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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Maeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Valentine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maeda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Valentine pushes his legs off easily.
Valentine advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Maeda defends the submission attempt.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Valentine has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily.
Maeda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Valentine has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Valentine takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Maeda 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.
Valentine is riding his opponent, not letting Maeda buck him off.
Maeda wants to control his opponent's hands but Valentine gets his hands free. #SUB#
Maeda defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Valentine's arms.
Valentine doesn't have the hooks in and Maeda manages to turn into his guard.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maeda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valentine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maeda, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valentine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Valentine controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valentine passes into side control.
Maeda is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Valentine is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Valentine stalls from top position.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Maeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maeda tries to improve position but can't.
Maeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valentine controlling the position.
Maeda is looking to regain half guard here but Valentine keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Valentine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Maeda drives through with a takedown into Valentine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maeda advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maeda swings around for an armbar but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maeda's guard.#SUB2#
Maeda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Valentine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maeda.
Maeda struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda tries to bench press Valentine off him but Valentine keeps the position.
Maeda wants to control but Valentine postures up.
Maeda is not content to let Valentine control the position. #T1#
Maeda tries to improve position but can't.
Valentine controls the position.
Maeda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
Valentine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Valentine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maeda's guard.
Valentine 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.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Alex Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Maeda has an active guard here but Valentine has managed to pass into half guard.
Maeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maeda.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valentine passes into side control.
#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maeda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Valentine sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Maeda looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Valentine pushes past his half guard into mount!
Maeda tries to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Maeda is looking to improve his position but Valentine isn't that keen on the idea.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Maeda tries to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Maeda is trying to reverse the position but instead Valentine has taken his back - oops!
Valentine controlling the position well here. Maeda rolled but Valentine kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Valentine dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Maeda tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily#TD#
so Valentine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valentine is pushing down on Maeda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maeda is fighting to maintain full guard but Valentine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Valentine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Valentine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Maeda is pressing down on Valentine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maeda trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Maeda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Valentine rolls with it to try and escape but Maeda cranks on the arm and Valentine is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda! Thomas Maeda retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 24
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Hugo tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily#TD2#
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hugo won't be happy with that.
Valentine has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Valentine has hold of Hugo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hugo seems comfortable defending it but Valentine has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hugo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hugo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Valentine couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Valentine!
An out of breath Alex Valentine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 16
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stetson defends it nicely.
As Valentine backs off Stetson throws a huge counter combo but Valentine manages to avoid it all.
Stetson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentine dives in and grabs Stetson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stetson pushes down on Valentine's head and hops out.
Stetson defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Stetson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Stetson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stetson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine darts in looking for a takedown but Stetson gets double underhooks and turns Valentine into the cage.
Valentine fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt - Stetson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stetson misses with a body kick.
Stetson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Valentine has been cut.
Stetson throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL2#
Stetson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stetson stalling.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but Stetson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stetson to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Stetson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stetson rushes Valentine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine fails to pull guard.
Valentine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stetson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Stetson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stetson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stetson throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stetson's waist but Stetson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Stetson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Stetson clinches up with Valentine and pushes him back against the cage.
Stetson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Valentine jumps guard and drags Stetson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Stetson preventing the sweep.
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine pushing down on Stetson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stetson is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Stetson is defending it quite comfortably.
Stetson tries to get to full guard but Valentine has control of the leg. #SUB#
Valentine seems to be looking for submissions.
Stetson is looking to escape.#T3#
Stetson wants to control but Valentine is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valentine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Stetson is defending well.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but Stetson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valentine not doing much here.
Stetson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stetson.
Valentine prevents Stetson from getting back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentine advances position into side control!#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stetson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stetson is trying to buck Valentine off.
Stetson is trying to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Stetson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Stetson has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
Stetson slowing the pace effectively.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stetson to keep the fight standing.
Stetson looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Stetson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Valentine's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown but Stetson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valentine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Stetson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stetson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a good body shot.
Stetson misses with a body kick.
Stetson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stetson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stetson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stetson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stetson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine slips a jab and a cross from Stetson.
Stetson thuds his shin into the meat of Valentine's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stetson drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
Valentine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valentine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Stetson breaks from the clinch.
Valentine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stetson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valentine somewhat.#T1#
Stetson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jamie Stetson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Valentine gets a takedown into half guard.
Stetson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valentine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stetson is refusing to be controlled, as Valentine sits in half guard.
Valentine prevents Stetson from improving his position.
Stetson controlling the position for now.
Valentine tries to pass to full mount but Stetson defends it. #T2#
Valentine works his way into side control.
Stetson wants to control but Valentine postures up.
Valentine advances nicely into full mount.
Valentine is looking to work his way around to Stetson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Valentine is working hard here to advance position.
Stetson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine tries to control but Stetson wriggling away. #SUB#
Valentine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alex Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Valentine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stetson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stetson! #T3#
Stetson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Valentine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stetson is aware though and is defending well.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Stetson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stetson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valentine's guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stetson wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Stetson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stetson defends well.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Stetson controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stetson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jamie Stetson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Valentine's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Valentine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valentine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stetson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stetson is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valentine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stetson is squirming around, avoiding Valentine's attempts to control the action.
Stetson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valentine is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1#
Stetson tries to hold on but Valentine pushes him away. #SUB#
Valentine wants to finish this one by submission but Stetson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valentine.
Stetson gets back to half guard.
Stetson wants to improve his position but Valentine is controlling well.
#SUB#
Valentine seems to be looking for submissions.
Stetson is trying to control but Valentine passes into side control!
Valentine wants to control but Stetson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stetson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
Valentine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stetson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stetson wants to improve his position but Valentine is controlling well.
#SUB#
Valentine is working for a submission of some sort.
Stetson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Valentine is looking to advance position but Stetson won't allow it.
Stetson wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stetson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stetson is staying active underneath Valentine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valentine is controlling the pace.
Valentine is thwarting Stetson's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stetson's waist but Stetson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side. #CL2#
Stetson takes the fight into the clinch.
Valentine jumps guard but Stetson stands there with Valentine around his waist. Valentine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valentine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stetson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stetson swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stetson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valentine.
Stetson leaves Valentine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alex Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Stetson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valentine dives in and grabs Stetson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stetson pushes down on Valentine's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stetson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Stetson!
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Event:
DKCW 2
Date: Sep 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target. #TD#
Valentine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodriguez did well to prevent Valentine getting side control.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Valentine sits in half guard.
Valentine is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valentine wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valentine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Valentine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodriguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Valentine is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez prevents Valentine from moving into mount. #SUB#
Valentine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Valentine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Valentine off him but Valentine keeps the position.
Rodriguez struggling a bit here.#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.
Rodriguez tries to buck Valentine off but Valentine is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodriguez prevents Valentine from moving into mount. #SUB#
Valentine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodriguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Valentine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Valentine tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Valentine taking a breather here.
Rodriguez is trying to control Valentine's posture but Valentine avoids it.
Valentine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rodriguez is not content to let Valentine control the position.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valentine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez wants to control but Valentine postures up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Valentine is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
Rodriguez is concentrating on defense, preventing Valentine from advancing position.
Valentine trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Valentine seems to be looking for submissions.
Valentine uses his free foot to push down on Rodriguez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodriguez. #SUB#
Valentine wants to finish this one by submission but Rodriguez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valentine.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Valentine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Valentine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Valentine tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Valentine fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez leaves Valentine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valentine cracks Rodriguez with an open hand slap.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodriguez can pounce on him.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Valentine dives in and scores a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Alex Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine.
#T1#
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Valentine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Valentine is controlling well.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but Rodriguez defending well.
Valentine wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Valentine tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it.
Rodriguez is looking to control Valentine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but Rodriguez defending well.
Valentine is working hard here to advance position.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Valentine keeps him under control.#T3#
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Valentine sits in half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Valentine on that attempt.
Rodriguez scores with a body shot.
Rodriguez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentine is out of range and Rodriguez settles back down.
Valentine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Valentine has been cut.
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Valentine with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Valentine is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Valentine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oh Valentine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Valentine up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Rodriguez from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Valentine's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Rodriguez!
Ryan Rodriguez is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ryan Rodriguez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DKCW 1
Date: Aug 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Happy ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentine tries for a takedown but Happy circles away easily
and Happy counters with a low kick, right behind Valentine 's knee.
Happy lands with a cross.
Valentine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Happy circles away.
Happy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Happy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Happy misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Valentine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Happy's guard.
Valentine passes Happy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valentine stalling away here and it's allowed Happy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Happy is retaining full guard.
Happy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valentine on the ground.
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!
Valentine won't allow Happy to get back to his feet. #T1#
Valentine pushing down on Happy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here.
Valentine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Happy is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Valentine works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Valentine working for a guillotine from mount but Happy is in no mood to give up.
Happy is controlling an arm, preventing Valentine from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Happy is squirming around, avoiding Valentine's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Valentine goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Happy is on top in guard.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Happy is sitting in close to Valentine's body. Valentine has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Happy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Happy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Valentine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Valentine!
Alex Valentine is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Alex Valentine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KONFLIKT XVII
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .#TD2#
Valentine dives in and scores a takedown into Banner 's guard.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valentine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner 's coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory 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.
Banner is not content to let Valentine control the position.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valentine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valentine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Valentine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Valentine wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Banner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valentine on the ground.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Banner still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Banner has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Banner tries to stand but Valentine is controlling his head. #T3#
Valentine tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Valentine sneaks back into half guard.
Banner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Banner stands up out of the half guard.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Banner connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Alex Valentine has been cut.
Valentine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner 's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Valentine.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Banner .
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Valentine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banner counters with a nice body shot.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Valentine's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Valentine looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Valentine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banner avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentine misses with a takedown
and Banner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Valentine.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner 's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Valentine gets a double leg takedown into Banner 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Valentine pushes his legs off easily.
Valentine stands and throws Banner 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banner is trying to control Valentine's posture but Valentine avoids it. #T1#
Banner is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Valentine works to advance to full mount. Banner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Valentine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Valentine mounts Banner ! Really nice guard pass there!
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Valentine has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Valentine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banner is surviving well by controlling Valentine's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Valentine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Valentine wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Valentine wants to take Banner 's back but he can't do it this time.
Alex Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Valentine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Valentine wants to take Banner 's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Valentine has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner prevents Valentine from taking his back.
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Valentine wants to control but instead Banner manages to regain half guard.
Valentine is taking a breather. Banner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Valentine maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Banner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valentine has cracked it and Banner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valentine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Valentine!
Alex Valentine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC XII
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Jensen throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
Jensen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Jensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Anthony Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Valentine.
Valentine has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Valentine looking to score a takedown here. Jensen is defending well but Valentine drives through and ends up in Jensen's guard.
Valentine won't allow Jensen to get back to his feet.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Valentine manages to pass to side control.
Jensen is trying to stand up here but Valentine is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Jensen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Valentine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jensen tries to escape but Valentine is in control.
Valentine advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for a guillotine from mount but Jensen frees his head quite easily.
Valentine takes Jensen's back.
Jensen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2##SUB2#
Valentine is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jensen taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Valentine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Valentine!
Alex Valentine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
BFF 6: Petersen vs. Filipov
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown but Muncher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valentine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valentine misses with a takedown
and Muncher counters with a head kick. That will keep Valentine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Muncher misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valentine.
Box Muncher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Valentine.
Valentine defending well as Muncher loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Valentine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Muncher to the ground. Valentine is now in Muncher's guard.
Valentine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muncher's guard.
Muncher is trying to stand.
Valentine is looking to advance position but Muncher won't allow it. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Muncher is defending well.
#SUB2#
Valentine is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Muncher as he works his way to full guard.
Valentine prevents Muncher from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Muncher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Muncher preventing the sweep.
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Muncher wants to stand up but Valentine is controlling him.
Valentine pushes down on Muncher's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Muncher tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Valentine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Valentine!
Alex Valentine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
BFF 1: Petersen vs. Balboa
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diefenbach enables Valentine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diefenbach manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diefenbach controlling the position.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diefenbach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diefenbach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diefenbach is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diefenbach pulls Valentine in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Valentine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diefenbach looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diefenbach looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diefenbach! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Valentine's face as Diefenbach controls the position.
Valentine is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Diefenbach is working Valentine over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diefenbach trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine tries to improve position but can't.
Diefenbach postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diefenbach tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Valentine wants to control but Diefenbach postures up.
Valentine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diefenbach off and has taken his back!
Diefenbach trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2##SUB#
Diefenbach won't enjoy being in this position. Valentine looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Diefenbach is tapping - it's over boys! Valentine picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Valentine!
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