Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 178
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Valkyrie works Anubis's body with a nice hook.
Anubis throws a body shot but no joy.
Valkyrie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valkyrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Anubis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valkyrie was well out of range. Poor timing from Anubis.#TD2#
Anubis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Valkyrie won't allow Anubis to pass to mount.
Valkyrie is looking for a sweep. Anubis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valkyrie wants to control but Anubis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valkyrie is looking for a sweep. Anubis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valkyrie is working hard here to advance position.
Valkyrie wants to control but Anubis is keeping busy.
Valkyrie tries to roll over but Anubis keeps him under control.
Valkyrie has his hands clasped together around Anubis's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Valkyrie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valkyrie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valkyrie 's coaches at Gunplay MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Anubis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anubis trying to control from half guard but Valkyrie is working away.
Valkyrie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anubis.
Valkyrie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Anubis is thwarting Valkyrie 's attempts to control the position.
Anubis wants to control but Valkyrie is keeping him busy. #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.
Valkyrie wants to improve his position but Anubis is controlling well.
Valkyrie trying to control but Anubis postures up. #SUB2#
Anubis is trying to work for a kimura but Valkyrie is defending well.
Valkyrie wants to get back to full guard.
Valkyrie has his hands clasped together around Anubis's back. He's all about the action.
Anubis is trying to control. Valkyrie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valkyrie is looking for a sweep. Anubis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Anubis trying to control from half guard but Valkyrie is working away.
Anubis is thwarting Valkyrie 's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Anubis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valkyrie to the ground. Anubis is now in Valkyrie 's guard.#SUB#
Valkyrie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valkyrie trying to control the position.
Valkyrie seems keen to control Anubis's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anubis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valkyrie wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Valkyrie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anubis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anubis postures up in Valkyrie 's guard and throws a big left but Valkyrie blocks it.
Valkyrie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anubis is one step ahead there.
Valkyrie looking to control.
Valkyrie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anubis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Valkyrie is trying to control the position but Anubis postures up.
Valkyrie is pulling down on Anubis's head to control his posture.
Anubis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valkyrie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Valkyrie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anubis is one step ahead there.
Valkyrie controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Valkyrie misses.
Anubis misses with a two punch combination.
Valkyrie throws a jab but it's blocked by Anubis.
Valkyrie looks to clinch
and Anubis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anubis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Valkyrie . That snapped Anubis's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anubis.
Valkyrie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T6##TD#
Valkyrie feints and as Anubis raises his hands in defense, Valkyrie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Valkyrie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valkyrie trying to control but Anubis is working from the bottom.
Anubis looking for a sweep. Not yet Anubis, not yet.
Valkyrie stands and throws Anubis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Valkyrie tries to move to mount but Anubis blocks the move with his legs.
Anubis struggling a bit here.
Anubis is trying to improve his position.
Valkyrie is looking to take a break and control but Anubis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Anubis is trying to control Valkyrie 's posture but Valkyrie avoids it.
Valkyrie has knee on belly momentarily but Anubis bucks him off and regains half guard.
Anubis is refusing to be controlled, as Valkyrie sits in half guard. #SUB#
Anubis is defending against the submission attempts here by Valkyrie .
Anubis is refusing to be controlled, as Valkyrie sits in half guard.
Anubis wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anubis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valkyrie looking to sit in guard and control but Anubis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Anubis trying to control but Valkyrie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Valkyrie has his foot on Anubis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anubis works his way back into a safe position though.
Anubis wants to pass the guard but Valkyrie is keeping the position.
Anubis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anubis trying to control the position from guard on top but Valkyrie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anubis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valkyrie is keeping the position for now.
Valkyrie 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.
Anubis throwing strikes from guard but Valkyrie blocks nicely. #T9#
Valkyrie pulls Anubis in close to prevent any damage.
Anubis lands a couple of elbows.
Valkyrie keeping moving, preventing Anubis from controlling successfully.
Valkyrie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anubis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Valkyrie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anubis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valkyrie passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Horus Anubis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Valkyrie misses with a body shot.
Valkyrie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valkyrie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Valkyrie clinches with his opponent.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valkyrie misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Valkyrie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valkyrie lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Valkyrie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valkyrie looking to pass the guard.
Anubis is trying to control the position but Valkyrie postures up. #SUB#
Valkyrie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anubis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anubis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anubis! #REVB##T1#
Anubis controls the position.
Valkyrie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anubis trying to control from half guard but Valkyrie is working away.
Anubis uses his free foot to push down on Valkyrie 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valkyrie .
Valkyrie is trying desperately to improve position.
Valkyrie tries to improve his position but instead Anubis has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Valkyrie is in bad spot here. #T2#
Good control from Anubis.
Anubis avoiding Valkyrie 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Anubis has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Valkyrie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Valkyrie showing good submission defense here.
Anubis is hanging on to Valkyrie 's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Anubis is looking for the choke from the back position but Valkyrie is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB2#
Anubis tightening his grip on Valkyrie , looking for the choke.
Valkyrie can't escape the position.
Anubis not allowing Valkyrie to control his hands.
Valkyrie breaks Anubis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Valkyrie content to stall in guard here.
Valkyrie wants to control from the top but Anubis keeps moving.
Anubis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Valkyrie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anubis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anubis trying to control the position.
Anubis keeping moving, preventing Valkyrie from controlling successfully.
Valkyrie looking to sit in guard and control but Anubis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Anubis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valkyrie wants to sweep here but Anubis controlling him for the moment.
Valkyrie is pulling down on Anubis's head. It's preventing any offense from Anubis, at least for the moment.
Valkyrie keeping full guard, as Anubis tries to pass. #T5#
Anubis is fighting to break Valkyrie 's control of his arms but Valkyrie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anubis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anubis wants to control from the top but Valkyrie keeps moving. #SUB#
Valkyrie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valkyrie working a defensive guard here.
Valkyrie looking for a sweep. Not yet Valkyrie , not yet.
Valkyrie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T6#
Anubis wants to improve his position but Valkyrie is controlling well. #SUB#
Valkyrie is looking for a kimura but Anubis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valkyrie to get the leverage.
Anubis is trying to control but can't.
Valkyrie uses his free foot to push down on Anubis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anubis.
Valkyrie takes Anubis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Anubis is in trouble.
Anubis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Anubis 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 Valkyrie gets his way!
Valkyrie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T7##SUB#
Anubis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Anubis right now. #SUB#
Valkyrie working for the choke.
Valkyrie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Valkyrie is looking to control Anubis but Anubis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Anubis right now. #T8##SUB#
Anubis fending off the submission attempt from Valkyrie .
Valkyrie is not going to allow Anubis to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Anubis fending off the submission attempt from Valkyrie .
Anubis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Valkyrie looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Valkyrie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T9#
I would not like to be Anubis right now. #SUB#
Valkyrie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anubis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Valkyrie not allowing Anubis to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Valkyrie 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Valkyrie keeps control of the position easily here as Anubis tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Valkyrie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anubis is defending well though. Valkyrie let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valkyrie is trying to stick to Anubis's back but Anubis is turning into Valkyrie . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Valkyrie 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anubis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Valkyrie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Anubis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anubis connects with a nice looking jab.
Valkyrie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valkyrie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valkyrie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anubis thuds his right hand into Valkyrie 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valkyrie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut.
Anubis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valkyrie s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valkyrie as he jumps to the side.
Valkyrie looks to throw the jab but Anubis is out of range.
Anubis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Valkyrie instigates a clinch.
Valkyrie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anubis tries to stall but Valkyrie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anubis blocks a body shot from Valkyrie .
Valkyrie tries a body shot but Anubis blocks it. #BC#
Valkyrie manages to break the clinch.
Anubis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valkyrie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anubis scrambles back to his feet.
August Valkyrie is winning the standup battle so far.
Anubis moves out of range as Valkyrie strikes.
Valkyrie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anubis.
Valkyrie just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Anubis throws a shot from downtown. Valkyrie moves away and avoids it.
Anubis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valkyrie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis fails with the takedown
and Valkyrie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
August Valkyrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horus Anubis.
Valkyrie fails to land the takedown.
Anubis shoots in but no luck this time.
Valkyrie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valkyrie misses the shot to the body.
Valkyrie lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Anubis lands a really nice looking cross but Valkyrie seems unphased.
Anubis misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Valkyrie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anubis.
Anubis lands a nice shot to the body.
Anubis throws a jab but it's blocked by Valkyrie .
A jab from Anubis finds it's way through Valkyrie 's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Valkyrie misses the target. #TD2#
Anubis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valkyrie sprawls well initially but Anubis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anubis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anubis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valkyrie keeps working.
Anubis thows a huge punch but Valkyrie dodges it nicely.
Anubis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Valkyrie controlling the position for now.
Valkyrie trying to hold on to Anubis's head to control him but Anubis postures up. #SUB2#
Anubis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valkyrie sees it coming and defends easily.
Valkyrie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anubis being controlled here momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anubis won't allow Valkyrie to sweep him here. #T5#
Valkyrie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Valkyrie slips nicely into half guard.
Anubis is pressing down on Valkyrie 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
August Valkyrie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valkyrie looking to pass the guard.
Valkyrie trying to move into half guard but instead Anubis has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Valkyrie has his hands on Anubis's head, controlling the position.
Anubis preventing the sweep.
Anubis postures up. #T6#
Anubis working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Valkyrie has his feet on Anubis's thighs here. He's pushed Anubis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Anubis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). August Valkyrie !

Event: TOF 168
Date: Nov 08, 2024

#R1#
Valkyrie doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Phoenix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valkyrie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valkyrie misses with a body punch.
Valkyrie pushes Phoenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Valkyrie as the two fighters clinch.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valkyrie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valkyrie or not.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Valkyrie .
Valkyrie looking for a takedown.
Valkyrie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valkyrie misses with some punches.
Valkyrie tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Valkyrie blocks it.
Valkyrie tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix blocking some punches. #T1#
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valkyrie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valkyrie can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Valkyrie can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix with a knee to the head.
Valkyrie blocks an uppercut.
Valkyrie is struggling to control the position.
Valkyrie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valkyrie .
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Valkyrie tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix misses with a knee strike.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Valkyrie works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Phoenix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valkyrie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Valkyrie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valkyrie s head.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valkyrie misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valkyrie s head. #ROC#Valkyrie is rocked!
Phoenix has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Valkyrie - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Phoenix, and another! Valkyrie is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Gerald Phoenix!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerald Phoenix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 163
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Valkyrie .
Valkyrie checks a low kick from Gerber.
Gerber misses with a head kick.
Valkyrie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gerber is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valkyrie misses with an uppercut.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valkyrie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Gerber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Valkyrie .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Valkyrie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Valkyrie trying to control the position but Gerber is working away. #T1#
Gerber sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gerber is concentrating on defense, preventing Valkyrie from advancing position.
Valkyrie controlling the action here.
Gerber won't allow Valkyrie to pass to mount.
Valkyrie trying to control from half guard but Gerber is working away.
Gerber won't allow Valkyrie to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gerber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valkyrie pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerber works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valkyrie passes Gerber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valkyrie trying to pass the guard but Gerber defending well.
Valkyrie wants to control but Gerber is keeping him busy.
Gerber trying to control but Valkyrie postures up.
Valkyrie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Valkyrie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Valkyrie looking to control but Gerber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Valkyrie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gerber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Valkyrie wants to take his opponent's back but Gerber doesn't allow it.
Valkyrie tries to control but Gerber wriggling away.
Valkyrie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gerber is trying to escape the mount but Valkyrie keeps good control and instead manages to take Gerber's back. #T4#
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Valkyrie working for the choke.
Valkyrie keeps control of the position as Gerber tries to break free. #SUB2#
Valkyrie looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Valkyrie working for the choke.
Gerber trying to control the hands but Valkyrie won't let him. #T5##SUB2#
Gerber defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Valkyrie 's arms.
Valkyrie gets his hands free as Gerber looks to control. #SUB2#
Valkyrie looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Valkyrie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Valkyrie keeps control of the position as Gerber tries to break free. #SUB2#
Gerber showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Valkyrie has got one arm under Gerber's chin. This could be trouble... Gerber trying to control the other hand but Valkyrie gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Gerber has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). August Valkyrie !

Event: TOF 156
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Harrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valkyrie momentarily.
Valkyrie staying out of range there.#CL2#
Valkyrie moves into range and clinches up with Harrison.
Valkyrie stalling against the cage.
Harrison presses Valkyrie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harrison being controlled against the cage.
Harrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Harrison.
Valkyrie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valkyrie has Harrison pushed against the cage.
Harrison pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Valkyrie .
Valkyrie misses with a body punch.
Harrison pushes Valkyrie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison lands a right hand.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrison lands a damaging elbow.
Valkyrie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valkyrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Harrison fails to land. #T2#
Valkyrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Valkyrie working aggressively here.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Harrison lands a nice elbow.
Valkyrie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valkyrie working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Valkyrie .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valkyrie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Harrison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Valkyrie is struggling to control the position.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Valkyrie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Valkyrie .#T3#
Valkyrie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harrison.
Valkyrie slips a straight right by Harrison.
Valkyrie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valkyrie doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrison circles away.
Harrison feints and then cracks Valkyrie 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valkyrie down.
Harrison stuffs the takedown attempt from Valkyrie . Valkyrie gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Valkyrie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harrison's guard.
Valkyrie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valkyrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Valkyrie wants to pass the guard but Harrison is keeping the position.
Valkyrie passes into half guard.
Valkyrie tries to pass to full mount but Harrison defends it.
Valkyrie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrison keeps working.
Valkyrie is pressing down on Harrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harrison is holding on for now.
Valkyrie controlling the pace.
Harrison is not content to let Valkyrie control the position.
Valkyrie is looking to advance position but Harrison won't allow it. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harrison is doing well to control the position and prevent Valkyrie from advancing to side control.
Valkyrie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valkyrie trying to pass the guard but Harrison defending well.
Valkyrie trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valkyrie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Valkyrie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harrison manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Valkyrie wants to sweep here but Harrison controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Valkyrie keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Valkyrie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.
Valkyrie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harrison stopping the sweep attempt from Valkyrie .
Harrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valkyrie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harrison sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Valkyrie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.
Valkyrie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Valkyrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Valkyrie wants to pass the guard but Harrison is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Valkyrie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harrison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harrison has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Harrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valkyrie is keeping the position for now.
Harrison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valkyrie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valkyrie trying to keep a closed guard but Harrison is proving a slippery customer.
Valkyrie 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.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Valkyrie keeps moving.
Harrison content to stall in guard here.
Valkyrie working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Valkyrie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valkyrie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valkyrie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrison throws a front kick aimed at Valkyrie 's knee but Valkyrie avoids it well.
Harrison wants to slow Valkyrie down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Harrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Harrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Harrison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harrison throws a head kick but Valkyrie moves out of range.
Valkyrie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valkyrie throws out the jab.
Harrison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valkyrie throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison throws a head kick that Valkyrie semi-blocks.
Valkyrie throws a hook but Harrison avoids it easily.
Harrison looks to land a left hand but Valkyrie moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Valkyrie misses with a jab to the body
and Harrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harrison throws a leg kick but Valkyrie moved away.
Valkyrie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valkyrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Valkyrie .
Harrison misses with a head kick.
Valkyrie lands with an uppercut that bounces Harrison off the cage and back into range.
Valkyrie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valkyrie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrison.
Valkyrie shoots in looking for a takedown but Harrison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valkyrie 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harrison tried to counter with a leg kick but Valkyrie avoided it.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
Harrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valkyrie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harrison defends it well.
Harrison takes a swing at Valkyrie 's ribcage but misses.
Valkyrie blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Valkyrie with the counter takedown but Harrison avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Valkyrie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valkyrie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lito Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valkyrie throws the left hand but Harrison avoids the punch easily.
Valkyrie cracks Harrison with an open hand slap.
Lito Harrison is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valkyrie lands a really nice looking cross but Harrison seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Valkyrie misses the target. #T3#
Valkyrie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valkyrie just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrison misses with a head kick.
A jab from Valkyrie misses.
A clash of legs there as Valkyrie blocks the low kick.
Harrison tries to score with a low kick but Valkyrie moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Harrison gets caught flat footed, as Valkyrie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
August Valkyrie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valkyrie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Valkyrie works to advance to full mount. Harrison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Valkyrie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harrison is holding on tight. #T4##SUB2#
Valkyrie working for a guillotine from mount but Harrison is in no mood to give up.
Valkyrie tries to take his opponent's back but Harrison turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Valkyrie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valkyrie being controlled here, momentarily.
Harrison trying to control but Valkyrie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valkyrie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Harrison won't allow Valkyrie to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Valkyrie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harrison trying to control but Valkyrie is working from the bottom.
Harrison stopping the sweep attempt from Valkyrie .
Valkyrie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harrison manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##ES#
Harrison wriggles free and stands up.
Harrison clobbers Valkyrie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valkyrie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrison looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lito Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Valkyrie .#T6#
Harrison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valkyrie is able to avoid easily.
Valkyrie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valkyrie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valkyrie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Valkyrie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarrison.#TD2#
Harrison tries to sprawl but Valkyrie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valkyrie controlling the action here.
Valkyrie trying to mount his opponent but Harrison defends it.
Valkyrie wants to take a breather but Harrison is having none of it. #T7#
Harrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valkyrie is working away from the top position though.
Valkyrie is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harrison wants to control but Valkyrie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harrison is trying to stand. #SUB#
Harrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valkyrie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Valkyrie prevents Harrison from improving his position.#ES#
Harrison manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T8#
Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valkyrie .
Valkyrie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valkyrie scores with a nice strike.
Valkyrie blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Harrison misses with a straight left.
Harrison slips a jab from Valkyrie .
Harrison swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Valkyrie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Harrison looking for submissions off his back.
Harrison trying to control here. #T9#
Valkyrie tries to pass to full mount but Harrison defends it.
Valkyrie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Valkyrie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Valkyrie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harrison defends it well.
Harrison is refusing to be controlled, as Valkyrie sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but August Valkyrie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Harrison.
A head kick misses from Harrison.
Harrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valkyrie misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrison counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harrison.
Valkyrie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valkyrie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harrison. Harrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Valkyrie throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
Valkyrie lands with a hook. Harrison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valkyrie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harrison misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
Valkyrie throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot.
Valkyrie wants to clinch.#T2#
Harrison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valkyrie is out of range and Harrison settles back down.
Harrison lands a leg kick that knocks Valkyrie off balance momentarily.
Valkyrie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrison. Harrison obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Harrison.
Valkyrie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrison throws a low kick, looking for Valkyrie 's leg but Valkyrie calmly moves out of range.
Valkyrie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrison connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Harrison slips a straight right by Valkyrie .
Valkyrie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrison.
Valkyrie misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Harrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valkyrie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valkyrie checks a leg kick.
Valkyrie slips a straight right by Harrison.
Valkyrie 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harrison lands a head kick. Valkyrie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harrison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrison.
Valkyrie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valkyrie checks a low kick from Harrison.
Valkyrie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valkyrie throws a hook but Harrison avoids it easily.
Valkyrie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarrison.
Valkyrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
Harrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valkyrie .
A bone on bone clash there as Valkyrie blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Valkyrie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harrison's half guard.#T5#
Harrison pushes Valkyrie off looking to stand but Valkyrie dives back in and keeps control.
Valkyrie is looking to advance position but Harrison won't allow it.
Harrison controlling the position for now.
Valkyrie is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valkyrie passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Valkyrie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Valkyrie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Harrison is now in Valkyrie 's guard. A big mistake from Valkyrie there, giving up the dominant position!
Valkyrie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T6#
Valkyrie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Valkyrie keeps moving. #SU#
Harrison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Valkyrie slips under a jab.
Harrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valkyrie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab.
Valkyrie jabs Harrison right on the nose. Harrison blinks but takes it well.#T7#
Valkyrie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrison counters with a left to the body.
Valkyrie throws a right hand that misses
and Harrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Valkyrie counters by clinching up.
Valkyrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Lito Harrison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valkyrie misses with a punch to the body.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valkyrie swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harrison taking a breather.
Harrison is trying to maintain a safe position but Valkyrie gets an underhook and turns Harrison into the cage.#T8#
A nice left hand lands by Valkyrie .
Harrison has Valkyrie pushed against the cage.
Harrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valkyrie prevents a body shot from Harrison.
Valkyrie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valkyrie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valkyrie tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Valkyrie back against the cage.
Valkyrie misses with a punch to the body.
Valkyrie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T9#
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Harrison - that landed with a thud.
Valkyrie blocks an uppercut.
Valkyrie trying to control the position but instead, Harrison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valkyrie into the cage.#TD2#
Valkyrie is trying to trip Harrison. He has hold of a leg but Harrison is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Valkyrie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Harrison trying to control the position.
Harrison is really struggling to control Valkyrie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valkyrie wants to pass the guard but Harrison is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lito Harrison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harrison 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lito Harrison!
Lito Harrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 145
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valkyrie . #SUB#
Valkyrie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Valkyrie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreau has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Valkyrie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moreau, who protects the arm well.
Valkyrie advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valkyrie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Moreau is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Moreau and Valkyrie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Valkyrie controls the position from side control.#T1#
Valkyrie tries to advance position but instead Moreau slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Valkyrie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moreau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valkyrie .
Moreau is staying active underneath Valkyrie , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moreau trying to hold on to Valkyrie 's head to control him but Valkyrie postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moreau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moreau keeping moving, preventing Valkyrie from controlling successfully.
Moreau keeping full guard, as Valkyrie tries to pass. #SUB#
Valkyrie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moreau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moreau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moreau! #REVB#
Moreau gets to mount! Valkyrie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Valkyrie is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Moreau avoids the attempt from Valkyrie to control.
Valkyrie tries to reverse the position but Moreau maintains control.
Moreau content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valkyrie wants to control but Moreau is having none of it.
Valkyrie is desperately trying to improve his position but Moreau has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valkyrie regains half guard.
Valkyrie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moreau jumps into side control!#T4#
Valkyrie is trying to escape the position but Moreau is controlling the position.
Valkyrie is trying to work for a sweep but Moreau has mounted him!
Moreau prevents Valkyrie from getting the reversal.
Moreau controlling from the full mount.
Valkyrie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valkyrie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Valkyrie working to try and regain half guard.
Valkyrie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Valkyrie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Valkyrie throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T5#
Valkyrie is looking to improve his position.
Valkyrie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Moreau has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Valkyrie tries to reverse the position but Moreau maintains control.
Valkyrie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Valkyrie tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreau is retaining full guard. #T6#
Valkyrie looking to sit in guard and control but Moreau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Valkyrie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valkyrie is on top in guard. #REVR#
Valkyrie passes into half guard.
Valkyrie trying to control from half guard but Moreau is working away. #SUB#
Valkyrie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7##SUB#
Valkyrie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valkyrie trying to control the action but Moreau is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Valkyrie is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Valkyrie is trying to work for a kimura but Moreau is defending well. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Valkyrie wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Moreau is defending against the submission attempts here by Valkyrie .
Valkyrie is pressing down on Moreau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moreau is holding on for now.
Moreau is not content to let Valkyrie control the position.
Valkyrie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Valkyrie wants to free his trapped foot but Moreau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valkyrie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Moreau's thigh. Moreau counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Valkyrie trying to control but Moreau is working from the bottom.
Valkyrie is fighting to break Moreau's control of his arms but Moreau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valkyrie trying to control but Moreau is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valkyrie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 August Valkyrie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Valkyrie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valkyrie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moreau throws a body punch but Valkyrie moves out of range.
Moreau moves out of range of the strikes.
Valkyrie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valkyrie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
August Valkyrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Valkyrie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moreau did well to prevent Valkyrie getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valkyrie trying to control the action but Moreau is working from the bottom.
Valkyrie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moreau is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Valkyrie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moreau is staying active underneath Valkyrie , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moreau is looking to control Valkyrie 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moreau avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valkyrie is trying to control the action in half guard but Moreau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valkyrie takes a swing at Moreau's ribcage but misses.
Moreau throws a shot to the body.
Valkyrie throws a shot to the body.
Valkyrie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Moreau ducks under a wild hook from Valkyrie .
Moreau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valkyrie misses with a hook
and Moreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valkyrie digs a good hook to Moreau's body.
Nice defenses there by Valkyrie .#CL#
Valkyrie clinches.
Valkyrie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valkyrie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valkyrie avoiding damage.
Valkyrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Moreau controls his hands. #T3#
Moreau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moreau pushes Valkyrie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moreau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valkyrie backwards.
Moreau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Valkyrie .
Moreau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moreau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valkyrie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valkyrie lands a body shot.
Moreau tries to throw a body punch but Valkyrie avoids it by throwing Moreau back against the cage.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moreau cracks Valkyrie with a nice body shot.
Valkyrie can't find room to land a body shot as Moreau controls the action.
Valkyrie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Valkyrie .
Valkyrie has a couple of punches blocked by Moreau. #BC2#
Moreau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moreau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valkyrie circles away quickly and effectively.
Moreau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valkyrie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Moreau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valkyrie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreau.
Valkyrie throws a big shot that misses.
Valkyrie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreau.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valkyrie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T5#
Moreau throws a jab when Valkyrie was well out of range.
Moreau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moreau misses with an uppercut.
Moreau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valkyrie s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valkyrie swings for the body but Moreau moves out of range.
Valkyrie scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Valkyrie looking to score a takedown here. Moreau is defending well but Valkyrie drives through and ends up in Moreau's guard.#T6#
Moreau pulls Valkyrie in close to prevent any damage.
Valkyrie stays in close to Moreau's body and controls the position.
Valkyrie wants to control from the top but Moreau keeps moving.
Moreau keeping full guard, as Valkyrie tries to pass. #SUB#
Valkyrie has gone for a leg lock! Moreau slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valkyrie 's guard.#REVB#
Valkyrie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moreau manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T7#
Moreau keeping moving, preventing Valkyrie from controlling successfully.
Moreau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Valkyrie advances position into side control!
Valkyrie trying to control the position but Moreau is working away. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Valkyrie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moreau has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valkyrie but great work by Moreau.
Valkyrie is trying to get back to half guard.
Valkyrie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Valkyrie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moreau is working away from the top position though.
Valkyrie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valkyrie works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Valkyrie looking for a sweep. Not yet Valkyrie , not yet.
Valkyrie trying to control the position.
Moreau preventing the sweep.
Valkyrie trying to control the position.
Valkyrie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreau is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 August Valkyrie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Moreau misses with a wild combination.
Valkyrie lands the left hand.
Valkyrie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valkyrie lands with an uppercut that bounces Moreau off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Valkyrie closes the distance and pushes Moreau back into the cage.
Valkyrie lands a right hand.
Moreau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moreau misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Moreau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moreau wants to break free but Valkyrie has control.
Moreau lands a right hand.
Valkyrie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valkyrie cracks Moreau with a nice body shot.
Moreau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valkyrie lands a left hand.
Valkyrie misses with a body punch.
Valkyrie is leaning against Moreau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moreau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valkyrie misses with a punch on the inside.
Valkyrie is leaning against Moreau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valkyrie tries a body shot but Moreau blocks it.
Valkyrie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valkyrie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moreau.#T2##BC2#
Moreau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Valkyrie . Beautiful body shot.
Moreau walks into a jab.
Valkyrie throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Moreau tries to keep at a distance but Valkyrie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valkyrie working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreau blocks an uppercut.
Moreau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valkyrie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moreau can do to turn this around?
Valkyrie lands a shoulder strike.
Valkyrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Moreau controls his hands. #T3#
Valkyrie lands an uppercut.
Valkyrie tries to throw a body punch but Moreau avoids it by throwing Valkyrie back against the cage.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valkyrie blocking some punches.
Valkyrie misses with some punches.
Valkyrie is trying to maintain a safe position but Moreau gets an underhook and turns Valkyrie into the cage.
Valkyrie blocks a body shot from Moreau.
Valkyrie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moreau lands an uppercut.
Valkyrie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valkyrie lands a shot to the body.
Valkyrie cracks Moreau with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Moreau.
Valkyrie working aggressively here. #BC2#
Moreau breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Valkyrie .#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Valkyrie or perhaps it was just good defense by Moreau, which made it look bad.
Valkyrie takes a swing at Moreau's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Moreau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valkyrie scores with a nice head shot.
Valkyrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Moreau is just out of range.
Moreau cracks Valkyrie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Valkyrie misses.
Moreau throws out a counter right but Valkyrie avoids it with no problem.#T5#
Moreau throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Valkyrie counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Valkyrie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moreau rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Valkyrie 's guard! Nice work there by Moreau!
Valkyrie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moreau manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
August Valkyrie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moreau keeping moving, preventing Valkyrie from controlling successfully.
Valkyrie is pushing down on Moreau's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moreau is fighting to maintain full guard but Valkyrie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Valkyrie trying to mount his opponent but Moreau defends it.
Valkyrie works his way into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valkyrie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T6#
Moreau is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Valkyrie goes for an armbar but Moreau turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Moreau.
Valkyrie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Antoine Moreau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
August Valkyrie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Valkyrie is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU2#
Moreau stands up from Valkyrie 's guard - Moreau perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moreau throws a big shot that misses.
Valkyrie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreau.
Valkyrie tries to counter by clinching up but Moreau breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Valkyrie rushes Moreau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valkyrie tries for a takedown but Moreau manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Moreau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moreau misses with a hook #TD#
and Valkyrie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T8#
Valkyrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valkyrie controls the pace.#SUB#
Valkyrie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moreau dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Valkyrie is looking to sweep but instead, Moreau has passed into half guard.
Valkyrie wants to control but Moreau is keeping busy. #T9#
Valkyrie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moreau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moreau's back!
Moreau tries to roll but Valkyrie sticks to his back. #SUB#
Valkyrie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moreau is defending well though. Valkyrie let's go of the attempt for now.
Moreau tries to roll but Valkyrie sticks to his back. #SUB#
Valkyrie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Valkyrie working for the choke.
What can Moreau do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

And that's the end of the fight!
August Valkyrie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valkyrie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Valkyrie !

Event: TOF 137
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Valkyrie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valkyrie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valkyrie misses with an uppercut. Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C saw that one coming.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valkyrie misses with a shot to the body
and Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C tries to score with a low kick but Valkyrie moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Valkyrie drives through and clinches with Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C against the cage.
Valkyrie 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valkyrie misses with a punch to the body.
Valkyrie misses with a body punch.
Valkyrie misses with the head strike.
Valkyrie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C's efforts to push away.
Valkyrie misses with the head strike. #T1#
Valkyrie lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valkyrie just misses with a punch to the body.
Juan Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Valkyrie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C!
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C is not content to let Valkyrie control the position. #SUB2#
Valkyrie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C is trying to get back to his feet.
Valkyrie tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Valkyrie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Valkyrie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Valkyrie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Valkyrie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). August Valkyrie !

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