatudo is defending well.
#SUB#
Stephenson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Stephenson trying to work for an americana but Valatudo has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB2#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stephenson 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.
Valatudo pulls Stephenson in close to 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.#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stephenson is aware though and is defending well.
Stephenson wants to pass the guard but Valatudo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephenson defends well.#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valatudo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Stephenson 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. #SUB2#
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Stephenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Stephenson 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. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Stephenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valatudo is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephenson defends it easily.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself. #SUB#
Stephenson 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. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valatudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsenio Valatudo dominated that round.
That's time! Stephenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Valatudo fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Stephenson closes the distance and pushes Valatudo back into the cage.
Stephenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valatudo backwards. #TD#
Stephenson wants the takedown. Valatudo is fighting it off but Stephenson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Valatudo's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephenson looking to pass the guard.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephenson defends it easily.#SUB#
Stephenson 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. #SUB2#
Valatudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valatudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valatudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Valatudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #T2##SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Harold Stephenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Valatudo has his foot on Stephenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephenson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Valatudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stephenson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Stephenson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valatudo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valatudo defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Stephenson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valatudo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stephenson pushes down on Valatudo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Valatudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stephenson is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Valatudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Stephenson 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##TD2#
Valatudo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephenson did well to prevent Valatudo getting side control.
Stephenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stephenson is working hard here to advance position.
Stephenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valatudo wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephenson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Valatudo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Stephenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stephenson forces his way into half guard.
Valatudo is looking to control Stephenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valatudo avoid being mounted?
Valatudo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Valatudo looking for a guillotine here but Stephenson defends easily.
Valatudo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Stephenson 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. #T2##SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Stephenson 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#
Valatudo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valatudo is trying to control the position but Stephenson postures up. #SUB2#
Valatudo is looking for a triangle but Stephenson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arsenio Valatudo.
I think Valatudo 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arsenio Valatudo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Valatudo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chigg counters with a solid body kick.
Valatudo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Chigg to counter with a crisp jab.
Valatudo moves to clinch but Chigg breaks away
and Chigg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valatudo darts in trying to clinch
and Chigg counters with a low kick, right behind Valatudo 's knee.
Valatudo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Chigg to counter with a crisp jab.
Burro Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsenio Valatudo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valatudo throws a right hand that misses
and Chigg counters with an outside leg kick.
Chigg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valatudo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valatudo misses with a takedown attempt
and Chigg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chigg scores with a kick to the body.
Valatudo looks winded!#T1#
Valatudo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chigg counters with a nice body kick.
Chigg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chigg works Valatudo's body with a nice hook.
Valatudo looks to clinch
and Chigg counters with a body kick that stops Valatudo in his tracks momentarily.
Chigg scores with a spinning back kick!
Arsenio Valatudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chigg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valatudo's head.
Chigg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chigg connects with a right hand. Valatudo shakes it off.
Chigg lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Chigg sends Valatudo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chigg is motioning to the referee to let Valatudo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Valatudo is rocked!
Chigg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valatudo's sensitive parts.
Valatudo is still on wobbly legs! Can Chigg finish him?
Chigg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chigg feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Valatudo collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Burro Chigg!
Our winner, Burro Chigg, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hatfield tries to sprawl but Valatudo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hatfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valatudo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Valatudo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hatfield defends it well. #SUB2#
Valatudo is trying to work for a kimura but Hatfield is defending well.
Hatfield is not content to let Valatudo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valatudo content to control rather than advance.
Valatudo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Valatudo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatfield sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Valatudo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hatfield is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arsenio Valatudo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Cummings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Cummings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valatudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cummings has managed to get both his arms back between Valatudo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cummings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cummings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valatudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cummings has managed to get both his arms back between Valatudo's legs - danger averted.
Cummings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Valatudo working for submissions but it's allowed Cummings to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valatudo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valatudo is trying to control but Cummings manages to pass to mount!
Valatudo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Valatudo trying to control from the bottom.
Cummings wants to control but Valatudo is keeping him busy.
Valatudo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valatudo is trying to control the position but Cummings postures up.
Cummings trying to control the position from guard on top but Valatudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valatudo keeping moving, preventing Cummings from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Valatudo has his foot on Cummings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cummings works his way back into a safe position though.
Valatudo working a defensive guard but Cummings manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU#
Cummings has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Cummings darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valatudo wants to control but Cummings is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cummings pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Valatudo looking for submissions off his back.
Valatudo moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cummings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Valatudo has his foot on Cummings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cummings works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Valatudo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cummings escapes and throws Valatudo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Valatudo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Valatudo's face, being in this tough position on 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 Wilburn Cummings will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cummings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Cummings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valatudo's half guard.
Cummings prevents Valatudo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cummings pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valatudo looking for submissions off his back.
Valatudo moves into full guard.
#T1#
Cummings looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cummings seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valatudo for as long as he can get away with.
Cummings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valatudo on the ground.
Valatudo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Valatudo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cummings has passed into half guard!
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valatudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cummings is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Valatudo actively working from the bottom here.
Valatudo trying to control but Cummings postures up.
Valatudo is refusing to be controlled, as Cummings sits in half guard.
Valatudo trying to hold on to Cummings's head to control him but Cummings postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cummings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valatudo can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Valatudo clinches. #BC#
Cummings breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Cummings shoots in and bounces Valatudo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cummings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Valatudo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cummings uses it to pass to side control.
Valatudo is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Valatudo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cummings's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cummings pulls his head out easily.
Valatudo is looking for a sweep. Cummings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cummings passes into side control, despite Valatudo's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valatudo wants to control but Cummings postures up.
Cummings has control of an arm but Valatudo manages to advance to Cummings's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilburn Cummings dominated that second round.
That's time! Cummings'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#
Valatudo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Valatudo shoots in and bounces Cummings off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cummings wants to sweep here but Valatudo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Valatudo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valatudo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cummings manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valatudo has Cummings in his guard.#REVR#
Valatudo has his hands on Cummings's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Valatudo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Valatudo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cummings showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #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.#SUB2#
Valatudo looking for a triangle here. Cummings is fighting it but it looks tight! Valatudo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cummings is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arsenio Valatudo!
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Event:
WFC 14:Wolf vs Iceberg
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Valatudo shoots and misses
and Ventura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ventura connects with a jab.
Ventura connects with a jab.
Ventura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ventura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valatudo eats them both and turns towards Ventura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Valatudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ventura defends well and Valatudo ends up having to push Ventura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Valatudo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valatudo walks into a jab.
Ventura dips to his left and cracks Valatudo with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valatudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valatudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ventura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ventura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valatudo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ventura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Ventura there.
Valatudo has his takedown stuffed
and Ventura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsenio Valatudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ventura stalks Valatudo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valatudo's face. Valatudo staggers backwards, shaken.
Ventura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valatudo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ventura counter with a right hand.
Valatudo looks to clinch
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ventura lands a nice looking body shot.
Ventura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valatudo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ventura connects with a right hand. Valatudo shakes it off.
Tasha Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valatudo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valatudo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ventura counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ventura cracks Valatudo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ventura scores with a decent looking hook.
Valatudo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ventura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura lands with an uppercut that bounces Valatudo off the cage and back into range.
Valatudo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valatudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ventura as he avoids it easily.
Ventura cracks Valatudo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Valatudo drops his hands momentarily and Ventura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Valatudo is rocked!
Good shot there by Ventura.
Oh Valatudo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ventura cracks Valatudo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Valatudo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ventura pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Valatudo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tasha Ventura!
Tasha Ventura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WFC FN2:Iceberg vs Emelianenko
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lane shoots in and bounces Valatudo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valatudo pulls Lane in to control the position. #SUB2#
Lane drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Lane off! Lane jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Lane chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lane defends it easily.#SUB#
Valatudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valatudo working a defensive guard here.
Lane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Lane connects with a couple of short punches.
Lane postures up in Valatudo's guard and throws a big left but Valatudo blocks it.
Lane landing with the ground and pound.
Valatudo is trying to control the position but Lane postures up.
Lane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valatudo keeping moving, preventing Lane from controlling successfully.
Lane throwing strikes but missing.
Lane is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valatudo keeping moving, preventing Lane from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lane defends it easily.
Lane tries to free his leg and advance position but Valatudo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Lane defends it easily.
Lane wants to control from the top but Valatudo keeps moving.
Lane controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Lane wants to control from the top but Valatudo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lane working some strikes from top position.
Valatudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lane is in close to Valatudo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Valatudo is looking for a triangle but Lane pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Lane defends it easily.
Lane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Valatudo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lane works over Valatudo with some ground and pound from guard.
Valatudo controls Lane momentarily but Lane frees himself.
Valatudo has momentary wrist control but Lane slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valatudo has momentary wrist control but Lane slips an elbow through the middle.
Lane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Night Lane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lane dives in and scores a takedown into Valatudo's guard.#SUB#
Valatudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lane 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. #SUB#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lane lands a couple of elbows.
Valatudo keeping moving, preventing Lane from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lane defends it easily.
Lane working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Lane with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Lane content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Valatudo has locked up a guillotine! Valatudo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lane is holding on here and Valatudo must be using up a lot of energy. Lane has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Valatudo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arsenio Valatudo!
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Event:
WFC 8:Nikov vs Avdimnal
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakamura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Valatudo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakamura is trying to maintain the position but Valatudo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Valatudo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Valatudo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Valatudo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nakamura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valatudo has cracked it and Nakamura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valatudo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arsenio Valatudo!
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Event:
WFC FN:Couture vs Prosto
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Hoitz pushes Valatudo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoitz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hoitz slows down the pace here.
Valatudo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valatudo is trying to pull guard but Hoitz has him pressed against the cage.
Hoitz tries to break free but Valatudo pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Hoitz has Valatudo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hoitz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Valatudo tumbling to the mat - Hoitz dives into Valatudo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valatudo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hoitz has his hands clasped together but Valatudo extends and breaks Hoitz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Valatudo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arsenio Valatudo!
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