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Event:
NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Melfighi misses with a few strikes there.
Valero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valero misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Melfighi drives through and clinches with Valero against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Valero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Melfighi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melfighi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valero moves away.
Melfighi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melfighi lands with a nice body punch.
Melfighi avoids the head kick by Valero.
Valero is breathing heavily.
Valero throws a head kick but Melfighi moves out of range.
Edwin Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Melfighi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melfighi.
Melfighi delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Melfighi has closed the distance and engaged Valero in a clinch.
Melfighi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melfighi lands a shot to the body.
Melfighi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Nice body punch from Melfighi - that landed with a thud.
Melfighi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Melfighi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melfighi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Melfighi.
Melfighi lands a shoulder strike.
Melfighi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valero seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Melfighi can turn it around.
Melfighi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Melfighi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valero throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Melfighi counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Valero down! Melfighi is looking to finish but Valero is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Valero is rocked!#T2#
Melfighi wanted to stand there but Valero had control of the position.
Oh Valero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Melfighi gets to his feet. Valero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Melfighi lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frontino Melfighi!
Frontino Melfighi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NYF 58: Traumen vs Tijhoff
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Stalanburg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valero looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stalanburg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valero has hold of Stalanburg 's hands but Stalanburg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stalanburg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Stalanburg there.
Valero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stalanburg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stalanburg drops an elbow to the side of Valero's head. #ROC2#Valero is rocked!
Stalanburg winds up and cracks Valero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Valero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalanburg creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Valero is out cold and this one is all over! Stalanburg climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Venice Stalanburg ! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Valero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valero is defended easily by Pacman.
A little feinted left hand from Pacman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edwin Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacman throws out the jab.
Pacman throws a jab but it's blocked by Valero.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valero goes for a double leg but Pacman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacman continues to drive forward.
Pacman sizes up Valero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valero shoots in for a double leg but Pacman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Pacman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Money Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Valero.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacman misses the target.
Valero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pacman scores with a sloppy right hand. Valero should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Pacman. Those never looked like landing.
Pacman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Pacman coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Pacman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Pacman. No joy for Valero on that attempt.
Pacman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Valero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacman as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Pacman misses its intended target.
Pacman misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Pacman. Those never looked like landing.
Money Pacman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pacman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valero in his tracks.
Pacman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pacman blocks a head kick by Valero.
Valero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Valero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Valero has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Valero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pacman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pacman prevents Valero from improving position. #T2#
Valero trying to control the action but Pacman is working from the bottom.
Valero moves into full mount!
Valero wants to control the pace but Pacman is squirming around nicely.
Valero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valero moves to the back.
Valero trying to control.#T3##SUB2#
Valero is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pacman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pacman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valero.
#SUB2#
Valero looking for the choke but no joy.
Pacman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Valero is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pacman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valero.
Valero controlling from the back.#T4#
Valero struggling to keep hold of the position.
Well, with Valero on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pacman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pacman is trying to get back to his feet but Valero has full control of the position and if anything, Pacman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Our spies down at at Gumburcules Gym inform us that Valero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pacman prevents Valero from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Valero is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pacman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Valero controlling from the back.
Pacman is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Valero working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Pacman is doing well to defend. Valero seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Pacman is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edwin Valero! |
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Event:
NYF 47: Simons vs Makoba II
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Valero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valero works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Valero controlling the positon.#SUB#
Lansky won't enjoy being in this position. Valero looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lansky is tapping - it's over boys! Valero picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edwin Valero! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Bellavia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valero.
Bellavia cracks Valero with a good jab.
Valero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellavia lands with a nice body punch.
Edwin Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellavia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bellavia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valero throws a head kick but Bellavia moves out of range.
Valero misses with a takedown attempt - Bellavia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bellavia scores with a jab. Valero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bellavia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valero at a distance.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valero trying to control the position but Bellavia is working away.
Bellavia is trying to get back to half guard.
Valero trying to control the action but Bellavia is working from the bottom. #T1#
Valero is trying to move to mount but Bellavia reverses beautifully and ends up in Valero's guard. #SUB2#
Valero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bellavia stacks Valero 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 Bellavia!
Valero is looking for a sweep.
Valero keeps trying to improve his position.
Bellavia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellavia tries to stand but Valero is controlling his head. #T2#
Valero looking for a sweep but Bellavia has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Valero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valero looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Valero holding on to Bellavia's left wrist, preventing the choke.
You can see the frustration on Valero's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Bellavia wants to stand back up.
Valero tries to escape the position.
Bellavia trying to control.
Valero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bellavia manages to capitalize on a mistake by Valero to take his back!
We've been informed that Valero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellavia trying to control momentarily.
Valero tries to escape but Bellavia has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Valero turns into Bellavia and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Bellavia has his foot on Valero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valero works his way back into a safe position though.
Bellavia keeping moving, preventing Valero from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bellavia looking for a guillotine here but Valero defends easily.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bellavia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valero defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Bellavia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bellavia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellavia.
Valero goes for a double leg but Bellavia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellavia continues to drive forward.
Valero walks into a left hand.
Bellavia lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valero is defended easily by Bellavia.
Valero avoids the body shot from Bellavia.
Bellavia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bellavia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valero.
Bellavia misses with a hook. Valero ducked under it nicely.
Valero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellavia throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellavia throws a body punch but Valero moves out of range.
Bellavia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bellavia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valero manages to avoid it.
Valero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bellavia attempts a counter takedown but Valero avoids it well and moves away.
Antonio Bellavia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Valero.#TD2#
Valero looking to score a takedown here. Bellavia is defending well but Valero drives through and ends up in Bellavia's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valero wants to pass the guard but Bellavia is keeping the position.#T1#
Valero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valero looking to pass the guard.
Valero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bellavia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valero's back!
Bellavia gets his hands free as Valero looks to control.
Valero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Valero tries to reverse the position but Bellavia maintains control.#T2#
Bellavia is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Valero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bellavia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Valero is holding on tight.
Valero is trying to escape the mount.
Valero reaches up to try and control the position but Bellavia seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Valero rolls and tries to escape and now Bellavia has his back!
Bellavia is trying to stand.#T3#
Bellavia avoiding Valero 's attempts to control his hands.
Valero can't escape the position.
Valero just trying to survive but Bellavia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bellavia seems like he's trying to stand.
Bellavia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bellavia has the hooks in. Valero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bellavia is trying to stick to Valero's back but Valero is turning into Bellavia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bellavia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valero.#SUB#
Bellavia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valero is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Valero controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bellavia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valero defends well.
Valero trying to control but Bellavia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bellavia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valero defends well.
Valero forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Bellavia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Valero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bellavia to the mat! Bellavia manages to get full guard.
Valero trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellavia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellavia being controlled here, momentarily.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bellavia has an active guard here but Valero has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bellavia is just riding it out for now. Valero eventually gives up the hold.
Antonio Bellavia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valero is looking to advance position but Bellavia won't allow it. #T1#
Valero is still trying to improve position.
Valero working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bellavia's thigh. Bellavia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Valero tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellavia is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bellavia working for a triangle but Valero defends it easily.
Valero advances to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bellavia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valero slows the pace down in half guard.
Valero wants to pass to mount but Bellavia is defending the position. #SUB2#
Valero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valero is looking to pass Bellavia's guard but actually Bellavia recovers to full guard. #T3#
Bellavia can't keep his opponent in guard - Valero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bellavia is trying to stand up here but Valero is controlling him well.
Valero tries to pass to full mount but Bellavia defends it.
Valero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bellavia is looking for a sweep. Valero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valero is looking to pass Bellavia's guard but actually Bellavia recovers to full guard.
Valero trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellavia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Bellavia has his foot on Valero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valero works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valero passes Bellavia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valero is trying to control the action in half guard but Bellavia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Edwin Valero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Valero is trying to work for a kimura but Bellavia is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edwin Valero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bellavia 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Bellavia! |
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Event:
NYF 42: Babcock vs Carter II
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Valero tries a head kick but it misses.
Heeta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heeta. Valero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valero tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Heeta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valero takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Heeta closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Heeta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valero or perhaps it was just good defense by Heeta, which made it look bad.
Valero goes for a double leg but Heeta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Heeta continues to drive forward.
Heeta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Heeta lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Heeta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valero shoots in but Heeta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Heeta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valero with a poor takedown
and Heeta counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Valero misses with a takedown attempt
and Heeta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heeta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heeta lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Heeta catches Valero right on the button with a cross.
Valero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valero is defended easily by Heeta.
Nice cross by Heeta.
Valero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Heeta rushes Valero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Heeta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heeta lands with a straight right. Valero didn't see that one coming.
Heeta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Heeta scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Valero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valero dives in and grabs Heeta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heeta pushes down on Valero's head and hops out.
Heeta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Heeta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valero.
Valero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heeta swivels and escapes.
Heeta connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Heeta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heeta lands a right hand. #BC2#
Heeta breaks from the clinch.
Heeta lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Valero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valero content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Heeta tries to buck Valero off but Valero is having none of it.
Heeta gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Valero is looking to take Heeta's back but instead Heeta gets back to half guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valero trying to advance position but Heeta counters by regaining guard.
Valero tries to free his leg and advance position but Heeta is retaining full guard.
Valero advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Valero in particular looking to stall.
Heeta manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Heeta is controlling Valero's posture.
Valero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heeta is keeping the position for now.
Valero is looking to pass into half guard but Heeta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Heeta is in guard.#REVB#
Heeta stands and throws Valero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heeta tries to stand but Valero is controlling his head.
The referee asks Heeta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Heeta prefers to stall for the moment though.
Valero tries to buck Heeta off but Heeta is having none of it.
The referee asks Heeta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Heeta prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hardh Heeta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Heeta lands with a cross.
Valero shoots and misses
and Heeta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heeta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Valero.
Valero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heeta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heeta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heeta. Valero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heeta scores with a shot to the body.
Valero with a poor takedown
and Heeta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heeta slaps away a takedown attempt from Valero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heeta tests Valero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heeta with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Heeta there.
Valero shoots in looking for a takedown but Heeta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edwin Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1##CL2#
Heeta closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Heeta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heeta defends it nicely.
Valero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heeta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valero scrambles back to his feet.
Heeta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardh Heeta seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Heeta clinches.
Heeta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valero backwards. #BC2#
Heeta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heeta looks to throw the jab but Valero is out of range.
Edwin Valero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heeta misses with a wild body shot.
Valero with a poor takedown
and Heeta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Heeta moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Heeta.
A short uppercut from Heeta. #BC2#
Heeta breaks the clinch.
Heeta throws out a powerful jab.
Valero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heeta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heeta lands with a good body shot.
Valero misses with a takedown
and Heeta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Heeta instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Heeta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heeta with a hook.
Heeta digs a good body shot into Valero's ribs.#TD#
Valero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Heeta is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Valero tries to free his leg and advance position but Heeta is retaining full guard.
Valero trying to control but Heeta is working from the bottom.
Valero being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valero trying to control the position from guard on top but Heeta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Heeta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heeta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heeta pinned against the cage. Heeta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valero is defended easily by Heeta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hardh Heeta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Heeta lands a nice shot that snaps Valero's head back.
Heeta lands a right hook to the body.
Valero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heeta finds it's way round the side to connect with Valero's head.
Heeta lands a jab to the head.
Valero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heeta stuns Valero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Heeta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Heeta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Valero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Heeta's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valero looking to pass the guard.
Heeta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valero's guard. #REVB#
Valero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heeta controls the pace.
Heeta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valero is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Heeta controlling from the top position.
Valero trying to control the position.
Heeta tries to stand but Valero is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valero is trying to keep Heeta in close.
Heeta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valero's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Heeta in particular looking to stall.
Valero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valero looking for a sweep. Not yet Valero, not yet.
Heeta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heeta stays in close to Valero's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heeta wants to stand but Valero has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Heeta wants to pass the guard but Valero is keeping the position.
Valero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valero trying to keep a closed guard but Heeta is proving a slippery customer.
Heeta's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heeta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heeta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valero scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Heeta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valero, pushing him back against the cage.
Heeta stalling.
Valero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heeta pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3##BC2#
Heeta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valero tries for a takedown but Heeta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heeta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valero looks for a takedown but Heeta sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heeta lands a nice shot to the body.
Heeta works Valero's body with a nice hook.
Valero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heeta lands a nice shot that snaps Valero's head back.
Hardh Heeta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valero shoots and misses
and Heeta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Heeta closes the distance and clinches.
Heeta scores with a shot to the side of Valero's head. #T4##BC2#
Heeta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valero misses with a takedown attempt
and Heeta counters with a right hand to the body.
Heeta scores with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valero or perhaps it was just good defense by Heeta, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valero or perhaps it was just good defense by Heeta, which made it look bad.
Heeta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heeta throws a nice looking combination but Valero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Heeta lands.
Edwin Valero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heeta avoids the head kick by Valero.
#CL2#
Heeta closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardh Heeta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heeta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardh Heeta! |
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Event:
NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Valero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Valero shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Valero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Berishvili working for a triangle but Valero defends it easily.
Berishvili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Berishvili is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valero is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Berishvili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berishvili has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Italian Job. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valero trying to control the position from guard on top but Berishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berishvili has his hands on Valero's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Berishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Valero wants to control from the top but Berishvili keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berishvili holds on and takes a little breather.
Berishvili keeping full guard, as Valero tries to pass.
Valero is looking to pass into half guard but Berishvili pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Berishvili is in guard.#REVB#
Berishvili trying to control but Valero is working from the bottom.
Valero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Berishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Valero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valero is trying to control the position but Berishvili postures up.
Berishvili won't allow Valero to sweep him here.
Berishvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berishvili stopping the sweep attempt from Valero.
Valero trying to control the position.
Valero 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#
Valero is looking for a triangle here but Berishvili uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Berishvili trying to control the position but Valero is working away. #T3#
Valero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Valero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Valero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valero looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berishvili puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valero is not content to let Berishvili control the position.
Berishvili works his foot free and advances to mount.
Valero is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Berishvili looking to control but Valero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Valero tries to improve his position but Berishvili has taken his back! Berishvili has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Valero tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Berishvili pushes Valero away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikheil Berishvili!
After winning the bout, Mikheil Berishvili thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYF 36: Anudo vs Simons
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Valero closes the distance and clinches up with Webb, looking for a takedown. Valero pushes Webb against the cage but Webb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Webb defends well and Valero ends up having to push Webb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jamie Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Valero.
A chopping leg kick lands by Webb.
Webb lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Webb throws a low kick but Valero avoids it.
Valero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Webb but Webb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Webb.
Valero misses with a takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valero is defended easily by Webb.
Webb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valero. Valero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Valero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Valero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Valero tries to move to mount but Webb blocks the move with his legs.
Webb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valero on the ground.#T1#
Valero has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Webb tries to buck Valero off but he can't manage it.
Valero wants to take Webb's back but he can't do it this time.
Webb has given up his back.
Webb is keeping busy.
#T2#
Webb wants to get back to his feet.
Webb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valero.
Webb is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Valero.
Webb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valero.
Valero controls the action.#SUB2#
Valero is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Webb is defending well though. Valero let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Valero struggling to keep hold of the position.
Valero trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Webb doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Valero has managed to slip his arm under Webb's chin. This could be all over... yep, Webb is tapping out! Submission win for Valero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edwin Valero! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Young does it's job there.
Young throws a body punch but Valero moves out of range.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valero shoots and misses
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Young.
Valero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Young sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valero.
Valero attempts a counter takedown but Young avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Young as Valero shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Young's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Young works Valero's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valero ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Young gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Valero advances to half guard.
Valero wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position.
Valero trying to advance position but Young counters by regaining guard.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Valero is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Valero is looking to pass into half guard but Young pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Young is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Young decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Valero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Young lands with a kick to the temple. Valero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Young jabs Valero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Valero counters with a single leg into guard. Young didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Young is looking to stand up but Valero isn't so interested in that idea.
Valero advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Young!#SUB#
Valero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Valero's guard. A big mistake from Valero there, giving up the dominant position!
Valero wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Young dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Valero takes one to the chin there.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Valero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young can't keep his opponent in guard - Valero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Valero is looking for a kimura here.
Valero trying to pass the guard but Young defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young pushes Valero off looking to stand but Valero dives back in and keeps control.
#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.#SUB#
Valero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Valero wants to pass the guard but Young is defending well. #SUB#
Valero looking for a submission but Young manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Valero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Young's guard.
Valero is looking to pass Young's guard but actually Young recovers to full guard.
Valero looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Valero prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Valero tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valero is looking to advance position but Young has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Young controlling from mount.
Valero tries to reverse the position but Young maintains control.#T4##SU2#
Young get's back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Young.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Young lands with a right hand.
Valero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valero tries for a takedown but Young sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Young lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Young.
Valero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
Valero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Valero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Valero fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Valero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Young duly obliges.
Young scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#KD2#
Young drops Valero with a right and a left! Young comes rushing in but Valero regains his composure and manages to keep Young in guard.
#ROC2#Valero is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Young decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valero, up you get!
Oh Valero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Young throws a shot to the body.
Valero walks straight into a right hand from Young - that's dropped him! Young jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Valero from any more punishment! Valero complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Young! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacarante. Valero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tacarante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valero.
Tacarante misses the jab.
Valero fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tacarante just manages to avoid it.
Valero tries for a takedown but Tacarante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valero needs to keep his hands up - Tacarante had a free shot at his head there.
Tacarante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valero sprawls well. Valero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tacarante gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante connects with a right hand. Valero shakes it off.
Tacarante fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Tacarante scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tacarante connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valero. Valero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Valero is rocked!
Tacarante has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valero takes one to the chin there.
Oh Valero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tacarante lands a jab to Valero's midsection.
Valero seems to have got his legs back now.
Tacarante lands a jab.
Valero looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tacarante lands a right hand from hell, dropping Valero. Tacarante pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Tacarante!
A very excited looking Saul Tacarante made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Valero staying out of range there.
Moteki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moteki.
Moteki tries a head kick but it misses.
Moteki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Moteki has Valero up against the cage in a clinch.
Moteki struggles to land a body shot inside as Valero controls his hands.
#TD2#
Valero wants the takedown. Moteki is fighting it off but Valero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moteki's guard against the cage.
Moteki trying to keep a closed guard but Valero is proving a slippery customer.
Valero passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Valero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moteki tries to roll over but Valero keeps him under control.
Moteki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SUB2#
Valero is working for a kimura but Moteki is defending it quite comfortably.
Valero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moteki!
Valero fails to advance to Moteki's back. #T2#
Moteki is desperately trying to improve his position but Valero has a good base and remains in mount.
Moteki regains half guard.
Valero uses his free foot to push down on Moteki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moteki.
Valero wants to take Moteki's back but he can't do it this time.
Moteki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valero is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Moteki tries to hold on but Valero postures up.
Valero forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Moteki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Valero gets his way!
Valero is trying to stick to Moteki's back but Moteki is turning into Valero. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Valero's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moteki.
Valero looking for a sweep. Not yet Valero, not yet. #SUB2#
Valero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moteki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Valero is tightening it up a little... Moteki has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Moteki reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Moteki taps out! Nice BJJ there by Valero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edwin Valero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Moteki throws a series of punches but Valero moves out of range.
It looked like Valero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Moteki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moteki lands in his opponent's guard.
Moteki stopping the sweep attempt from Valero.#SUB#
Valero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moteki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moteki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valero keeping full guard, as Moteki tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moteki works over Valero with some ground and pound from guard.
Valero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moteki trying to control but Valero is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Valero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moteki defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Valero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moteki passes into half guard.
Valero wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moteki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Moteki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valero 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.
Valero wants to get back to full guard.
Valero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Valero is breathing heavily.
Valero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valero looking for a sweep. Not yet Valero, not yet.
Moteki passes into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Moteki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valero is just riding it out for now. Moteki eventually gives up the hold.
Valero wants to improve his position but Moteki is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moteki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valero is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Moteki there.
Valero is looking for a sweep. Moteki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moteki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Moteki is working for a kimura but Valero is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Moteki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Moteki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valero is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moteki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been informed that Moteki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Moteki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Moteki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valero is just riding it out for now. Moteki eventually gives up the hold.
Valero is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moteki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru Moteki dominated that round.
That's time! Valero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Moteki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moteki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moteki misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Valero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valero.
Moteki wants to sweep here but Valero controlling him for the moment.
Valero looking to pass the guard.
Moteki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Valero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moteki drops back looking for a leg! Valero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valero manages to kick Moteki off! Moteki jumps back into Valero's guard.
Valero wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Moteki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Valero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moteki is aware though and is defending well.
Moteki trying to control but Valero is working from the bottom.
Moteki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valero keeping moving, preventing Moteki from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Moteki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moteki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valero keeping full guard, as Moteki tries to pass.
Moteki trying to control the position from guard on top but Valero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Valero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Moteki is trying to control the position but Valero postures up.
Valero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moteki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moteki is controlling Valero's posture.
Valero passes into half guard.
Valero is pressing down on Moteki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moteki is holding on for now.
Moteki is pressing down on Valero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moteki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Moteki has his foot on Valero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valero works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Valero tries to free his leg and advance position but Moteki is retaining full guard.
Valero preventing the sweep.
Valero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moteki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moteki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Moteki working Valero over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moteki lands a nice short elbow.
Valero tries to get to full guard but Moteki has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Moteki is trying to work for a kimura but Valero is defending well.
#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moteki lands a nice short elbow.
Valero wants to get back to full guard.
Moteki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Moteki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moteki. #SUB2#
Moteki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valero gets full guard.
Valero looking for a sweep. Not yet Valero, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Haru Moteki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Moteki lands a jab to Valero's midsection.
Moteki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valero.
Moteki looks to land a body kick but Valero moved away.
Valero looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moteki stuns Valero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moteki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Moteki clinches with his opponent.
Moteki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moteki tries a body shot but Valero blocks it.
Moteki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moteki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valero up against the cage.
Moteki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valero up against the cage.#T1#
Moteki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moteki misses with a punch to the body.
Moteki misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Valero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Moteki regains guard.
#T2#
Moteki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valero is one step ahead there.
Valero passes into half guard.
Valero trying to pass the guard but Moteki defending well.
Moteki trying to control but Valero postures up.
Valero uses his free foot to push down on Moteki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moteki. #T3#
Moteki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Valero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moteki!
Haru Moteki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Valero wants to finish this one by submission but Moteki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valero.
Moteki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moteki won't allow Valero to pass to mount.
Moteki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Moteki is trying to keep Valero in close.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valero is fighting to break Moteki's control of his arms but Moteki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moteki trying to control the position.
Valero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valero stopping the sweep attempt from Moteki.
Moteki looking to control.
Edwin Valero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haru Moteki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valero wants to pass the guard but Moteki is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edwin Valero.
Well Moteki 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Valero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Valero is trying for a kimura here. OP looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Valero wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Valero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Valero leaves Hill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Hill instigates a clinch.
Hill is trying to pull guard but Valero has him pressed against the cage.
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valero just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harmony Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Hill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valero smiles and moves away.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Valero gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Valero has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valero can turn it around.
Hill is trying to pull guard but Valero has him pressed against the cage.
Hill is trying to push Valero away but Valero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but Valero won't allow it.
Hill jumps guard but Valero stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hill is trying to pull guard but Valero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hill stalling.
Valero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hill's efforts to push away.#TD#
Hill pulls guard effortlessly.
Valero passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Valero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valero works his way into side control. #T3#
Hill gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hill prevents Valero from taking his back.#SUB2#
Valero swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Valero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
OP takes a swing at Valero's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Valero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. OP sprawls well initially but Valero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Valero wants to pass to mount but OP is defending the position.
Valero is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Valero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OP sees it coming and defends easily.
Valero trying to pass the guard but OP defending well.
OP wants to control but Valero is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valero wants to pass to mount but OP is defending the position. #T1#
OP wants to control but Valero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valero passes to full mount!
Valero works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Valero looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Valero is cranking OP's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for OP! He's tightened the choke and OP is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edwin Valero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Yuu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Valero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Yuu darts in and clinches Valero up against the cage.
Yuu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Yuu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Valero as Yuu shoots in.
Yuu is looking to clinch but Valero is avoiding it.
Valero stuffs the takedown attempt from Yuu. Yuu gets slowly back to his feet.
Valero tried to counter with a leg kick but Yuu avoided it.
Edwin Valero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takamoto Yuu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Valero gets a double leg takedown into Yuu's guard.
Valero pushing down on Yuu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Valero works his way into full mount!
Valero seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yuu is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Valero goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yuu is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Valero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yuu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yuu throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Valero is looking for a triangle but Yuu pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yuu is one step ahead there.
Yuu wants to control from the top but Valero keeps moving.
Yuu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Valero has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Yuu doesn't defend quickly enough and Valero has managed to lock this one up! Can Yuu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valero on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edwin Valero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Brusco swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Valero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Valero passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brusco!
Valero is looking to work his way around to Brusco's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brusco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valero is trying to take his opponent's back.
Valero moves to back control. #SUB#
Valero working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Valero working for a choke but Brusco is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Valero is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Brusco taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Valero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Valero! |
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