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Event:
NJMMA 66
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Aukhadov lands with a slapping head kick.
We've been informed that Valerdi 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.
Valerdi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aukhadov throws a head kick but Valerdi moves out of range.
Valerdi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aukhadov throws a head kick that half lands.
Aukhadov keeps Valerdi at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Aukhadov moves into the clinch.
Valerdi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aukhadov lands a nice elbow.
Aukhadov lands a damaging elbow.
Valerdi takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Alan Valerdi 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!#TD#
Aukhadov has clasped his hands together around Valerdi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aukhadov tries to advance to mount but Valerdi denies him.
Valerdi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aukhadov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aukhadov 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. #T1#
Valerdi tries to improve position but can't.
Aukhadov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Valerdi's legs.
Aukhadov controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Aukhadov has hold of Valerdi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Valerdi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Aukhadov cranks the arm and Valerdi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Valerdi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adlan Aukhadov!
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Event:
NJMMA 60
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hadley Jr closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Hadley Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hadley Jr wants to break free but Valerdi has control.
#BC#
Hadley Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Valerdi gets tackled into the cage by Hadley Jr. Hadley Jr maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hadley Jr breaks the clinch.
Valerdi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hadley Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Valerdi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Hadley Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valerdi is trying to keep Hadley Jr in close.
Valerdi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SU#
Hadley Jr gets to his feet. Valerdi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Valerdi fails with the takedown.
No luck for Hadley Jr with that takedown attempt.
Valerdi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hadley Jr.
Valerdi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alex Hadley Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Valerdi.
Hadley Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Hadley Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hadley Jr.
Hadley Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Valerdi closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hadley Jr manages to break the clinch.
Hadley Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Valerdi tries to sprawl out of it but Hadley Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valerdi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alex Hadley Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadley Jr has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Valerdi counters by clinching up.
Valerdi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Hadley Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Hadley Jr tries to clinch but Valerdi is having none of it.
Valerdi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hadley Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hadley Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hadley Jr throws a hook but Valerdi avoids it easily.#CL2#
Valerdi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hadley Jr tries a knee to the head but Valerdi blocks it.
Hadley Jr tries to stall but Valerdi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valerdi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hadley Jr smiles and moves away.
Hadley Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hadley Jr wants to clinch.#CL2#
Valerdi darts in and clinches Hadley Jr up against the cage.#T3#
Hadley Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valerdi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hadley Jr tries to pull guard but Valerdi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hadley Jr wants to break free but Valerdi has control.
#BC2#
Valerdi breaks from the clinch.
Valerdi throws a leg kick
and Hadley Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valerdi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hadley Jr's waist but Hadley Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valerdi off to one side.
Hadley Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hadley Jr with a hook.#KD#
Hadley Jr lands a big head kick that sends Valerdi tumbling to the mat! Hadley Jr takes a step backwards and waves Valerdi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Valerdi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Hadley Jr throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Valerdi is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Hadley Jr!
A very excited looking Alex Hadley Jr 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Valerdi rushes Rowler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rowler wants to get back to striking at distance but Valerdi won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Valerdi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Valerdi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valerdi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valerdi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowler controls Valerdi momentarily but Valerdi frees himself. #T1#
Valerdi 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.
Rowler wants to sweep here but Valerdi controlling him for the moment.
Rowler working a defensive guard here.
Valerdi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Valerdi 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.
Rowler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rowler wants to improve his position but instead Valerdi has moved into half guard.
Rowler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valerdi.
Rowler is looking to improve his position.
Valerdi 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.
Rowler gets back to full guard.
Rowler is striking but Valerdi is not phased and passes to half guard.
Nice strikes from Valerdi there. #T3##SUB#
Valerdi is looking for a kimura here.
Valerdi wants to pass to mount but Rowler is defending the position.
Rowler tries to roll over but Valerdi keeps him under control.#SU#
Valerdi escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Valerdi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Valerdi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rowler is staying active underneath Valerdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Valerdi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Rowler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rowler is not content to let Valerdi control the position.
Valerdi prevents Rowler from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valerdi is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Valerdi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rowler throws a nice head kick!
Rowler scores with a three punch combo!
Rowler with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Valerdi counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Valerdi decides to pull guard.
Valerdi keeping moving, preventing Rowler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Valerdi is looking for a triangle here but Rowler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Valerdi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rowler's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerdi gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Valerdi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valerdi looking to control.
Valerdi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rowler trying to control but Valerdi is working from the bottom.
Valerdi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rowler wants to stand but Valerdi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valerdi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rowler is now in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valerdi tries to roll over but Rowler keeps him under control.
Rowler winds up and cracks Valerdi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Valerdi is not content to let Rowler control the position.
Valerdi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valerdi.
Valerdi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Valerdi pulls Rowler in close to his closed guard and prevents Rowler from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Valerdi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowler can do to turn this around?#T3#
Valerdi shoots in for a takedown but Rowler shows good takedown defense.
Alan Valerdi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Valerdi gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Valerdi.
Valerdi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Valerdi trying to work for an americana but Rowler has managed to regain full guard.
Valerdi trying to control but Rowler is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rowler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valerdi is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Rowler is trying to control the position but Valerdi postures up.
Rowler wants to stand and escape but Valerdi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valerdi advances to half guard.
Valerdi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alan Valerdi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rowler pushes Valerdi off looking to stand but Valerdi dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Rowler looking for subs from the bottom but Valerdi mounts him!
Valerdi content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Valerdi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rowler has worked his arm free - good work by Rowler!
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 Alan Valerdi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valerdi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Valerdi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rowler on his heels. He'll look to pass Rowler's guard now, I'm sure.
Valerdi lands a couple of elbows.
Valerdi passes Rowler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rowler tries to kick Valerdi off in order to stand up. Valerdi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Valerdi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rowler tries to control but Valerdi manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valerdi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Valerdi doesn't have the hooks in and Rowler manages to turn into his guard.
#T1#
Valerdi can't keep his opponent in guard - Rowler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valerdi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rowler is working away from the top position though.
Rowler is looking to take a break and control but Valerdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valerdi is looking to improve his position.
Rowler wants to stand up but Valerdi has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valerdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rowler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rowler's back!#SUB#
Valerdi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rowler trying to control the hands but Valerdi breaks the grip. #SUB#
Valerdi is looking for the choke from the back position but Rowler is controlling his hands well.
Rowler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Valerdi throwing sloppy strikes. #T3#
Rowler trying to control but not successfully.
Valerdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Valerdi not allowing Rowler to control his hands.
Valerdi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Valerdi scores with punches from the back.
#T4#
Rowler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rowler is looking to improve his position.
Valerdi winds up and cracks Rowler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alan Valerdi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valerdi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valerdi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nick Rowler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valerdi moves into full mount! Rowler won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Valerdi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valerdi, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Valerdi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Valerdi takes the fight into the clinch.
Wiggins wants to take the fight to the mat but Valerdi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Valerdi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wiggins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valerdi to the mat. Valerdi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Valerdi kicks Wiggins off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Valerdi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggins is looking to reverse the position.
Valerdi working away.
Valerdi wants to control but Wiggins is keeping him busy.
Wiggins can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Valerdi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valerdi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Valerdi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wiggins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wiggins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valerdi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Valerdi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valerdi trying to control the action but Wiggins is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Wiggins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Valerdi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A thudding body kick lands there by Valerdi!
#TD2#
Valerdi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wiggins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valerdi is in Wiggins's guard.#T3##SU2#
Valerdi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Wiggins has Valerdi up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Wiggins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wiggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valerdi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Valerdi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wiggins did well to prevent Valerdi getting side control.
Wiggins is breathing heavily.
Wiggins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valerdi is working away from the top position though.
Valerdi controlling the action here.
Valerdi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wiggins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Wiggins is rocked!#T4#
Valerdi is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wiggins is hurt! He's hurt bad - Valerdi fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wiggins from any more punishment! Congratulations to Valerdi! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Valerdi!
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Event:
RS 172 Power Slam
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Wheeler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valerdi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wheeler defends it nicely.
Wheeler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valerdi.
Wheeler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valerdi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valerdi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler doesn't manage to clinch there - Valerdi circles away.
Wheeler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Wheeler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wheeler stalks Valerdi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valerdi's face. Valerdi staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valerdi throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Wheeler has been cut.
No joy there for Wheeler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Wheeler. Those never looked like landing.
Valerdi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valerdi throws a push kick but Wheeler slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Valerdi feints and as Wheeler raises his hands in defense, Valerdi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wheeler is looking to stand up but Valerdi isn't so interested in that idea.
Wheeler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Valerdi dives into side control.
Wheeler dodges the ground and pound from Valerdi.
The referee asks Valerdi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Valerdi prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2##SU2#
Valerdi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wheeler to his feet.
Wheeler misses with a series of wild punches.
Valerdi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Valerdi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wheeler tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheeler is squirming around, avoiding Valerdi's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Valerdi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wheeler can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Wheeler is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Wheeler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valerdi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Valerdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valerdi with the ground and pound from mount.
Wheeler wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wheeler has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Valerdi is punishing Wheeler with some ground and pound.
Valerdi is punishing Wheeler with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wheeler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Valerdi gets his way!
Wheeler wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alan Valerdi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Wheeler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valerdi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wheeler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martin Wheeler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wheeler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valerdi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Valerdi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valerdi shoots in for a double leg but Wheeler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Wheeler misses the target.
Valerdi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheeler.
Valerdi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wheeler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wheeler looks to land a combination but Valerdi avoids it well.
Wheeler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Valerdi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wheeler, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerdi is trying to pull guard but Wheeler has him pressed against the cage.
Martin Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Valerdi.#TD2#
Valerdi has clasped his hands together around Wheeler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wheeler is looking to get back to his feet here but Valerdi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wheeler's back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerdi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wheeler. #T1#
Wheeler is trying to get back to his feet but Valerdi has full control of the position and if anything, Wheeler has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Valerdi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wheeler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wheeler is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Alan Valerdi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Valerdi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wheeler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Valerdi is punishing Wheeler with some ground and pound. #T2#
Wheeler is trying to get back to his feet but Valerdi has full control of the position and if anything, Wheeler has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Wheeler showing good submission defense here.
Valerdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Wheeler pushed the leg off.
Wheeler is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Wheeler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Valerdi.
Wheeler is trying to stand back up.
Wheeler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valerdi.
#ES#
Wheeler manages to escape to his feet. #T4#
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wheeler takes a swing at Valerdi's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valerdi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wheeler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valerdi eats them both and turns towards Wheeler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Valerdi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wheeler lands the left hand.
Valerdi shoots in but Wheeler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 Martin Wheeler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Wheeler's cut.
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##CL#
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches.
Valerdi tries to pull guard but Wheeler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wheeler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valerdi avoids it.#TD2#
Valerdi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wheeler tries to kick Valerdi off in order to stand up. Valerdi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU2#
Valerdi stands up and beckons Wheeler to his feet.
Wheeler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valerdi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerdi shoots in looking for a takedown but Wheeler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valerdi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Wheeler takes the fight into the clinch.
Wheeler stops a takedown attempt from Valerdi.
Martin Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Valerdi.
Valerdi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Valerdi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wheeler is defending well.
Valerdi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wheeler prevents it.
Wheeler presses Valerdi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wheeler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valerdi tries to pull guard but Wheeler won't allow it.
Valerdi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wheeler tries to circle away but Valerdi has him pinned against the cage.
Wheeler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Valerdi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wheeler tries to bum rush Valerdi with a series of wild strikes but Valerdi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Valerdi responds with a good body kick, but Wheeler manages to step out the way in time.
Wheeler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valerdi walks into a jab.#CL2#
Valerdi clinches up with Wheeler and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valerdi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wheeler walks away with a smile on his face. Valerdi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Wheeler.
#CL#
Wheeler darts in and clinches Valerdi up against the cage.
Valerdi is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Valerdi is pressed up against the cage. Wheeler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valerdi down to the mat. Valerdi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wheeler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerdi throws a big counter head kick but Wheeler avoids it with no problem.
Valerdi tries to clinch there but Wheeler circles away.
Wheeler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valerdi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Valerdi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valerdi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin Wheeler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Valerdi moves into the clinch.
Valerdi wants a takedown but no success here.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valerdi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wheeler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valerdi has Wheeler pressed against the cage, preventing Wheeler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valerdi jumps guard but Wheeler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Valerdi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valerdi wants to take the fight to the mat but Wheeler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wheeler controlling the action here for a moment.
Wheeler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valerdi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wheeler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valerdi has Wheeler pressed against the cage, preventing Wheeler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wheeler can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Wheeler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wheeler 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Wheeler!
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Event:
RS 169 No Pain No Gain
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kubilay gets the takedown into side control.
Kubilay tries to advance to mount but Valerdi denies him.
Kubilay trying to control the position but Valerdi is working away.
Valerdi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kubilay is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Kubilay looking to secure an arm triangle but Valerdi defends it well.
Valerdi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Kubilay is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Valerdi has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kubilay has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Valerdi taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kubilay doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akkan Kubilay!
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Event:
RS 167 Pure Havoc
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Everett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valerdi shoots for a takedown but Everett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valerdi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Everett defends well and Valerdi ends up having to push Everett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Everett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valerdi but Valerdi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Everett looks for a takedown but Valerdi sprawls well.
Everett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Everett looks for a takedown but Valerdi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Everett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valerdi doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Everett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Everett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valerdi seems a little lost for a moment, as Everett dominates the positioning.
Valerdi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valerdi is looking for a sweep.
Everett happy to just control the position for now.
Everett advances to full mount.
Everett controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Valerdi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Everett controlling from mount.
Everett misses with a head shot.
Everett looking to finish with strikes here!
Everett controlling from mount. #T3#
Valerdi is working to get back to half guard.
Everett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Everett wants to control the pace but Valerdi is squirming around nicely.
Everett punching from mount but Valerdi doing a good job of avoiding damage. #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.
Everett looking to control but Valerdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Everett content just to control the position here.
Everett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Valerdi can't escape the position.
Valerdi is squirming around, avoiding Everett's attempts to control the action.
Valerdi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Everett.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett moves to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Everett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Everett with that takedown attempt.
Ryan Everett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Everett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Valerdi with that takedown attempt.
Everett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valerdi manages to circle out of the way.
Valerdi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Valerdi backs away, Everett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Everett throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Valerdi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Everett won't be happy with that.
Everett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valerdi's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries to roll over but Valerdi keeps him under control.
Everett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Valerdi is breathing heavily.
Everett wants to control but Valerdi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Everett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Everett.
Valerdi wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Everett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valerdi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Everett throwing strikes but missing.
Everett's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Valerdi looking for subs off his back but Everett has passed one foot through into half guard.
Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valerdi keeps working.
Valerdi wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Everett decides to stand up. #T3#
Everett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valerdi as he jumps to the side.
Valerdi darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Valerdi into the cage.
Everett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryan Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Valerdi.
Everett looks for a takedown but Valerdi sprawls well.
Valerdi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Everett fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Everett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valerdi, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Everett.
Valerdi has a couple of punches blocked by Everett.
#TD2#
Valerdi pulls guard successfully.
#T4#
Valerdi pulls Everett in to control the position. #SU#
Everett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Valerdi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valerdi moves in looking to clinch but Everett pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Everett.
Everett dives in and grabs Valerdi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valerdi pushes down on Everett's head and hops out.
Everett fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett moves in looking to clinch but Valerdi pushes him off.
Valerdi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Everett 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#
Valerdi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Everett as he jumps to the side.
Everett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valerdi defends well and Everett ends up having to push Valerdi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Everett lands a jab-cross combination.
Valerdi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Everett.
Valerdi is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Everett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett throws a sloppy head kick and Valerdi moves out of range easily.
Valerdi shoots in and drives through. Everett sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valerdi tries for a takedown but Everett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Everett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryan Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Valerdi.
Valerdi dives in and grabs Everett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Everett pushes down on Valerdi's head and hops out.#T1#
Everett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Everett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valerdi is fending him off so far but Everett persists. Nope, Valerdi circles away and we're back to standing.
Everett looks for a takedown but Valerdi sprawls well.#TD2#
Valerdi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Everett has one foot on Valerdi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Valerdi gets tackled into the cage by Everett. Everett maintains the clinch.
Valerdi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valerdi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Valerdi stops a takedown attempt from Everett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everett trying to stall but Valerdi improves his position.
#TD2#
Valerdi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Everett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valerdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valerdi's back!
Everett has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Valerdi's body.
Everett is not going to allow Valerdi to sit and survive in this position.
Everett has good solid back control here. #T3##SUB#
Everett working for a choke but Valerdi is defending well.
Everett controlling the position well here. Valerdi rolled but Everett kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Everett is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Everett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valerdi can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Everett has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Valerdi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Will Everett go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alan Valerdi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Everett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Valerdi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Everett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Everett 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Everett!
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Event:
RS 165 All Out War
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Valerdi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duk Koo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valerdi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valerdi tries for a takedown but Duk Koo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Valerdi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valerdi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Valerdi 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.
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.
Valerdi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valerdi is looking to take a break and control but Duk Koo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duk Koo's coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Valerdi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Duk Koo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valerdi on the ground.#T1#
Valerdi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Duk Koo is trying to escape the mount.
Duk Koo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Valerdi 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.
Duk Koo suckers Valerdi into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Duk Koo is now in Valerdi's guard!
Valerdi is trying to keep Duk Koo in close.
#T2##SUB2#
Valerdi working for a triangle but Duk Koo defends it easily.
Duk Koo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Valerdi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valerdi trying to keep a closed guard but Duk Koo is proving a slippery customer.
Duk Koo looking to pass the guard.
Valerdi is looking to stand back up but Duk Koo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Valerdi. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duk Koo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duk Koo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valerdi tries to move into range but Duk Koo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duk Koo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Valerdi is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Valerdi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valerdi is still on wobbly legs! Can Duk Koo finish him?
Duk Koo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Valerdi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Valerdi looks to clinch but Duk Koo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Valerdi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kim Duk Koo!
Kim Duk Koo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Valerdi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stanley!
Valerdi scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Stanley is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Clark Stanley has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh Stanley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Valerdi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stanley is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alan Valerdi!
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