Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1081 Zweihander v Deane
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Karokaro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine is looking to clinch but Karokaro is avoiding it.
Karokaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Valentine avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Valentine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crunch! Valentine slams his shin into Karokaro's torso.
Valentine shoots in but Karokaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Valentine has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karokaro is trying to push Valentine away but Valentine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karokaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Karokaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine stalling.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Karokaro blocks an uppercut.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Karokaro.
Valentine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
Valentine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Valentine darts in and clinches Karokaro up against the cage.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karokaro. #T2#
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Valentine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Valentine showed some decent athleticism there.
Karokaro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Valentine manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Valentine is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Karokaro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Karokaro wants to get back to his feet.
Karokaro can't escape the position. #T3#
Valentine looking to control but Karokaro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Valentine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Karokaro is surviving well by controlling Valentine's body position as best he can.
Karokaro is looking to improve his position but Valentine isn't that keen on the idea.#ES2#
Karokaro bucks up and throws Valentine to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Karokaro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Karokaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Valentine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 shoots in looking for a takedown. Karokaro tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karokaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karokaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karokaro scores with a head kick.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karokaro moves away.
Valentine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Karokaro misses. #TD#
Karokaro gets caught napping as Valentine dives in and scores a takedown. Karokaro manages to retain guard.

Karokaro wriggles free and stands up.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
Valentine throws a sloppy body shot
and Karokaro counters with a nice body kick.
Karokaro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valentine fails with the takedown
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Karokaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karokaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karokaro misses with a series of wild punches.
Valentine goes for a double leg but Karokaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karokaro continues to drive forward.#BC#
Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine wants to clinch up but Karokaro keeps it at a distance.
Valentine misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Karokaro gets tackled into the cage by Valentine. Valentine maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Karokaro blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Karokaro tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karokaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Karokaro misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice sprawl there from Karokaro as Valentine shoots in.
A head kick misses from Valentine. #CL#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Karokaro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
Karokaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Valentine. #T2#
Karokaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentine in his tracks.
Valentine misses with a double jab
and Karokaro counters with a nice body kick.
Valentine misses with a series of wild punches.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine catches Karokaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine avoids the head kick by Karokaro.
Valentine misses with a head kick.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valentine moves out of range as Karokaro throws a body kick. #CL#
Valentine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Karokaro.
Karokaro can't break the clinch.
Valentine jumps guard but Karokaro stands there with Valentine around his waist. Valentine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karokaro lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A low kick lands for Valentine.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
A solid body kick from Valentine.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Karokaro moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Karokaro misses.
Valentine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karokaro lands a nice hook to Valentine's body. Valentine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Valentine.
Karokaro throws a right hand that Valentine ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentine also avoids with ease.#TD#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karokaro defends it well. #ES2#
Karokaro kicks Valentine off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Valentine dives in and grabs Karokaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karokaro pushes down on Valentine's head and hops out.
Karokaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karokaro slips a jab from Valentine.
Valentine throws a jab when Karokaro was well out of range.
Karokaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Karokaro slips a jab and a cross from Valentine.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karokaro takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. #TD#
Valentine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karokaro sprawls well initially but Valentine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karokaro wants to get back to full guard.
Karokaro is looking to escape.#SUB#
Karokaro is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine.
Valentine trying to control the action but Karokaro is working from the bottom.
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 Lou 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#
A leg kick checked by Valentine.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karokaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karokaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Karokaro misses #CL#
and Valentine counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karokaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karokaro's elbow.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Karokaro controls the action.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karokaro 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 Karokaro can turn it around.#BC2#
Karokaro breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Valentine goes for a double leg but Karokaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karokaro continues to drive forward.
Karokaro blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Karokaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Valentine pulls guard. #SUB#
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karokaro defends it easily.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Karokaro tries to pass.
Karokaro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valentine is trying to buck Karokaro off.#SU2#
Karokaro stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Valentine pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karokaro back to the cage. Valentine follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Valentine misses the jab.
Karokaro throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.
Karokaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Karokaro.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Karokaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Karokaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karokaro thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karokaro but Karokaro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karokaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine lands a jab to the head.
Valentine goes for a double leg but Karokaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karokaro continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karokaro tries to break free but Valentine pushes him back against the cage.
Valentine has Karokaro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karokaro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valentine is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Karokaro.
Karokaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Karokaro circles away.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karokaro throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Karokaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Karokaro misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karokaro throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Karokaro looks to land a combination. Valentine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Karokaro blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karokaro tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Karokaro tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karokaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine throws a shot from downtown. Karokaro moves away and avoids it.
Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karokaro defends it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Karokaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Karokaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karokaro 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Karokaro!

Event: GAMMA#1069 Giant v Kurt
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Valentine lands a leg kick that knocks Almunecar off balance momentarily.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almunecar dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
Almunecar throwing a counter right hand but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Almunecar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Almunecar catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almunecar.
Valentine lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almunecar.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Almunecar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Valentine moves into range and clinches up with Almunecar.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
Valentine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Almunecar walks away with a smile on his face. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valentine misses with a straight right. #T1#
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine misses with a takedown
and Almunecar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almunecar throws a leg kick which misses Valentine's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentine tries to avoid it.
Valentine closes the distance but Almunecar moves to the side
and Almunecar counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but Almunecar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentine moves forwards but Almunecar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Almunecar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almunecar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Almunecar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Almunecar avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Almunecar tried to counter with a leg kick but Valentine avoided it.
Alcide Almunecar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Almunecar catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
Valentine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Almunecar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcide Almunecar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Almunecar can pounce on him.
Almunecar lands with a straight right. Valentine didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almunecar. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine scores with a head kick.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Almunecar.
Valentine tries to clinch but Almunecar moves out of range. #CL2#
Valentine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valentine wants a takedown.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Almunecar misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Almunecar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Almunecar blocks an uppercut.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Almunecar prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine jumps guard but Almunecar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Almunecar. #T4#
Almunecar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Almunecar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Almunecar breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valentine checks a leg kick.
Almunecar misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Almunecar.
Almunecar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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 body kick, spinning off balance
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine throws a big shot that misses.
Almunecar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Valentine is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Almunecar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almunecar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Almunecar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Almunecar moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Almunecar misses the target.
Nice body kick from Almunecar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alcide Almunecar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Almunecar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valentine misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Valentine gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Valentine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Valentine wants to work for an arm triangle but Almunecar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Almunecar tries to roll over but Valentine keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is trying to control. Almunecar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Almunecar tries to roll over but Valentine keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Almunecar is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valentine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valentine is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Almunecar is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine.
Valentine looks to land a strike but Almunecar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Almunecar controlling the position.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Almunecar is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Valentine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Almunecar escapes and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Almunecar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Almunecar blocks the strikes from Valentine. #T3#
Almunecar tries to score with some ground and pound. Valentine controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Valentine looking for a sweep but Almunecar has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Almunecar tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Valentine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Almunecar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valentine is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Valentine actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Valentine actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
It looks like Almunecar is going to stand back up.
Almunecar is thwarting Valentine's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Almunecar in particular looking to stall.
Almunecar is trying to control. Valentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Almunecar in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Almunecar.
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 Alcide Almunecar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Valentine.
It looked like Almunecar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Almunecar.
Almunecar throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Valentine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Almunecar misses with a hook.
Almunecar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valentine tries to clinch but Almunecar is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almunecar lands a really nice looking cross but Valentine seems unphased.
Valentine lands a head kick. Almunecar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valentine wants to clinch
enabling Almunecar to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Almunecar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1##CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine working aggressively here. #BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Almunecar.
Valentine dives in for a single leg takedown but Almunecar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valentine scores with a head kick. Almunecar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Valentine works Almunecar's body with a nice hook.
Valentine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alcide Almunecar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
A jab from Valentine misses.
Almunecar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Almunecar throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
letting Almunecar counter with a right hand.
Alcide Almunecar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almunecar tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valentine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Almunecar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2#
Valentine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
Almunecar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valentine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Almunecar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almunecar is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine has gone for a leg lock! Almunecar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valentine's guard.#REVR#
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almunecar's guard. #REVB#
Lou Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Valentine trying to control but Almunecar is working from the bottom.
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Almunecar blocks nicely.
Valentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Valentine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Almunecar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valentine has Almunecar in his guard.#REVR#
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Almunecar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard. #REVR#
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Almunecar has wrist control.#SUB2#
Valentine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Almunecar dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Valentine trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Almunecar passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Valentine.
I think Almunecar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alcide Almunecar!
A relieved looking Alcide Almunecar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1062 Nuufo v Kurt
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Valentine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivers was covering up waiting for the punch and Valentine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Rivers trying to keep a closed guard but Valentine is proving a slippery customer.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Rivers has his hands on Valentine's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard. #REVR#
Valentine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers preventing the sweep.
Rivers works over Valentine with some ground and pound from guard.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Rivers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Rivers controlling him for the moment.
Rivers is looking to advance position but Valentine has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Valentine thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Valentine prevents Rivers from getting the reversal.
Valentine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivers is working to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Valentine goes for an armbar but Rivers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rivers.
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivers chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Rivers stays in close to Valentine's body and controls the position.
Rivers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rivers lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Rivers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivers connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Rivers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valentine controls Rivers momentarily but Rivers frees himself.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Rivers lands a couple of digs.
Rivers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers cracks Valentine with a solid left hand.
Rivers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Rivers pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Rivers working some strikes from top position.
Valentine trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Valentine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.
Rivers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Rivers scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Rivers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rivers swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Rivers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valentines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Valentine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rivers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valentine.
Rivers sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Rivers.
Rivers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a jab when Rivers was well out of range.
Rivers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valentine. That one must have hurt.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine with a poor takedown
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Valentine lands a jab to the nose.
Valentine misses with a combination
and Rivers counters with a right hand to the body.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Rivers tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine cracks Rivers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Valentine blocks the low kick.
Rivers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice combination there by Valentine.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks. #CL#
Rivers clinches. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valentine smiles and moves away.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivers's waist but Rivers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Clint Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Valentine tests Rivers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine works over Rivers's head and body with a nice combination.
Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valentine scores with a jab. Rivers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valentine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Rivers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers is looking to improve his position.
Valentine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Valentine uses his free foot to push down on Rivers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivers.
Rivers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
Valentine throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rivers tries to reverse the position but Valentine maintains control.
Rivers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Clint Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Rivers trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Rivers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
Rivers passes Valentine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers prevents Valentine from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lou Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Rivers dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Rivers's head and hops out.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Rivers moves away from the strike by Valentine.
The crowd cheers as Valentine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivers doesn't seem phased though.
Valentine tries to clinch but Rivers is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Valentine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rivers lands with a straight right. Valentine didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Rivers gets tackled into the cage by Valentine. Valentine maintains the clinch.
Valentine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valentine misses with some punches. #T1#
Rivers tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Rivers.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
Valentine managing to block the knees to the body from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Valentine throws a leg kick that misses.
Rivers jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Valentine tries a quick counter leg kick but Rivers is wise to it.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Valentine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Rivers throws a low kick but Valentine moves out of range easily.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Rivers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentine.
Rivers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head.
Rivers digs a good hook to Valentine's body. #T3#
Rivers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valentine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivers.#TD#
Rivers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valentine quickly recovers to half guard.
Valentine taking some punishment here, with Rivers in his half guard.
Valentine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rivers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valentine has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivers chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Valentine is rocked!
Rivers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valentine is still in real trouble! Can Rivers finish him?
Rivers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rivers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
Rivers chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valentine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rivers trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Rivers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rivers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valentine's head.#SUB2#
Valentine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rivers has passed into half guard!
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rivers pulls his head out easily.
Rivers wants to take a breather but Valentine is having none of it.
Rivers 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 is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rivers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rivers lands a big elbow - Valentine is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rivers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
Lankinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lankinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valentine up against the cage.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine. #T1##TD#
Valentine works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Valentine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lankinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valentine has Lankinen in his guard.#REVB#
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lankinen is aware though and is defending well.
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Lankinen controlling him for the moment.
Lankinen looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Lankinen pushes his legs off easily.
Lankinen wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Lankinen throwing strikes but missing.
Lankinen lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lankinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Lankinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lankinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lankinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lankinen won't allow Valentine to sweep him here. #SUB#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lankinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lankinen with a nice head shot there.
Lankinen scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lankinen defends well.
Lankinen trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Lankinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lankinen has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.
Lankinen looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Valentine postures up in Lankinen's guard and throws a big left but Lankinen blocks it.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Lankinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lankinen's guard. #REVR#
Valentine trying to control but Lankinen is working from the bottom.
Valentine prevents Lankinen from getting back to his feet.
Lankinen keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Lankinen as Valentine shoots in.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine digs a good hook to Lankinen's body.
Valentine takes a swing at Lankinen's ribcage but misses.
Lankinen throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.#T1#
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Valentine avoids it with no problem.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Lankinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Lankinen cracks Valentine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankinen's sensitive parts.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nova Lankinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lankinen, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen scores with a nice head shot.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine is looking to land body kicks.
Lou Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Good shot there by Valentine.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
Valentine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Lankinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lankinen misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lankinen catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine throws a series of strikes that have Lankinen backpedaling.
Lankinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.#T4#
A jab from Lankinen misses. #KD#
Valentine cracks Lankinen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Valentine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lankinen to stand back up!#ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lankinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Lankinen cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine lands a front kick.
Valentine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Lankinen.
Lankinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Valentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lankinen counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankinen's sensitive parts.
Valentine cracks Lankinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lankinen is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold.
Lankinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Valentine not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Lankinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine. #SUB#
Valentine is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Lankinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine is keen to just control but Lankinen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Lankinen is defending well. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lankinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine. #SUB#
Valentine wants to work for an arm triangle but Lankinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Lankinen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Lankinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage.
Valentine throwing shots but Lankinen is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Valentine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lankinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back!
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lankinen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Valentine. #T4#
Lankinen has the hooks in. Valentine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lankinen landing with strikes.
I really don't envy Valentine right now.
Valentine is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Lankinen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Valentine tries to escape but Lankinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lou Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine wants to control his opponent's hands but Lankinen gets his hands free.
Lou Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine rolls, trying to escape but Lankinen keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Valentine is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lankinen gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy 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 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.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy cracks Valentine with a good jab.
Valentine swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Valentine misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Valentine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Hardy dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hardy connects with a jab.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valentine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Valentine looks for the body kick but Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
A nice side step and Valentine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valentine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy 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.
Valentine tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Valentine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hardy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.#T3##TD#
Hardy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valentine did well to prevent Hardy getting side control.
Valentine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.
Valentine looking to control. #SUB2#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Hardy trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hardy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valentine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hardy has Valentine in his guard.#REVB#
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Hardy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Valentine throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valentine.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valentine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is pressed up against the cage. Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valentine down to the mat. Valentine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Valentine throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Valentine had a free shot at his head there.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine misses with a straight left.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy with a poor takedown
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Valentine misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy tries to counter with a takedown but Valentine is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine misses with a low kick as Hardy jumps back.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Valentine lands a big uppercut and Hardy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hardy looks OK. Valentine waves Hardy back to his feet!#ROC2#Hardy is rocked!
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardy drops his hands momentarily. Valentine doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hardy staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hardy doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Valentine!
A victorious Lou Valentine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 286 Okongwu vs Spong
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
Smith throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Valentine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valentine moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine throws a good cross that connects.
Agent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Valentine's head and hops out.#T1#
Smith motions for Valentine to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Valentine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Valentine has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Valentine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Smith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Valentine presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Valentine breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Valentine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#T2#
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
Valentine connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.#CL#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Smith drops Valentine with a beautiful combination! Valentine stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Lou Valentine has been cut.#T3#
Valentine scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Valentine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valentine postures up.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Valentine has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valentine's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Valentine working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#T4#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith won't allow Valentine to sweep him here.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith is in close to Valentine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valentine working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Agent Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Valentine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Agent Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentine moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Smith is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
As Smith backs away, Valentine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valentine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Valentine thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Smith looks to move away, Valentine throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Valentine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Valentine looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Valentine drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Valentine seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Valentine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Smith is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Valentine is tapping! Great win for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Agent Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Agent Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Mythical Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DMMA 280 Walton vs Spong
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Karmax as Valentine shoots in.
Jab by Valentine.#CUT#It looks like Razkan Karmax has been cut.
Valentine connects with a leg kick.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karmax.
As Karmax backs away, Valentine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karmax cracks Valentine with a good jab.
Karmax falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valentine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Karmax as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karmax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Karmax throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Karmax fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valentine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karmax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
A big left from Valentine misses.
Valentine scores with a nice strike.
Karmax throws an off balance right hand
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Karmax 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.
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
Karmax looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentine lands with a right hand. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valentine. #ROC#Karmax is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Valentine has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Karmax is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Valentine yanks on the arm and Karmax is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Valentine.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Valentine!
A relieved looking Lou Valentine thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 261 Klimenko vs Nurma
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Dragneel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valentine misses with a left hand
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragneel throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
Valentine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragneel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Dragneel is predictable there
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel misses with a leg kick.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dragneel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragneel is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Valentine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dragneel feints a jab promting Valentine to slip. Dragneel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valentine slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Valentine shoots in and gets a takedown into Dragneel's guard.
Dragneel trying to strike off his back.
Dragneel wants to get back to his feet but Valentine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valentine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dragneel trying to control the position here. #T2#
Dragneel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Dragneel blocks nicely.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine passes Dragneel's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dragneel defends it well. #ES#
Dragneel kicks Valentine off and gets back to his feet.
Dragneel connects with the punch.
Dragneel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Valentine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragneel, as that shot connected.
Dragneel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dragneel throws a solid leg kick but Valentine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a nice right hand.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dragneel sprawls well. Dragneel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valentine!
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragneel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Dragneel throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Dragneel catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Dragneel sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragneel on the side of the head.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
Dragneel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel 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#
Dragneel lands the left hand.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valentine's head.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragneel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dragneel cracks Valentine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valentine has his takedown stuffed
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Dragneel circles away.
Dragneel scores with a nice strike.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
A low kick lands for Dragneel.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab. #CL2#
Valentine drives through and clinches with Dragneel against the cage.
Valentine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dragneel just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
A short uppercut from Dragneel.
Dragneel is trying to break the clinch but Valentine is controlling him.#BC#
Dragneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine tries to clinch but Dragneel is having none of it.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel with the inside leg kick.
Dragneel throws the kick towards the body but Valentine avoids it.
Valentine moves out of range as Dragneel throws a body kick.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Valentine gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine. #BC#
Dragneel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentine throws a right hand that Dragneel ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragneel also avoids with ease.
Dragneel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine throws a big counter head kick but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Good exchange - Dragneel coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel misses with a double jab.
Dragneel wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Dragneel misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dragneel misses with a double jab.
Valentine wants to counter the offense by Dragneel and move into the clinch position.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Valentine misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Valentine thows a leg kick but Dragneel checks it
and Dragneel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dragneel misses with a series of wild punches.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Dragneel. Those never looked like landing.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Donk. Valentine catches Dragneel right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to clinch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel scores with a decent looking hook.
Valentine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine throws a counter combo.
Dragneel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valentine under the eye.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Dragneel steps away.
A head kick by Valentine misses
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
Dragneel rushes Valentine with punches - Valentine moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Valentine goes down! Dragneel follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
A relieved looking Natsu Dragneel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 255 Bundy vs Holliday
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Misawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Misawa.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Misawa with a body shot.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misawa.
Misawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentine circles away quickly and effectively.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misawa.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
Misawa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Misawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Misawa.
Misawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa connects with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A lazy left from Misawa finds it's target.
Misawa takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa wants to clinch
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Misawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage. #TD2#
Valentine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Misawa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Valentine off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Misawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Misawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Misawa.
Misawa misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Valentine counters with a crisp one two that drops Misawa! Valentine thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Misawa to his feet! Misawa is in big trouble!#CL#
Misawa takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Misawa.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Misawa is rocked!
Misawa blocking some punches.
Oh Misawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Valentine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Valentine manages to end up in side control.
Misawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Valentine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Valentine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valentine working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Misawa is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Valentine can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Valentine!
A victorious Lou Valentine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 248 Menezes vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Valentine slips under a jab.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Fadda Jr misses its intended target.
Fadda Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine throws the kick towards the body but Fadda Jr avoids it.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.#CL2#
Fadda Jr has managed to clinch.
Fadda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Fadda Jr controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Fadda Jr fails to land.
Fadda Jr presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Fadda Jr tries to keep at a distance but Valentine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with the head strike.
Fadda Jr lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Fadda Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Fadda Jr blocks a body shot from Valentine. #T1#
Valentine misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine cracks Fadda Jr with a nice body shot.
Fadda Jr tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Valentine manages to pull guard.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck.
Valentine is working hard here to advance position.
Fadda Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fadda Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fadda Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Fadda Jr drops back looking for a leg! Valentine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valentine manages to kick Fadda Jr off! Fadda Jr jumps back into Valentine's guard. #T2#
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fadda Jr is one step ahead there.
Fadda Jr wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Fadda Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fadda Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadda Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadda Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Valentine has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fadda Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Fadda Jr is retaining full guard.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fadda Jr managing to control the position.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fadda Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fadda Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Fadda Jr looking to control.
Valentine pushes down on Fadda Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Fadda Jr defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Valentine postures up. #SUB#
Valentine maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fadda Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valentine has cracked it and Fadda Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valentine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Valentine!
A victorious Lou Valentine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 238 Cole vs Barboza
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Valentine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Queen. That one must have hurt.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Queen connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
Queen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Queen but Queen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Queen.
Valentine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Valentine responds with a good body kick, but Queen manages to step out the way in time.
Valentine misses with a straight left.
Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Queen defends it nicely.
It appears Queen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Valentine throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Valentine throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen with a hook.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentine. That snapped Queen's head back.
Valentine swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Queen moves out of range as Valentine strikes.#T3#
Queen lands a head kick. Valentine smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Lou Valentine has been cut.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Queen.#CL2#
Valentine has Queen up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Queen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valentine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Valentine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Queen on his heels. He'll look to pass Queen's guard now, I'm sure.
Queen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Queen wants to hit a sweep here but Valentine passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Queen there! #SUB2#
Valentine is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Queen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Queen shrugs it off.
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!
Queen is working to get back to half guard.
Valentine trying to control but Queen is having none of it.
Queen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valentine landing shots from mount.
Valentine unloads with some shots from mount but Queen bucks and avoids them well. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for a guillotine from mount but Queen is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Valentine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
Queen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
Queen throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Queen moved away.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Queen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentine in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a series of strikes that have Queen backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Cyrus Deangelo Queen has been cut.
Valentine shoots and misses
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Queen.#T1#
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Valentine goes for a double leg but Queen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Queen continues to drive forward.
Valentine is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Queen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valentine at a distance.
Valentine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Queen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valentine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Queen. That one must have hurt.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Queen. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Queen - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Queen. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Queen scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Valentine drives through and clinches with Queen against the cage.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine tries to score a body lock takedown but Queen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Queen blocks a body shot from Valentine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Queen breaks from the clinch.
Queen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 Queen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Queen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It appears Queen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Queen looks to land a body kick but Valentine moved away.#T3#
Queen is looking to land body kicks.
Valentine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen cracks Valentine with a good jab.
Queen is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Queen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
Queen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Queen misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Queen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Deangelo Queen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##KD#
Queen drops Valentine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Valentine looks back up at him and smiles so Queen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Queen.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Valentine gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Queen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Valentine is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
After winning the bout, Cyrus Deangelo Queen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 226 Makkonen vs Drake 2
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt - Brawler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
letting Brawler counter with a right hand. #TD#
Valentine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brawler sprawls well initially but Valentine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brawler is trying to stand up here but Valentine is controlling him well. #T1#
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Brawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brawler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine. #SUB#
Valentine is working for a submission of some sort.
Brawler pushes Valentine off looking to stand but Valentine dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Valentine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Brawler defends it.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but Brawler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Brawler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage.
Brawler pushes Valentine off looking to stand but Valentine dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Brawler manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Valentine lands a nice hook to Brawler's body. Brawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Valentine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brawler quickly recovers to half guard.
Valentine prevents Brawler from standing back up.
Valentine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brawler is trying to escape the mount.
Valentine avoids the attempt from Brawler to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brawler wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4#
Brawler is squirming around, avoiding Valentine's attempts to control the action.
Brawler taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Valentine has control of Brawler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brawler regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Brawler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Valentine.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine looking to control but Brawler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine 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#
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brawler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brawler can do to turn this around?
Valentine tries to clinch but Brawler moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Brawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Brawler's ribs.
Valentine lands with a nice body punch.
Brawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to clinch
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brawler but Brawler pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine thumps Brawler with a low kick.
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine darts in trying to clinch
and Brawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Brawler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valentine misses with a shot to the body
and Brawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine with a hook.#ROC#Brawler is rocked!
Valentine tries to clinch but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Valentine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Brawler is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Valentine is controlling him well.
Lou Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brawler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brawler wants to get back to his feet but Valentine drags him back down.
Brawler struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Valentine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brawler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brawler is not content to let Valentine control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Valentine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brawler is pushing Valentine's head away, looking to escape. Valentine manages to hold on to the position though.
Valentine looks up at the clock and then as Brawler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Valentine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brawler is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that second round.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Brawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valentine scores with a nice body kick.
Lou Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Valentine lands a big head kick that sends Brawler tumbling to the mat! Valentine takes a step backwards and waves Brawler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?#CUT#It looks like Bobby Brawler has been cut.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Brawler.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Valentine lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Brawler head around and knocks him out cold! Valentine hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Valentine!
Our winner, Lou 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: DMMA 217 Kersikov vs Karumaa
Date: Jul 26, 2023

#R1#
Schotel thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
Schotel throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schotel connects with the punch.
Valentine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valentine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Schotel missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schotel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schotel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schotel. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schotel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valentine.
Valentine with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Valentine throws a head kick but Schotel moves out of range.
Schotel 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.
Valentine moves forwards but Schotel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schotel misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schotel's knee momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Valentine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Schotel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Schotel misses.
Schotel connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
Valentine misses with a wild combination.
Schotel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schotel misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Valentine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Valentine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valentine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Valentine is trying to get an arm triangle but Schotel is defending well. #T2#
Schotel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valentine is trying to maintain the position but Schotel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schotel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schotel winds up and cracks Valentine with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Schotel lands strikes from half guard.
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.
Valentine trying to control but Schotel postures up.
Valentine tries to get to full guard but Schotel has control of the leg.
Valentine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schotel works over Valentine with some ground and pound from guard.
Valentine controls Schotel momentarily but Schotel frees himself.
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schotel's guard. #REVR#
Valentine scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Schotel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valentine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valentine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schotel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schotel keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine advances position into side control!#SUB#
Valentine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schotel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schotel is trying to improve his position.
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 Lou 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#
Schotel throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
It looked like Valentine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schotel.
Schotel misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schotel loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Schotel scores with a hook.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine defending well as Schotel loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schotel throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Schotel misses with a straight left.
Valentine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Valentine tenderised Schotel's leg. Schotel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schotel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Schotel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schotel tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Schotel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head.
Schotel scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine is looking to wear down Schotel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valentine lands a high kick!
Schotel cracks a nice hook into Valentine's ribs.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Schotel misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Valentine.
Schotel lands a really nice looking cross but Valentine seems unphased.
Schotel misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Schotel is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine blocks a jab.
Schotel is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Nice shot lands for Schotel.#TD#
Valentine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schotel is trying to defend but Valentine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Schotel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lou Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine uses his free foot to push down on Schotel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schotel.
Valentine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Valentine moves to the back.
Schotel breaks Valentine's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schotel seems to have recovered his senses.
Schotel wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Schotel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schotel connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Schotel trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Valentine is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Schotel has his hands clasped together but Valentine extends and breaks Schotel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Valentine.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Valentine!
Our winner, Lou 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: DMMA 207 Doomsday vs Costeau
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Lacplesis.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacplesis! But no joy.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Lacplesis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valentine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lacplesis is defending well.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valentine's defenses.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valentine lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lacplesis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lacplesis is keeping busy.
We've been hearing reports that Valentine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Valentine working aggressively here. #TD#
Valentine has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lacplesis regains guard immediately.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Lacplesis has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacplesis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Valentine has gone for a leg lock! Lacplesis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valentine's guard.#REVB##T2#
Lacplesis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lacplesis tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Lacplesis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lacplesis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valentine is proving hard to escape from.
Lacplesis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Valentine is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Lacplesis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lacplesis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Valentine has his foot on Lacplesis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacplesis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lacplesis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valentine's guard.
Lacplesis tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Valentine is working an open guard so Lacplesis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Lacplesis as Valentine shoots in.#CL2#
Lacplesis has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
Valentine dodges an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Valentine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lacplesis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valentine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lacplesis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valentine somewhat.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body.
Valentine thumps Lacplesis with a low kick.
Lacplesis throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine misses with a two punch combination.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacplesis throws out the jab.
Lacplesis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
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#
Lacplesis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacplesis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentine to score with a decent uppercut.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacplesis scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentine should have avoided that one.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lacplesis.
Lacplesis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentine. Valentine obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Lacplesis lands with a cross.
Lacplesis motions for Valentine to come forward. Lacplesis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacplesis is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
The crowd cheers as Lacplesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valentine doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacplesis.
Valentine wants to slow Lacplesis down by chopping away at his legs.
Lacplesis misses the jab.
Lacplesis thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Valentine's midsection.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Lacplesis jabs at Valentine's body.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Valentine throws a head kick but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentine dives in for a single leg takedown but Lacplesis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valentine blocks an elbow strike.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Lacplesis avoiding damage.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Lacplesis works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis. #T2#
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis lands a nice elbow.
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!
Lacplesis gets underhooks to prevent Valentine's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
Lou Valentine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valentine is looking for a takedown.
Lacplesis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valentine trying to control the position but instead, Lacplesis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valentine into the cage.
Lacplesis lands an elbow inside.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Lacplesis. #BC#
Valentine manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Lacplesis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valentine's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentine blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Valentine can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lacplesis gets underhooks to prevent Valentine's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
Valentine tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it. #T4#
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Lacplesis's ribcage. Lacplesis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentine presses Lacplesis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Lacplesis pushes off an throws an elbow but Valentine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine blocks an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis is pressed up against the cage. Valentine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lacplesis down to the mat. Lacplesis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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 Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Valentine misses with a takedown
and Lacplesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Valentine has Lacplesis up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is looking to control Valentine's arms but Valentine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lacplesis has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
Valentine pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands an elbow that stopped Valentine in his tracks for a moment.
Valentine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lacplesis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land. #T1#
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Lacplesis works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine dodges an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lacplesis is working Valentine over against the cage.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Lacplesis lands an elbow inside.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine works on Lacplesis's body with a couple of short punches.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lacplesis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Valentine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
A short right from Lacplesis. #T3#
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lacplesis is looking to control Valentine's arms but Valentine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lacplesis has his back to the cage.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis trying to stall but Valentine improves his position.
Valentine wants to take the fight to the mat but Lacplesis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Valentine pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis lands a damaging elbow.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action. #T4#
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Lacplesis trying to control the position but instead, Valentine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lacplesis into the cage.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lou Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine dodges an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with an elbow strike.
Lacplesis misses with an elbow strike.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine takes an elbow to the temple.

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 Lou Valentine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valentine, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 199 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1##TD#
Valentine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valentine wants to control but Lacplesis is keeping him busy.
Valentine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lacplesis's head.
Valentine stalling away here and it's allowed Lacplesis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Lacplesis has wrist control.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Lacplesis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lacplesis is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Lacplesis wants to stand but Valentine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Lacplesis controlling him for the moment.
Lacplesis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valentine's guard.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Lacplesis postures up.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Valentine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lacplesis wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving. #SU2#
Lacplesis stands up from Valentine's guard - Lacplesis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Valentine connects with a jab.
Lacplesis staying out of range there.
Lacplesis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Lacplesis avoids a kick to the body.
Lacplesis tried to score with a low kick but Valentine checks it.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Valentine rushes Lacplesis and presses him up against the cage.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Valentine jumps guard and drags Lacplesis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Lacplesis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Valentine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lacplesis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Lacplesis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Valentine tries to clinch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
Valentine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Valentine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Valentine swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range. #TD#
Valentine dives in and scores a takedown into Lacplesis's guard.

Lacplesis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentine throws a push kick but Lacplesis slaps the foot to one side.
Valentine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine lands a head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacplesis misses the jab.#T4#
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentine scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lacplesis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valentine misses the jab.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lacplesis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Lacplesis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine is looking to wear down Lacplesis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lacplesis misses with a hook.
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 Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valentine misses the jab.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
A low kick lands for Valentine.
Valentine moves out of range as Lacplesis strikes.
The crowd cheers as Lacplesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valentine doesn't seem phased though.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacplesis to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
Lacplesis moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Valentine defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick which misses Valentine's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentine tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis cracks a nice hook into Valentine's ribs.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Lacplesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valentine defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Valentine slips a jab from Lacplesis.
Valentine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacplesis! But no joy.
Valentine takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Valentine.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Lacplesis moved out of range nicely.
Lacplesis stuffs the takedown attempt from Valentine. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacplesis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacplesis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lacplesis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lacplesis with a jab.
Valentine swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
It looked like Valentine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Lacplesis pushes him off.#T2#
Lacplesis swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
A clash of legs there as Valentine blocks the low kick.
Valentine connects with the punch.
Valentine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lacplesis slips a straight right by Valentine.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacplesis throws out the jab.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Valentine slips a jab from Lacplesis.
Valentine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine throws a good cross that connects.
Lacplesis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Valentine throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up with Lacplesis, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes Lacplesis against the cage but Lacplesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine is looking to slow Lacplesis down with leg kicks.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valentine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine. #CL#
Valentine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
Valentine trying to stall but Lacplesis improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis lands a nice elbow.
Lacplesis gets underhooks to prevent Valentine's takedown attempt.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis pushes off an throws an elbow but Valentine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine misses with a takedown
and Lacplesis counters with a left to the body.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
Nice shot by Valentine.
Lacplesis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacplesis scoring well with a low kick there.
Valentine misses with a combination
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacplesis avoids a kick to the body.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Valentine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lacplesis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacplesis.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine connects with a body shot that sends Lacplesis's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Lacplesis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lacplesis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Lacplesis circles away.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine throws a front kick aimed at Lacplesis's knee but Lacplesis avoids it well.
Lacplesis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
Lacplesis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
Valentine throws a series of punches but Lacplesis moves out of range. #TD#
Valentine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lacplesis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Lacplesis 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.
Lacplesis lands with an overhand left.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis blocks a leg kick.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacplesis! But no joy.
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Lacplesis swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentine blocks a leg kick.
Valentine lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Lacplesis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lacplesis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
Lacplesis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Valentine.
Valentine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lacplesis's waist but Lacplesis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacplesis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lacplesis misses with a body kick.
Lacplesis throws a chopping leg kick but Valentine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valentine slips under a jab from Lacplesis.#T3#
Lacplesis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lacplesis punishes Valentine's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis lands a really nice looking cross but Valentine seems unphased.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lacplesis but Lacplesis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Valentine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lacplesis's half guard.
Valentine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lacplesis is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lacplesis is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold.
Lacplesis is concentrating on defense, preventing Valentine from advancing position.
Humors Lacplesis has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Valentine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but Lacplesis defending well. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lacplesis defends it well. #SUB#
Valentine seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Valentine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Humors Lacplesis.
I think Lacplesis 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DMMA 192 Don Vs Costeau
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Valentine throws a wild body kick that Hall sees coming a mile off.
Valentine misses with a body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valentine.
Valentine working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valentine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Valentine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Valentine throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Valentine has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valentine wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Valentine controlling the action here.
Hall has hold of Valentine's hands but Valentine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
Valentine trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valentine working Hall over with strikes. #SUB#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine stalling. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valentine wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Valentine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Hall with that takedown attempt.
Hall wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
Hall lands a jab.
Valentine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hall eats them both and turns towards Valentine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Valentine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall with the counter takedown but Valentine avoids it easily.#T1#
Valentine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hall's head.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Valentine is predictable there #TD2#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Valentine! #SUB2#
Hall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valentine is trying to get back to half guard.
Valentine manages to get back to half guard.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine wants to sweep but Hall has passed to side control!#T2#
Valentine seems a little lost for a moment, as Hall dominates the positioning.
Hall trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Hall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Valentine!
Lou Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hall looking to secure an arm triangle but Valentine defends it well.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Valentine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hall tries to control but Valentine wriggling away. #T3#
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hall is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Valentine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Hall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Valentine manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Valentine struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Valentine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Valentine! #SUB2#
Valentine stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hall throws up his legs and catches Valentine in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Valentine tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hall! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ralph Hall!
After the fight, Ralph Hall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C179: Garuda vs Williams
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Hawk cracks Valentine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hawk takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
It looked like Valentine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hawk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Hawk darts in and clinches Valentine up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been informed that Hawk 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.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Valentine. #BC2#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawk. That's going to slow Valentine down.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valentine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
Hawk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hawk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawk.
Hawk tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range. #CL2#
Hawk forces Valentine back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine is trying to break the clinch but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Hawk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawk.
Hawk lands a really nice looking cross but Valentine seems unphased.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valentine's head.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.#T3#
Hawk takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ethan Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Valentine appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valentine misses the jab.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Valentine's head back.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine fails with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Hawk tries to work over Valentine's front leg with a kick but Valentine checks it.
Hawk scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawk 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.
Hawk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valentine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Hawk.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk 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#
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Valentine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valentine thinking.
Valentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hawk.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Valentine 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Hawk misses the body punch
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Hawk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ethan Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Hawk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valentine under the eye.
Hawk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valentine has time to react.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a nice body kick.
Hawk lands a slapping body shot.
Hawk clobbers Valentine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range. #T2#
Valentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hawk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hawk throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk scores with a spinning back kick!
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk lands a jab to Valentine's midsection.
Hawk feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Hawk clinches up with Valentine and pushes him back against the cage.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Hawk is pressed up against the cage. Valentine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hawk down to the mat. Hawk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valentine has time to react.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
A good leg kick by Hawk.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.#T4#
Hawk cracks Valentine with a good jab.
Hawk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Hawk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawk with a nice cross.
Hawk dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawk - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawk. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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 forward, straight into a front kick from Hawk.
Hawk throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Hawk's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a left to the body.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk fakes the leg kick and cracks Valentine in the body.
Hawk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Hawk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Valentine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawk.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawk - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawk. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk wants to clinch but Valentine slips to the side
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Valentine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Hawk wants to clinch.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Hawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a leg kick.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Hawk counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
It looked like Valentine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lou Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hawk feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
The crowd cheers as Hawk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valentine doesn't seem phased though.
Hawk thumps Valentine with a low kick.
Hawk works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Hawk thumps Valentine with a low kick.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Hawk finds it's way through Valentine's defenses.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk wants to clinch.#T4#
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Hawk tries to score with a low kick but Valentine moves his leg out of the way.
Valentine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Hawk works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawk 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C172: Taneyev vs Randleman
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Helenius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentine.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Helenius gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Helenius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helenius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helenius fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Helenius with that takedown attempt.
Valentine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Valentine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Helenius tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Helenius.
It appears Valentine was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Helenius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Helenius tries to get set, Valentine tries to push him back and clinch up but Helenius manages to avoid the attempt.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helenius fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Helenius clinches up against the cage.
Valentine lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helenius wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Helenius.
A shot in the inside from Valentine. #BC2#
Helenius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Helenius blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Helenius clinches.
Helenius throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine. #T2#
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Helenius breaks the clinch.
Helenius throws a nice head kick!
Valentine thumps Helenius with a low kick.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helenius lands with a shot to the body.
Helenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Helenius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but Helenius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lou Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Helenius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helenius misses with a body shot
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Helenius.
Valentine sets himself, and Helenius steps forward looking for the clinch! Valentine avoids it this time.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine is looking for a counter combo.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Helenius.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily. #T3#
Helenius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Valentine lands a big uppercut and Helenius crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Helenius looks OK. Valentine waves Helenius back to his feet!#ROC#Helenius is rocked!
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Helenius - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helenius shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lou Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine throws a jab when Helenius was well out of range.
Helenius 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.
Helenius swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Helenius's knee momentarily.
Helenius looks winded!
Helenius slips a straight right by Valentine.#CL2#
Helenius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Valentine. #T4#
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Helenius.
Helenius wants to break free but Valentine has control.
Helenius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Helenius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentine has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Helenius.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Helenius tries to break free but Valentine pushes him back against the cage.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Helenius does no damage.
Valentine is looking to counter with a body kick.
Helenius throws a nice looking combination but Valentine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Helenius avoids it.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine feints and then cracks Helenius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helenius down. #CL2#
Helenius moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Helenius tries to clinch up.
Helenius throws out a powerful jab.
Helenius lands a head shot.
Helenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Helenius scores with a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Valentine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Helenius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Valentine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.#T1##SUB#
Valentine working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Helenius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valentine!
Valentine can't escape the position.
Helenius controlling his opponent.
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Helenius isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Valentine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Valentine is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valentine avoid being mounted?
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine trying to hold on to Helenius's head to control him but Helenius postures up.
Valentine tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Valentine trying to hold on to Helenius's head to control him but Helenius postures up. #T3#
Helenius wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Helenius controlling the action here.
Valentine tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Helenius has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Valentine tries to reverse the position but Helenius maintains control.
Valentine wants to hold on but Helenius pushes him away.
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Helenius controlling his opponent.
Valentine throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Helenius avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valentine regains half guard.
Helenius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Helenius working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helenius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Helenius 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Helenius moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Helenius lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine misses with the head strike. #BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Helenius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch.
Helenius throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Helenius.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helenius misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helenius's sensitive parts.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine is looking to counter with a body kick.
Helenius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Helenius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a body kick that stops Helenius in his tracks momentarily.
Helenius takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Helenius misses the jab.
Helenius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Helenius tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Helenius ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valentine tried to counter with a leg kick but Helenius avoided it.
Helenius fails with the takedown.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Helenius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Helenius dives in for a single leg takedown but Valentine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lou Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lou Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Helenius throws a lazy head kick
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Helenius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Helenius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentine can pounce on him.
Helenius wants to clinch
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Helenius throws a combination that misses
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helenius misses with a double jab #KD#
and Valentine counters with a nice right hand that sends Helenius toppling to the canvas! Helenius scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Valentine finish him?!
Helenius is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?#T3#
Valentine drops Helenius with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Helenius! Valentine dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Valentine!
In his post fight interview, Lou Valentine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Valentine shoots in but Ko Nachi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Ko Nachi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Ko Nachi lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the head.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick.
Valentine 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.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Valentine slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valentine is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentine walks into a left hand.
Ko Nachi lands with a straight right. Valentine didn't see that one coming.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ko Nachi thinking.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up with Ko Nachi, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes Ko Nachi against the cage but Ko Nachi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valentine moves forwards but Ko Nachi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ko Nachi with a body shot.
Valentine slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi with a hook.
Ko Nachi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ko Nachi throws out the jab. #T3#
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valentine scoring well with a low kick there.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Ko Nachi misses its intended target.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt - Ko Nachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Valentine's front leg with a kick but Valentine checks it.
Valentine is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Valentine moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Ko Nachi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ko Nachi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valentine tries to move into range but Ko Nachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ko Nachi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ko Nachi lands a head shot.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook.
Valentine throws the kick towards the body but Ko Nachi avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Valentine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Ko Nachi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ko Nachi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Ko Nachi defends it.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko Nachi defending well though. #T2##SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ko Nachi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valentine is trying to control. Ko Nachi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valentine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ko Nachi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine wants to free his trapped foot but Ko Nachi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valentine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ko Nachi defending well though.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Ko Nachi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Ko Nachi is defending well.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Ko Nachi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valentine.
Valentine with the ground and pound but Ko Nachi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valentine throws a strike but Ko Nachi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ko Nachi's guard. #REVB#
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ko Nachi is keeping the position for now.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valentine postures up in Ko Nachi's guard and throws a big left but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko Nachi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Valentine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ko Nachi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lou Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Valentine has gone for a leg lock! Ko Nachi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valentine's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Valentine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ko Nachi defend it? Valentine steps over the head and cranks it - Ko Nachi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Valentine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BB 93 - McWrestler vs Anubis 4
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Lafayette blocks a leg kick.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Lafayette moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lafayette tries to score with a low kick but Valentine moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Lafayette blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Lafayette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lafayette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lafayette moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lafayette is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lafayette misses with a straight left.
Valentine throws a poor cross that misses
and Lafayette counters with a thumping low kick.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Lafayette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lafayette throws a chopping leg kick but Valentine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Valentine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Lafayette looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Valentine instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Lafayette gets underhooks to prevent Valentine's takedown attempt.
Lafayette misses with a body punch.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Lafayette throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lafayette.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine. #T2#
Valentine is working Lafayette over against the cage.
Lafayette swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Lafayette trying to stall but Valentine improves his position. #BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafayette slips a jab from Valentine.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body. Lafayette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lafayette.
Lafayette finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentine with the inside leg kick.
Valentine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lafayette. Lafayette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lafayette lands with an overhand left.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lafayette can pounce on him.
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
Valentine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lafayette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lafayette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Lafayette.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Lafayette sets himself, and Valentine steps forward looking for the clinch! Lafayette avoids it this time.
Lafayette throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lafayette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette working aggressively here.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
Lafayette throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lafayette backwards.
Lafayette gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafayette is pressed up against the cage. Valentine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lafayette down to the mat. Lafayette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Lafayette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.#T4#
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lafayette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentine throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Lafayette throws a leg kick that misses.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Valentine checks it.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lafayette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafayette pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good standup being displayed there by Lafayette as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Valentine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafayette misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafayette tries to break free but Valentine pushes him back against the cage.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lafayette.
Lafayette is breathing heavily.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentine blocks the leg kick.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Lafayette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lou Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lafayette. Lafayette obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine misses with a jab to the body
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
Lafayette throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine. #TD2#
Valentine wants the takedown. Lafayette is fighting it off but Valentine persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lafayette's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentine stands up over Lafayette, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafayette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Lafayette is working hard here to advance position.
Lafayette can't keep his opponent in guard - Valentine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lafayette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lafayette defending well though.
Valentine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valentine thows a huge punch but Lafayette dodges it nicely.
Lafayette is trying to get back to full guard.
Lafayette taking some punishment here, with Valentine in his half guard.
Lafayette is refusing to be controlled, as Valentine sits in half guard. #T2#
Lafayette is pressing down on Valentine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lafayette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Valentine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lafayette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valentine has managed to get both his arms back between Lafayette's legs - danger averted.
Lafayette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valentine manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Lafayette pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lafayette doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lafayette manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Valentine wants to sweep here but Lafayette controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Lafayette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lafayette has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Valentine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Valentine working for a triangle but Lafayette defends it easily. #SUB#
Lafayette drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lafayette jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lou Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lafayette postures up.
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Valentine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lafayette has picked Valentine up and slammed him! Valentine can't keep hold of the triangle and Lafayette manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Lafayette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valentine.
Valentine connects with a jab.
Lafayette misses with a kick to the body.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valentine throws a leg kick that misses.
Lafayette blocks a low kick nicely.
Lafayette feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Lafayette tenderised Valentine's leg. Valentine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lafayette throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valentine counters with a two punch combo.
Lafayette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Lafayette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lafayette wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine blocks a jab.
Lafayette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lafayette lands with a right hand.
Lafayette ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lafayette throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Valentine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lafayette's guard.
Valentine forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lafayette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafayette keeps working.
Nice strikes from Valentine there.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lafayette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lafayette actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Valentine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lafayette has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lafayette manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine won't allow Lafayette to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lafayette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valentine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valentine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lafayette looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lafayette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valentine is aware though and is defending well.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Lafayette blocks nicely.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a triangle here but Valentine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Valentine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lafayette is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lafayette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lafayette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valentine working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Lafayette is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valentine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lafayette is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine.
Lafayette taking some punishment here, with Valentine in his half guard. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Lafayette is defending it quite comfortably.
Lou Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lafayette missing with punches from the bottom.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lafayette regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lafayette working for a triangle but Valentine defends it easily.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BB 89 - Land vs Malley 3
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Valentine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lafayette.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Lafayette tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lafayette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rene Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette blocks a low kick nicely.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette misses with a looping left.
Lafayette dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lafayette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valentine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Lafayette avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Lafayette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lafayette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lafayette 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.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine scores with a one two! Lafayette had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lafayette looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.
Lafayette has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Lafayette throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Lafayette sets himself, and Valentine steps forward looking for the clinch! Lafayette avoids it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Valentine throws a series of punches but Lafayette avoids them all with ease.
Lafayette drops his hands momentarily and Valentine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lafayette throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Lafayette misses with a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafayette wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valentine tries to clinch
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Lafayette misses.
Lafayette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lafayette is looking to score with low kicks.
Lafayette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Lafayette takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Lafayette throws a series of punches but Valentine avoids them all with ease.
Valentine throws a push kick but Lafayette slaps the foot to one side.
Lafayette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lafayette throws a big counter combination but Valentine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valentine thows a leg kick but Lafayette checks it
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine tries to move into range but Lafayette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Valentine finds it's way through Lafayette's defenses.
Lafayette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentine.
Lafayette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rene Lafayette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lafayette's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lafayette duly obliges.
Valentine throws a combination that misses
and Lafayette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lafayette throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body.
Lafayette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Lafayette finds it's way through Valentine's defenses.
Lafayette lands an overhand right.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentine.
Lafayette wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
Lafayette feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
Lafayette throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lafayette misses with a wild combination.
Lafayette lands a nice looking body shot.
Lafayette just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine misses with a body shot
and Lafayette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lafayette swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Good work by Valentine as he checks the leg kick.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine checks the leg kick.
Valentine misses with a leg kick.
Valentine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lafayette on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lafayette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Lafayette lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Lafayette gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valentine to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lafayette can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valentine controls the pace.
Valentine slips nicely into half guard.
Valentine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lafayette slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafayette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lafayette wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Valentine pushes down on Lafayette's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lafayette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valentine lands a nice short elbow.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position. #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. #T3##SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lafayette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valentine trying to control the action but Lafayette is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lafayette is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Valentine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lafayette manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lafayette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Lafayette misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Lafayette counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valentine misses with a head kick.
Lafayette throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Rene Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lafayette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lafayette connects with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Lafayette.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Lafayette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lafayette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine checks a leg kick nicely.
Lafayette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine lands a head kick. Lafayette smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lafayette connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Valentine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Lafayette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lafayette.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lafayette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lafayette lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lafayette connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
Lafayette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valentine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Lafayette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Valentine rushes Lafayette and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
Lafayette wants to break free but Valentine has control.
Valentine is working for takedown but Lafayette is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valentine has Lafayette pressed against the cage, preventing Lafayette from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lafayette wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentine has him pressed against the cage.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafayette uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Valentine has hold of one of Lafayette's legs. Lafayette is fighting the takedown attempt but Valentine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lafayette looking for a sweep. Not yet Lafayette, not yet.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafayette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lou Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valentine scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully. #T4#
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Lafayette.
Valentine is pushing down on Lafayette's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lafayette is fighting to maintain full guard but Valentine has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Valentine is working for a submission of some sort.
Lafayette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back!
Valentine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lafayette's guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Lafayette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Lafayette blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Valentine.
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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BB 86 - Roos vs White 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Adderley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valentine.
Adderley throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adderley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine. #CL#
Valentine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adderley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adderley tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Adderley back against the cage.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Adderley.
Adderley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Adderley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Adderley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Adderley.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adderley finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
Valentine throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Adderley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine moves to clinch but Adderley breaks away
and Adderley counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Adderley throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.#T1#
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adderley.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Adderley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adderley flicks out a counter leg kick but Valentine steps away.
Adderley catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hakeem Adderley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adderley misses with a low kick.
Adderley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adderley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Adderley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine lands a really nice looking cross but Adderley seems unphased.
We've been hearing reports that Valentine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adderley's corner calls for a 1-2. Adderley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Adderley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Adderley lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adderley misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine jabs Adderley right on the nose. Adderley blinks but takes it well.
Adderley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head.
Valentine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valentine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adderley clobbers Valentine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adderley throws a combination. Valentine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid body kick from Adderley.
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valentine moves out of range as Adderley strikes.
Valentine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adderley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adderley throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Adderley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Adderley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow. #BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adderley throws a leg kick but Valentine moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentine misses with a head kick.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adderley dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
Hakeem Adderley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adderley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head.
Adderley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adderley throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
The fighters circling - Adderley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adderley swings widly with a right hand
and Adderley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
The fighters circling - Adderley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adderley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a good, hard body kick but Adderley shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adderley.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adderley misses with a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Adderley.
Valentine throws a counter high kick but Adderley was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adderley tries to work over Valentine's front leg with a kick but Valentine checks it.
It looked like Valentine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adderley.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Adderley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Valentine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adderley just manages to avoid it.
Valentine is looking to clinch but Adderley is avoiding it.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adderley.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Valentine clinches with his opponent.
Adderley prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
Valentine misses with the head strike. #TD#
Adderley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Valentine is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Adderley to the mat. Adderley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Valentine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valentine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Adderley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valentine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentine trying to control but Adderley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Valentine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adderley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valentine has Adderley in his guard.#REVB#
Adderley wants to stand but Valentine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valentine trying to keep a closed guard but Adderley is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adderley passes into half guard.
Valentine is pressing down on Adderley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adderley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine wants to control the position but Adderley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Valentine wants to control the action here but instead Adderley manages to pass to full mount!
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Adderley isn't that keen on the idea.
Valentine manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Adderley wants to get back to his feet.
Adderley prevents Valentine from improving his position.
Valentine is pressing down on Adderley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adderley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adderley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Valentine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adderley escapes and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Valentine is looking for a sweep.
Adderley gets to mount! Valentine was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine tries to lock up and control but Adderley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valentine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hakeem Adderley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Valentine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adderley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adderley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adderley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adderley throws out a counter right but Valentine avoids it with no problem.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Adderley counters with a stiff right hand.
Adderley throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Hakeem Adderley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Adderley swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adderley misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Valentine moves out of range as Adderley strikes.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Adderley manages to avoid it.
A combination from Adderley does no damage.
Valentine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adderley.
Valentine lands a slapping body shot.
Adderley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Valentine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adderley.
Adderley is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Adderley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adderley wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range. #T2#
Adderley throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Valentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Adderley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Adderley misses with a straight left.
It looked like Valentine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adderley.
Adderley walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adderley misses with a looping left.
Adderley throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Valentine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adderley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adderley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adderley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine throws the left hand but Adderley avoids the punch easily.
Adderley flicks out a counter leg kick but Valentine steps away.
Lou Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##CL#
Valentine has Adderley up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Adderley controls the action.
Adderley misses with a body punch.
Adderley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adderley.
Valentine tries to work over Adderley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adderley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adderley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adderley gets underhooks to prevent Valentine's takedown attempt.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##TD#
Valentine works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Valentine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adderley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adderley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Adderley pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Adderley avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adderley passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakeem Adderley.
I've got Adderley 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Adderley!
An out of breath Hakeem Adderley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 83 - Virus vs Keji
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Helenius thuds his shin into the meat of Valentine's side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valentine lands a jab to the head.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Valentine has Helenius up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Helenius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helenius lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Helenius closes the distance and clinches.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Helenius.
We've been hearing reports that Helenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valentine stops a takedown attempt from Helenius.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heleniuss head.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helenius.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine lands a left hand.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Helenius avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Valentine manages to break the clinch.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helenius feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down. #T1#
Valentine throws a good cross that connects.
Helenius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helenius.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Helenius throws a low kick but Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helenius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Helenius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine gets through Helenius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine tries to stall but Helenius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine pushes Helenius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Helenius takes a shot to the head.
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 lands a body punch.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Helenius avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine effectively controlling the action here.
Helenius misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Helenius throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helenius backwards.
Helenius misses with a body punch.
Helenius has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Helenius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valentine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Helenius.
Helenius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valentine is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helenius is breathing heavily.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Helenius backwards.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helenius prevents a body shot from Valentine.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine pushes Helenius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Helenius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helenius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Helenius - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Helenius.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Helenius controls the action.
Helenius wants a takedown.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Helenius misses with a body punch.
Helenius is trying to force a seperation but Valentine has the dominant position.#BC#
Helenius breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Valentine has Helenius up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helenius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine cracks Helenius with a nice body shot.#T4#
Helenius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helenius struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Helenius.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helenius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Helenius backwards.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helenius looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Helenius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helenius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Helenius avoids it with no problem.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine misses with a two punch combination.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Valentine drives through and clinches with Helenius against the cage.
Helenius fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Helenius.
Valentine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Helenius on the side of the head.#CL2#
Valentine instigates a clinch.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine presses Helenius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Helenius.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helenius lands with a left to the head.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine gets through Helenius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Helenius is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helenius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Helenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Helenius circles away.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Valentine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet. #SUB#
Valentine throws a sloppy strike and Helenius has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Valentine is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Helenius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 79 - Panic vs Bleak 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Ortega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
A jab from Ortega misses.
Valentine throws a body kick that misses.
Ortega feints the counter takedown.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Valentine lands with a slapping head kick.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valentine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.
Ortega blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Ortega gets a double leg takedown into Valentine's guard.
Ortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Valentine's brow. #SUB2#
Ortega has gone for a leg lock! Valentine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ortega's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from Valentine's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortega has wrist control.#T1#
Ortega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Valentine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valentine 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.
Ortega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valentine.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine throws a big elbow that misses.
Ortega told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Valentine postures up in Ortega's guard and throws a big left but Ortega blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega is pulling down on Valentine's head. It's preventing any offense from Valentine, at least for the moment.
Ortega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Ortega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valentine manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Valentine is trying to keep Ortega in close.
Ortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Valentine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega works over Valentine with some ground and pound from guard.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.
Ortega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Ortega controlling from the top position.
Ortega scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortega looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Ortega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ortega passes into half guard.
Ortega tries to pass to full mount but Valentine defends it. #T4##SUB2#
Ortega is working for a kimura but Valentine is defending it quite comfortably.
Valentine works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortega is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega is in close to Valentine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ortega chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noah Ortega will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine with a jab.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ortega is out of range.
Ortega misses with a low kick.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Valentine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Ortega sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Valentine has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage. #TD2#
Ortega lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Ortega working Valentine over with strikes. #T1#
Ortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Valentine is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Valentine wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
Ortega landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortega is keen to just control but Valentine is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Valentine is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ortega is tapping! Great win for Valentine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lou Valentine!
After the fight, Lou Valentine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BB 74 - Obaminator vs Roos
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Sanchez scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valentine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Valentine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Valentine forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Valentine misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Sanchez is stalling here.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine lands a right hand.
Sanchez misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Valentine swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
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!
Sanchez connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Valentine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valentine not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage.
Valentine is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it. #SUB2#
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Valentine seems to be looking for submissions.
Valentine working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sanchez's thigh. Sanchez counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Sanchez has control of Valentine's left arm, preventing Valentine from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Valentine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valentine trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez trying to control but Valentine postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valentine works his way into side control.
Valentine trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Valentine in side control, throwing shots but Sanchez defends. #SUB2#
Valentine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Valentine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sanchez is not content to let Valentine control the position. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentine shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Valentine.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Valentine tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentine lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Valentine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez moves out of range as Valentine throws a body kick.
Valentine misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Valentine fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy body kick from Valentine
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Samuel Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samuel Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Valentine thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valentine thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side. #T2#
Valentine cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valentine shoots and misses
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Valentine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Valentine does no damage.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.#TD2#
Valentine gets a double leg takedown into Sanchez's guard.#T3#
Valentine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Valentine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Lou Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Valentine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sanchez has picked Valentine up and slammed him! Valentine can't keep hold of the triangle and Sanchez manages to pass to side control!
Sanchez happy to just control the position for now.
Sanchez wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Valentine tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position. #T4#
Sanchez scores with punches from side control.
Valentine is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Valentine's legs.
Sanchez cracks Valentine with a big right hand but Valentine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Valentine takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sanchez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valentine, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez just leaning against Valentine, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Valentine can't get the takedown.
Valentine tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #T1#
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Sanchez gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Valentine is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sanchez can't fight it off and eventually Valentine manages to take the fight to the floor. Sanchez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Valentine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Valentine passes into half guard.
Valentine wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Valentine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Still in half guard, Valentine seems content to control.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Valentine keeps him under control.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valentine.
Valentine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sanchez!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine throws some wild stikes that Sanchez manages to avoid easily. #T3#
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Valentine sits in half guard.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work. #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. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 178
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valentine misses with a hook to the body
and Rahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Rahman.
Valentine looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valentine momentarily.
Rahman lands a right hook to the body.
Rahman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valentine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rahman misses with a straight right.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Rahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valentine momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Rahman jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentine slips a jab from Rahman.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine feints a counter leg kick.
Rahman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Rahman.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Rahman misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
Valentine cracks Rahman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Valentine moves into range and clinches up with Rahman.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine controlling the action here for a moment.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine tries to score a body lock takedown but Rahman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Rahman wants to get back to striking at distance but Valentine won't allow it. #T3#
Rahman tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman wants to break free but Valentine has control.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Rahman breaks the clinch.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Valentine slips a straight right by Rahman.
Rahman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahman moves forwards but Valentine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Valentine slips a jab from Rahman.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rahman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.#T4#
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman lands a nice hook to Valentine's body. Valentine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valentine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rahman circles away.
Valentine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Rahman misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman 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#
Nice jab there from Rahman.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Valentine feints a counter leg kick.
Rahman throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Rahman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abdul Rahman is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valentine throws a head kick but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a nice body kick.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rahman rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Rahman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Valentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rahman with a hook.
Rahman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Valentine misses with a hook.#T2#
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Danga de danga de dang - Rahman scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Rahman's ribs.
Rahman works the jab nicely.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rahman misses with a left hand
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Valentine moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman misses with a body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine with a nice cross.
Rahman stuffs the takedown attempt from Valentine. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahman misses the target.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahman backing away here, and Valentine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Valentine lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Rahman throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Rahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Valentine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Valentine has picked Rahman up - he's going for a ride! Valentine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Valentine throws a strike but Rahman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Valentine postures up in Rahman's guard and throws a big left but Rahman blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahman slips under a jab from Valentine.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Valentine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ROC2#Rahman is rocked!#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oh Rahman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Valentine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rahman seems to have got his legs back now.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahman defending well though. #T1##SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here.
Rahman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Rahman is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Rahman is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rahman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rahman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rahman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Valentine manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lou Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Valentine wants to control but Rahman is keeping busy.
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Rahman is controlling well.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rahman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valentine works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rahman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahman has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rahman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentine wants to stand but Rahman is controlling the position.
Valentine wants to improve his position but instead Rahman has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahman pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rahman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 167
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Valentine gets tackled into the cage by Linewood. Linewood maintains the clinch.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Linewood 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.
Linewood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linewood tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Linewood.
Linewood misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Linewood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Linewood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Valentine gets a double leg takedown into Linewood's guard.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Valentine trying to control but Linewood is working from the bottom.
Valentine trying to move into half guard but instead Linewood has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Linewood trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Linewood is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Valentine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Linewood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Linewood from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Linewood pushes his legs off easily.
Valentine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linewood manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linewood wants to sweep but no luck.
Linewood can't keep his opponent in guard - Valentine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Linewood is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linewood defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Linewood is defending well. #SUB#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Linewood is defending it quite comfortably.
Valentine prevents Linewood from improving his position.#SUB2#
Linewood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linewood keeps working. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here.
Valentine lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but Linewood defending well.
Valentine with the ground and pound but Linewood uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Valentine content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Linewood has locked up a guillotine! Linewood's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Valentine is holding on here and Linewood must be using up a lot of energy. Valentine has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Linewood gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shock Linewood!
Shock Linewood thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 156
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Valentine as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Hearn has been cut.
A big left from Valentine misses.
Hearn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Hearn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valentine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hearn defends well and Valentine ends up having to push Hearn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valentine connects with a body shot.
Valentine is looking to clinch but Hearn is avoiding it.
Valentine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hearn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hearn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hearn with a nice calf kick.
Hearn lands a jab to Valentine's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hearn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hearn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hearn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hearn throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Good work by Hearn as he checks the leg kick.
Hearn connects with a body shot.
Hearn catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine needs to keep his hands up - Hearn had a free shot at his head there.
Hearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hearn avoids it with no problem.
Hearn misses with a straight left.
Valentine tries to clinch but Hearn is having none of it.
Hearn is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Thomas Hearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearn misses with a low kick.
Valentine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hearn circles away.
Hearn misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hearn.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.#T2#
Hearn scores with a spinning back kick!
Valentine checks the leg kick.
Valentine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine shoots in and drives through. Hearn sprawls well.
Hearn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valentine.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hearn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hearn. Hearn obviously looking to wear him down.
Hearn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hearn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentine is looking to chop away at Hearn's legs. #T3#
Hearn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valentine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hearn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hearn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentine throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
Hearn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas Hearn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hearn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hearn can pounce on him.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Hearn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hearn takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Hearn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valentine.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hearn throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Hearn.
It looks like Hearn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hearn chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Hearn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Hearn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hearn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hearn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hearn as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Valentine with that takedown attempt.
Hearn moves forwards but Valentine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valentine throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Hearn.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn'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#
Hearn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hearn throws a leg kick
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Hearn.
Hearn lands a body shot. #TD2#
Hearn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valentine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Valentine has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Valentine is looking to pass into half guard but Hearn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hearn is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hearn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hearn has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.
Hearn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Valentine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hearn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Valentine.
Valentine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hearn's best efforts.
Hearn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valentine wants to control but Hearn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hearn sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hearn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hearn throws a big right hand that misses.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Hearn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hearn lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Hearn throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas Hearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Hearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hearn lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
Hearn thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearn.
Hearn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentine is out of range and Hearn settles back down.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Hearn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hearn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hearn backing away here, and Valentine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valentine is defended easily by Hearn.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.#T4#
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Hearn moves out of range easily.
Valentine tries for a takedown but Hearn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hearn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valentine is able to avoid easily.
Valentine walks into a stiff left hand from Hearn.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Valentine clinches with his opponent.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the cage.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Hearn controls the action.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Hearn.
Hearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Hearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Hearn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hearn throws a low kick but Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown but Hearn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valentine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hearn'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hearn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valentine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hearn sprawls well. Hearn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
Hearn thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
Hearn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn connects with a solid leg kick.
Valentine walks into a left hand.
Valentine defending well as Hearn loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Hearn tenderised Valentine's leg. Valentine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hearn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentine on the side of the head.#T1#
Hearn tries to work over Valentine's front leg with a kick but Valentine checks it.
Hearn stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hearn stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn throws a series of strikes that have Valentine backpedaling.
Hearn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentine on the side of the head.
Hearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hearn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hearn throws a head kick that half lands.
Valentine shoots in and drives through. Hearn sprawls well.
Hearn scores with a jab.
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!
Nice cross by Hearn.#T2#
Hearn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hearn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hearn connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
Valentine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hearn.
Valentine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hearn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentine is out of range and Hearn settles back down. #TD2#
Valentine shoots in and gets a takedown into Hearn's guard.

Hearn wriggles free and stands up.
Hearn lands a lovely overhand right.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lou Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hearn throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hearn is out of range and Valentine settles back down.
Hearn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Hearn does it's job there.
Valentine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hearn counters with a head kick. That will keep Valentine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hearn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hearn.
Hearn lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hearn.
Hearn works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Hearn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!#T4#
Hearn misses with a low kick.
Hearn misses with a low kick.
Hearn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valentine's sensitive parts.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.#CL2#
Valentine clinches with his opponent.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearn controls his hands.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine is trying to drag Hearn to the mat but Hearn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hearn blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hearn showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!
A relieved looking Thomas Hearn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 148
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Queen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine blocks a leg kick.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine shoots and misses
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Queen circles away.
Queen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Queen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentine slips under a jab from Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine wants to counter with a clinch but Queen pushes him away.
Queen blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Valentine slips under a jab.#T1#
Queen looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Valentine misses
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Queen checks it.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Ceedee Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Valentine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Queen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valentine is in Queen's guard.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valentine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Queen's head.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Valentine has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen seems keen to control Valentine's posture.
Valentine scoring with some ground and pound.
Queen wants to stand but Valentine is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Queen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard. #REVR#
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Queen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Queen defends it easily.
Queen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Valentine has his feet on Queen's thighs here. He's pushed Queen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Queen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Valentine!
A very excited looking Lou Valentine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 139
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Valentine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Figg!
Valentine working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Valentine's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Figg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Valentine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Figg's legs.
Figg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valentine's best efforts.#SUB#
Valentine seems to be looking for submissions.
Valentine 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.
Valentine uses his free foot to push down on Figg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Figg. #SUB#
Valentine has control of Figg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Figg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Figg can't escape the position. #SUB#
Valentine is working for a guillotine from mount but Figg frees his head quite easily.
Figg avoids a strike by Valentine and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Valentine's guard! Fantastic escape! #T1#
Figg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Figg stands up over Valentine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Figg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Valentine working for a triangle but Figg defends it easily. #T2#
Valentine is trying to control the position but Figg postures up.
Valentine tries to strike from the bottom.
Figg throws an elbow that misses. Valentine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Figg's guard. Nice move by Valentine!#REVR#
Valentine passes Figg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Figg is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Figg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Figg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine. #T3#
Figg is looking to get back to full guard here but Valentine has managed to pass to side control instead.
Figg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Valentine presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Figg is looking to improve his position but Valentine isn't that keen on the idea.
Valentine misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Valentine moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Figg has worked his arm free - good work by Figg!
Valentine lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Figg gets back to half guard.
Valentine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valentine wants to take a breather but Figg is having none of it.
Figg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valentine.
Figg trying to control from the bottom.
Figg moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Figg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Figg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valentine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
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##CL#
Valentine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Figg swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Valentine manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valentine holds on and takes a little breather.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Figg from controlling successfully.
Figg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Figg postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Figg trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valentine is on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Figg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valentine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Figg is trying to keep Valentine in close.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Figg is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Figg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Figg has his feet on Valentine's thighs here. He's pushed Valentine off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Valentine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benny Figg!
A relieved looking Benny Figg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 128
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Valentine staying out of range there.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christiano, as that shot connected.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Christiano throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but Christiano shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christiano misses with a two punch combination.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Valentine darts in and clinches Christiano up against the cage.
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentine working aggressively here. #T1#
Valentine wants to take the fight to the mat but Christiano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Christiano tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Christiano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Valentine.
Valentine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christiano punishes Valentine's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentine moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentine shapes to counter with a head kick.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
Christiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine tries to clinch but Christiano is having none of it. #T2#
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
Valentine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Christiano slips a straight right by Valentine.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christiano catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Nice shot lands for Valentine.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentine swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Valentine tries to clinch but Christiano moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valentine, as that shot connected. #T3#
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christiano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valentine's sensitive parts.
Valentine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Valentine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from Christiano lands.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Valentine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Valentine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
A big right from Valentine misses.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Valentine moved away.
Valentine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Christiano thumps Valentine with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano with a nice calf kick.
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Christiano throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Christiano working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Christiano. #BC#
Christiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
Christiano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Valentine connects with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Christiano. Valentine shrugs it off though.
Valentine throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano leaves Valentine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano 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#
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Christiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Valentine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Valentine connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano looks to land a combination but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
A leg kick checked by Valentine.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Valentine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valentine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valentine misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano throws a nice head kick!
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Christiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Christiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christiano tries to work over Valentine's front leg with a kick but Valentine checks it.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Christiano pushes him off.
Valentine closes the distance but Christiano moves to the side
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick.
Valentine looks for the body kick but Christiano saw that one coming.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.
Valentine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Valentine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Christiano pushes him off.
Christiano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Christiano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.#T2#
Valentine misses with a hook to the body
and Christiano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentine lands a really nice looking cross but Christiano seems unphased.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
Valentine checks a leg kick nicely.
Valentine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Valentine's leg. Valentine is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Valentine darts in and clinches Christiano up against the cage.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine lands a body punch. #T3#
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow. #BC#
Christiano breaks the clinch.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Valentine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christiano on the side of the head.
Christiano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christiano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Valentine takes a step back to recover.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Christiano misses with a combination
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Valentine rushes Christiano and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lou Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Christiano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Christiano to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Christiano gets tackled into the cage by Valentine. Valentine maintains the clinch.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christiano digs a right hand underneath Valentine's ribcage. Valentine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Valentine blocking some punches.
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 Juan Christiano 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#
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christiano lands with a nice body punch.
Valentine is looking to score with low kicks.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine keeps Christiano at a distance using the push kick.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine lands with an uppercut that bounces Christiano off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Valentine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valentine is stalling here. #BC#
Christiano breaks the clinch.
Valentine misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine scores with a head kick.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Valentine just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChristiano.
Good leg kick by Valentine.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano 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.
Christiano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valentine's sensitive parts.
Valentine throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but Christiano shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Valentine closes the distance and pushes Christiano back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine.
Christiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine lands with a left to the head.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Valentine pushes Christiano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Christiano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano cracks Valentine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valentine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Christiano avoids a kick to the body.
Valentine is looking to clinch but Christiano is avoiding it.
Christiano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lou Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Christiano.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Valentine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christiano scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Christiano circles away.
Christiano lands with a right hand.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valentine looks to clinch
and Christiano counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano scores with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab from Christiano.
Valentine throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
And Christiano counters with a quick kick to the body but Valentine blocks it.
Christiano moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
Valentine throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano 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.
Christiano scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Valentine's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentine tries to avoid it.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from Christiano finds it's target.
Christiano checks a low kick from Valentine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine throws out a leg kick but Christiano moves out of range and Valentine only half commits.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Christiano misses its target.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Valentine was not able to check.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's 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 Juan Christiano.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christiano, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 120
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin's corner calls for a 1-2. Martin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Martin lands with a right hand.
A jab from Martin misses.
Martin lands a lovely overhand right.
Martin lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine counters with a body kick.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Martin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Martin backing away here, and Valentine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Bald Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Martin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Martin misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bald Martin has been cut.
Martin lands a head kick. Valentine smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Valentine walks into a straight right hand from Martin.
Bald Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Valentine finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
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 shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine ducks right into an uppercut from Martin.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Martin's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine feints and then cracks Martin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martin down.
Martin throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martin! #T3#
Martin misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Valentine counters with a body kick.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martin throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Martin. Beautiful body shot.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin feints a jab promting Valentine to slip. Martin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valentine slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin. #T4#
Martin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentine on the side of the head.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Valentine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valentine throws a push kick but Martin slaps the foot to one side.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Valentine tries a quick counter leg kick but Martin is wise to it.
Martin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Valentine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bald Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bald Martin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Valentine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valentine blocks a jab.#CL2#
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Valentine is trying to drag Martin to the mat but Martin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Martin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Valentine is trying to trip Martin. He has hold of a leg but Martin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Valentine persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Valentine has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valentine's guard.#REVR#
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Martin controlling from the top position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martin controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB2#
Valentine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martin has passed into half guard!
Martin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valentine's head.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Valentine is working away.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martin works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Martin trying to control but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine tries to reverse the position but Martin maintains control.#SUB#
Martin looking to secure an arm triangle but Valentine defends it well.
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Martin isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bald Martin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bald Martin's cut.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine wants to clinch.
Martin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine moves forwards but Martin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bald Martin is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Martin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentine.
Valentine checks a low kick from Martin.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Martin misses.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin looks to throw a body kick
and Valentine counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Valentine looks at the referee who does nothing so Valentine lands a crushing right that sends Martin to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 111
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Segura steps away.
Segura swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rick Segura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura throws a big shot that misses.
Segura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Segura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valentine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Segura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valentine sprawls and moves away.
Segura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentine on the side of the head.
Segura misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that Segura was not able to check. #T1#
Valentine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Segura scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Segura throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Segura loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Segura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Segura throws an off balance right hand
and Segura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Segura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Segura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Segura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
Valentine 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 on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Segura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Segura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Segura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Segura moved out of range.
Segura 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.#T3#
Valentine prevents Segura from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Segura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Segura throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Segura scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentine should have avoided that one.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Segura misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a thumping low kick.
Valentine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Segura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Lou Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Segura shoots in.
Valentine feints a counter leg kick.
Segura misses the shot to the body.
Valentine gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Segura blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Segura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valentine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine is looking to score with low kicks.
Valentine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Segura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Segura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Segura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Segura fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Segura.
Segura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Segura misses with a wild body shot.
Segura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromValentine.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Segura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Segura.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Segura misses with a left hand
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Segura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Segura looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Segura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Segura.
Valentine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Segura throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Segura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Segura.
Segura backing away here, and Valentine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Valentine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Segura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Rick Segura's cut is getting worse.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Segura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Segura gets slowly back to his feet.
Segura thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Segura throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Segura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Segura lands with a cross.
Segura sizes up Valentine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valentine throws a head kick but Segura moves out of range.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Segura shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Segura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Segura lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Segura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Segura avoids the body shot from Valentine. #T4#
Segura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Segura throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Segura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but Segura persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valentine's head.
Decent striking displayed by Segura there.
Valentine throws a body punch but Segura moves out of range.
Segura misses the body punch
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Segura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valentine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Segura misses.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Rick Segura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Segura avoids the body shot from Valentine. #TD#
Segura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Segura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Valentine to see if he's OK.
Valentine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Segura off and has taken his back!
Valentine misses with a punch to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Valentine keeps control of the position as Segura tries to break free. #SUB2#
Valentine sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Segura taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Valentine!
Lou 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 100
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Lankinen throws a solid leg kick but Valentine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lankinen.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentine connects with a right hand. Lankinen shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Lankinen steps away.
Lankinen lands a body shot.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lankinen.
Lankinen jabs Valentine right on the nose. Valentine blinks but takes it well.
Valentine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valentine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
A jab from Lankinen does it's job there.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Valentine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lankinen lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Lankinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Lankinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lankinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lankinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Lankinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a slapping leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine blocks a leg kick.
Valentine tries a quick counter leg kick but Lankinen is wise to it.
Lankinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head. #T2#
Lankinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Valentine tries to sprawl but Lankinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Valentine actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Valentine actively working from the bottom here.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
Lankinen wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine wants to control but Lankinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lankinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valentine gets back to full guard.
Lankinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Lankinen looking to pass the guard.
Lankinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lankinen defends well.
Lankinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Lankinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lankinen 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.

Nova Lankinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lankinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lankinen throws a head kick that Valentine semi-blocks.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lankinen.
Nova Lankinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lankinen tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Lankinen is predictable there
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Lankinen tries a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Valentine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lankinen misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen misses with a low kick as Valentine jumps back.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Lankinen is rocked!
Lankinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lankinen throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Lankinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Lankinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Lankinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Nova Lankinen's cut is getting worse.
Lankinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Valentine moves forwards but Lankinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lankinen throws a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that Lankinen was not able to check.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Lankinen is countered with a crisp right hand from Valentine that sends him to the canvas! Valentine follows him to the mat into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lankinen wants to get back to full guard.
Valentine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lankinen keeps working. #T2#
Lankinen trying to control here.
Valentine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Valentine stalling away here and it's allowed Lankinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Valentine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lankinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valentine.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Lankinen.#SUB#
Lankinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valentine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Lankinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Lankinen, not yet.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Lankinen keeps moving.
Lankinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine passes Lankinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lankinen wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nova Lankinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine wants to take a breather but Lankinen is having none of it.
Valentine works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lankinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lankinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lankinen regains half guard.
Valentine trying to control the action but Lankinen is working from the bottom.
Lankinen wants to control but Valentine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
No joy there for Lankinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Lankinen pushes Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine is trying to drag Lankinen to the mat but Lankinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valentine tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Lankinen.
Lankinen presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine is trying to drag Lankinen to the mat but Lankinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine. #BC#
Lankinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Lankinen misses with a body shot.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lankinen avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine catches Lankinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Lankinen.
Lankinen wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
Lankinen avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Lankinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lankinen throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Lankinen won't allow it.
Nova Lankinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.#T2#
Lankinen goes for a takedown attempt but Valentine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lankinen misses with a body punch
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Nova Lankinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lankinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lankinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lankinen can pounce on him.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
Valentine is looking to chop away at Lankinen's legs.
Lankinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Lankinen takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Lankinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankinen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valentine checks a leg kick.
Lankinen misses with a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a nice leg kick.
Valentine scores with a shot to the body.
Lankinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lankinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine tries a low kick but Lankinen avoids it.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine lands a jab.
Lankinen fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Valentine counters with a beautiful punch that sends Lankinen to the canvas! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Valentine drops back looking for a leg! Lankinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lankinen manages to kick Valentine off! Valentine jumps back into Lankinen's guard.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lankinen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lankinen slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Valentine.
Valentine is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Valentine.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Valentine!
A less than humble Lou Valentine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 91
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Rabbit thows a leg kick but Valentine checks it
and Valentine counters with a nice leg kick.
Valentine throws a head kick but Rabbit moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Rabbit.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabbit is just out of range.
Valentine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That kick from Valentine tenderised Rabbit's leg. Rabbit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rabbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabbit misses with a low kick.
Rabbit misses with a low kick.
Valentine thows a leg kick but Rabbit checks it
and Rabbit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rabbit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rabbit looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Rabbit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabbit swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Rabbit takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rabbit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rabbit misses the body punch
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
Valentine punishes Rabbit's body with a nice straight punch.
Rabbit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbit throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Rabbit 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.
Rabbit misses with a head kick.
Rabbit moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabbit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rabbit misses with a looping right.
Valentine wants to counter with a clinch but Rabbit pushes him away.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabbit.
Rabbit sets himself, and Valentine steps forward looking for the clinch! Rabbit avoids it this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rabbit.#CL2#
Valentine has closed the distance and engaged Rabbit in a clinch.
Rabbit prevents a body shot from Valentine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabbit.
Rabbit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine cracks Rabbit with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabbit has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Rabbit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine tries to clinch but Rabbit is having none of it.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabbit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine 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.
Rabbit wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
Valentine throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Rabbit there.
Rabbit throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a right hand to the body.
Rabbit 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 body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valentine.
A big left from Valentine misses.
Valentine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Rabbit pushes him off.
Valentine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rabbit has time to react.
A big left from Rabbit misses. #T3#
A jab from Rabbit misses.
Valentine avoids a kick to the body.
Rabbit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine throws a solid leg kick but Rabbit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valentine scores with a body shot.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rabbit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbit misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Rabbit misses.
Rabbit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rabbit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabbit was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Rabbit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Rabbit misses
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Rabbit just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine throws out a powerful jab.
Rabbit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valentine tries a low kick but Rabbit avoids it.
Rabbit moves away from the strike by Valentine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Valentine has managed to clinch.
Rabbit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine is leaning against Rabbit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rabbit's elbow.
Rabbit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rabbit blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Rabbit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentine defending well as Rabbit loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabbit moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Rabbit.
Rabbit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rabbit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Valentine with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rabbit misses with a body kick.
Rabbit misses the shot to the body.
Rabbit scores with a leg kick.
Valentine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Rabbit tries to keep at a distance but Valentine has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine. #TD2#
Valentine pulls guard.
Rabbit trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine working for a triangle but Rabbit defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rabbit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rabbit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for subs off his back but Rabbit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Valentine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valentine controls Rabbit momentarily but Rabbit frees himself.
Rabbit stands and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Valentine tries to improve position but can't.
Valentine manages to get back to half guard.
Valentine tries to get to full guard but Rabbit has control of the leg.
Valentine keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Rabbit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rabbit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rabbit is out of range. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Rabbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rabbit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Valentine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Rabbit on the inside.
Rabbit misses with a body punch.
Lou Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rabbit blocking some punches.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Rabbit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rabbit blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabbit.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabbit backwards.
Valentine tries to work over Rabbit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rabbit.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rabbit can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rabbit. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabbit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valentine avoids the body shot from Rabbit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rabbit. Valentine shrugs it off though.
Rabbit lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rabbit throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rabbit keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabbit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabbit throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Rabbit misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine is looking to clinch. #T1#
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabbit throws a leg kick but Valentine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rabbit scores with a nice right hand.
Rabbit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rabbit can pounce on him.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rabbit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rabbit's corner calls for a 1-2. Rabbit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valentine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Rabbit moved out of range nicely.
Valentine tries to clinch but Rabbit moves out of range.
Rabbit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rabbit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Valentine catches Rabbit right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Ramon Rabbit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rabbit counters with a good, hard body kick but Valentine shrugs it off.
Valentine is looking to land body kicks.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Rabbit.
Valentine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Rabbit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Valentine misses with a leg kick.
Rabbit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valentine.
Rabbit throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valentine misses with a head kick.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Rabbit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Rabbit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rabbit takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Valentine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Rabbit circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rabbit.
Rabbit misses with a leg kick.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rabbit jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rabbit lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Valentine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying to get an arm triangle but Rabbit is defending well. #SUB2#
Valentine tries for a kimura but Rabbit is defending well. #T4#
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabbit keeps working.
Lou Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabbit tries to escape but Valentine is in control.
Rabbit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rabbit is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Rabbit 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lou Valentine!
After the fight, Lou Valentine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 80
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen backing away here, and Valentine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Ceedee Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Queen throws a chopping leg kick but Valentine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Queen misses the body punch
and Valentine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Queen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Queen - just one landing.
Queen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Queen fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Good body shot from Valentine.
Queen tries to break the clinch but Valentine is controlling the position.
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen prevents a body shot from Valentine. #T2#
Valentine presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Queen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Queen's efforts to push away.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Queen successfully pulls guard.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Queen is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Valentine stands and steps away. Queen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a low kick, right behind Queen 's knee.
Queen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Queen misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Queen stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Queen shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Queen 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
Valentine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Queen tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Queen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valentine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Valentine wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Queen is aware though and is defending well.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Valentine's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine trying to control the position.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Valentine tries to sprawl but Queen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Valentine has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
Valentine tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Queen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valentine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valentine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Queen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Queen's back!#SUB2#
Valentine is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Queen is defending well though. Valentine let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Valentine patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Valentine has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Valentine working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1#
Queen rolls, trying to escape but Valentine keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Valentine working for the choke.
Queen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Valentine's guard. Nice work there by Queen.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Valentine blocks nicely.
Queen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Queen stands up over Valentine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Queen postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentine is trying to keep Queen in close. #T2#
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Valentine trying to control the position.
Queen stands up over Valentine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valentine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valentine controlling the position.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Valentine's brow.
Queen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valentine is trying to keep Queen in close. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Valentine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Queen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Valentine.
Queen working the ground and pound from side control.
Queen throwing strikes but Valentine manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Queen is right now.
Valentine works to advance to full mount. Queen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Valentine lands a big shot there that rocks Queen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Queen wants to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Valentine looking to control but Queen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Valentine goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Queen is on top in guard.
Valentine has control of Queen's left arm, preventing Queen from doing any damage.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Queen postures up. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Queen defends easily.
Queen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Ceedee Queen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Queen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine throws a big counter head kick but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine leaves Queen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Queen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Queen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Queen motions for Valentine to come forward. Queen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine checks a low kick from Queen.
Ceedee Queen is winning the standup battle so far.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valentine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Queens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valentine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Queen swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Queen tries to land a leg kick but Valentine saw it coming and moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
Queen is looking to wear down Valentine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentine scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Valentine blocks the low kick.
Queen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Queen connects with a body shot.
Queen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentine follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Valentine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Queen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Queen is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Valentine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Queen's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Queen scoring well with a low kick there.
Queen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Queen gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceedee Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine feints and then cracks Queen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Queen down.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Valentine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valentine.
Queen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 69
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Cain blocks a low kick nicely.
Valentine 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.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valentine.
Valentine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valentine works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Valentine jumps into guard, dragging Cain to the mat.
Cain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cain preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cain content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Valentine has locked up a guillotine! Valentine's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cain is holding on here and Valentine must be using up a lot of energy. Cain has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Valentine gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 62
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Valentine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valentine doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valentine 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.#T1#
Lee throws a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Lee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee tries to move into range but Valentine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Valentine gets a clinch. #TD#
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Valentine uses from the top position. #SUB#
Lee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Valentine rolls with it to try and escape but Lee cranks on the arm and Valentine is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Lee!
After winning the bout, Mister Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 61 Torres vs Puff
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##TD#
Cardozo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valentine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Valentine felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardozo works to advance to full mount. Valentine defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardozo trying to control but Valentine is having none of it. #SUB#
Cardozo goes for an armbar but Valentine turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Valentine.
Cardozo controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardozo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cardozo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valentine defends it easily.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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. #T1#
Cardozo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardozo, not yet. #SUB#
Valentine has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cardozo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Valentine is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cardozo pulls down on the head and he's put Valentine to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Douglas Cardozo!
Our winner, Douglas Cardozo, 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: CMMA 53 Torres vs Longchain
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Good shot there by Drakos.
Valentine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drakos misses with a looping left.
Drakos connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lou Valentine has been cut.
Drakos throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Drakos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Konstantinos Drakos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drakos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valentine momentarily.
Drakos 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.
Valentine throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valentine scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Valentine misses. #T1#
A big left from Drakos misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Drakos lands a slapping body shot.
Valentine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drakos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drakos lands with a good body shot.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine throws a body punch but Drakos moves out of range.
Drakos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drakos throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
As Drakos looks to move away, Valentine throws a big counter combo but Drakos just gets out of the way.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Drakos misses.
Drakos throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Drakos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drakos throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Drakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drakos checks it well.
Drakos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valentine throws a wild body kick that Drakos sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drakos misses with a shot to the body
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Drakos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Drakos sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Drakos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drakos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drakos misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Drakos.
Drakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Drakos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drakos throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drakos manages to avoid it.
Donk. Drakos catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Drakos circles away.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Drakos.
Drakos scores with a jab to the body.
Drakos takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantinos Drakos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Valentine's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drakos.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Drakos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drakos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valentine with a body shot.
Valentine digs a good body shot into Drakos's ribs.
Konstantinos Drakos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drakos lands with a nice body punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Valentine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Drakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drakos moves away.
Drakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.#T1#
Valentine works Drakos's body with a nice hook.
Valentine takes a swing at Drakos's ribcage but misses.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drakos throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine looks to land a combination but Drakos avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Drakos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Drakos gets tackled into the cage by Valentine. Valentine maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Drakos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drakos misses with the head strike.
Drakos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drakos's elbow.
Drakos cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.#T2#
Valentine lands a body shot.
Drakos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Drakos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drakos.
Drakos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drakos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drakos blocking some punches.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakoss head.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Drakos backwards.
Drakos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drakos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Drakos.
Valentine blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drakos.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Drakos fails to land.
Drakos struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands. #T3#
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakoss head.
Drakos misses with a punch on the inside.
Drakos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drakos is breathing heavily.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drakos.
Valentine lands a left hand.
Valentine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drakos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lou Valentine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine stalling against the cage.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drakos backwards.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drakos backwards.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Drakos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Valentine effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentine.
Valentine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valentine wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Drakos avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Drakos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drakos cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Valentine to work.
Drakos misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drakos.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Drakos.
Drakos lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lou Valentine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Drakos.
Valentine swings for the body but Drakos moves out of range.
Drakos avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Valentine moves out of range as Drakos strikes.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine misses with a hook to the body
letting Drakos counter with a right hand.
Valentine is looking to wear down Drakos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakos throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Drakos lands a body shot. #CL#
Valentine drives through and clinches with Drakos against the cage.
Drakos lands with a left to the head.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drakos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
A short left from Valentine.
Drakos takes a shot to the head.
Drakos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drakos misses with the head strike.
Drakos misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drakos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
Drakos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drakos misses with some punches.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine digs a right hand into Drakos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drakos's gas tank.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine works on Drakos's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine is leaning against Drakos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine. #ROC#Drakos is rocked!
Valentine tries to score a body lock takedown but Drakos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drakos is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Valentine lands a left hand.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Drakos seems to have recovered his senses.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Drakos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drakos or not.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine has Drakos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drakos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine gets through Drakos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drakos takes a shot to the head.
Drakos misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine dips a shoulder and cracks Drakos with a mighty uppercut! Drakos falls back against the cage and Valentine unloads with a barrage of strikes! Drakos 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 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Valentine!
A less than humble Lou Valentine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CMMA 47 Virus vs Ghambe
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorge has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a right hand to the body.
Valentine throws a right hand that Jorge ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorge also avoids with ease.
Valentine lands a slapping body shot.
Valentine lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Felipe Jorge has been cut.
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentine.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentine takes a swing at Jorge's ribcage but misses.
Jorge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jorge thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorge moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jorge with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Valentine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jorge rather than just go for the knockout.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Valentine thumps Jorge with a low kick.
Jorge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Jorge avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Jorge attempts a counter takedown but Valentine avoids it well and moves away.
Valentine misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Valentine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jorge, pushing him back against the cage.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Jorge 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.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Valentine manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Jorge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valentine, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorge is breathing heavily.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jorge.
Valentine is struggling to control the position.
Valentine lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Jorge is rocked!
Valentine lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jorge to his knees! Valentine keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Valentine!
In his post fight interview, Lou Valentine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CMMA 37 Escobar vs McGraugh
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Ivanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valentine was covering up waiting for the punch and Ivanov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valentine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Valentine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ivanov has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Valentine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Valentine trying to control but Ivanov postures up.
Valentine is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ivanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Ivanov is landing with some decent strikes but Valentine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ivanov tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Ivanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ivanov raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Ivanov looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Valentine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valentine is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Ivanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov controlling from mount.
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanov raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Valentine is squirming around, avoiding Ivanov's attempts to control the action.
Ivanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Valentine working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Ivanov.
Ivanov avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valentine is squirming around, avoiding Ivanov's attempts to control the action.
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Ivanov content just to control the position here.
Ivanov unloading with bombs!
Ivanov looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ivanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ivanov prevents Valentine from getting the reversal.
Ivanov avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Ivanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valentine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Ivanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ivanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Valentine taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine wants to clinch.#TD2#
Ivanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valentine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Ivanov. #T1##SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivanov wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position. #SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivanov wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Ivanov controlling the action here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanov wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Ivanov seems content to control.
Valentine keeping hold of Ivanov's head, controlling as best he can.
Valentine is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Valentine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valentine tries to get out of the position.
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.
Ivanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Ivanov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Valentine is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dimitri Ivanov!

Event: SP Proving Grounds 3
Date: Apr 22, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Zambrano clinches.
Valentine blocks an elbow strike.
Valentine has Zambrano pressed against the cage. #BC#
Valentine breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Zambrano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zambrano preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Zambrano pushes his legs off easily.
Valentine is trying to keep Zambrano in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano won't allow Valentine to sweep him here.
Zambrano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valentine is proving hard to escape from.
Zambrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Zambrano drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Zambrano as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Valentine screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Zambrano! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Darwin Zambrano!

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