Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 123 - Joad vs Petrov
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Valentine keeps Darkholme at a distance using the push kick.
Darkholme throws a leg kick but Valentine moved away.
Darkholme avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darkholme counters with a nice uppercut.
Darkholme gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Valentine.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body. Darkholme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Darkholme to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Valentine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darkholme doesn't seem phased though.
Darkholme has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valentine.#T1#
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Darkholme's head but Darkholme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine scores with a decent looking hook.
Valentine with a hook.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valentine scores with a sloppy right hand. Darkholme should have avoided that one.
Darkholme looks for the body kick but Valentine saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Valentine.
Valentine motions for Darkholme to come forward. Valentine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine cracks Darkholme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darkholme misses with a hook.
Valentine with the inside leg kick.
Darkholme moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Darkholme stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darkholme looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Valentine rushes Darkholme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darkholme takes a shot to the head.
Darkholme stalls.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Darkholme.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Darkholme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darkholme misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darkholme's elbow.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Darkholme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Darkholme avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Darkholme lands with a right to the head.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Darkholme.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Darkholme misses with a punch on the inside.
Darkholme trying to control the position but instead, Valentine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Darkholme into the cage.
Darkholme is looking to control Valentine's arms but Valentine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Darkholme has his back to the cage.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Darkholme controls the action.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Darkholme.
Darkholme misses with a punch to the body.
Darkholme misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darkholme tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Darkholme.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darkholme backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Darkholme.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Darkholme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darkholme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luke Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darkholme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Valentine misses.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darkholme can do to turn this around?
Darkholme circles away from the clinch attempt
and Darkholme counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Darkholme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valentine looks to throw the jab but Darkholme is out of range.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darkholme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine throws a jab when Darkholme was well out of range.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darkholme lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valentine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darkholme misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Darkholme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darkholme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valentine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darkholme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Darkholme slips a straight right by Valentine.#CL#
Valentine darts in and clinches Darkholme up against the cage.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Darkholme fails to land.
Darkholme stalling in the clinch but Valentine improves position.
Valentine working aggressively here. #T2#
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkholme has Valentine pushed against the cage.
Darkholme is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Darkholme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darkholme backwards.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darkholme misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine. #T3#
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Darkholme avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Darkholme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Darkholme pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darkholme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darkholme has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valentine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Darkholme can turn it around.
Darkholme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Valentine.
Darkholme blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Luke Valentine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darkholme blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Darkholme trying to control the position but instead, Valentine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Darkholme into the cage.
Darkholme misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Darkholme throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Darkholme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Darkholme avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Darkholme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Darkholme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darkholme struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Darkholme.
Darkholme can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine tries to work over Darkholme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Valentine dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Darkholme swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Darkholme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darkholme lands a slapping body shot.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Darkholme ducks down to avoid it.
Darkholme throws a fast counter high kick but Valentine manages to duck under it in time.
A big left from Darkholme misses.
Valentine throws a lazy head kick
and Darkholme counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darkholme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darkholme is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valentine rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Darkholme misses.
Darkholme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darkholme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target. #T1#
Darkholme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darkholme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darkholme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentine. Valentine obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine tries to land a leg kick but Darkholme saw it coming and moves away.
Darkholme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Darkholme circles away.
Darkholme swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valentine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Valentine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valentine.
Darkholme takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darkholme throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.
Van Darkholme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Darkholme misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Darkholme.
Nice uppercut lands for Darkholme. That snapped Valentine's head back.
Darkholme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darkholme throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Darkholme.
Darkholme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darkholme.
Darkholme throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Darkholme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Darkholme slips a straight right by Valentine.
Darkholme appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Darkholme.
Valentine throws a head kick but Darkholme moves out of range.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Valentine blocks a head kick by Darkholme.
Darkholme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Valentine throws a right and a left that Darkholme avoids nicely.
Luke Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Darkholme on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Valentine slips under a jab from Darkholme.
Darkholme attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darkholme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Darkholme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darkholme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine misses with a leg kick
and Darkholme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Valentine tenderised Darkholme's leg. Darkholme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darkholme misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Valentine!
Our winner, Luke Valentine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 119 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King slips under a jab.
A jab from King misses.
King lands a jab.
King looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Valentine 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.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentine darts in trying to clinch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
Valentine throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
King misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Valentine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valentine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Valentine does it's job there.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from King.#T2#
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Valentine tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King lands with a straight right. Valentine didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by King.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King keeps Valentine at a distance using the push kick.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valentine misses with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Valentine coming out on top.
Valentine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
King lands a jab.
King tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Valentine lands with a slapping head kick.
King misses with a hook to the body
letting Valentine counter with a right hand. #ROC2#King is rocked!
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King misses with a straight left.
Valentine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine misses with a low kick.
King scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King misses with a body shot. #T4#
King misses with a left hand
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine misses with a wild combination.
King scores with a nice strike.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine moves out of range as King strikes.
A big left from King misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
King cracks a nice hook into Valentine's ribs.
Valentine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valentine thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentine.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
Valentine throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
King walks into a left hand. #T1#
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valentine backs up against the cage.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King digs a good body shot into Valentine's ribs.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
Valentine misses with a hook
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valentine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valentine scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
Valentine blocks a jab.
King dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
King throws a counter high kick but Valentine was just alert enough to avoid it.
Valentine swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
King misses the jab.
Valentine is looking for the big counter here.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
King throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from King.#T3#
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valentine. That one must have hurt.
King throws a leg kick
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine slips under a jab from King.
Valentine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Valentine avoids the body shot from King.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King scores with a nice right hand.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valentine swinging wildly here.
Valentine with a nice cross.
King with a hook.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
King misses with a body punch
and Valentine counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
Valentine looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King cracks Valentine with an open hand slap.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King lands a body shot.
King tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King misses with a hook
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
King scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Valentine. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Valentine forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Valentine tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
King loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valentine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valentine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Luke Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valentine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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 swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King scores with a nice right hand.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine throws a hook but King blocks it.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from King.
Valentine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valentine cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine misses with a double jab.
King blocks the body kick.
King cracks Valentine with an open hand slap.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valentine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valentine scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
Valentine tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like King has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
King stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Valentine misses
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
A very excited looking Malcolm King 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.

Event: HFC 110 - Babinski vs Slugger
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Valentine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
King throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Valentine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Valentine misses.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
King moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a hook
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King connects with a leg kick.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Valentine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Valentine throws a hook but King blocks it.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Valentine blocks it well.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from King.
A lazy left from Valentine finds it's target.
King staying out of range there.
Valentine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.#T2#
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 misses the jab.
King throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Valentine lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King misses with a body kick.
King misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King slips a jab from Valentine.
King misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Valentine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Valentine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Valentine misses.
King steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine slips a jab and a cross from King.
The crowd cheers as Valentine lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Valentine misses with a low kick. #T4#
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King lands with a nice combination. Valentine backs away looking to recover.
King staying out of range there.
Valentine throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King walks into a jab.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Valentine. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
King with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
King lands with a kick to the ribs.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Valentine throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Valentine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Valentine moves into the clinch.
King has Valentine pushed against the cage.
King lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands a body punch. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Valentine cracks King with a good jab.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King slips a jab from Valentine.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King clobbers Valentine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Valentine misses.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Valentine lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Valentine staying out of range there.
King 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.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Valentine pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King content to slow the pace in the clinch.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Valentine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentine.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from King.
Valentine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Valentine cracks King with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine swinging wildly here.
Valentine throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
A jab from King misses.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentine in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
King ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Valentine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentine.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Valentine drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
King is trying to push Valentine away but Valentine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Luke Valentine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a right hand.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards. #T1#
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#King is rocked!
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King slips a jab and a cross from Valentine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King connects with a right hand. Valentine shakes it off.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
Valentine throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King throws a series of punches but Valentine avoids them all with ease.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a front kick that sends Valentine stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from Valentine misses.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King blocks a head kick by Valentine.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Valentine wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King throws out a counter right but Valentine avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Valentine has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King blocking some punches.
King lands a left hand.
King blocks an uppercut.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
King slips a jab from Valentine.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Valentine misses with a body punch
and King counters with a two punch combo.
King throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malcolm King.
I think King 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
Malcolm King thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 106 - Izmaylov vs Logan
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sandoval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sandoval cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valentine sprawls and moves away.
Valentine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sandoval connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valentine scrambles back to his feet.
Valentine misses with an uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sandoval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valentine throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Valentine moves into range and clinches up with Sandoval.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval lands with a light punch inside.
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval is trying to push Valentine away but Valentine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Valentine rushes Sandoval and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Sandoval is trying to drag Valentine to the mat but Valentine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
Sandoval is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Sandoval prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Sandoval turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sandoval manages to end up in side control.
Valentine is looking for a sweep.
Sandoval wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine is looking for a sweep.
Sandoval wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Valentine controls the position for a moment.
Valentine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine gets back to half guard.#T3#
Sandoval is trying to control. Valentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentine is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval trying to pass the guard but Valentine defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sandoval is looking to stall here but Valentine recovers full guard.
Sandoval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Valentine won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Valentine will probably get the nod.
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 takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sandoval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sandoval shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Sandoval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sandoval looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine misses the jab.
Sandoval checks a low kick from Valentine.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentine cracks Sandoval with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Valentine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Sandoval makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luke Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Sandoval tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine keeps control of Sandoval as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valentine is leaning against Sandoval and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval is looking for a takedown.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval is working Valentine over against the cage.
Valentine lands a left hand.
Valentine tries a body shot but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Sandoval working aggressively here. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Sandoval lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
A right handed body shot lands from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a light punch inside.
Sandoval tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards. #T3#
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval goes for a takedown attempt but Valentine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sandoval shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine throws a series of strikes that have Sandoval backpedaling.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandoval lands with a cross.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.#TD#
Valentine gets caught flat footed, as Sandoval shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Valentine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4##TD#
Valentine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sandoval wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine trying to control the position.
Sandoval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valentine trying to keep a closed guard but Sandoval is proving a slippery customer.
Sandoval trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luke Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Valentine looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sandoval lands a right hook to the body.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Sandoval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Valentine misses with a wild combination.
Sandoval goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Valentine lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sandoval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sandoval clobbers Valentine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a right hand. #T1#
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Sandoval steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandoval avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sandoval is out of range.
Sandoval is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valentine.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Valentine scores with a shot to the body.
Luke Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
Valentine misses with a body kick.#TD#
Sandoval shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valentine is trying to defend but Sandoval finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval wants to take a breather but Valentine is having none of it.
Miguel Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ground and pound from Sandoval.
Sandoval frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sandoval raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sandoval trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Sandoval working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sandoval avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.#T3#
Sandoval looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valentine is looking to get to half guard.
Sandoval can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valentine is looking to escape.
Valentine is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sandoval tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Sandoval working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sandoval tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Sandoval looking to finish Valentine with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valentine!
Sandoval fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sandoval thowing shots but they're missing.
Valentine wants to control but Sandoval is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valentine 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Valentine!
Luke Valentine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 96 - Babinski vs Lindholm
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
A low kick from Hearn misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valentine works Hearn's body with a nice hook.
Hearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearn thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hearn feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
Valentine misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Hearn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine tries to work over Hearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
Hearn has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Hearn controls the action. #T1#
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearn has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearn lands a shot to the body.
Hearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearn.
Hearn has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land. #T2#
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Hearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Hearn.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Hearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearn controls his hands.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hearn's elbow.
A body shot lands from Hearn.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Hearn is working Valentine over against the cage.
A short left from Hearn.
Valentine is working Hearn over against the cage.#T3#
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hearn lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Hearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hearn gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Nice body punch from Hearn - that landed with a thud.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearn backwards.
Hearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearn.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action. #T4#
Hearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Hearn presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hearn misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hearn.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of Hearn's head.
Hearn lands with a light punch inside.
Hearn tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearn working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
Hearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Hearn avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearn dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Hearn tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hearn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hearn defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
Hearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?#CL#
Hearn clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearn.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearn working aggressively here.
Hearn lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Hearn avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine tries a body shot but Hearn blocks it.
Hearn lands with a left to the head.
Hearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn.
Hearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Hearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hearn blocks an uppercut.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Hearn tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas Hearn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Valentine.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hearn.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearn controls his hands.
Hearn tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearn takes a shot to the head.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine blocks a body shot from Hearn.
Hearn blocking some punches.
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Hearn gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearn.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hearn cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearn controls his hands.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
Valentine lands a right hand.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Hearn backwards.
Hearn misses with the head strike. #T4#
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of Hearn's head.
Hearn scores with a hook to the body.
Hearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Hearn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hearn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valentine.
Valentine jabs at Hearn's body.
Hearn scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Valentine forces Hearn back against the cage and clinches.
Hearn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearn blocking some punches.
Hearn blocking some punches.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Valentine blocks a body shot from Hearn.
Valentine tries a body shot but Hearn blocks it.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
Hearn lands an uppercut.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Hearn.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Luke Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearn is working Valentine over against the cage.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearn.
A short right from Hearn on the inside.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Hearn lands a right hand.
Hearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land. #T3#
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Hearn.
Hearn digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hearn cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Hearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn blocks a body shot from Valentine. #T4#
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hearn.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearn.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Hearn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hearn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
Thomas Hearn 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.

Event: HFC 87 - Todd vs Kirk
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Barrengarry throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
Valentine throws a good cross that connects.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Barrengarry throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Barrengarry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A left and a right from Valentine both land. Nice combination.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrengarry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrengarry.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Barrengarry digs a right hand underneath Valentine's ribcage. Valentine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrengarry digs a right hand underneath Valentine's ribcage. Valentine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrengarry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Barrengarry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrengarry throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
Barrengarry misses with a body punch.
Barrengarry throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Barrengarry.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Barrengarry lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrengarry controls his hands.
Barrengarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrengarry is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrengarry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrengarry misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrengarry digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Barrengarry lands a right hand.
Barrengarry is working Valentine over against the cage.
Barrengarry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrengarry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine tries a body shot but Barrengarry blocks it.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Barrengarry lands a left hand.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrengarry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry blocking some punches.
Barrengarry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Barrengarry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrengarry lands a right hand.
Barrengarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a right hand.
Barrengarry lands a shoulder strike.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Barrengarry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barrengarry.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrengarry.
A short right from Barrengarry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrengarry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Barrengarry scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Barrengarry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrengarry controls his hands.
Barrengarry tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrengarry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrengarry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with some punches.
Barrengarry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Barrengarry scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Barrengarry throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valentine tries a body shot but Barrengarry blocks it.
Barrengarry throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luke Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrengarry. Barrengarry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Valentine darts in and clinches Barrengarry up against the cage.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Barrengarry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine gets through Barrengarry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrengarry misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a head punch that misses.
Barrengarry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrengarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrengarry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrengarry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards. #T1#
Barrengarry swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrengarry misses with some punches.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands with a right to the head.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Barrengarry avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Barrengarry.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrengarry tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrengarry misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Barrengarry back against the cage.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Barrengarry.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Barrengarry misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Barrengarry.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrengarry.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry - that landed with a thud.
Logan Barrengarry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barrengarry cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Barrengarry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrengarry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrengarry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barrengarry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Barrengarry lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrengarry can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Barrengarry throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Barrengarry presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land. #T3#
Barrengarry working aggressively here.
Barrengarry misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barrengarry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrengarry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrengarry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Barrengarry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Barrengarry can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Barrengarry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine lands with a left to the head.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Barrengarry controls the action. #T4#
Barrengarry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrengarry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrengarry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrengarry works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine tries a body shot but Barrengarry blocks it.
Barrengarry misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine lands a nice looking body kick.
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
Valentine throws a sloppy body shot
and Barrengarry counters with a body kick that stops Valentine in his tracks momentarily.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrengarry.
Sloppy strikes from Valentine. Those never looked like landing.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick.
Valentine blocks a jab.
A combination from Barrengarry does no damage.
Barrengarry lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrengarry.
Valentine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barrengarry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barrengarry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Barrengarry moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine with a hook.
Valentine's corner calls for a 1-2. Valentine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luke Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
Barrengarry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrengarry. Barrengarry obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luke Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrengarry throws an off balance right hand
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Barrengarry sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valentine.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Barrengarry moved out of range.
Valentine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barrengarry.
Valentine tries to clinch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Barrengarry counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Luke Valentine has been cut.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Valentine. Those never looked like landing.
Valentine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Barrengarry needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Valentine just on the top of the head. Valentine drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Valentine - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Logan Barrengarry!
Logan Barrengarry thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 81 - Ford vs Patriot
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Dickinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dickinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine unleashes a big counter combination but Dickinson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Dickinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickinson.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Valentine misses.
Dickinson is looking to counter punch.
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dickinson to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Good shot there by Dickinson.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dickinson throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dickinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Valentine has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Dickinson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Valentine working aggressively here.
Dickinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Dickinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Dickinson cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Dickinson controls the action.
Valentine is leaning against Dickinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dickinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Dickinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine pushes Dickinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dickinson misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Dickinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sean Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Valentine scores with the left hand. Dickinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valentine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dickinson works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Dickinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valentine throws a head kick that half lands.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dickinson tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickinson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Valentine really felt that one!
Dickinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickinson misses with a looping left.
A jab from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Dickinson's shoulder, as Dickinson tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine lands a nice shot that snaps Dickinson's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dickinson.
Valentine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dickinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Valentine backs away, Dickinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Dickinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickinson.
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickinson.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dickinson.
Dickinson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dickinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
Dickinson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dickinson scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Dickinson does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickinson. Dickinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Valentine connects with a leg kick.
Dickinson misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickinson swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a thumping low kick.
Dickinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Dickinson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valentine.
Valentine connects with a single shot there.
Dickinson checks the leg kick.
Dickinson throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Dickinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine throws a right and a left that Dickinson avoids nicely.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Valentine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dickinson cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valentine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valentine misses the jab.
Valentine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickinson.
That kick from Dickinson tenderised Valentine's leg. Valentine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dickinson throws a leg kick
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dickinson throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
Valentine tries a quick counter leg kick but Dickinson is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson cracks Valentine with a good jab.
Valentine throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Dickinson moves out of range easily.
Dickinson is looking to counter punch.
Dickinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dickinson. #T1#
Dickinson swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dickinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dickinson.
Dickinson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dickinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dickinson misses with a double jab
and Valentine counters with a left and a right that stings Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine scores with a sloppy right hand. Dickinson should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine lands a really nice looking cross but Dickinson seems unphased. #T2#
Valentine blocks a leg kick.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Valentine tries to work over Dickinson's front leg with a kick but Dickinson checks it.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
Valentine with a nice calf kick.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
Dickinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dickinson throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentine throws a head kick but Dickinson moves out of range.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine scores with a decent looking hook.
Dickinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dickinson tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Dickinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valentine's sensitive parts.
Valentine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valentine misses the jab.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine moves forwards but Dickinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dickinson throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Dickinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dickinson lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Valentine, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dickinson defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Dickinson.
Valentine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dickinson misses the shot to the body.
Valentine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Dickinson
and Dickinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Dickinson is looking to counter punch.
Dickinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valentine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dickinson lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dickinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Valentine throws a low kick but Dickinson avoids it.
A jab from Dickinson finds it's way through Valentine's defenses.
Valentine throws a front kick aimed at Dickinson's knee but Dickinson avoids it well.
Dickinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valentine just manages to avoid it.
Dickinson is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Dickinson is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Dickinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luke Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dickinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valentine finds it's way round the side to connect with Dickinson's head.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses
and Dickinson counters with a one-two to the body.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Valentine.
Nice uppercut there from Dickinson.
Dickinson connects with a crisp jab.
Dickinson scores with a jab.
Valentine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dickinson lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine lands a really nice looking cross but Dickinson seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickinson misses the target.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Valentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Dickinson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Dickinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dickinson dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
Valentine throws a lazy head kick
and Dickinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickinson misses with a straight right.
Dickinson misses with a body shot.
Valentine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Dickinson.
Valentine blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickinson misses the target.
Valentine is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Valentine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Valentine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sean Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dickinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dickinson backing away here, and Valentine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dickinson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valentine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dickinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Dickinson.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Dickinson slips the punch.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dickinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Dickinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dickinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dickinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dickinson tried to counter with a leg kick but Valentine avoided it.
Dickinson walks into a left hand. #T3#
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Dickinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Dickinson misses the target.
A combination from Dickinson does no damage.
Dickinson scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a straight left.
Dickinson is looking to score with low kicks.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dickinson.
Valentine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dickinson. That did some damage!
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dickinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Valentine takes one to the chin there.
Valentine tries to clinch but Dickinson is having none of it.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target. #CL2#
Valentine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dickinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dickinson fails to land.
A short left from Valentine.
A short right from Dickinson.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Dickinson.
Dickinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dickinson tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Valentine.
Well Valentine 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Valentine!
After winning the bout, Luke Valentine thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 75 - Nofud vs Lachance
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Hanayama misses.
Valentine works Hanayama's body with a nice hook.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Valentine.
Valentine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but Hanayama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanayama misses the jab.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hanayama avoids it with no problem.
Valentine scores with a nice strike.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanayama has time to react.
Hanayama throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Hanayama misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine is looking for the big counter here.
Hanayama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanayama just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valentine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanayama looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
Hanayama throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Hanayama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Valentine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanayama.#CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Valentine tests Hanayama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
Hanayama misses with a body punch.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanayama.
Hanayama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanayama lands a right hand.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama misses with the head strike.
Hanayama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanayama struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Hanayama.
Hanayama misses with a body punch.
Hanayama misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hanayama.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanayama.
Valentine tries a body shot but Hanayama blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Hanayama's ribcage. Hanayama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Hanayama pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanayama struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Hanayama misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanayama.
Hanayama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Hanayama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Hanayama back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine tries a body shot but Hanayama blocks it.
Hanayama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine lands with a left to the head.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine tries to work over Hanayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Hanayama - that landed with a thud.
Hanayama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Hanayama lands a shoulder strike.
Hanayama lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanayama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanayama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Hanayama - that landed with a thud.
Hanayama can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Hanayama misses with a body punch.
Hanayama tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Hanayama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanayama.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanayama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Hanayama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kaoru Hanayama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine. #CL2#
Valentine darts in and clinches Hanayama up against the cage.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Hanayama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine digs a right hand into Hanayama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanayama's gas tank.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanayama throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Hanayama blocks a body shot from Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Hanayama avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanayama.
Valentine blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hanayama.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Hanayama controls the action.
Hanayama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hanayama on the inside.
Hanayama misses with the head strike.
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanayama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanayama misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanayama.
Hanayama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
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!
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
Hanayama misses with a body punch.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards. #ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Oh Hanayama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Hanayama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hanayama.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanayama has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Hanayama tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama. #T4#
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Luke Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama seems to have got his legs back now.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanayama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine dips a shoulder and cracks Hanayama with a mighty uppercut! Hanayama falls back against the cage and Valentine unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hanayama is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Valentine screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Valentine!
Luke Valentine thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 70 - Nickel vs Tonissaar
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Tai Kung lands with a cross.
Tai Kung throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tai Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine misses with a few strikes there.
Valentine tries to land a front kick but Tai Kung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been informed that Tai Kung has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung misses with a straight left.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Tai Kung takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tai Kung misses the shot to the body.
Valentine tries to clinch but Tai Kung is having none of it.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but Valentine avoids it with no problem.
Tai Kung throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tai Kung scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai Kung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tai Kung.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice combination there by Valentine. #T1#
Valentine lunges at Tai Kung with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tai Kung's hand.
Tai Kung lands a body shot.
Tai Kung connects with a nice looking jab.
Tai Kung throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Tai Kung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tai Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tai Kung blocks a jab.
Tai Kung avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Tai Kung misses with a looping left.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Tai Kung's shoulder, as Tai Kung tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Tai Kung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Tai Kung connects with a crisp jab.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Tai Kung slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Tai Kung as he connects with a hook.#T2#
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valentine swinging wildly here.
Tai Kung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Tai Kung checks it.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valentine scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by Valentine's head coaches at Gainers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Tai Kung coming out on top.
Valentine throws a series of punches but Tai Kung avoids them all with ease.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Tai Kung catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
Valentine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tai Kung.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tai Kung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Tai Kung throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine lands a leg kick that knocks Tai Kung off balance momentarily.#T3#
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Valentine misses with the combination.
Tai Kung lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Tai Kung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tai Kung.
Tai Kung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Tai Kung scores with a three punch combo!
Tai Kung lands with a slapping head kick.
Tai Kung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tai Kung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Tai Kung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Valentine moves into the clinch.
Tai Kung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tai Kung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Valentine prevents a body shot from Tai Kung.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tai Kung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Tai Kung's ribcage. Tai Kung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tai Kung can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Tai Kung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Tai Kung.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tai Kung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tai Kung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Tai Kung misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tai Kung on the inside.
Tai Kung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tai Kung backwards.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Tai Kung dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Valentine is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tai Kung! But no joy.
Tai Kung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tai Kung misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tai Kung misses the target.
Tai Kung misses with a straight right.
Tai Kung misses with a looping right.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Valentine.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tai Kung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valentine throws a low kick, looking for Tai Kung's leg but Tai Kung calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tai Kung. Beautiful body shot.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung lands with a nice body punch.
Tai Kung connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tai Kung throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Tai Kung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Valentine. #T1#
Tai Kung throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Tai Kung slips the punch.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Valentine tests Tai Kung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Tai Kung misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Tai Kung misses the target.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine tried to score with a low kick but Tai Kung checks it.
Tai Kung looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentine. That snapped Tai Kung's head back.
Tai Kung scores with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tai Kung in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tai Kung lands a nice shot that snaps Valentine's head back.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.#T2#
Tai Kung misses the jab.
Tai Kung misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Valentine lands but Tai Kung takes it in his stride.
Valentine slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tai Kung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tai Kung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine takes one to the chin there.
Valentine wants to clinch up but Tai Kung keeps it at a distance.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Tai Kung finds it's way through Valentine's defenses.
Tai Kung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Valentine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine moves out of range as Tai Kung strikes.
Valentine dips to his left and cracks Tai Kung with an uppercut!
Tai Kung takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine moves out of range as Tai Kung strikes.
A slow jab from Tai Kung misses its intended target.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Tai Kung.
Valentine misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Tai Kung throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
A big right from Tai Kung misses.
Valentine misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Valentine.
Tai Kung lands a lovely overhand right.
Tai Kung jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tai Kung loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Valentine.
Tai Kung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentine to score with a decent uppercut.
Tai Kung misses with a looping left.
Tai Kung throws a big shot that misses.
Tai Kung with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine lands a jab.#T4#
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Tai Kung moves out of range easily.
Tai Kung looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Tai Kung throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Tai Kung.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tai Kung.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tai Kung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valentine defending well as Tai Kung loads up on a big left hand.
Tai Kung lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
Tai Kung scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Valentine instigates a clinch.
Valentine pushes Tai Kung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tai Kung throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tai Kung throws a head punch that misses.
Tai Kung lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
A short uppercut from Tai Kung.
Valentine digs a right hand into Tai Kung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tai Kung's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Tai Kung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Valentine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung lands a head kick!
Valentine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tai Kung scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Valentine slips under a jab from Tai Kung.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tai Kung defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Tai Kung.
Valentine throws the left hand but Tai Kung avoids the punch easily.
Tai Kung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Tai Kung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Tai Kung scores with a head kick. Valentine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Tai Kung checks a low kick from Valentine.
A head kick misses from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tai Kung might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tai Kung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but Valentine avoids it with no problem.
Valentine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tai Kung at a distance.
Tai Kung throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tai Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine slips under a jab from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tai Kung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2##CL#
Valentine forces Tai Kung back against the cage and clinches.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tai Kung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Tai Kung.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Tai Kung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
Tai Kung scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Tai Kung avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Tai Kung has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tai Kung misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tai Kung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tai Kung backwards.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Tai Kung controls the action. #T3#
Tai Kung manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Tai Kung.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tai Kung lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine tries to work over Tai Kung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tai Kung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tai Kung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tai Kung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tai Kung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tai Kung throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A short left from Valentine.
Tai Kung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Tai Kung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tai Kung just leaning against Valentine, taking a breather.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of Tai Kung's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine tries a body shot but Tai Kung blocks it.
Tai Kung misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Tai Kung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tai Kung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tai Kung.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tai Kung looking to slow down the pace here.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Manolito Tai Kung just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valentine is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Valentine has Tai Kung up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tai Kung's elbow.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tai Kung pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tai Kung lands with a right to the head.
Tai Kung lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tai Kung fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Tai Kung trying to control the position but instead, Valentine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tai Kung into the cage.
Valentine working aggressively here. #T1#
Tai Kung lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tai Kung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Tai Kung prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Tai Kung controls the action.
Tai Kung lands a left hand.
Tai Kung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tai Kung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tai Kung tries to stall but Valentine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tai Kung's elbow.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tai Kung backwards.
Tai Kung lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tai Kungs head.
Tai Kung lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tai Kung fails to land. #T2#
Valentine prevents a body shot from Tai Kung.
Still in the clinch, Tai Kung scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine tries a body shot but Tai Kung blocks it.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of Tai Kung's head.
Tai Kung swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Tai Kung avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Tai Kung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tai Kung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine is working Tai Kung over against the cage.
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Tai Kung.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tai Kung's elbow. #T3#
Tai Kung misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tai Kung.
A right handed body shot lands from Tai Kung.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tai Kung scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tai Kung fails to land.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
Valentine tries to work over Tai Kung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tai Kungs head.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Tai Kung blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Tai Kung lands a left hand.
Tai Kung misses with some punches.
Tai Kung lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine pushes Tai Kung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Tai Kung working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tai Kung throws a head punch that misses.
Tai Kung scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Tai Kung backwards.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tai Kung.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tai Kung blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Manolito Tai Kung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Tai Kung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Tai Kung avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tai Kung.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tai Kung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tai Kung misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tai Kung gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Tai Kung misses with the head strike.
Tai Kung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Tai Kung. #T1#
Valentine blocks a body shot from Tai Kung.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tai Kungs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tai Kung.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
A right hook to the body lands for Tai Kung.
Tai Kung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tai Kung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tai Kung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Tai Kung lands a nice shot to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a punch on the inside.
Tai Kung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Luke Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manolito Tai Kung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
Valentine tries to work over Tai Kung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Tai Kung avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
A short right from Tai Kung on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tai Kung blocks an uppercut.
Valentine tries a body shot but Tai Kung blocks it. #T3#
Tai Kung can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Tai Kung.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Tai Kung blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tai Kung lands with a right to the head.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tai Kung's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tai Kung.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manolito Tai Kung.
Well Tai Kung 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Tai Kung!
A victorious Manolito Tai Kung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 65 - Wanker vs Mendoza
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Valentine throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentine in his tracks.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine slips under a jab from Sandoval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range. #CL#
Sandoval clinches up against the cage.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sandoval avoiding damage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentine.
Sandoval misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the cage.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Sandoval. #T2#
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Sandoval lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine pushes Sandoval back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
A short right from Sandoval on the inside.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow. #TD#
Sandoval lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Valentine trying to control but Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval slows the pace down in half guard.
Sandoval is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Valentine is in trouble now - Sandoval has advanced to mount!
Sandoval prevents Valentine from getting the reversal.
Sandoval thowing shots but they're missing.
Sandoval 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.
Sandoval fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sandoval controlling his opponent.
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sandoval throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sandoval scoring with strikes but Valentine is staying in there.
We've been hearing that Sandoval has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Sandoval raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valentine is working to get back to half guard.
Sandoval postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valentine looks a forlorn figure.
Sandoval putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Valentine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Valentine tries to reverse the position but Sandoval maintains control.
Sandoval landing strikes from the mount and Valentine is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sandoval cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sandoval has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valentine's face.
Sandoval lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valentine hang on?
Sandoval with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sandoval throws a good cross that connects.
Sandoval misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval with a jab.
Sandoval slips under a jab.
Valentine misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Sandoval counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sandoval.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandoval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
Sandoval stops Valentine from standing up.
Sandoval working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandoval tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Sandoval trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Sandoval won't allow Valentine to sweep him here.
Sandoval engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sandoval throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sandoval has his hands on Valentine's head, controlling the position.
Sandoval keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Sandoval keeps moving.
Sandoval bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard. #REVR#
Sandoval postures up. #T3#
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valentine holds on and takes a little breather.
Sandoval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valentine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valentine holds on and takes a little breather.
Sandoval passes Valentine's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandoval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sandoval is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Sandoval is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sandoval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sandoval misses with a head shot. Valentine uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sandoval dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sandoval stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valentine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentine misses with a looping left.#TD#
Sandoval shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valentine's guard.

Valentine manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Miguel Sandoval has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Sandoval.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sandoval effectively controlling the action here.
Sandoval tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandoval or not.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Luke Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sandoval lands a right hand.
Valentine digs a right hand into Sandoval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandoval's gas tank.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Sandoval digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Sandoval tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as Sandoval controls the action.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Sandoval pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval. #T3#
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the cage.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valentine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Sandoval cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Sandoval.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Sandoval struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Sandoval pushes Valentine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandoval controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Sandoval.
Well Sandoval has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Miguel Sandoval!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Miguel Sandoval!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Miguel Sandoval!

Miguel Sandoval wins by unanimous decision!
Miguel Sandoval thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 59 - Ford vs Chai
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Walker walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Valentine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walker doesn't seem phased though.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker throws a leg kick which misses Valentine's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentine tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters with a left right combination that sends Walker crashing to the mat - Valentine wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Walker out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Valentine!
Luke 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.

Event: HFC Speed Brawls IV
Date: Nov 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingstar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kingstar drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingstar.
Kingstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingstar.
Kingstar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine is trying to push Kingstar away but Kingstar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine tries a body shot but Kingstar blocks it.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Kingstar scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine pushes Kingstar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kingstar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Valentine lands a right hand.
Kingstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingstar tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingstar misses with a body punch.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingstar's elbow.
Kingstar blocks an uppercut.
Kingstar presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kingstar tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine working aggressively here.
Kingstar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valentine pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Kingstar tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kingstar blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Kingstar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Kingstar avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Kingstar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kingstar lands a left hand.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Kingstar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kingstar fails to land.
Kingstar prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Kingstar working aggressively here.
Kingstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Kingstar misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingstar.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingstar tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Kingstar back against the cage.
Kingstar misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Valentine. That's going to slow Kingstar down.
Kingstar moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Kingstar misses with a straight left.
Kingstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kingstar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kingstar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kingstar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingstar throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
And Valentine responds with a good body kick, but Kingstar manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Kingstar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kingstar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valentine has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2#
Valentine throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Kingstar throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kingstar's knee momentarily.
Valentine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingstar.
Kingstar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pradak Kingstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine lands with a hook. Kingstar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Kingstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingstar tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Kingstar darts in trying to clinch
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Pradak Kingstar has been cut.#T4#
Kingstar misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kingstar tries to clinch up
and Valentine scores with a counter punch that sends Kingstar to the canvas! Valentine smells blood - he's punishing Kingstar with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kingstar has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Valentine!
A less than humble Luke Valentine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 41 - Wanker vs Krylov
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kosmanov dives in and scores a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Kosmanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving. #ES#
Valentine kicks Kosmanov off and gets to his feet.
Valentine staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov works the jab nicely.
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Kosmanov punishes Valentine's body with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
Kosmanov throws out a powerful jab.
Valentine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Valentine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valentine tries to work over Kosmanov's front leg with a kick but Kosmanov checks it.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Valentine pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Valentine checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kosmanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valentine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valentine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Valentine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely.
Kosmanov throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valentine slips under a jab from Kosmanov.#T3#
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a leg kick.
Kosmanov works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Kosmanov.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick as Valentine jumps back.
Decent striking displayed by Kosmanov there.
A jab from Kosmanov misses. #T4#
Valentine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Kosmanov's head but Kosmanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Kosmanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Valentine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a few strikes there.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kosmanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Kosmanov's shoulder, as Kosmanov tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Kosmanov catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
Kosmanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Valentine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valentine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kosmanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Valentine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Valentine throws the left hand but Kosmanov avoids the punch easily.
Valentine throws a body kick that misses.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kosmanov throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Kosmanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kosmanov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Kosmanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Valentine.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosmanov! But no joy.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valentine tried to score with a low kick but Kosmanov checks it.
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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
As Kosmanov backs away, Valentine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Kosmanov lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valentine momentarily. #TD2#
Kosmanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Valentine pushes Kosmanov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Valentine slips under a jab from Kosmanov.
A shot to the liver by Kosmanov. Beautiful body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Kosmanov cracks a nice hook into Valentine's ribs.#T4#
Kosmanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentine moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valentine thuds a left hand into Kosmanov's body.
Kosmanov cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Valentine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Valentine clinches.
Valentine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosmanovs head.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Kosmanov.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kosmanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Kosmanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kosmanov.
Valentine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valentine defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Valentine needs to keep his hands up - Kosmanov had a free shot at his head there.
Valentine checks a low kick from Kosmanov.#T1#
Valentine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kosmanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kosmanov digs a good hook to Valentine's body.
Kosmanov lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov cracks Valentine with an open hand slap.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luke Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosmanov misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Valentine misses with a straight right. #CL#
Valentine moves into range and clinches up with Kosmanov.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valentine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Kosmanov works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Kosmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kosmanov.
Valentine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a looping left.
Valentine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Valentine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosmanov.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Kosmanov throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Kosmanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kosmanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kosmanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!
A victorious Vladimir Kosmanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 34 - Krylov vs Ferreria
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweet Destruction scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Valentine, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine throws a jab when Sweet Destruction was well out of range.
Sweet Destruction tries to counter with a clinch but Valentine shakes him off and moves away.
Valentine walks into a straight right hand from Sweet Destruction.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Sweet Destruction manages to avoid it.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sweet Destruction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sweet Destruction scores with a hook.
Sweet Destruction misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine slips a jab and a cross from Sweet Destruction.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Sweet Destruction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a leg kick.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Your Sweet Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweet Destruction throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sweet Destruction.
Valentine lands a jab to the nose.
Sweet Destruction might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sweet Destruction misses with a body punch
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valentine scores with a jab. Sweet Destruction acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Sweet Destruction is rocked!
Valentine swats away the attempt to clinch by Sweet Destruction.
It looked like Valentine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Valentine steps in with a hook that catches Sweet Destruction right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Valentine follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sweet Destruction looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Valentine!
A less than humble Luke Valentine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 27 - Rodrigues vs Ulster
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Feet avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Feet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Feet has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Feet lands a jab to Valentine's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Feet.
Feet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valentine throws out a powerful jab.
Feet misses with a looping left.
Feet misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
Feet throws a sloppy body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Feet misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feet throws a series of punches but Valentine avoids them all with ease.
Feet swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A slow jab from Feet misses its intended target.
Valentine throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Feet has Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Feet digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Feet's elbow.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Feet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valentine is keeping busy.
Valentine gets through Feet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine is trying to push Feet away but Feet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Feet scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Feet throws a head punch that misses.
Feet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
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 misses with a punch on the inside.
Feet is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Valentine's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Feet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Feet uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine tries to work over Feet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine tries a body shot but Feet blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine gets through Feet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Feet prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Feet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Feet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feet blocks an uppercut.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feet misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Feet backwards. #T3#
Feet swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Feet.
Feet working aggressively here.
Feet lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Feet prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Feet lands an uppercut.
Feet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Feet's elbow.
Feet is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Feet lands a left hand.
Feet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valentine.
Valentine looks winded!
Feet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Feet.
Good body shot from Feet.
Feet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Feet lands with a left to the head.
Feet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Feet prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Feet tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feet swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Feet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentine lands a jab to Feet's midsection.#CL#
Feet moves into the clinch successfully.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Feet.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Feet.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
Feet blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Feet.
A short right from Feet.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Feet cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Valentine gets through Feet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Feet misses with some punches.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Feet trying to control the position but instead, Valentine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Feet into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Valentine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Feet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Feet loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Feet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valentine doesn't seem bothered though.
Valentine misses the jab.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Feet.
Feet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a shot from downtown. Feet moves away and avoids it.
Feet throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Feet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Feet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Feet wants to clinch.
Feet scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Valentine clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Feet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Feet.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Feet.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Feet tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Feet.
Feet struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands. #T2#
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Feet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feet.
Feet prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Feet can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Feet misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Feet backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Feet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feet swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feet blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Feet connects with the punch.
Feet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Feet does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Feet drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage. #T3#
Feet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feet misses with the head strike.
Feet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Feet has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Feet tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
A left hand lands to the body for Feet.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Feet lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Feet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Feet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feet scores with a shoulder strike.
Feet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valentine.
Feet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine working hard to break the clinch.
Feet misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Feet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Feet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seemah Feet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Feet working aggressively here.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Feet.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Feet swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Feet throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Feet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Feet scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Feet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seemah Feet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feet tries a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Feet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seemah Feet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Feet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Feet throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Feet throws a leg kick but Valentine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Feet looks for the body kick but Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Valentine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Feet.
Feet tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Feet misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Feet looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Feet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Feet.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feet.
Feet swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Feet lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Feet lands a nice shot to the body.
Feet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valentine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Feet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Feet wants to clinch.
Feet takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL#
Feet closes the distance and clinches.
Feet prevents a body shot from Valentine.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Feet.
Valentine tries to work over Feet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine digs a right hand into Feet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Feet's gas tank. #BC2#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Feet.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feet misses with a hook.
Feet slips under a jab from Valentine.#CL#
Feet clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Feet slips a straight right by Valentine.#T3##CL#
Feet closes the distance and pushes Valentine back into the cage.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feet tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Feet back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feet.
Feet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Feet controls his hands. #BC#
Feet manages to break the clinch.
Feet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Feet misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Feet wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Feet avoids it with no problem.
Feet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valentines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seemah Feet is winning the standup battle so far.
Feet throws a front kick that sends Valentine stumbling back into the cage.
Feet throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Feet throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Feet throws a sloppy body shot
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Feet lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Feet.
Feet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Feet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valentine if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Feet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Feet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feet misses with some punches.
Feet misses with a body punch.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Feet throws a head punch that misses.
Feet blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Feet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seemah Feet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seemah Feet!
Seemah Feet 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.

Event: HFC 22 - Jack vs Carter
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Crosby moves into the clinch.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valentine's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch.
Crosby tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Crosby closes the distance and pushes Valentine back into the cage.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Crosby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby. #BC2#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crosby tries to clinch up
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Crosby tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crosby moves to clinch but Valentine breaks away
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Crosby is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Valentine.#T2#
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Crosby drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crosby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Valentine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Crosby rushes Valentine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine. #T3#
Valentine blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine can't break the clinch.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Crosby has managed to clinch.
Valentine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Valentine manages to break the clinch.
Crosby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crosby wants to clinch
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Crosby forces Valentine back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Crosby prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
Valentine working hard to break the clinch.
Crosby lands a shot to the body.
Valentine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crosby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valentine can turn it around.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Crosby gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine. #BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch.
Crosby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crosby needs to keep his hands up - Valentine had a free shot at his head there.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Valentine will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Crosby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crosby.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Crosby won't allow it.
Crosby prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vince Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Valentine manages to break the clinch.
Valentine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby wants to clinch but Valentine slips to the side
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vince Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
Valentine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
As Valentine tries to get set, Crosby tries to push him back and clinch up but Valentine manages to avoid the attempt.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Crosby tries to clinch up
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crosby tries to clinch but Valentine moves away #KD2#
and Valentine counters with a nice right hand that sends Crosby toppling to the canvas! Crosby scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Valentine finish him?!
Oh Crosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby moves to clinch but Valentine breaks away
and Valentine scores with a counter punch that sends Crosby to the canvas! Valentine smells blood - he's punishing Crosby with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Crosby has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Valentine!
Luke Valentine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Madness Fright Night 34
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
Pinto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Valentine there.
Pinto throws a shot to the body.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pinto.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valentine connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Valentine.
Pinto moves forwards but Valentine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pinto shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinto.
Pinto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##TD2#
Pinto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valentine napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Valentine throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pinto shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinto.
Pinto lands a really nice looking cross but Valentine seems unphased.
Pinto throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Pinto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Pinto counters with a takedown into side control.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet but Pinto is dominant here and he's now got Valentine's back!
Valentine wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Pinto is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Valentine taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Pinto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Pinto!
Luis Pinto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Madness Fright Night 31
Date: Mar 25, 2020

#R1#
Valentine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Valentine moves into range and clinches up with Axel.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Axel misses with some punches.
Valentine gets through Axel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axel tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Axel back against the cage.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axel lands an uppercut.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Axel. #BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Axel tries a quick counter leg kick but Valentine is wise to it.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axel.
Valentine stuns Axel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axel blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine lands a nice shot that snaps Axel's head back.
Axel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valentine's head backwards.
Axel blocks a jab.
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Axel. That snapped Valentine's head back.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
letting Axel counter with a right hand. #T1#
Axel cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valentine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Axel ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Axel's shoulder, as Axel tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Axel to score with a decent uppercut.
Axel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Axel misses with an uppercut.
Valentine is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Valentine connects with a crisp jab.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Axel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Axel drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axel.
Axel lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine lands an uppercut.#T2#
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Valentine.
Axel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valentine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Axel can turn it around.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
Valentine blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Axel lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Axel.
Axel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine tries to circle away but Axel has him pinned against the cage.
Axel can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action. #T3#
Axel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axel throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Axel.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Axel.
Axel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Axel.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Axel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Axel. #BC#
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine lands a head shot.
Valentine lands a jab to Axel's midsection.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Axel's shoulder, as Axel tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valentine misses with a hook. Axel ducked under it nicely.
Axel tries to clinch
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Axel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Axel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valentine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Axel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine throws the left hand but Axel avoids the punch easily.
Axel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Axel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axel slips a straight right by Valentine.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentine misses with a hook.#CL#
Valentine pushes Axel up against the cage in a clinch.
Axel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Axel lands an uppercut.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axel moves away.
Axel throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Axel is just out of range.
Axel feints a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Axel.
Axel throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
Axel is looking to clinch.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Axel to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine lands an overhand right.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Luke Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axel.
Axel moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine sets himself, and Axel steps forward looking for the clinch! Valentine avoids it this time.
Axel cracks Valentine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axel slips a jab from Valentine.#CL2#
Axel instigates a clinch.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axel can do to turn this around?
Axel lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Axel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Axel.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axel misses with a body punch.
Axel struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Axel pushes Valentine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Axel tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Axel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valentine is keeping busy.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axel scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Axel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Axel tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine working aggressively here. #BC#
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Axel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valentine.
Axel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Axel moves into the clinch.
Axel looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Axel.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Axel blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axel blocking some punches.
Axel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axel lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axel pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axel.
Axel is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Axel lands a left hand.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axel lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Valentine.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axel has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Axel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axel backwards.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Axel digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Axel controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axel.
Axel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Axel working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axel.
A short left from Axel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axel misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Axel avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axel working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Valentine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valentine blocks a head kick by Axel.
Axel throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Axel.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Axel saw that one coming.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axel was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Axel circles away.
Axel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.#CL2#
Valentine tries to keep at a distance but Axel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine tries a body shot but Axel blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Axel.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axel misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Axel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Axel misses with some punches.
Axel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axel misses with a body punch.
Axel misses with the head strike.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axel lands an uppercut.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axel.
Axel prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Axel misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine is leaning against Axel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Axel avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axel. #T2#
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!
Axel misses with some punches.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Axel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axel lands with a left to the head.
Axel looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Axel.
A right hand to the body from Axel.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine tries to work over Axel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Axel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axel swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axel swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Axel prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Still in the clinch, Axel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Axel.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Axel controls the action.
Axel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Axel throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine is working Axel over against the cage.#BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Axel misses.
Valentine works the jab nicely.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Axel.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axel.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine slips under a jab.
A jab from Axel misses.
Nice shot by Axel.
Axel tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
Valentine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Axel. #CL#
Valentine moves into the clinch.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axel backwards.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erik Axel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axel tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Valentine.
Well Valentine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luke Valentine!
Luke 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2019

#R1#
Valentine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valentine. Pumpum shrugs it off though.
Pumpum is breathing heavily.
Valentine tries for a takedown but Pumpum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valentine fails with the takedown.
Carl Pumpum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Valentine.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Pumpum circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up with Pumpum, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes Pumpum against the cage but Pumpum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valentine dives in for a single leg takedown but Pumpum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Valentine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Pumpum keeps moving. #T1#
Valentine connects with a couple of short punches.
Pumpum looking to control.
Valentine wants to stand but Pumpum is controlling his posture from full guard.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Pumpum is retaining full guard.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Valentine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valentine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valentine trying to control but Pumpum is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Pumpum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valentine defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valentine darts in looking for a takedown but Pumpum gets double underhooks and turns Valentine into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Pumpum misses the target.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pumpum missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Pumpum has been cut.
Pumpum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Pumpum misses the target.
Pumpum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valentine.
Pumpum is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentine tries to clinch but Pumpum is having none of it.
Pumpum swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Pumpum takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentine.
Valentine dives in and grabs Pumpum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pumpum pushes down on Valentine's head and hops out.#CL2#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Pumpum struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands. #T4#
Valentine is trying to break free.
Valentine goes for a takedown attempt but Pumpum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valentine tries for a takedown but Pumpum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valentine shoots in for a double leg but Pumpum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Pumpum misses the target.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Valentine duly obliges. #CL2#
Valentine drives through and clinches with Pumpum against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pumpum can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pumpum takes an elbow to the temple.
Pumpum trying to control the position but instead, Valentine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pumpum into the cage.
Valentine lands an elbow just above Pumpum 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Pumpum's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Valentine or perhaps it was just good defense by Pumpum, which made it look bad.
Pumpum throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Pumpum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pumpum swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Pumpum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine shoots in and drives through. Pumpum sprawls well.
Carl Pumpum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Valentine.
Valentine dives in and grabs Pumpum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pumpum pushes down on Valentine's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pumpum pinned against the cage. Pumpum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pumpum has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valentine is defended easily by Pumpum.
Carl Pumpum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine throws a leg kick which misses Pumpum's front leg but catches the back leg as Pumpum tries to avoid it.
Luke Valentine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pumpum throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Pumpum circles away.
Valentine scores with a body shot.
Valentine shoots for a takedown but Pumpum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valentine wants to clinch.#T2#
Pumpum stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Valentine instigates a clinch.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine is looking for a takedown.
Valentine avoids the elbow strike from Pumpum, against the cage.
Valentine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pumpum smiles and moves away.
A solid body kick from Valentine.
Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pumpum defends it nicely.#T3##TD2#
Valentine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pumpum did well to prevent Valentine getting side control.
Well, if Valentine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Valentine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pumpum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pumpum trying to control here. #T4#
Valentine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pumpum trying to control here.
Valentine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Pumpum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Valentine or perhaps it was just good defense by Pumpum, which made it look bad.
Valentine lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumpum wants to control but Valentine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pumpum moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pumpum is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Pumpum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pumpum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valentine controls the pace.
Valentine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pumpum's guard.
Valentine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Valentine is pressing down on Pumpum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pumpum is holding on for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Valentine.
Valentine wants to control but Pumpum is keeping him busy.
Valentine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pumpum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pumpum misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valentine scoring well with a low kick there.
Valentine shoots in and drives through. Pumpum sprawls well.
Carl Pumpum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Valentine.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but Pumpum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt - Pumpum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Pumpum keeps the fight on the outside.
Valentine tries to clinch but Pumpum moves out of range.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Pumpum circles away.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Pumpum circles away.
Pumpum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valentine.
Pumpum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valentine.
Pumpum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valentine.
Pumpum misses with a looping right.
Luke Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine throws a series of strikes that have Pumpum backpedaling.
Carl Pumpum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Valentine!
In his post fight interview, Luke Valentine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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