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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights III
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Lvavatai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Lvavatai there.
Lvavatai throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Valdez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valdez.
Valdez is in close to Lvavatai 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Lvavatai is looking for a triangle but Valdez pushes his legs off easily.
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Valdez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lvavatai wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez throwing strikes from guard but Lvavatai blocks nicely.
Lvavatai has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Lvavatai 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.
Valdez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Lvavatai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Lvavatai has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Valdez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lvavatai has tightened it up now! Valdez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
After winning the bout, Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Fernando Valdez had this to say: 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 117 Costeau vs Polus
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Gotch dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Valdez drives through with a takedown into Gotch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Gotch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotch has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
Valdez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valdez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Gotch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gotch pushes down on Valdez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valdez wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Gotch not doing much here.
Gotch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valdez wants to control but Gotch is keeping busy.
Gotch stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Valdez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gotch prevents Valdez from improving his position.
Gotch controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valdez is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Gotch sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valdez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gotch uses his free foot to push down on Valdez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valdez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gotch goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Valdez turns into him and now he's in Gotch's guard.
Gotch controls Valdez momentarily but Valdez frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Gotch working for a triangle but Valdez defends it easily.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez landing with the ground and pound.
Gotch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 Fernando Valdez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Gotch gets caught flat footed, as Valdez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fernando Valdez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valdez postures up.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Gotch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gotch 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! Valdez rolls with it to try and escape but Gotch cranks on the arm and Valdez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Gotch!
An out of breath Lou Gotch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Fernando Valdez had this to say: 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 42
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maestro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valdez.
Maestro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valdez is thwarting Maestro's attempts to control the position.
Maestro gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Valdez throws a sloppy strike and Maestro has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Valdez is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Maestro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his featherweight title!
Matija Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Fernando Valdez stepped up to the mic, saying 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 420 Frenzy
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Zoro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valdez.
Valdez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valdez 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.
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Nice takedown defense from Zoro. No joy for Valdez on that attempt.
Zoro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Zoro.
Zoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Valdez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Zoro.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Zoro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valdez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zoro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zoro as he avoids it easily.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoro is looking to wear down Valdez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Zoro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zoro misses the shot to the body.
Zoro swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
#TD2#
Valdez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zoro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zoro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zoro regains half guard.
Zoro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valdez.
Zoro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zoro.
Valdez landing with the ground and pound.
Zoro trying to keep a closed guard but Valdez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
Valdez tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoro is retaining full guard.
Valdez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Zoro, not yet. #SUB#
Valdez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
Valdez is in close to Zoro's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Valdez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valdez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Zoro is looking for a triangle but Valdez pushes his legs off easily.
Valdez throwing strikes but missing.
Valdez throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Zoro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valdez has picked Zoro up and slammed him! Zoro can't keep hold of the triangle and Valdez manages to pass to side control!
Valdez lands an elbow.
Valdez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Valdez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Valdez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zoro parries the strikes from Valdez easily there. Valdez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zoro to escape.
#T4#
Valdez tries to score with some ground and pound. Zoro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Valdez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zoro defending against the ground and pound.
Valdez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zoro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valdez connects with a decent elbow.
Valdez lands a few punches from side control.
Valdez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zoro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zoro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valdez's best efforts.
Zoro moves into full guard.
Valdez is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoro has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Roronoa Zoro 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#
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zoro leaves Valdez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
Valdez shoots in for a double leg but Zoro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Zoro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valdez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdez is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Zoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valdez is keeping the position for now.
Zoro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Valdez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Valdez throws a big right hand that misses.
Valdez is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoro has wrist control.#SUB#
Zoro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
Valdez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valdez throwing strikes but missing.
Valdez scoring with some ground and pound.
Valdez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoro's head.
Valdez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Valdez postures up and lands a big shot to Zoro's brow.
Zoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valdez slips nicely into half guard.
Valdez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valdez throwing shots but Zoro is blocking nicely.
Valdez looks to land a strike but Zoro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valdez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valdez landing some decent shots from guard.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Valdez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Zoro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
Valdez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valdez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Valdez gets a double leg takedown into Zoro's guard.
Valdez is stalling in the full guard.
Valdez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valdez trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Valdez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Zoro trying to control the position.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valdez postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zoro misses the shot to the body.
Zoro tried to score with a low kick but Valdez checks it.
Zoro needs to keep his hands up - Valdez had a free shot at his head there.
Zoro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Zoro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Zoro as Valdez shoots in.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Zoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoro throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Valdez 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#
Zoro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Valdez with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Zoro. That snapped Valdez's head back.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoro.
Zoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zoro defends it nicely.
Zoro attempts a counter takedown but Valdez avoids it well and moves away.
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Valdez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Valdez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zoro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Zoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valdez cracks Zoro with a solid left hand.
Valdez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valdez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valdez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Zoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Zoro!#REVR#
Valdez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Valdez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Well, if Valdez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Valdez trying to control the action but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Zoro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valdez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valdez throws a strike but Zoro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Valdez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valdez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Zoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Zoro!#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Valdez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valdez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valdez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Valdez controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valdez tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoro is retaining full guard.
Valdez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoro's head.#T4#
Zoro has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Zoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Zoro!#REVR#
Valdez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoro looking to sit in guard and control but Valdez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valdez trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Valdez works over Zoro with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez won't allow Zoro to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fernando Valdez.
I think Valdez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Valdez!
Fernando Valdez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC 30
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valdez thinking.
Richardson with a jab.
Valdez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Valdez is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Valdez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Richardson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richardson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Oh Valdez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richardson pounces like a tiger and cracks Valdez with a vicious hook! Valdez is down but not out! Richardson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rick Richardson!
Rick Richardson is the new bantamweight champion!
Rick Richardson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Fernando Valdez had this to say: 'not sure if the ref jumped in too quick or the judges got it wrong but my disgraceful loss is owed to one of those.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 25
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Valdez jabs Chavez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chavez throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Valdez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chavez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chavez is looking for a sweep.
Valdez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Valdez is chipping away with strikes.
Valdez grinds an elbow into Chavez's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
Chavez is looking to regain half guard here but Valdez keeps moving and retains side control.
Valdez lands some shots froms side control.
Valdez lands some shots froms side control.
Chavez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valdez lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valdez 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.
Valdez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valdez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valdez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Valdez is keen to just control but Chavez is a slippery customer.
Valdez lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Valdez there. #T2#
Valdez slips a nice elbow through Chavez's hands, connecting with Chavez's forehead.
Valdez 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.
Valdez is looking to take a break and control but Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valdez lands a nice short elbow.
Chavez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Valdez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valdez cracks Chavez with a solid left hand.
Valdez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valdez is working Chavez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valdez passes into side control.
Valdez is working Chavez over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Valdez landing strikes.
Valdez is chipping away with strikes.
Valdez trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez is looking for a sweep.
Valdez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Valdez working the ground and pound from side control.
Valdez is putting a hurting on Chavez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
Valdez working the body and head with strikes.
Valdez lands a nice forearm strike.
Valdez landing strikes.
Valdez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Valdez cracks Chavez with a big right hand but Chavez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC#Chavez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez lands an elbow.
Chavez is still in real trouble! Can Valdez finish him?
Chavez is looking to regain half guard here but Valdez keeps moving and retains side control.
Chavez seems to have recovered his senses.
Valdez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Valdez advances to full mount.
Valdez landing shots from mount.
Valdez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Valdez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valdez cracks Chavez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Valdez!
Fernando Valdez is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Fernando Valdez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
LAFC 21
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Junior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valdez.
Valdez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Junior to score with a decent uppercut.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez fails to land the takedown.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mark Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Valdez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Junior actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Valdez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Junior tries to roll over but Valdez keeps him under control.
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Junior has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valdez cracks Junior with a solid left hand.
Valdez lands a couple of elbows.
Valdez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valdez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valdez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valdez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valdez lands a couple of digs.
Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valdez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Junior looking for subs off his back but Valdez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ground and pound from Valdez. #T2#
Valdez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valdez is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valdez wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valdez lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valdez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valdez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Valdez. #T3#
Junior gets full guard.#SUB#
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valdez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valdez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valdez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Junior keeping moving, preventing Valdez from controlling successfully.
Valdez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Junior's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Junior is rocked!#SUB#
Junior has his foot on Valdez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valdez works his way back into a safe position though.
Oh Junior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valdez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
Valdez landing with the ground and pound.
Valdez trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Valdez defends easily.
#SUB#
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Valdez 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#
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valdez throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Junior lands a glancing blow to the side of Valdez's head.#CL#
Junior has Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Junior tries to pull guard but Valdez holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valdez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Junior has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Valdez jumps guard and drags Junior to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valdez is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Cause & Effect inform us that Valdez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Valdez looking for a sweep. Not yet Valdez, not yet. #T1#
Valdez controlling Junior's posture. #SUB#
Junior drops back, looking for a kneebar! Valdez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Valdez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Valdez! #REVB#
Junior is looking for a sweep.
Junior is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Valdez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Junior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Junior regains half guard.#SUB#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valdez pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Junior looking for subs from the bottom but Valdez mounts him!
Valdez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Junior's face.
Junior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Valdez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fernando Valdez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valdez is nestled in close to Junior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valdez working Junior over with strikes.
Valdez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valdez pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valdez lands a nice short elbow.
Valdez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Junior is hurt! He's hurt bad - Valdez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Junior from any more punishment! Congratulations to Valdez! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Valdez!
Fernando Valdez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SICKNESS V
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Valdez shoots in and drives through. Petrers sprawls well.
Valdez dives in and grabs Petrers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrers pushes down on Valdez's head and hops out.
Petrers wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrers. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valdez.
Damon Petrers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.#TD2#
Valdez gets a double leg takedown into Petrers's guard.
Valdez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gunner's School of Combat. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petrers can't keep his opponent in guard - Valdez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petrers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valdez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez looks to land a strike but Petrers avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Valdez postures up in Petrers's guard and throws a big left but Petrers blocks it. #T1#
Valdez throws a big right hand that misses.
Valdez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valdez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petrers looking to control.
Valdez lands a couple of elbows.
Petrers has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
Petrers keeping moving, preventing Valdez from controlling successfully.
Valdez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petrers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrers tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrers lands with a hook. Valdez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for Valdez.
Petrers takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Petrers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Damon Petrers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrers digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Valdez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valdez somewhat.
Petrers stuffs the takedown.
Petrers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez darts in looking for a takedown but Petrers gets double underhooks and turns Valdez into the ropes.
Petrers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Petrers. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.#T3##TD2#
Valdez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petrers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petrers is trying to control the position but Valdez postures up.
Petrers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
Petrers keeping full guard, as Valdez tries to pass.
Valdez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valdez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valdez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Valdez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Valdez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
Valdez works over Petrers with some ground and pound from guard.
Valdez throwing strikes from guard but Petrers blocks nicely.
Valdez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrers moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrers scores with a nice head shot.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Petrers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valdez is defended easily by Petrers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fernando Valdez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petrers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrers lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Valdez goes down and covers up as Petrers starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damon Petrers!
Damon Petrers made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SICKNESS I
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Dunkan shoots in for a takedown but Valdez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Valdez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dunkan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dunkan is looking to improve his position.
Valdez winds up and cracks Dunkan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Valdez slows the pace down in half guard.
Valdez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez drops an elbow to the side of Dunkan 's head.
Valdez is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Valdez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Valdez working Dunkan over with strikes. #ROC#Dunkan is rocked!
Valdez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dunkan is still in real trouble! Can Valdez finish him?
Valdez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dunkan ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Valdez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Valdez!
After winning the bout, Fernando Valdez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BKFC 18 - Hurst vs Jackson
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Briggs looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez with the counter takedown but Briggs avoids it easily.#TD2#
Briggs tries to sprawl but Valdez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Valdez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valdez moves into full mount! Briggs won't be happy about that!
A nice elbow there by Valdez.
Briggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdez on the ground.
Valdez lands a big shot there that rocks Briggs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valdez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Valdez is landing with some decent strikes but Briggs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Valdez landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Briggs is rocked!
Valdez unloading with bombs!
Oh Briggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Briggs in real trouble here! The ref calls for Briggs to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Valdez!
An out of breath Fernando Valdez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Harlan Briggs was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my fans. I'll get 'em next time.'. |
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Event:
BKFC - 170 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Valdez 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.#TD2#
Valdez looking to score a takedown here. Mangold is defending well but Valdez drives through and ends up in Mangold's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mangold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Valdez keeping full guard, as Mangold tries to pass.
Mangold stopping the sweep attempt from Valdez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold is fighting to break Valdez's control of his arms but Valdez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Mangold stopping the sweep attempt from Valdez.
Valdez keeps trying to improve his position.
Mangold tries to stand but Valdez is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valdez holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mangold is looking to stand up but Valdez won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mangold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Valdez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Valdez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mangold tries to kick Valdez off but Valdez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Valdez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mangold defending well though.
Valdez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mangold's head. #T3#
Valdez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valdez looks to land a strike but Mangold avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Valdez trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Valdez chips away with some ground and pound.
Mangold is looking to stand up but Valdez isn't so interested in that idea.
Valdez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mangold as he jumps to the side.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Valdez doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Valdez shoots in and bounces Mangold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but Valdez passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Mangold is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mangold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangold tries to get out of the position.
Valdez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold 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#
Valdez has a takedown stuffed.
Valdez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mangold counters with a left to the body.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez shoots and misses
and Mangold counters with a nice body kick.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Mangold scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Valdez is rocked!
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangold. That one must have hurt.
Valdez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him?
Mangold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Mangold points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Valdez wakes up just in time to hear Mangold thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1045 Round 3
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Shima forces Valdez back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Shima working aggressively here.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez is trying to stall.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Valdez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away.
Valdez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shima's waist but Shima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valdez off to one side.
Shima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valdez.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Shima is looking to clinch.
Valdez with the counter takedown but Shima avoids it easily.
Valdez shoots in and drives through. Shima sprawls well.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shima wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shima has Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Shima misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima is pushing Valdez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez is looking for a takedown.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Shima misses with some punches.
Valdez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Valdez.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Valdez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valdez looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Shima clinches.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Valdez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valdez up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valdez can't break the clinch.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Valdez takes a shot to the head.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Valdez tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdez drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Valdez blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
#T4#
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdez prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Valdez closes the distance and clinches up with Shima, looking for a takedown. Valdez pushes Shima against the cage but Shima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Shima is pushing Valdez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
#T1#
Valdez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Valdez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valdez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shima defends it nicely.
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valdez.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Valdez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valdez looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.#T2#
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Shima tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily#CL#
and Shima counters by clinching up.
Valdez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Shima.
Valdez tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valdez darts in looking for a takedown but Shima gets double underhooks and turns Valdez into the cage.
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt.
Valdez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Shima is looking to clinch.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Valdez tries to keep at a distance but Shima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima misses with some punches.
#T4#
Valdez blocking some punches.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Fernando Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima misses with some punches.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Valdez.
Shima blocks a body shot from Valdez.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdez drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1045 Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Valdez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valdez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valdez controlling the pace.
Valdez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Valdez working over Hiddler with some ground and pound. Hiddler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Valdez slips a nice elbow through Hiddler's hands, connecting with Hiddler's forehead.#ROC#Hiddler is rocked!
Valdez scores with a big shot! Hiddler's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hiddler! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Valdez! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1045 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2021 |
#R1#
McWrestle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valdez but Valdez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Valdez gets the takedown into side control.
Valdez landing a few strikes.
Valdez wants to control but McWrestle is keeping him busy.
McWrestle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McWrestle tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez cracks McWrestle with a big elbow.
McWrestle is trying to get back to half guard.
McWrestle prevents Valdez from moving into mount.
Valdez scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Valdez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McWrestle struggling a bit here.
McWrestle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valdez is putting a hurting on McWrestle here, landing some big shots from side control.
McWrestle is trying to get back to half guard.
Valdez gets to mount! McWrestle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McWrestle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valdez drops an elbow to the side of McWrestle's head.
McWrestle trying to control from the bottom.
Valdez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McWrestle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Valdez lands with a punch from half guard.
Valdez lands strikes from half guard.
McWrestle is looking to escape.
Valdez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McWrestle moves into full guard.
Valdez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valdez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWrestle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valdez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Valdez is in close to McWrestle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valdez stays in close to McWrestle's body and controls the position.
Valdez stops McWrestle from standing up.
Valdez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valdez works over McWrestle with some ground and pound from guard.
Valdez is working McWrestle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valdez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valdez prevents McWrestle from getting back to his feet.
Valdez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McWrestle's head.
Valdez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McWrestle's head.#T4#
Valdez wants to control from the top but McWrestle keeps moving.
Valdez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McWrestle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McWrestle working a defensive guard here.
Valdez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWrestle's head.
Valdez stands up over McWrestle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valdez with a nice head shot there.
Valdez works over McWrestle with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Valdez dominated that round.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McWrestle tries to clinch up but Valdez circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Valdez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McWrestle is trying to defend but Valdez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McWrestle tries to kick Valdez off in order to stand up. Valdez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez wants to control but McWrestle is keeping him busy.
Valdez cracks McWrestle with a big right hand but McWrestle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McWrestle regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez is stalling here. McWrestle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Valdez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McWrestle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McWrestle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.
Valdez stops McWrestle from passing to mount. #T1##SU2#
McWrestle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Valdez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McWrestle's half guard.
McWrestle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valdez scores with a couple of nice shots.
McWrestle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valdez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valdez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Valdez is nestled in close to McWrestle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McWrestle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valdez is working away from the top position though.
McWrestle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McWrestle.
Valdez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McWrestle 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.
Valdez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McWrestle's head.
Valdez lands a couple of elbows.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Valdez landing with the ground and pound.
Valdez works over McWrestle with some ground and pound from guard.
Valdez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valdez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez landing some decent shots from guard.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Valdez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valdez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valdez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez is working McWrestle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McWrestle has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
McWrestle working a defensive guard here.
Fernando Valdez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McWrestle is breathing heavily.
Valdez scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#McWrestle is rocked!
Valdez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McWrestle is still in real trouble! Can Valdez finish him?
Valdez stands up over McWrestle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valdez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valdez gets to his feet and stands over McWrestle, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McWrestle felt that one! Valdez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McWrestle from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Valdez! |
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