Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH:313
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Valo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mountain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mountain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valo tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Valo avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Valo misses
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valo is breathing heavily.
Valo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo misses with the combination.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo misses with a head kick.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Valo tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mountain throws a leg kick which misses Valo's front leg but catches the back leg as Valo tries to avoid it. #T1#
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valo looks to land a combination but Mountain avoids it well.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valo.
Mountain connects with a jab.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Valo throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Valo ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Valo throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Mountain counters with a nice right hand that sends Valo toppling to the canvas! Valo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mountain finish him?!#ROC2#Valo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Valo covering up! Mountain comes in with a big uppercut and Valo goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tauski Mountain!
After the big win, Tauski Mountain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors NARCOS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: FLB 4
Date: Aug 20, 2024

#R1#
Valo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Valo looks to move away, Souza throws a big counter combo but Valo just gets out of the way.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Souza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valo, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Souza works to advance to full mount. Valo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Valo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Souza. #SUB#
Souza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Valo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Valo! #SU2#
Valo stands and steps away. Souza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souza somewhat.
Souza looks for a takedown but Valo sprawls well.
Valo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josue Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valo lands with a right hand.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Valo lands a stunning uppercut that sends Souza to the mat! #ROC2#Souza is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Valo is keen to just control but Souza is a slippery customer.#T4#
Valo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is looking to escape.
Valo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Souza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Valo throws a strike but Souza avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Valo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josue Souza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Souza shoots in and drives through. Valo sprawls well.
Souza avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Valo lands.
Souza blocks a head kick by Valo. #TD#
Souza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Valo pushes Souza off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #KD2#
Valo lands a high kick to the side of Souza's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Valo dives into guard, looking to finish.
Josue Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.
Valo trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Valo uses it to pass to side control.
Souza tries to bench press Valo off him but Valo keeps the position.
Souza tries to escape but Valo is in control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valo's best efforts.#SUB#
Souza looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Souza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Souza looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Valo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Souza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Valo with shots to the head and body - Souza looks very uncomfortable down there.
Valo landing strikes from the mount and Souza is in trouble!
Oh Souza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Josue Souza's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Valo! Souza is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ville Valo!
Ville Valo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FLB 3
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Valo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Valo. Those never looked like landing.
Schlepper wants to stay close but Valo steps back to make room for something. Schlepper seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Valo and Schlepper drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ville Valo!
Ville Valo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FLB 2
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Valo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ekuoba counters with a shoot takedown. Valo fights it but they end up in guard.
Ekuoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Valo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ekuoba wants to get up but he can't break Valo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo working a defensive guard here.
Ekuoba is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ekuoba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valo for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##CL#
Ekuoba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekuoba works on Valo's body with a couple of short punches.
Valo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ekuoba stalling against the cage.
Valo misses with an elbow over the top.
Ekuoba is pushing Valo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Ekuoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valo ducks under a wild hook from Ekuoba.#T2##CL#
Ekuoba has closed the distance and engaged Valo in a clinch.
Ekuoba stalling in the clinch.
Ekuoba presses Valo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valo managing to block the knees to the body from Ekuoba. #BC#
Ekuoba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekuoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Valo.
Valo tries to counter with a clinch but Ekuoba shakes him off and moves away.
Valo tries a head kick but it misses.
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Ekuoba takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valo walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valo. That's going to slow Ekuoba down.
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekuoba throws out the jab.
Ekuoba connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Valo out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!
Essien Ekuoba is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: MFC-2
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Valo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Valo counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Anderson! #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Valo wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Valo misses with a head shot. Anderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Valo throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valo's guard. Nice move by Anderson!#REVR#
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valo's guard. #T1#
Well, if Anderson 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.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Valo is having none of it.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Valo's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Valo won't allow it.
Valo wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him!#T2#
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Anderson working for a submission but Valo is keeping him at bay.
Valo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Valo turns into him and now he's in Anderson's guard.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Valo postures up. #T3##ES#
Anderson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Valo breaks the clinch.
Anderson throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Valo counters by clinching up.
Valo tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valo's efforts to push away.#T4#
Valo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Valo jumps guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Valo keeps moving.
Valo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anderson is now in half guard.
Valo is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anderson misses with a hook
and Valo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valo throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Valo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Anderson backs off Valo throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Anderson throws a series of punches but Valo avoids them all with ease.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromValo.
Valo slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson works over Valo's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Valo moves away and avoids it.
Valo tries to counter by closing the distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Anderson. #T2#
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Anderson backs off Valo throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Valo throws a counter combo.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Valo dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Valo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Valo thinks about the counter body kick.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Valo counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Valo breaks the clinch.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valo moves away.
Valo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
We've been informed that Valo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Valo slips the punch.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Valo counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Valo to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Valo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Valo slips a jab from Anderson.
Valo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valo is just out of range.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Valo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valo moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ville Valo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Valo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valo can do to turn this around?
Anderson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Valo! Anderson dives in looking to finish! Valo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2024

#R1#
Timo misses with an uppercut
and Valo counters with a straight right hand.
Timo misses with a left hand
and Valo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timo's sensitive parts.
Sigandi Legend Timo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timo throws out the jab.
A big right from Timo misses. #KD#
Valo lands a big shot that drops Timo! Can he finish him? #ROC#Timo is rocked!
Timo looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valo gets to his feet and stands over Timo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Timo felt that one! Valo unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Timo from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Valo!
Ville Valo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 31 : Wilder vs Oren
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Nuno.#CL2#
Nuno closes the distance and clinches.
Valo tries to pull guard but Nuno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Nuno.
Nuno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Nuno on the inside.
Nuno blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nuno as Valo tries to tie him up.
Nuno struggles to land a body shot inside as Valo controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuno throws a head punch that misses.
Nuno pushes Valo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valo misses with a punch on the inside.
Valo is trying to stall.
Nuno misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuno.
Nuno throws a punch but it's blocked by Valo.
Nuno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Valo tries to pull guard but Nuno won't allow it.
Valo has Nuno pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Valo.
Valo stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Nuno.
Nuno dodges an elbow strike from Valo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nuno as Valo tries to tie him up.
Nuno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Valo working Nuno over with knees to the body.
Nuno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Nuno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valo blocks an uppercut.
Nuno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valo has a couple of punches blocked by Nuno.
Valo wants to take the fight to the mat but Nuno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Valo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuno scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuno lands a left hand.
Valo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nuno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nuno can turn it around.
Valo wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuno won't allow it.
Nuno prevents a body shot from Valo.
Nuno presses Valo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Valo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valo looking to stall.
Valo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nuno walks away with a smile on his face. Valo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nuno has managed to clinch.
Nuno cracks Valo with a nice body shot.
Nuno lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nuno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nuno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Valo trying to control the position but instead, Nuno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valo into the cage.
Nuno blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nuno blocks an elbow strike from Valo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valo.
Nuno lands a hook that snaps the head of Valo backwards. #ROC2#Valo is rocked!
Nuno lands a big right hand that drops Valo! The killer instinct kicks in and Nuno finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nuno!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tio Nuno!
After winning the bout, Tio Nuno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Bull punishes Valo's body with a nice straight punch.
Valo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Valo is just out of range.
Valo takes one on the button.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull scores with a nice head shot.
Bull jabs Valo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Bull.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Valo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Valo slips a jab from Bull.
Valo avoids the body shot from Bull.
Valo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Bull finds it's way through Valo's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valo throws a right and a left that Bull avoids nicely.
French Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.
Valo slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bull avoids the head kick by Valo.
Bull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valo throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like French Bull has been cut.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
A jab from Bull misses.
As Bull backs off Valo throws a huge counter combo but Bull manages to avoid it all.
Bull tests Valo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Bull misses.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valo moves away.
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valo walks into a stiff left hand from Bull.#T2#
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valo manages to avoid it.
Valo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Valo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bull blocks a jab.
Bull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bull cracks Valo with a hook to the temple - Valo is on wobbly legs here! Bull swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Valo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bull wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). French Bull!
Ville Valo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Mbeki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valo tries to break free but Mbeki pushes him back against the cage.
Mbeki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valo gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Mbeki successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valo passes into side control.
Valo blocks the strikes from Mbeki.
The strikes coming from Valo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valo's best efforts.
Mbeki trying to control but Valo postures up.
Valo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valo is pressing down on Mbeki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mbeki is holding on for now.
Mbeki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Nice strikes from Valo there. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mbeki actively working from the bottom here.
Valo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mbeki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Mbeki is trying to get back to full guard.
Mbeki moves into full guard. #SUB#
Mbeki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valo stays in close to Mbeki's body and controls the position.
Valo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Valo wants to control from the top but Mbeki keeps moving.
Valo working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Mbeki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mbeki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valo stacks Mbeki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Valo!
Mbeki dodges the ground and pound from Valo.
Valo trying to control the action but Mbeki is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Valo stalls from top position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Mbeki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mbeki is trying to get back to half guard.
Mbeki wants to control but Valo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mbeki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Valo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Valo trying to control the position but Mbeki is working away.
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 Amri Mbeki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valo as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Mbeki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valo is trying to keep Mbeki in close.
Mbeki trying to control but Valo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mbeki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valo can do to turn this around?
Valo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mbeki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mbeki, into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Mbeki has his foot on Valo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mbeki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Valo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Mbeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valo passes into side control.
Mbeki tries to improve position but can't.
Mbeki wants to control but Valo postures up.
Mbeki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mbeki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valo's best efforts.
Mbeki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valo is working away from the top position though.
Valo working Mbeki over with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Mbeki looking for subs from the bottom but Valo mounts him!
Valo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mbeki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mbeki is trying to escape the mount.
Mbeki is working hard here to advance position.
Mbeki is trying to stand up.
Mbeki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mbeki is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Mbeki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mbeki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mbeki tries to lock up and control but Valo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mbeki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mbeki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mbeki gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Mbeki has his foot on Valo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valo works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mbeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.#SUB#
Mbeki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Amri Mbeki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mbeki tries for a takedown but Valo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valo unleashes a big counter combination but Mbeki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mbeki gets a clinch.
Mbeki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Mbeki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Valo. Those never looked like landing.
Amri Mbeki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valo lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valo.
Valo throws a head kick but Mbeki moves out of range. #CL#
Mbeki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mbeki is trying to trip Valo. He has hold of a leg but Valo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mbeki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mbeki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mbeki has Valo in his guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mbeki seems keen to control Valo's posture.#T1#
Valo wants to control from the top but Mbeki keeps moving. #SUB#
Mbeki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mbeki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valo stacks Mbeki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Valo!
Valo prevents Mbeki from escaping the position.
Valo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mbeki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mbeki is trying to control Valo's posture but Valo avoids it.
Mbeki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Valo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mbeki regains half guard.
Mbeki is trying to stand back up but Valo is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Mbeki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Valo pushes his legs off easily.
Amri Mbeki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Mbeki working for submissions but it's allowed Valo to get to half guard.
Mbeki taking some punishment here, with Valo in his half guard.
Valo working over Mbeki with some ground and pound. Mbeki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions off his back.
Mbeki missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valo is working for a submission of some sort. #T4##SUB#
Mbeki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valo pulls his head out easily.
Valo trying to mount his opponent but Mbeki defends it.
Mbeki is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mbeki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Valo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Valo!
Ville Valo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amri Mbeki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mbeki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Amri Mbeki!
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: HFC 80:Akutagawa vs Kruglov 2
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Valo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Camacho connects with a solid leg kick.
Camacho with the inside leg kick.
Valo throws a sloppy head kick and Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camacho scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Camacho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valo's head. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Camacho winds up and cracks Valo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Camacho is trying to control. Valo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Camacho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valo defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camacho. #SUB2#
Camacho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camacho controlling the pace.
Camacho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valo defending well though. #T2#
Camacho drops an elbow to the side of Valo's head. #SUB2#
Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camacho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Valo is defending well.
Camacho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Camacho is stalling here. Valo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Camacho seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Valo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Valo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Valo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Camacho dodges the ground and pound from Valo.
Camacho is trying to improve his position.
Camacho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Valo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camacho is looking for a sweep.
Valo is trying to ground and pound but Camacho uses the momentary lack of control by Valo to regain half guard.
Valo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Camacho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camacho.
Valo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Valo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camacho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valo has managed to get both his arms back between Camacho's legs - danger averted.
Camacho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Camacho throws a big elbow that misses.
Valo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Valo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Camacho has gone for a leg lock! Valo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camacho's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toni Camacho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Camacho cracks Valo with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.
Valo is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Camacho darts in and clinches Valo up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo prevents a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camacho presses Valo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Camacho scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Camacho lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Camacho seems content to control.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Camacho connects with a nice short shot to Valo's temple.
Camacho is trying to control. Valo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camacho is just content to waste time from the top position. Valo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Valo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camacho stands up over Valo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camacho passes Valo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valo is refusing to be controlled, as Camacho sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camacho lands a nice short elbow.
Camacho wants to free his trapped foot but Valo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Valo tries to get to full guard but Camacho has control of the leg.
Camacho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valo is trying to control but can't.
Camacho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Camacho seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camacho lands a nice short elbow.
Camacho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valo is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold.
Camacho scores with a big shot! Valo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Valo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toni Camacho!
Toni Camacho bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: HFC 76
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valo avoids it really well and circles away.
Valo throws a counter combo.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Valo saw that one coming. #KD2#
Valo drops Camacho with a right and a left! Valo comes rushing in but Camacho regains his composure and manages to keep Valo in guard. #CUT2#It looks like Toni Camacho has been cut.
Valo wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving. #SUB#
Camacho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valo passes into side control.
Camacho can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Camacho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camacho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Camacho trying to control here.
Camacho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valo pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.
Camacho trying to control from the bottom.
Valo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camacho trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #SUB2#
Valo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Camacho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Camacho shrugs it off.
Camacho wants to control but Valo is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camacho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Camacho tries to hold on but Valo pushes him away.
Camacho is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Camacho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Valo working for a triangle but Camacho defends it easily. #SUB2#
Valo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camacho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valo has momentary wrist control but Camacho slips an elbow through the middle.
Camacho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Valo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camacho controls the pace.
Camacho throws an elbow that misses. Valo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Camacho's guard. Nice move by Valo!#REVB#
Camacho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Camacho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camacho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Camacho working for a triangle but Valo defends it easily. #SUB#
Camacho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.#SUB#
Camacho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Valo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toni Camacho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Camacho throws a lazy right hand but Valo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valo defends it nicely.
Valo swats away the attempt to clinch by Camacho.
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camacho throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Valo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valo. #TD2#
Valo pulls guard. #SUB#
Camacho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Valo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Valo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Valo! #REVB##T1#
Valo grinds an elbow into Camacho's temple.
Camacho tries to bench press Valo off him but Valo keeps the position.
Valo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Camacho tries to improve position but can't.
Camacho is working hard here to advance position.
Camacho is holding Valo down, trying to stall.
Camacho looking for a sweep but Valo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Camacho is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Valo avoids the attempt from Camacho to control.
Valo tries to control but Camacho wriggling away.
Valo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Camacho! More shots from Valo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Valo!
A relieved looking Ville Valo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 66:Yamasaki vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Two moves in looking to clinch but Valo pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Valo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Two misses with an uppercut. Valo saw that one coming.
Valo wants to counter with a clinch but Two pushes him away.
A big right from Two misses.
Valo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
Valo unleashes a big counter combination but Two bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Two moves into the clinch successfully.
Two misses with some punches.
Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Two lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valo.#TD#
Two pulls guard successfully.
Valo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Two swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valo is posturing up here but Two has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Valo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Valo has to tap! Slick submission there by Two!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Autobot Two!
Ville Valo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: HFC 62:Petrov vs Cleever
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Valo counter with a right hand.
Markov scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markov, as that shot connected. #KD#
Markov lands a big right hand that sends Valo crashing to the mat! Markov stays standing though and waves Valo back to his feet!#ROC#Valo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valo walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Markov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
A relieved looking Alexey Markov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ville Valo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Boy scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
Boy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valo.
Valo moves out of range of the strikes.
Valo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Valo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Valo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Valo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valo's head backwards.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Valo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valo throws a fast counter high kick but Boy manages to duck under it in time.
Boy misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Valo counters with a left and a right that hurts Boy! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Valo jumps into full mount!
Boy is working to get back to half guard.
Valo with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Boy is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Big Boy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valo landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Boy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boy seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Boy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valo is just content to waste time from the top position. Boy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valo is aware though and is defending well.
Boy has Valo pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boy is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boy works over Valo with some ground and pound from guard.
Boy wants to get up but he can't break Valo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Valo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boy defends it easily.
Boy throws a big elbow that misses.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Valo is keeping the position.
Boy advances to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valo tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
Valo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valo!
Boy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Boy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valo.
Valo ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Boy clinches with his opponent.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valo can do to turn this around?
Boy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valo's elbow.
A short uppercut from Boy.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy lands a left hand.
A short right from Boy.
Boy digs a right hand into Valo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valo's gas tank.
Boy lands a nice uppercut.
Boy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Valo is rocked!
Boy lands a big right hand that drops Valo! The killer instinct kicks in and Boy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Boy!
Big Boy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ville Valo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: HFC 53: Caceres vs Akutagawa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Valo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragan.
Valo connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Viktor Dragan has been cut.
Dragan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Valo does no damage.
Dragan clobbers Valo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valo moves away.
Dragan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Dragan counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragan throws out the jab.
Dragan swinging wildly here.
Valo slips under a jab from Dragan.
Valo slips under a jab from Dragan.
Valo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragan.
Valo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Dragan blocks a head kick by Valo.
Valo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valo blocks a jab.
Dragan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valo.
Dragan dodges the punch combination from Valo.
Valo misses with a head kick.
Valo misses with a low kick.
Valo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dragan moves out of range as Valo strikes.
Valo throws a sloppy head kick and Dragan moves out of range easily.
Valo throws a sloppy head kick and Dragan moves out of range easily.
Valo throws a combination that misses
and Valo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragan scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dragan throws a hook but Valo avoids it easily.#T2#
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragan throws out the jab.
Valo misses the shot to the body.
Dragan misses with an uppercut.
Valo throws a head kick that misses.
Dragan scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Valo is rocked!
Dragan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Valo clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dragan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Dragan!
After winning the bout, Viktor Dragan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Valo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe throws out a loose jab but Valo uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Valo moves into the clinch successfully.
Valo slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Joe jumps guard.
Valo is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.#SUB2#
Joe is looking for a triangle but Valo pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo wants to get up but he can't break Joe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joe pulls Valo in close to his closed guard and prevents Valo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB2#
Joe looking for a guillotine here but Valo defends easily.
Valo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joe's guard.#SUB2#
Valo is sitting in close to Joe's body. Joe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Valo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Valo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Joe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buddah Joe!
Buddah Joe is the new super heavyweight champion!
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: HFC 44:Mogh vs Akutagawa
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Valo throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Sherman Manau has been cut.
Valo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Valo as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Valo misses. #CL#
Valo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valo gets through Manau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valo's elbow. #TD2#
Manau lands a takedown into guard. #T1##ES#
Valo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valo.
Manau looks winded!
Valo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manau on the side of the head.
Manau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ville Valo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
A big head kick from Valo and Manau is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC#Manau is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Sherman Manau's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valo stands up over Manau, holding on to his feet. Valo throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Manau is out cold! Valo lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ville Valo!
Ville Valo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Sherman Manau stepped up to the mic, saying 'I made a severe and continuous lapse in my judgement, and I don’t expect to be forgiven. I’m simply here to apologize. What we came across that day in the woods was obviously unplanned. The reactions you saw on tape were raw; they were unfiltered. None of us knew how to react or how to feel. I s'.

Event: HFC 40:Standifer vs John
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Rivera dives in and grabs Valo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valo pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown. Valo tries to sprawl out of it but Rivera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Valo counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Panchito Rivera has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panchito Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera wants to stay close but Valo steps back to make room for something. Rivera seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Valo and Rivera drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ville Valo!
A relieved looking Ville Valo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Panchito Rivera stepped up to the mic, saying 'YOU ARE PRETTY GOOD! NEXT TIME I SLAP HARDER'.

Event: HFC39
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valo.
Davidson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Davidson struggling a bit here.
Valo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davidson some visible discomfort. #CUT2#It looks like Gerald Davidson has been cut.#SUB2#
Valo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Davidson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valo but great work by Davidson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Davidson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Davidson decides to stand back up. #T1##TD#
Valo gets caught napping as Davidson dives in and scores a takedown. Valo manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Valo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davidson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valo pulls Davidson in close to his closed guard and prevents Davidson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Valo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Davidson has his hands clasped together but Valo extends and breaks Davidson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Valo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ville Valo!
After winning the bout, Ville Valo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 34:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Valo. #TD#
Rivera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rivera lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rivera lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rivera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rivera lands a few punches from side control.
Valo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivera lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valo tries to improve position but can't.
Rivera cracks Valo with a big right hand but Valo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rivera working away.
Rivera scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Valo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rivera can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panchito Rivera!
Post fight, Panchito Rivera stared into the camera and said 'YOU FIGHT GOOD! YOU WANT SOME JUICE?'.
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Dragan misses with a two punch combination.
Dragan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valo.
Dragan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dragan misses with a looping left.
Dragan with a nice cross.
Valo shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dragan misses with a straight left.
Valo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragan throws the left hand but Valo avoids the punch easily.
Valo's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Valo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Valo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragan circles away.
Dragan throws a jab when Valo was well out of range.
Valo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dragan defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Dragan - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.#T1#
Dragan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Dragan misses its intended target.
Dragan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragan misses the target.
Dragan lands a glancing blow to the side of Valo's head.
Dragan throws a hook but Valo avoids it easily.
Dragan digs a good hook to Valo's body.
Viktor Dragan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragan cracks Valo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dragan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dragan throws a monster overhand right that drops Valo! Dragan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Dragan!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Dragan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: HFC 22:Sage vs Thompson 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Valo tries to keep at a distance but Wagner has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Wagner pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valo wants to stand but Wagner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valo postures up in Wagner's guard and throws a big left but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.#T1#
Valo postures up.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Wagner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.
Valo wants to pass the guard but Wagner is keeping the position.
Valo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valo stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Wagner is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wagner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Valo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Valo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wagner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Valo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Wagner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Valo looking to finish Wagner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wagner!
Valo controlling his opponent.
Wagner wants to control but Valo is having none of it.
Wagner is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wagner tries to hold on but Valo postures up.
Valo with a couple of short strikes.#T3##SUB#
Valo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wagner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wagner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valo.
Valo trying to control from half guard but Wagner is working away.
Wagner is doing well to control the position and prevent Valo from advancing to side control.
Wagner tries to get to full guard but Valo has control of the leg.
Valo is trying to control. Wagner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valo prevents Wagner from improving his position.
Valo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Valo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wagner trying to control here.
Wagner moves into full guard.
Wagner lands a decent punch to the body there.
Valo lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Valo stands up and waves to Wagner to follow him. #CL2#
Wagner clinches up with Valo and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Valo 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#
Wagner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Wagner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Wagner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Valo wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Valo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wagner.
Wagner lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Wagner is trying to trip Valo. He has hold of a leg but Valo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wagner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Wagner gets to his feet. Valo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Wagner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner stops Valo from getting back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Valo actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Wagner 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.
Valo is positioning himself well to prevent Wagner advancing to mount. #SU2#
Wagner stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wagner slaps away a takedown attempt from Valo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valo misses with a takedown attempt - Wagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Valo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valo enables Wagner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Wagner stands and steps away. Valo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Valo shoots in and drives through. Wagner sprawls well.
Wagner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD2#
Wagner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valo quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2#
Wagner decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Wagner escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wagner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3##TD2#
Wagner scores with a takedown into Valo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner controlling from the top position.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Valo is retaining full guard.
Valo managing to control the position.
Wagner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Wagner decides to stand back up. Wagner steps back and let's Valo get back to his feet.#TD2#
Wagner shoots in and gets a takedown into Valo's guard.#T4#
Valo trying to control the position. #SU2#
Valo is working an open guard so Wagner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Wagner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Valo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ville Valo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagner tries to bum rush Valo with a series of wild strikes but Valo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wagner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valo's half guard.
Wagner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ville Valo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Wagner drives through and clinches with Valo against the cage.
Valo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagner goes for a takedown attempt but Valo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Valo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wagner fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Wagner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wagner controlling the action here for a moment.
Valo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wagner smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Valo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Wagner clinches.
Wagner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valo fights it off and pushes away nicely. #KD2#
Wagner drops Valo with a right and a left! Wagner comes rushing in but Valo regains his composure and manages to keep Wagner in guard.
Valo has a closed guard, preventing Wagner from standing up.
Wagner trying to control but Valo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Valo wants to stand but Wagner is controlling the position.
Wagner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Valo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wagner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valo keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass. #SU2#
Wagner gets to his feet - Valo follows without any prompting.
Valo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wagner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Wagner gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##TD2#
Wagner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU2#
Wagner gets to his feet - Valo follows without any prompting.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt - Valo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Wagner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valo on his heels. He'll look to pass Valo's guard now, I'm sure.
Valo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valo being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Wagner gets to his feet - Valo follows without any prompting. #T4#
Valo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wagner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Wagner has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Wagner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Valo regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Valo keeps moving.
Wagner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Valo is working an open guard so Wagner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wagner 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Wagner!
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: HFC Fight Night3
Date: Oct 19, 2022

#R1#
Valo works over Mkenn's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Justin Mkenn has been cut.
Mkenn throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Valo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mkenn swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Valo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Valo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valo landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valo throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Valo gets to his feet - Mkenn follows without any prompting. #CL#
Mkenn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valo fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Valo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Mkenn tries to close the distance and clinch but Valo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Justin Mkenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mkenn is looking to clinch but Valo is avoiding it.
Valo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valo blocks a head kick by Mkenn.
Mkenn is looking to clinch.
Mkenn tries to clinch but Valo is having none of it.
Valo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mkenn defends well and Valo ends up having to push Mkenn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Justin Mkenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Valo.
Mkenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Valo circles away.
Mkenn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mkenn blocks a head kick by Valo.
Mkenn tries to clinch but Valo is having none of it.
Mkenn tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Valo takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Valo. #T2#
Valo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mkenn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valo.
Mkenn misses with the head strike.
Valo dodges an elbow strike from Mkenn.
Mkenn being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Valo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Mkenn. No joy for Valo on that attempt.
Mkenn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mkenn throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Valo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mkenn won't allow Valo to pass to mount.
Valo looks winded!
Valo controlling the action here.
Mkenn pushes Valo off looking to stand but Valo dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Valo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mkenn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mkenn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Valo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mkenn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valo has cracked it and Mkenn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ville Valo!
A relieved looking Ville Valo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 15:Maynard vs Zerhouni
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Manau gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Sherman Manau has been cut.#CL2#
Manau rushes Valo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Manau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Manau darts in and clinches Valo up against the cage.
Manau lands a left hand.
Manau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valo stalls.
Valo jumps guard but Manau stands there with Valo around his waist. Valo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valo.
Valo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manau smiles and moves away. #T1#
Valo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manau circles away.
Manau unleashes a big counter combination but Valo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Valo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Manau rushes Valo and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Manau drags the fight down to the ground.
Valo trying to control the position from guard on top but Manau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valo prevents Manau from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Valo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valo.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valo throwing strikes from guard but Manau blocks nicely.
Manau wants to stand and escape but Valo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sherman Manau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Valo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manau did well to prevent Valo getting side control.
Valo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ES2#
Manau kicks off Valo and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Valo darts in and clinches Manau up against the cage.
Manau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valo backwards. #T3#
Valo effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Manau is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valo can't fight it off and eventually Manau manages to take the fight to the floor. Valo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Manau forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
Manau escapes and gets back to his feet.
Valo throws a head kick but Manau moves out of range.
Manau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Valo gets tackled into the cage by Manau. Manau maintains the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Manau manages to break the clinch.
Valo shoots and misses
letting Manau counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Valo. Those never looked like landing.
Valo is breathing heavily.
Valo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Manau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manau missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Manau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valo misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Manau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Manau moves into range and clinches up with Valo.
Valo working aggressively here. #BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sherman Manau dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Valo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Valo has closed the distance and engaged Manau in a clinch.
Manau stalls.
Valo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Valo tries to pull guard but Manau won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valo jumps guard but Manau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Valo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valo fails to pull guard.
Valo avoiding damage as Manau throws knees to the body. #T1##BC2#
Manau manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Manau closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sherman Manau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Manau closes the distance and pushes Valo back into the cage.
Valo lands an uppercut.
Manau stalls.
Manau trying to land knees to the body.
Valo is looking to break free of the clinch but Manau has double underhooks.
Valo is trying to pull guard but Manau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Valo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manau lands a jab to the head.
Valo darts in trying to clinch
and Manau counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Valo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Valo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Manau explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manau throws a hook but Valo blocks it.
Valo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manau as he avoids it easily.
Valo sets himself, and Manau steps forward looking for the clinch! Valo avoids it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Valo tries to keep at a distance but Manau has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Manau can't get the takedown.
Sherman Manau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Manau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valo misses with a wild combination.
Manau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Manau clinches with his opponent.
Valo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Manau to work.
Valo wants a takedown. #T4##BC2#
Manau breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Manau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ville Valo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manau pinned against the cage. Manau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Manau. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Manau clinches up with Valo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Manau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sherman Manau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Manau cracks Valo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Valo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manau, pushing him back against the cage.
Valo is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Valo manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Valo.
Valo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manau.
A jab from Valo misses.
Manau circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manau misses with a series of wild punches.
Valo feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Manau clinches. #T1##BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch.
Manau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manau fails to land with a series of punches.
Sherman Manau seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Manau clinches up with Valo and pushes him back against the cage.
Manau jumps guard but Valo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Manau.
Valo fails to pull guard.
Manau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valo avoids it.#TD#
Valo successfully pulls guard.
Sherman Manau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SU2#
Manau stands and steps away. Valo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valo throws a head kick but Manau moves out of range. #CL#
Valo closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Manau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valo with a poor takedown
and Manau counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Valo! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Manau!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sherman Manau!
In defeat, Ville Valo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2022

#R1#
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams unleashes a big counter combination but Valo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Valo tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Valo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adams.#CUT#It looks like Pan Adams has been cut.
Valo goes for a small jab and connects. Now Valo goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Adams stumbles back but Valo runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Adams to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Adams will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ville Valo!
Ville Valo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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