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Event:
GDL 4: Ho v Valdaev
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Valdaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ho counters by moving into the clinch.
Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valdaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ho after a bit of a struggle.
Ho is pushing Valdaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hi Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Valdaev.
Ho prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Ho.
Valdaev has Ho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ho lands a nice uppercut.
Valdaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ho prevents it.
Ho is pressed up against the cage. Valdaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ho down to the mat. Ho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ho throws a head kick that Valdaev semi-blocks.
Valdaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ho as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Valdaev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Valdaev looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdaev wants to control but Ho is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Valdaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ho struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Valdaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Valdaev has an Americana. Ho didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Valdaev is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Valdaev hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maxim Valdaev!
Maxim Valdaev is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Maxim Valdaev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GDL 2
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Valdaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Valdaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Valdaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Ho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ho tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Valdaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ho is just riding it out for now. Valdaev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ho is defending against the submission attempts here by Valdaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho is doing well to control the position and prevent Valdaev from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Valdaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Valdaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valdaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Valdaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ho won't allow Valdaev to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Valdaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ho is just riding it out for now. Valdaev eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Valdaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Valdaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Valdaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Forge. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Ho is defending against the submission attempts here by Valdaev.
#SUB#
Ho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Valdaev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ho tries to lock up and control but Valdaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Valdaev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ho can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdaev on the ground.
Valdaev content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Valdaev goes for an armbar but Ho turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ho. #SUB2#
Valdaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Ho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ho landing with the ground and pound.
Valdaev looking to control.
Ho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Valdaev looking for subs off his back but Ho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Valdaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho connects with a solid leg kick.
Ho connects with a high kick.
Valdaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdaev with the counter takedown but Ho avoids it easily.
Valdaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Valdaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Ho. No joy for Valdaev on that attempt.
Hi Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Valdaev.
Valdaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maxim Valdaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ho pinned against the cage. Ho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valdaev is defended easily by Ho.#T1#
Valdaev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ho.
Hi Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valdaev's head.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdaev can do to turn this around?
Ho leaves Valdaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maxim Valdaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valdaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ho throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valdaev avoids it.
Valdaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Ho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valdaev is breathing heavily.
That kick from Ho tenderised Valdaev's leg. Valdaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho lands a leg kick that knocks Valdaev off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Valdaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ho lands a front kick.
That kick from Ho tenderised Valdaev's leg. Valdaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hi Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Valdaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Ho clinches.
Valdaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ho lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ho.
Our sources have told us that Ho has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Valdaev can't get the takedown.
Ho'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.
Valdaev managing to block the knees to the body from Ho.
Valdaev is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Ho lands an elbow inside that Valdaev shrugs off.
Valdaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valdaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ho.
Valdaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valdaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ho lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#
Valdaev is rocked!
Ho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ho stalling the fight.
Ho avoiding damage.
Ho gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ho stalling.
Ho leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hi Ho.
Valdaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Ho moves into the clinch.
Valdaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valdaev is trying to drag Ho to the mat but Ho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ho stalling the fight.
#T4#
Ho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdaev backwards.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Valdaev avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ho. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valdaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ho's waist but Ho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valdaev off to one side.
Ho feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Ho gets a clinch.
Ho comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valdaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho finish him?
Ho stalling against the cage.
Valdaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Ho lands a damaging elbow.
Ho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valdaev's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hi Ho 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ho drives through and clinches with Valdaev against the cage.
Valdaev takes an elbow to the temple.
Ho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valdaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ho lands a damaging elbow.
Ho missing with knees to the body.
Hi Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ho after a bit of a struggle.
Ho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valdaev avoiding damage as Ho throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Valdaev has Ho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Valdaev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ho tumbling to the mat - Valdaev dives into Ho's guard.
Ho pulls Valdaev in close to prevent any damage.
Valdaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Valdaev drops back looking for a leg! Ho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ho manages to kick Valdaev off! Valdaev jumps back into Ho's guard.
Valdaev slips nicely into half guard.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Valdaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maxim Valdaev has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Valdaev is trying for a kimura here. Ho looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Valdaev wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxim Valdaev!
A very excited looking Maxim Valdaev 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: Jul 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Valdaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Simpson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Valdaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Valdaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simpson is just riding it out for now. Valdaev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Valdaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valdaev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Valdaev is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Valdaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
Simpson missing with punches from the bottom.
Simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simpson tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB#
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Valdaev is trying to work for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Valdaev blocks the strikes from Simpson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Valdaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valdaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Valdaev wants to finish this one by submission but Simpson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valdaev. #SUB2#
Valdaev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Simpson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Simpson shrugs it off.
Simpson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Valdaev fails to advance to Simpson's back.
Simpson working to try and regain half guard.
Simpson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Simpson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Simpson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simpson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valdaev is keeping the position for now.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Valdaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.#T3#
Simpson 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.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdaev is retaining full guard.
Valdaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Simpson passes into half guard.
Simpson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valdaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#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.#SUB2#
Valdaev actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Simpson is working for a submission of some sort.
Simpson stalling. #SUB2#
Valdaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simpson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson tries to pass to full mount but Valdaev defends it.
Simpson is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Valdaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Valdaev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simpson's guard.
Valdaev passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valdaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Valdaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Simpson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valdaev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Simpson missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Valdaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simpson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valdaev. #SUB2#
Valdaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simpson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valdaev is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valdaev pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valdaev is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Valdaev trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
Valdaev blocks the strikes from Simpson.
#SUB2#
Valdaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Simpson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but Valdaev has control of the leg.
Maxim Valdaev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Valdaev is looking for a kimura but Simpson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valdaev to get the leverage. #SUB#
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Simpson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Valdaev pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB2#
Valdaev looking to secure an arm triangle but Simpson defends it well.
Simpson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Valdaev blocks the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Simpson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Valdaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Simpson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Valdaev is tapping! Great win for Simpson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ovie Simpson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Valdaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Dallas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valdaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dallas as he jumps to the side.
Valdaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Valdaev drives through with a takedown into Dallas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dallas wants to stand and escape but Valdaev is having none of it.
Valdaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valdaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valdaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Dallas has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dallas is looking to stand up but Valdaev isn't so interested in that idea.
Valdaev is stalling in the full guard.
Dallas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valdaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valdaev wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving. #T1#
Dallas wants to stand but Valdaev is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Valdaev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dallas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Valdaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dallas defends well.
Dallas landing with the ground and pound.
Valdaev is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up. #T2#
Dallas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valdaev's head.#SUB#
Valdaev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dallas stacks Valdaev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dallas!
Valdaev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valdaev manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Valdaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dallas chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dallas landing some decent shots from guard.
Dallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##SUB#
Valdaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Valdaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dallas works over Valdaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Dallas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Dallas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dallas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valdaev's head.
Dallas stands up over Valdaev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Valdaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Valdaev trying to keep a closed guard but Dallas is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Valdaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valdaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Valdaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dallas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Valdaev is tightening it up a little... Dallas has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dallas reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dallas taps out! Nice BJJ there by Valdaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maxim Valdaev!
After winning the bout, Maxim Valdaev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Batoru FC 17
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Valdaev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valdaev stops Johnson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Valdaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdaev postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Valdaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdaev stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to stand but Valdaev is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Forge. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Valdaev looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Valdaev is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Valdaev feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Valdaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Johnson kicks Valdaev off and gets to his feet.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Valdaev keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Valdaev scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Valdaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdaev won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet. #ES#
Johnson pushes Valdaev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson sizes up Valdaev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2##TD2#
Valdaev feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Valdaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Valdaev is controlling him.
Valdaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Valdaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Valdaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valdaev drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Valdaev moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Valdaev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdaev stops Johnson from standing up. #T3#
Valdaev stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Valdaev prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valdaev distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Valdaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valdaev looks winded!#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Valdaev's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valdaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Valdaev's legs - danger averted.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valdaev keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valdaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valdaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Valdaev dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Valdaev stops Johnson from standing up.
Valdaev is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Valdaev dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Valdaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnson pushes Valdaev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Valdaev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Valdaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Valdaev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Valdaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valdaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Valdaev is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Valdaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdaev can do to turn this around?
Johnson tries to escape but Valdaev is in control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Valdaev controls the position.
Johnson is trying to buck Valdaev off.
Maxim Valdaev has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Valdaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valdaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Valdaev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#T3#
Johnson throws a jab when Valdaev was well out of range.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valdaev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Valdaev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Valdaev knows he should have avoided that one.
Maxim Valdaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valdaev walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Valdaev is rocked!
Johnson cracks Valdaev's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Valdaev slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Johnson can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valdaev.
Valdaev tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Valdaev has an Americana. River didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Valdaev is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Valdaev hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maxim Valdaev!
A victorious Maxim Valdaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Valdaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Valdaev scores with a takedown into ChargyMargy's guard.#ES#
ChargyMargy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Valdaev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valdaev shoots for a takedown but ChargyMargy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
ChargyMargy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Valdaev looking to score a takedown here. ChargyMargy is defending well but Valdaev drives through and ends up in ChargyMargy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valdaev trying to control but ChargyMargy is working from the bottom.
ChargyMargy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdaev on the ground.
Valdaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valdaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valdaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valdaev wants to control from the top but ChargyMargy keeps moving.
ChargyMargy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
ChargyMargy pulls Valdaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Valdaev from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Valdaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
ChargyMargy wants to control but Valdaev is keeping busy.
Valdaev content to control rather than advance.
ChargyMargy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if ChargyMargy tries to get out of the position.
ChargyMargy is doing well to control the position and prevent Valdaev from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Valdaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. ChargyMargy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valdaev throwing strikes but missing.
ChargyMargy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valdaev trying to control but ChargyMargy is working from the bottom.
ChargyMargy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdaev.
ChargyMargy can't keep his opponent in guard - Valdaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
ChargyMargy is breathing heavily.
Valdaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB2#
Valdaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Valdaev is looking to take a break and control but ChargyMargy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valdaev looking for a submission but ChargyMargy manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now ChargyMargy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
ChargyMargy forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Valdaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ChargyMargy pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Valdaev tries to get to full guard but ChargyMargy has control of the leg.
ChargyMargy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdaev keeps working. #SUB2#
Valdaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valdaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ChargyMargy is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
ChargyMargy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valdaev defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cheeky ChargyMargy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
ChargyMargy fails to land with a series of punches.
ChargyMargy lands a nice shot that snaps Valdaev's head back.
Cheeky ChargyMargy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ChargyMargy throws a wild body kick that Valdaev sees coming a mile off.
ChargyMargy scores with a jab to the body.
Valdaev blocks a head kick by ChargyMargy.
#TD2#
Valdaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Valdaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valdaev trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Valdaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so ChargyMargy is just riding it out for now. Valdaev eventually gives up the hold.
Valdaev stalling away here and it's allowed ChargyMargy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Valdaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valdaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Valdaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. ChargyMargy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valdaev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Valdaev in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... ChargyMargy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxim Valdaev!
After winning the bout, Maxim Valdaev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2019 |
#R1#
ChargyMargy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valdaev back to the cage. ChargyMargy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
ChargyMargy moves in looking to clinch but Valdaev pushes him off.
ChargyMargy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
ChargyMargy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
ChargyMargy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valdaev is trying to control the position but ChargyMargy postures up. #SUB2#
Valdaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Valdaev looking for a triangle here. ChargyMargy is fighting it but it looks tight! Valdaev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, ChargyMargy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maxim Valdaev!
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