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Event:
HFC 2:Sage vs Valejo
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Valejo moves into the clinch successfully.
Sage jumps guard but Valejo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sage tries to pull guard but Valejo holds him up against the cage and eventually Sage drops back down to his feet.
Valejo wants to break free but Sage has control.
Valejo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valejo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valejo is trying to break free.
Valejo is trying to push Sage away but Sage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valejo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sage ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valejo passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sage looking for a kimura from the bottom but Valejo passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Valejo decides to stand back up. Valejo steps back and let's Sage get back to his feet.
Sage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Sage rushes Valejo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Valejo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valejo smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Sage closes the distance and clinches.
Valejo tries to break the clinch but Sage is controlling the position.
Sage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Sage pulls guard effortlessly.
Sage keeping moving, preventing Valejo from controlling successfully.
Sage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valejo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Sage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valejo wants to stand and escape but Sage is having none of it.
Sage stays in close to Valejo's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing that Sage has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sage looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Valejo wants to get back to his feet but Sage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valejo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sage wants to pass the guard but Valejo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valejo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sage has managed to get both his arms back between Valejo's legs - danger averted.
Sage advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valejo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valejo keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Sage is looking for a kimura but Valejo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sage to get the leverage. #ES2#
Valejo pushes Sage off and gets back to his feet.
Devon Sage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sage instigates a clinch.
Sage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valejo walks away with a smile on his face. Sage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valejo keeps the fight on the outside.
Valejo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valejo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sage wants to clinch.
Sage slips a jab and a cross from Valejo.
Valejo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sage is trying to pull guard but Valejo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valejo has a couple of punches blocked by Sage.
#T4#
Sage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Sage pulls guard effortlessly.
Valejo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sage's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valejo thows a huge punch but Sage dodges it nicely.
Sage is pressing down on Valejo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valejo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Valejo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sage 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#
Sage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valejo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valejo trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
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 Devon Sage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Sage moves into the clinch.
Sage tries to pull guard but Valejo holds him up against the cage and eventually Sage drops back down to his feet.
Valejo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valejo walks away with a smile on his face. Sage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sage moves into range and clinches up with Valejo.
Valejo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Sage jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sage managing to control the position. #SUB#
Sage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage keeping full guard, as Valejo tries to pass.
Sage looking to control.
#T1##SUB#
Sage working for a triangle but Valejo defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valejo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valejo trying to control but Sage is working from the bottom.
Devon Sage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sage is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sage is looking for a triangle but Valejo pushes his legs off easily.
Valejo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valejo wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #T2#
Valejo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sage tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sage looking for a guillotine here but Valejo defends easily.
Sage is trying to keep Valejo in close.
Valejo wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #SU2#
Valejo stands up and waves to Sage to follow him. #TD2#
Valejo gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Sage tries to bench press Valejo off him but Valejo keeps the position.
Sage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valejo off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Valejo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Sage has the hooks in. Valejo is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sage passes his arm under Valejo's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Valejo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Sage!
A relieved looking Devon Sage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Valejo throws a combination. Caceres tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Caceres gets tackled into the cage by Valejo. Valejo maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Valejo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Caceres regains guard.
Caceres managing to control the position.
Valejo trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Valejo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valejo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Valejo trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Caceres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valejo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valejo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caceres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Caceres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valejo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valejo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valejo wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caceres 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.
Valejo trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valejo wanted to stand there but Caceres had control of the position.
Valejo trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Valejo wants to get up but he can't break Caceres's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Caceres is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valejo's half guard.#T3#
Valejo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caceres engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caceres trying to move into half guard but instead Valejo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caceres holds on and takes a little breather.
Valejo 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.
Valejo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caceres is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valejo preventing the sweep.
Valejo trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caceres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Valejo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valejo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Valejo from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Valejo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Caceres shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Caceres was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valejo sneaks out the side door and pushes Caceres away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Valejo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Caceres's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valejo is just content to waste time from the top position. Caceres takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Caceres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Valejo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caceres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valejo has managed to get both his arms back between Caceres's legs - danger averted.
Valejo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caceres is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Valejo trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing Valejo from standing up.
Valejo wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Valejo passes Caceres's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valejo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Caceres actively working from the bottom here.
Valejo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Caceres to regain full guard.
Valejo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valejo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caceres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caceres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caceres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Valejo wanted to stand there but Caceres had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caceres is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valejo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caceres.
A low kick from Valejo misses #TD#
and Caceres counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Caceres tries to free his leg and advance position but Valejo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Valejo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caceres 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.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Valejo controlling Caceres's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Caceres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caceres fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Caceres throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Valejo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caceres is in Valejo's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Valejo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Valejo misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Caceres dives in and scores a takedown into Valejo's guard.#SUB2#
Valejo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caceres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Valejo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres content to stall in guard here.
Caceres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Caceres is pushing down on Valejo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valejo is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Caceres is keen to just control but Valejo is a slippery customer.
Caceres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valejo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Valejo wants to get back to his feet.
Caceres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Valejo is defending against the submission attempts here by Caceres.
Caceres stops Valejo from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Valejo has one foot on Caceres's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Valejo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caceres, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Valejo pulls guard successfully.
Valejo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Caceres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caceres postures up in Valejo's guard and throws a big left but Valejo blocks it.
Valejo wants to sweep here but Caceres controlling him for the moment.
Caceres works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Valejo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Caceres trying to mount his opponent but Valejo defends it.
Valejo trying to control but Caceres postures up.
Still in half guard, Caceres seems content to control.
Caceres is trying to control the action in half guard but Valejo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caceres prevents Valejo from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Caceres scores with a takedown into Valejo's guard.
Valejo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
Caceres shoots in looking for a takedown but Valejo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caceres's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valejo slaps away a takedown attempt from Caceres, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caceres.
Caceres seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Caceres or perhaps it was just good defense by Valejo, which made it look bad.
A jab lands there for Valejo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valejo scores with a head kick. Caceres tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caceres dives in for a single leg takedown but Valejo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valejo is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Valejo drags the fight down to the ground.
Rickson Caceres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Valejo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valejo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Valejo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valejo 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Valejo! |
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