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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Valenzuela fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Valenzuela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stone is working Valenzuela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valenzuela wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Valenzuela is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Errol Valenzuela has been cut.
Stone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oh Valenzuela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valenzuela wants to get back to his feet but Stone is dominant here and he's now got Valenzuela's back!#SUB2#
Stone has managed to slip his arm under Valenzuela's chin. This could be all over... yep, Valenzuela is tapping out! Submission win for Stone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Stone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hernandez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valenzuela is trying to defend but Hernandez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valenzuela trying to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valenzuela is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Valenzuela is looking to improve his position.
Valenzuela wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valenzuela doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela wants to get back to his feet.
Valenzuela wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hernandez is trying to control. Valenzuela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez controlling the action here.
Valenzuela is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valenzuela is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Hernandez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hernandez looking to control but Valenzuela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valenzuela'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.
Hernandez landing strikes from the mount and Valenzuela is in trouble!
Valenzuela squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T2##SUB2#
Hernandez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Valenzuela is surviving well by controlling Hernandez 's body position as best he can.
Hernandez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hernandez scoring with strikes but Valenzuela is staying in there.
Valenzuela is looking to get to half guard.
Valenzuela is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB2#
Hernandez wants to finish this one by submission but Valenzuela is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hernandez .
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!
Hernandez scoring with strikes but Valenzuela is staying in there.
Hernandez landing punches.
Valenzuela tries to reverse the position but Hernandez maintains control.#T3##SUB2#
Hernandez looking for a guillotine from mount but Valenzuela is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Valenzuela really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Valenzuela tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
Valenzuela is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Hernandez .
Hernandez controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Hernandez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Valenzuela has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hernandez looking to control but Valenzuela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez looks winded!
Hernandez lands with some strikes.
Valenzuela is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Valenzuela is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hernandez working Valenzuela over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Valenzuela is rocked!
Hernandez is looking to stand but Valenzuela has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Oh Valenzuela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Hernandez working for a guillotine from mount but Valenzuela is in no mood to give up.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Valenzuela is holding on tight.
Valenzuela seems to have got his legs back now.
Valenzuela trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hernandez avoids the attempt from Valenzuela to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez working Valenzuela over with strikes here.
Hernandez looking to control but Valenzuela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valenzuela sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Valenzuela is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Hernandez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hernandez drives through with a takedown into Valenzuela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hernandez wants to get up but he can't break Valenzuela's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Valenzuela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valenzuela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Valenzuela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Hernandez gets a clinch.
Hernandez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valenzuela can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Errol Valenzuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hernandez jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valenzuela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valenzuela is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.#SUB2#
Hernandez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Valenzuela frees his head nicely. Oh but Hernandez has switched to an armbar! Valenzuela is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Carlos Hernandez !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Valenzuela closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Makayapissa's guard.#ES2#
Makayapissa pushes Valenzuela off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Makayapissa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makayapissa effectively controlling the action here.
Valenzuela drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makayapissa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Makayapissa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Valenzuela uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valenzuela drops back looking for a leg! Makayapissa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Makayapissa manages to kick Valenzuela off! Valenzuela jumps back into Makayapissa's guard.
Valenzuela tries to stand but Makayapissa is controlling from the bottom.
Makayapissa is trying to control the position but Valenzuela postures up. #T1#
Makayapissa looking for a sweep. Not yet Makayapissa, not yet. #SU#
Valenzuela stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Makayapissa tries to sprawl but Valenzuela drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Makayapissa pushes Valenzuela off and gets back to his feet.
Cain Makayapissa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makayapissa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makayapissa wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Makayapissa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Valenzuela manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Makayapissa moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Makayapissa has hold of one of Valenzuela's legs. Valenzuela is fighting the takedown attempt but Makayapissa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Makayapissa won't allow Valenzuela to get back to his feet.
Makayapissa tries to free his leg and advance position but Valenzuela is retaining full guard.
Valenzuela is trying to keep Makayapissa in close.
Valenzuela wants to stand up but Makayapissa is controlling him. #T2#
Makayapissa trying to control but Valenzuela is working from the bottom.
Valenzuela is looking to stand up but Makayapissa isn't so interested in that idea.
Makayapissa throwing strikes but missing.
Valenzuela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makayapissa 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Makayapissa moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Makayapissa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Makayapissa has Valenzuela up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Makayapissa pulls guard successfully.
Valenzuela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valenzuela throws a strike but Makayapissa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
Valenzuela manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Valenzuela throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makayapissa was covering up waiting for the punch and Valenzuela finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Makayapissa is pulling down on Valenzuela's head to control his posture.
Valenzuela throwing strikes but missing.
Valenzuela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB#
Valenzuela drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makayapissa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makayapissa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makayapissa! #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Makayapissa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Valenzuela to his feet.
Valenzuela is breathing heavily.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Errol Valenzuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makayapissa throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Valenzuela closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Valenzuela lands in his opponent's guard.
Valenzuela has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Makayapissa is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Makayapissa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Makayapissa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Valenzuela misses with a leg kick
and Valenzuela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valenzuela looks for a takedown but Makayapissa sprawls well.#CL2#
Makayapissa has Valenzuela up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Valenzuela gets control of Makayapissa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Valenzuela will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Valenzuela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makayapissa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Makayapissa 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. #ES#
Valenzuela pushes Makayapissa off and gets back to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Makayapissa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valenzuela napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valenzuela is trying to get back to his feet.
Makayapissa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cain Makayapissa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valenzuela sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Valenzuela wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valenzuela is staying active underneath Makayapissa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makayapissa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2#
Valenzuela is trying to stand back up but Makayapissa is controlling him
Makayapissa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valenzuela does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makayapissa in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Valenzuela tries to keep at a distance but Makayapissa has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Makayapissa jumps into guard, dragging Valenzuela to the mat.
Makayapissa is looking to stand up but Valenzuela isn't so interested in that idea.
Valenzuela distracts Makayapissa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makayapissa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valenzuela.
Makayapissa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makayapissa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Valenzuela 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.
Makayapissa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makayapissa throwing strikes but missing.
Makayapissa postures up.
Makayapissa won't allow Valenzuela to get back to his feet.
Makayapissa 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.
Valenzuela is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valenzuela is trying to keep Makayapissa in close.
#T4#
Valenzuela wants to get back to his feet but Makayapissa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Valenzuela is trying to control the position but Makayapissa postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Valenzuela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Makayapissa trying to control but Valenzuela is working from the bottom.
Makayapissa cracks Valenzuela with a solid left hand.
Valenzuela seems keen to control Makayapissa's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Valenzuela is looking for a triangle but Makayapissa pushes his legs off easily.
Makayapissa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Makayapissa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Valenzuela closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Makayapissa to the mat! Makayapissa manages to get full guard.
Valenzuela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Valenzuela drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Makayapissa dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Valenzuela keeping moving, preventing Makayapissa from controlling successfully.
Makayapissa preventing the sweep.
Makayapissa tries to free his leg and advance position but Valenzuela is retaining full guard.
Valenzuela is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makayapissa is controlling him.
Makayapissa wants to control from the top but Valenzuela keeps moving.
Makayapissa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makayapissa 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. #ES#
Valenzuela scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Valenzuela gets caught napping as Makayapissa dives in and scores a takedown. Valenzuela manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valenzuela managing to control the position.
Makayapissa looking to pass the guard.
Valenzuela is pulling down on Makayapissa's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Valenzuela has his foot on Makayapissa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makayapissa works his way back into a safe position though.
Makayapissa prevents Valenzuela from getting back to his feet.
Makayapissa working some strikes from top position.
Makayapissa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valenzuela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makayapissa keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Makayapissa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Makayapissa trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Makayapissa stands up and beckons Valenzuela to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Makayapissa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valenzuela is trying to defend but Makayapissa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Valenzuela desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Makayapissa is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2#
Valenzuela is defending against the submission attempts here by Makayapissa.
Makayapissa working over Valenzuela with some ground and pound. Valenzuela looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Makayapissa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valenzuela trying to control but Makayapissa postures up.
#ES#
Valenzuela kicks Makayapissa off and gets back to his feet.
Errol Valenzuela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valenzuela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Makayapissa counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Valenzuela leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valenzuela stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Makayapissa jumps guard and drags Valenzuela to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Valenzuela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makayapissa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makayapissa trying to control the position here.
Valenzuela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Errol Valenzuela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cain Makayapissa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Makayapissa has his feet on Valenzuela's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Makayapissa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makayapissa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Makayapissa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Valenzuela dives in and scores a takedown into Holmes's guard.#ES2#
Holmes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Valenzuela is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Holmes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Holmes stalling.
#TD2#
Holmes wants the takedown. Valenzuela is fighting it off but Holmes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Valenzuela's guard against the cage.
Valenzuela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valenzuela wants to stand up but Holmes is controlling him.
Valenzuela controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Valenzuela wants to stand up but Holmes is controlling him.
Valenzuela will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valenzuela is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valenzuela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Holmes won't allow Valenzuela to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holmes throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Valenzuela uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Valenzuela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
John Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Holmes drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Valenzuela pushes Holmes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Valenzuela gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Valenzuela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Valenzuela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holmes moves into full guard.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valenzuela throwing strikes but missing.
Valenzuela won't allow Holmes to sweep him here. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valenzuela postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela scoring with some ground and pound.
Valenzuela postures up and lands a big shot to Holmes's brow.
Valenzuela content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holmes wants to sweep here but Valenzuela controlling him for the moment.
Holmes looks winded!
Valenzuela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valenzuela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Valenzuela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valenzuela gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Valenzuela lands a couple of digs.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valenzuela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valenzuela throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holmes misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Holmes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valenzuela did well to prevent Holmes getting side control.#ES#
Valenzuela manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Holmes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
The referee calls for Valenzuela to work.
Holmes prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Errol Valenzuela 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##CL2#
Holmes moves into range and clinches up with Valenzuela.
Holmes avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Holmes jumps guard and drags Valenzuela to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valenzuela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valenzuela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valenzuela postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Valenzuela postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Valenzuela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Errol Valenzuela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valenzuela defends well.
Valenzuela working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holmes is breathing heavily.#T1#
Valenzuela throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Valenzuela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valenzuela landing with the ground and pound.
Valenzuela postures up.
Valenzuela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valenzuela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valenzuela chips away with some ground and pound.
Valenzuela preventing the sweep.
Holmes trying to control the position.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valenzuela. #T2#
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valenzuela is one step ahead there.
Valenzuela cracks Holmes with a solid left hand.
Valenzuela postures up and lands a big shot to Holmes's brow.
Valenzuela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valenzuela stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valenzuela throws a big elbow that misses.
Valenzuela postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valenzuela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valenzuela is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmes has wrist control.
Valenzuela with a nice head shot there.
Valenzuela won't allow Holmes to sweep him here. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valenzuela's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valenzuela lands a couple of elbows.
Valenzuela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Valenzuela distracts Holmes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valenzuela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valenzuela is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmes has wrist control.
Valenzuela postures up and lands a big shot to Holmes's brow.
Holmes looking to control.
Valenzuela lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela chips away with some ground and pound.
Valenzuela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valenzuela postures up.
#T4#
Valenzuela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valenzuela throws a big right hand that misses.
Valenzuela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valenzuela throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Valenzuela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valenzuela lands a couple of elbows.
Valenzuela connects with a couple of short punches.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Valenzuela is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valenzuela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holmes checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Holmes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Errol Valenzuela dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Holmes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valenzuela is trying to control Holmes's posture but Holmes avoids it. #ES#
Valenzuela throws Holmes to one side and escapes!
Valenzuela takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valenzuela lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmes off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Holmes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holmes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Valenzuela is trying to control Holmes's posture but Holmes avoids it.
Valenzuela 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valenzuela defending against the ground and pound.
Valenzuela is pushing Holmes's head away, looking to escape. Holmes manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Valenzuela is looking to regain half guard here but Holmes keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Valenzuela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valenzuela can't do much from the bottom here.
Holmes in side control, throwing shots but Valenzuela defends.
Valenzuela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valenzuela is looking to regain half guard here but Holmes keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valenzuela knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valenzuela wants to control but Holmes postures up.
Valenzuela is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Holmes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holmes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valenzuela keeps working.
Valenzuela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Holmes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Valenzuela tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holmes is in Valenzuela's guard.#ES#
Valenzuela pushes Holmes off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3#
Valenzuela shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Valenzuela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valenzuela has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holmes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Holmes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Valenzuela regains guard immediately.
Holmes trying to control but Valenzuela is working from the bottom.
Holmes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Valenzuela controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Holmes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valenzuela works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Valenzuela tries to strike from the bottom.
Holmes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valenzuela seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valenzuela controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Valenzuela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Valenzuela gets caught flat footed, as Holmes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Holmes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valenzuela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Errol Valenzuela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Valenzuela has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holmes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Holmes.
I think Valenzuela 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Errol Valenzuela!
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