Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 382: Karj v Bonaparte
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Valdenius looks to land a right hand but Louis moved out of range.
Valdenius fails with a takedown attempt.
Louis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Louis, as that shot connected.
Valdenius with a hook.
Nice shot by Louis.
Louis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Louis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Louis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Louis.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Louis avoids it well and moves away.
Louis feints a jab promting Valdenius to slip. Louis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valdenius slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Valdenius avoids the body shot from Louis.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Louis is quick to defend against it.#T1##TD#
Valdenius scores with a takedown into Louis's guard.
Louis working a defensive guard but Valdenius passes into half guard. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdenius frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valdenius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valdenius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Louis for as long as he can get away with.
Louis has given up his back. Will we see Valdenius going for some submissions? #T2##SUB#
Valdenius is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Louis with him. Louis is trying to defend but Valdenius has an arm under the chin now! Louis grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: UCF 89: Boytsov v Butcher
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Hurme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdenius throws a nice looking combination but Hurme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hurme slips a jab and a cross from Valdenius.
Hurme throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valdenius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hurme looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurme, not yet.
Valdenius advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurme defends it well.
Valdenius wants to advance to full mount but Hurme doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valdenius trying to control but Hurme is working from the bottom. #T1#
Valdenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurme is keeping the position for now.
Valdenius stays in close to Hurme's body and controls the position.
Valdenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurme is retaining full guard.
Valdenius stopping the sweep attempt from Hurme.#SUB#
Hurme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdenius wants to pass the guard but Hurme is keeping the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valdenius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Valdenius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurme wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdenius is looking to pass into half guard but Hurme pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hurme is in guard.#REVR#
Valdenius is pulling down on Hurme's head to control his posture.
Hurme pushing down on Valdenius's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valdenius trying to hold on to Hurme's head to control him but Hurme postures up. #SUB2#
Valdenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hurme pulls his head out easily.
Hurme passes to full mount! #T3#
Valdenius tries to hold on but Hurme postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurme misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Valdenius is trying to escape the mount.
Hurme throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valdenius wants to control but Hurme is having none of it.#SUB#
Hurme is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Valdenius has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Valdenius! #SUB#
Hurme working for a triangle but Valdenius defends it easily.
Valdenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hurme looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurme, not yet.
Hurme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Valdenius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hurme manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valdenius has Hurme in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Valdenius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hurme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hurme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valdenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurme is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdenius is pulling down on Hurme's head to control his posture.
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 Jani Hurme will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hurme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Valdenius!
Hurme throws a leg kick but Valdenius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valdenius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hurme misses with a straight right.
Hurme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdenius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hurme scores with a jab.
Valdenius moves out of range as Hurme strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Valdenius gets tackled into the cage by Hurme. Hurme maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Valdenius successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Valdenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hurme advances position into side control!#T1#
Hurme tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Valdenius is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hurme working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valdenius is trying to improve his position.
Valdenius prevents Hurme from improving position. #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#
Hurme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valdenius has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hurme is trying to get an arm triangle but Valdenius is defending well.
Valdenius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hurme won't allow Valdenius to pass to mount.
Well, if Valdenius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Valdenius is working for a submission of some sort.
Hurme manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Hurme is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdenius is aware though and is defending well.
Valdenius advances to half guard.
Hurme wants to improve his position but Valdenius is controlling well.
Hurme trying to control here.
Hurme wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Valdenius seems to be looking for submissions.
Hurme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hurme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valdenius. #T4#
Valdenius works his way into full mount!
Hurme working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Valdenius has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hurme is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: UCF 81: Cabrazzi v Chai Jr
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Jab, jab by Valdenius - just one landing.
Valdenius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Valdenius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Koli's guard.
Valdenius forces his way into half guard.
Koli won't allow Valdenius to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valdenius is working for a kimura but Koli is defending it quite comfortably.
Valdenius is just content to waste time from the top position. Koli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Koli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valdenius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Koli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valdenius controls the pace.
Koli can't keep his opponent in guard - Valdenius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valdenius is pressing down on Koli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koli is holding on for now.
Valdenius works his way into side control.
Koli prevents Valdenius from improving position.
Valdenius trying to control the position but Koli is working away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valdenius tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koli's legs.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Koli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valdenius tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koli, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Koli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valdenius has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Valdenius is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Koli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Koli is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T4#
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.
Koli is controlling an arm, preventing Valdenius from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Valdenius is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koli is surviving well by controlling Valdenius's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Valdenius moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Koli has worked his arm free - good work by Koli! #SUB#
Valdenius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Koli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valdenius but great work by Koli.
Valdenius is trying to work for a sweep but Koli has mounted him!
Koli controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdenius is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobo Valdenius dominated that round.
That's time! Valdenius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Koli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valdenius.
Koli misses with a straight left.
Koli defending well as Valdenius loads up on a big left hand.
Koli throws the kick towards the body but Valdenius avoids it.
Valdenius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valdenius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valdenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koli can do to turn this around?
Valdenius moves out of range of the leg kick from Koli.
Valdenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koli.
Koli lands a nice hook to Valdenius's body. Valdenius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Koli misses.
Koli swings for the body but Valdenius moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Koli. #T1#
Koli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koli just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdenius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koli.
Valdenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdenius moves out of range as Koli strikes.
Koli blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koli! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdenius. That snapped Koli's head back.
Koli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koli as he avoids it easily.
Koli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Valdenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valdenius takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Koli is looking to chop away at Valdenius's legs.
Koli delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdenius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koli.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Koli is quick to defend against it.
Koli misses with a low kick.
Koli throws a shot to the body.
Koli lands a nice hook to Valdenius's body. Valdenius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koli thuds his shin into the meat of Valdenius's side.
Koli misses with a leg kick.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Koli is quick to defend against it.
Koli lands with a nice body kick.
Koli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valdenius ducks under a wild hook from Koli.#T3#
Koli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdenius's sensitive parts.
Sepi Koli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdenius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdenius.
Koli thumps Valdenius with a low kick.
Koli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdenius at a distance.
Koli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valdenius is able to avoid easily.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Koli avoids it well and moves away.
Valdenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdenius rather than just go for the knockout.
Valdenius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koli lands a nice looking body kick.
Koli lands a right hook to the body.
Valdenius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Koli.
Koli throws a right hand that Valdenius ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdenius also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdenius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdenius.
Koli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdenius.
Valdenius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Valdenius will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koli.
Koli scores with a leg kick.
Koli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdenius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Koli avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Koli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Koli misses with a low kick.
Koli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koli throws a good cross that connects.
Koli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valdenius moves out of range of the body kick from Koli.
Koli throws a hook but Valdenius avoids it easily.
Koli tries to bum rush Valdenius with a series of wild strikes but Valdenius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Koli misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius fails with a takedown attempt.
Koli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Koli is looking to score with low kicks.
Valdenius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Koli throws a one two combo.
Koli thumps Valdenius with a low kick.
Koli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valdenius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valdenius has time to react.
Valdenius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sepi Koli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Valdenius counters with a takedown 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!#SUB#
Valdenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Koli is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Valdenius advances to mount. #SUB#
Valdenius swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Koli is now in Valdenius's guard. A big mistake from Valdenius there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Valdenius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valdenius pulls Koli in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB#
Valdenius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valdenius is trying to keep Koli in close.
Koli won't allow Valdenius to get back to his feet.
Koli is looking to stand up but Valdenius won't let him. #SUB#
Valdenius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Valdenius throws his legs up looking for a submission but Koli uses it to pass to side control.
Koli tries to stand but Valdenius is controlling his head.
Valdenius tries to bench press Koli off him but Koli keeps the position.
Valdenius is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Koli is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Koli stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koli sprawls well. Koli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valdenius gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sepi Koli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: UCF 73: Santoro v Valdenius
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Valdenius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santoro is looking to counter punch.
Valdenius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valdenius punishes Santoro's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdenius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Santoro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valdenius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santoro backwards. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Santoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valdenius is looking for a takedown.
Valdenius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santoro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tommy Santoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobo Valdenius.
Valdenius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdenius.
Santoro tries to throw a body punch but Valdenius avoids it by throwing Santoro back against the cage.
Valdenius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santoro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valdenius avoiding damage as Santoro throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Valdenius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santoro digs a right hand into Valdenius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdenius's gas tank.
Valdenius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santoro prevents it.
Valdenius tries to pull guard but Santoro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valdenius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santoro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valdenius.
Valdenius looks winded!#TD2#
Valdenius has hold of one of Santoro's legs. Santoro is fighting the takedown attempt but Valdenius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santoro is controlling Valdenius's posture.#T2#
Valdenius trying to control but Santoro is working from the bottom.
Santoro pulls Valdenius in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Valdenius drops back looking for a leg! Santoro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santoro manages to kick Valdenius off! Valdenius jumps back into Santoro's guard.
Valdenius stays in close to Santoro's body and controls the position. #T3#
Santoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valdenius wants to pass the guard but Santoro is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Valdenius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Santoro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Santoro #TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santoro is trying to keep Valdenius in close. #T4#
Valdenius looking to pass the guard.
Santoro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdenius on the ground.
Valdenius wants to control from the top but Santoro keeps moving.
Valdenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santoro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santoro keeping moving, preventing Valdenius from controlling successfully.
Valdenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Santoro is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Santoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdenius forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobo Valdenius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santoro moves away from the strike by Valdenius.
Santoro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdenius fails with the takedown.#CL#
Santoro takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdenius is trying to pull guard but Santoro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro throws a head punch that misses.
Santoro can't find room to land a body shot as Valdenius controls the action.
Valdenius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santoro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tommy Santoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobo Valdenius.#TD2#
Valdenius jumps guard. #SUB2#
Valdenius looking for a guillotine here but Santoro defends easily. #T1#
Valdenius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Valdenius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santoro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valdenius looking to control.
Valdenius keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully.
Santoro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Valdenius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santoro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Valdenius kicks Santoro off and gets to his feet.
Valdenius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Santoro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice shot by Santoro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valdenius.
Valdenius defending well as Santoro loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santoro enables Valdenius to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santoro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valdenius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Santoro keeping full guard, as Valdenius tries to pass.
Santoro keeping moving, preventing Valdenius from controlling successfully.
Valdenius wants to pass the guard but Santoro is keeping the position.
Valdenius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valdenius wants to pass the guard but Santoro is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Santoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santoro holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valdenius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Valdenius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santoro is trying to defend but Valdenius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Valdenius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santoro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santoro tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Valdenius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobo Valdenius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Santoro avoids the body shot from Valdenius.
It looked like Santoro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdenius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santoro counters with a nice body kick.
Bobo Valdenius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdenius tries for a takedown but Santoro circles away easily
and Valdenius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Santoro's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdenius circles away.
Valdenius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santoro moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Santoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdenius manages to avoid it.
Valdenius feints the counter takedown.
Valdenius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santoro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tommy Santoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobo Valdenius.
Santoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Valdenius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valdenius lands with a cross. #T2#
Santoro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tommy Santoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Santoro - that will leave a mark!
Valdenius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valdenius throws a hook but Santoro avoids it easily.
Bobo Valdenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdenius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santoro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valdenius misses with a lunging right hand
and Santoro counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Valdenius badly! He tries to strike back but Santoro puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Valdenius out cold! Oh man, Valdenius will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Santoro!
Tommy Santoro retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Santoro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 64: LaFleur v Chai Jr
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Karacan misses with a hook #TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Valdenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valdenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valdenius stands and throws Karacan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Karacan wants to control but Valdenius postures up.
Valdenius takes a little break here. Karacan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Valdenius staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valdenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Karacan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valdenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karacan can't do much from the bottom here.
Karacan's coaches at Worn Leather 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.
Valdenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karacan keeps working. #SUB2#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Karacan is defending well.
Valdenius has knee on belly momentarily but Karacan bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Valdenius is trying to work for a kimura but Karacan is defending well.
Valdenius is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karacan! #T2#
Valdenius prevents Karacan from getting the reversal.
Valdenius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valdenius prevents Karacan from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Valdenius moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Karacan has worked his arm free - good work by Karacan! #SUB2#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Karacan is defending well.
Karacan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdenius on the ground.
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Karacan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valdenius has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Karacan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Valdenius yanks on the arm and Karacan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Valdenius.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: UCF 56: Adunga Jr v LaFleur
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Valdenius ducks right into an uppercut from Yousuf.
Yousuf's corner calls for a 1-2. Yousuf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Valdenius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Yousuf avoids it well and moves away.
Valdenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yousuf.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Yousuf is quick to defend against it.
Yousuf tests Valdenius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Yousuf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdenius doesn't seem phased though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yousuf.
Nice jab there from Yousuf.
Yousuf throws a hook but Valdenius avoids it easily.
Valdenius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yousuf.
Yousuf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yousuf lands with a straight right. Valdenius didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Valdenius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Valdenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yousuf has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Yousuf struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Valdenius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Yousuf is working from the bottom.
Yousuf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yousuf trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Valdenius trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Valdenius goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yousuf turns into him and now he's in Valdenius's guard.
Yousuf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yousuf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valdenius wants to control but Yousuf postures up.
Valdenius seems a little lost for a moment, as Yousuf dominates the positioning.#T3#
Valdenius wants to control but Yousuf postures up.
Valdenius manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yousuf's best efforts.
Yousuf wants to take a breather but Valdenius is having none of it.
Valdenius trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yousuf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yousuf pulls his head out easily.
Valdenius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yousuf trying to control from half guard but Valdenius is working away.
Well, if Yousuf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #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.
Valdenius wants to control but Yousuf is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Yousuf seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Valdenius looks to throw the jab but Yousuf is out of range.
Yousuf punishes Valdenius's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdenius throws a series of punches but Yousuf moves out of range.
It seemed like Yousuf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valdenius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yousuf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdenius moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdenius misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amadi Yousuf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Yousuf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yousuf throws a leg kick but Valdenius moved away.
Valdenius walks into a straight right hand from Yousuf.
Valdenius sizes up Yousuf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yousuf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdenius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yousuf has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yousuf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yousuf's head backwards.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdenius throws a good cross that connects.
Amadi Yousuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yousuf connects with a crisp jab.
Yousuf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Yousuf catches Valdenius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yousuf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valdenius's hands.
Yousuf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdenius's head backwards.
Yousuf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Yousuf is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Valdenius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Yousuf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Valdenius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yousuf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Yousuf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Valdenius wants to work for an arm triangle but Yousuf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Yousuf looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Valdenius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valdenius wants to take a breather but Yousuf is having none of it. #SUB#
Valdenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yousuf sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Yousuf looking for submissions off his back.
Valdenius is trying to control the action in half guard but Yousuf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valdenius wants to pass to mount but Yousuf is defending the position.
Yousuf controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Valdenius is working for a kimura but Yousuf is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Valdenius 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. #T3##SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valdenius trying to control from half guard but Yousuf is working away.
Yousuf trying to control but Valdenius postures up.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Yousuf is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yousuf is pressing down on Valdenius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valdenius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yousuf keeping full guard, as Valdenius tries to pass.
Yousuf 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#
Valdenius trying to get back to full guard but Yousuf takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Valdenius tries to hold on but Yousuf postures up.
Yousuf tries to control but Valdenius wriggling away.
Valdenius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amadi Yousuf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Valdenius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Yousuf avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Valdenius gets a double leg takedown into Yousuf's guard.
Valdenius trying to control but Yousuf is working from the bottom.
Yousuf wants to sweep here but Valdenius controlling him for the moment.
Yousuf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valdenius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Valdenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius wants to control from the top but Yousuf keeps moving. #SUB#
Valdenius postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yousuf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Valdenius, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Valdenius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yousuf controls the pace.
Valdenius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Valdenius is trying to control the position but Yousuf postures up.
Valdenius wants to sweep here but Yousuf controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a triangle but Yousuf pushes his legs off easily.
Yousuf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yousuf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdenius swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Valdenius looking for subs off his back but Yousuf has passed one foot through into half guard. #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.#SUB2#
Yousuf seems to be looking for submissions.
Valdenius is looking for a sweep. Yousuf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yousuf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valdenius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yousuf wants to take a breather but Valdenius is having none of it. #T3#
Valdenius wants to get back to full guard.
Yousuf is thwarting Valdenius's attempts to control the position.
Amadi Yousuf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yousuf wants to pass to mount but Valdenius is defending the position.
Valdenius gets back to full guard.
Bobo Valdenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Valdenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yousuf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yousuf is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Valdenius has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yousuf is looking to defend but Valdenius has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yousuf! Valdenius pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yousuf taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: UCF 48: Mulroney v Valdenius
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
A cross from Mulroney lands.
Mulroney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mulroney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdenius.
Valdenius slips a jab from Mulroney.
Valdenius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mulroney defends it well.
Valdenius looks to throw the jab but Mulroney is out of range.
It looked like Mulroney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valdenius.
Valdenius tries for a takedown but Mulroney circles away easily
and Mulroney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mulroney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdenius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius lands with an uppercut that bounces Mulroney off the cage and back into range.
Mulroney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valdenius momentarily.
A jab from Mulroney misses. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Valdenius.
Valdenius feints the counter takedown.
Valdenius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mulroney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valdenius under the eye.
Mulroney throws a push kick but Valdenius slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Valdenius shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mulroney's guard.

Mulroney is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mulroney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulroney lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdenius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Mulroney manages to break the clinch.
Valdenius throws a shot from downtown. Mulroney moves away and avoids it.
Mulroney takes a swing at Valdenius's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Mulroney lands a jab-cross combination.
Mulroney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Mulroney.
Valdenius feints the counter takedown.
Valdenius just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Valdenius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Mulroney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valdenius.#TD2#
Mulroney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valdenius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mulroney managing to control the position. #T3#
Valdenius won't allow Mulroney to get back to his feet.
Valdenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulroney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mulroney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulroney keeping moving, preventing Valdenius from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mulroney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Mulroney is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Valdenius presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Mulroney working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Valdenius turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdenius advances to mount.
Valdenius tries to control but Mulroney wriggling away.
Mulroney is desperately trying to improve his position but Valdenius has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fergal Mulroney dominated that round.
That's time! Mulroney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mulroney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdenius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Valdenius.
Valdenius scores with a body shot.
Mulroney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdenius.
Valdenius misses with a combination
and Mulroney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valdenius shoots in for a double leg but Mulroney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valdenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Mulroney throws out a loose jab but Valdenius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdenius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mulroney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mulroney goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mulroney looks to land a right hand but Valdenius moved out of range.
Mulroney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mulroney throws a jab when Valdenius was well out of range.
Mulroney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdenius can do to turn this around?
Valdenius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mulroney counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fergal Mulroney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobo Valdenius.#TD2#
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Valdenius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdenius wants to control but Mulroney is keeping him busy.
Mulroney can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Valdenius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Valdenius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Mulroney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Mulroney tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulroney prevents Valdenius from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Valdenius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mulroney has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valdenius but great work by Mulroney.
Mulroney trying to control the position but Valdenius is working away.
Valdenius is trying to improve his position.
Mulroney is looking to take a break and control but Valdenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Mulroney decides to stand back up.
Mulroney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Mulroney. No joy for Valdenius on that attempt.
Valdenius misses with a wild combination.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mulroney as he avoids it easily.
Mulroney slips under a jab.
Mulroney is looking to counter punch.
Mulroney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valdenius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Valdenius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mulroney quickly recovers to half guard.
Fergal Mulroney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdenius is pressing down on Mulroney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mulroney is holding on for now.
Valdenius stalling away here and it's allowed Mulroney to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fergal Mulroney dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Mulroney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdenius moves forwards but Mulroney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valdenius shoots in for a double leg but Mulroney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valdenius shoots for a takedown but Mulroney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mulroney appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valdenius moves out of range as Mulroney strikes.
Valdenius ducks under a wild hook from Mulroney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Mulroney as Valdenius shoots in.
Fergal Mulroney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobo Valdenius.
Mulroney stuns Valdenius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mulroney just misses with a punch to the body.
Mulroney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Valdenius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mulroney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mulroney. That's going to slow Valdenius down.
Valdenius slips a jab from Mulroney.
Valdenius slips under a jab from Mulroney.
Mulroney scoring well with a low kick there.
Mulroney moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Valdenius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mulroney was covering up waiting for the punch and Valdenius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mulroney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Mulroney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulroney pulls Valdenius in close to his closed guard and prevents Valdenius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Valdenius trying to control but Mulroney is working from the bottom.
Fergal Mulroney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valdenius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mulroney is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Valdenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Valdenius tries to move to full mount but Mulroney actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Valdenius looking for a submission but Mulroney manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Mulroney wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdenius wants to pass the guard but Mulroney is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdenius wants to control from the top but Mulroney keeps moving.
Valdenius controlling from the top position.
Mulroney is trying to control the position but Valdenius postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mulroney wants to stand but Valdenius is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mulroney connects with a body shot that sends Valdenius's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulroney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdenius feints the counter takedown.
Bobo Valdenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mulroney connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fergal Mulroney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mulroney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fergal Mulroney!
Our winner, Fergal Mulroney, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UCF 37: Honda Jr v Valdenius
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Honda Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a shoot takedown. Honda Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honda Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valdenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda Jr keeping full guard, as Valdenius tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valdenius wants to control from the top but Honda Jr keeps moving.
Honda Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdenius on the ground.#T1#
Honda Jr keeping full guard, as Valdenius tries to pass.
Valdenius wants to control from the top but Honda Jr keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Honda Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdenius misses with a double jab
and Honda Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valdenius moves away from the strike by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdenius feints the counter takedown.
Honda Jr misses the body punch #TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Honda Jr won't be happy with that.
Valdenius tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Valdenius is trying to get an arm triangle but Honda Jr is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Valdenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Honda Jr is defending well.
Honda Jr stops Valdenius from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Valdenius has hold of Honda Jr's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Honda Jr tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Valdenius cranks the arm and Honda Jr screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Honda Jr, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Valdenius looks to land a left hand but Karacan moved out of range nicely.
Valdenius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valdenius or perhaps it was just good defense by Karacan, which made it look bad.
Karacan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdenius is just out of range.
Valdenius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karacan defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Valdenius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan swings for the body but Valdenius moves out of range.
Karacan punishes Valdenius's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdenius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karacan's waist but Karacan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valdenius off to one side. #T1#
Valdenius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karacan to score with a decent uppercut.
Karacan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karacan misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
so Valdenius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karacan is trying to keep Valdenius in close.
Valdenius slips nicely into half guard.
Valdenius is trying to control. Karacan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura here.
Valdenius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Valdenius prevents Karacan from improving his position.
Karacan is looking to get back to is feet but Valdenius passes into side control.
Karacan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Valdenius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karacan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karacan prevents Valdenius from moving into mount.
Karacan is trying to get back to his feet.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Karacan is working from the bottom.
Karacan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Karacan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karacan tries to get out of the position.
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.#SUB2#
Valdenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karacan is looking to regain half guard here but Valdenius keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karacan, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karacan, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karacan, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Karacan is defending well.
Karacan is trying to improve his position.
Karacan struggling a bit here.
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Karacan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valdenius has hold of Karacan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Karacan seems comfortable defending it but Valdenius has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Karacan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Karacan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Valdenius couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Hendricks swings for the body but Valdenius moves out of range.
A low kick from Hendricks misses #TD#
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hendricks won't be happy with that.
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.
Hendricks is not content to let Valdenius control the position. #SUB#
Valdenius is trying to get an arm triangle but Hendricks is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Hendricks prevents Valdenius from moving into mount. #T1#
Valdenius staying calm.#SUB#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well. #SUB#
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Hendricks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Valdenius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Valdenius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendricks is working away from the top position though.
Valdenius regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Valdenius looking for subs off his back but Hendricks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Valdenius wants to get back to full guard but Hendricks has mounted him!
Hendricks controlling from the full mount.
Valdenius wants to control but Hendricks is having none of it.
Valdenius is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Valdenius is working hard here to advance position.
Valdenius wants to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
Valdenius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hendricks tries to control but Valdenius wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdenius wants to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
Valdenius is working to get back to half guard.
Valdenius bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Valdenius wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Valdenius drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hendricks dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Valdenius controlling Hendricks's posture.
Valdenius keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Valdenius looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hendricks passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdenius regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Hendricks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hendricks throws a body punch but Valdenius moves out of range.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Hendricks is quick to defend against it.
Hendricks scores with a hook to the body. Valdenius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hendricks lands a nice shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hendricks.
A combination from Hendricks does no damage.
Hendricks misses with a low kick.
Valdenius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valdenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hendricks.
Hendricks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valdenius is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valdenius misses with a takedown
and Hendricks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Valdenius counters with a single leg into guard. Hendricks didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdenius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendricks's guard.
Valdenius trying to mount his opponent but Hendricks defends it. #T1#
Valdenius controlling the pace. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hendricks pushes Valdenius off looking to stand but Valdenius dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Valdenius seems content to control.
Bobo Valdenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendricks controlling the position well.
Valdenius trying to pass the guard but Hendricks defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valdenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valdenius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Valdenius 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.
Valdenius is controlling the pace. #T3#
Valdenius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hendricks throws a right hand that Valdenius ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdenius also avoids with ease.#TD#
Hendricks gets caught napping as Valdenius dives in and scores a takedown. Hendricks manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Valdenius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hendricks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hendricks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Valdenius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Valdenius has his feet on Hendricks's thighs here. He's pushed Hendricks 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! Hendricks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: UCF 12: Thorn v Lord
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Yeah swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yeah controls Valdenius momentarily but Valdenius frees himself.
Yeah wants to stand and escape but Valdenius is having none of it.
Valdenius passes Yeah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valdenius prevents Yeah from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valdenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yeah sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura here.
Yeah wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Valdenius is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Yeah is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: UCF 5: Smith v Taylor
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Valdenius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdenius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaji throws a shot from downtown. Valdenius moves away and avoids it.
And Valdenius tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaji pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Kaji throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Valdenius tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaji pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaji misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valdenius.
Valdenius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valdenius slips nicely into half guard.
Valdenius wants to take a breather but Kaji is having none of it. #SUB2#
Valdenius seems to be working for a kimura but Kaji defends the submission attempt.
Kaji pushes Valdenius off looking to stand but Valdenius dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kaji wants to get back to his feet.
Valdenius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaji tries to kick Valdenius off but Valdenius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valdenius is pressing down on Kaji's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaji is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Valdenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaji is just riding it out for now. Valdenius eventually gives up the hold.
Valdenius uses his free foot to push down on Kaji's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kaji.
Kaji trying desperately to get to his feet. #T2#
Valdenius trying to control but Kaji is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaji is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB2#
Valdenius looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kaji squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kaji prevents Valdenius from taking his back.
Kaji is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Valdenius looking to control but Kaji is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaji squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Valdenius tries to control but Kaji wriggling away. #SUB2#
Valdenius has control of Kaji's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kaji regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T3#
Kaji tries to buck Valdenius off but he can't manage it.
Valdenius looking to control but Kaji is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #ES#
Kaji somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kaji looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdenius is just out of range.
Valdenius with the counter takedown but Kaji avoids it easily.
Kaji throws a lazy right hand but Valdenius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaji lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaji. Valdenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdenius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
A slow jab from Kaji misses its intended target.
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Valdenius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaji misses with an uppercut. Valdenius saw that one coming.
A jab from Kaji misses.
Kaji fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valdenius shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaji tries to sprawl out of it but Valdenius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaji manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaji looks to land a left hand but Valdenius moved out of range nicely.
Valdenius slips a jab from Kaji.
Valdenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaji.
Kaji swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaji lands a nice shot that snaps Valdenius's head back.
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 Garuda Kaji will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Valdenius swings widly with a right hand
and Kaji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaji scores with a hook to the body. Valdenius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Kaji's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdenius.
Valdenius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaji throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaji looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdenius is just out of range.
Kaji lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaji tests Valdenius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valdenius shoots in for a takedown but Kaji shows good takedown defense.
Kaji connects with a body shot that sends Valdenius's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji misses with a body shot.
Kaji scores with a jab.
Kaji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdenius can do to turn this around?
Kaji misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Valdenius counters with a shoot takedown. Kaji fights it but they end up in guard.
Valdenius has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Tank Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Kaji uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kaji is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Valdenius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valdenius misses with a few strikes there.
Valdenius slips a jab from Kaji.
Valdenius slips under a jab.
Valdenius feints the counter takedown.
A head kick from Kaji lands but Valdenius takes it in his stride.
Valdenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Valdenius with the counter takedown but Kaji avoids it easily.
Kaji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdenius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaji.
Garuda Kaji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kaji misses.
Kaji scores with a hook to the body. Valdenius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Valdenius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Kaji wants to stand and escape but Valdenius is having none of it.
Valdenius stays in close to Kaji's body and controls the position.
Kaji wants to get back to his feet but Valdenius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valdenius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaji's 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!
Valdenius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kaji!
Valdenius controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Valdenius working for a guillotine from mount but Kaji is in no mood to give up.
Kaji squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3#
Valdenius fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Valdenius is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kaji can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Kaji really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Valdenius content just to control the position here.
Kaji prevents Valdenius from taking his back.
Valdenius controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaji is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
Kaji tries to buck Valdenius off but Valdenius takes his back!
Well, with Valdenius on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kaji is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#ES#
Kaji is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Valdenius throws a nice looking combination but Kaji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Valdenius with the counter takedown but Kaji avoids it easily.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Kaji.
Kaji lands a body shot.
Valdenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Garuda Kaji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaji throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kaji gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valdenius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Valdenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaji wants to get back to his feet but Valdenius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garuda Kaji 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Valdenius with the counter takedown but Kaji avoids it easily.
Kaji takes a swing at Valdenius's ribcage but misses.
Kaji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdenius moves away.
Valdenius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valdenius misses with a straight right.
Kaji throws out a loose jab but Valdenius uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Valdenius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Valdenius lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaji will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaji can't keep his opponent in guard - Valdenius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaji is refusing to be controlled, as Valdenius sits in half guard.
Valdenius stops Kaji from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Kaji is staying active underneath Valdenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valdenius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Valdenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaji sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaji is trying to stand back up but Valdenius is controlling him #SUB2#
Valdenius is trying to work for a kimura but Kaji is defending well. #SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaji doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valdenius.
Valdenius wants to free his trapped foot but Kaji is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaji looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kaji trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Valdenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaji is refusing to be controlled, as Valdenius sits in half guard. #T3#
Valdenius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kaji is trying to stand back up but Valdenius is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaji scores with a jab. Valdenius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donk. Kaji catches Valdenius right on the button with a cross.
Kaji lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaji lands with an overhand left.
Valdenius misses with a hook.
Kaji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdenius.
Kaji throws a jab when Valdenius was well out of range.
Kaji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdenius moves away.#T4#
Kaji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Kaji throws a body punch but Valdenius moves out of range.
Kaji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaji.
Kaji looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdenius is just out of range.
Good exchange - Kaji coming out on top.
Kaji misses with a straight left.
Kaji misses with a looping right.
Garuda Kaji is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaji throws a hook but Valdenius avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaji throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdenius.
Bobo Valdenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaji throws a jab when Valdenius was well out of range.
Valdenius with the counter takedown but Kaji avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garuda Kaji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaji, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garuda Kaji!
In his post fight interview, Garuda Kaji started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Valdenius scores with a nice right hand.
Valdenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximilian moves away.
Maximilian appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valdenius cracks Maximilian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Maximilian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maximilian keeping full guard, as Valdenius tries to pass. #SUB#
Maximilian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valdenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valdenius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valdenius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Tank Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB#
Maximilian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valdenius stopping the sweep attempt from Maximilian.
Valdenius advances to half guard.
Maximilian wants to control but Valdenius is keeping busy.
Valdenius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valdenius tries to pass to full mount but Maximilian defends it. #SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but Maximilian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valdenius to get the leverage.
Valdenius works his foot free and advances to mount.
Valdenius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valdenius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Valdenius prevents Maximilian from getting the reversal.
Valdenius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdenius wants to control the pace but Maximilian is squirming around nicely.
Valdenius controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Valdenius wants to finish this one by submission but Maximilian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valdenius.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdenius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximilian can't escape the position. #T3##SUB2#
Valdenius looking to secure an arm triangle but Maximilian defends it well.
Valdenius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximilian is working to get back to half guard.
Maximilian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valdenius is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Maximilian has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Valdenius escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Valdenius!
Valdenius tries to advance to mount but Maximilian denies him. #T4#
Maximilian tries to improve position but can't.
Maximilian is letting Valdenius control him for a moment.
Maximilian wants to control but Valdenius postures up.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Valdenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximilian is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobo Valdenius dominated that round.
That's time! Maximilian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maximilian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valdenius defends it nicely.
Maximilian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valdenius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maximilian defends it well.
Valdenius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximilian shoots for a takedown but Valdenius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valdenius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maximilian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Maximilian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Maximilian shoots for a takedown but Valdenius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Maximilian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Valdenius seems keen to control Maximilian's posture.
Valdenius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximilian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valdenius tries to roll over but Maximilian keeps him under control.
Valdenius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdenius is looking to control Maximilian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valdenius avoid being mounted?
Valdenius is pressing down on Maximilian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valdenius pulls Maximilian in to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Valdenius looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maximilian is defending well. Valdenius quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maximilian has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Valdenius celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2023

#R1#
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Valdenius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valdenius misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Valdenius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdenius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Valdenius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valdenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Valdenius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdenius takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Valdenius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdenius there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Valdenius misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Valdenius shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Valdenius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Silva throws a leg kick #TD#
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Silva kicks Valdenius off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valdenius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valdenius staying out of range there.
Valdenius attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.
Valdenius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valdenius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Valdenius ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Valdenius takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Valdenius. Valdenius gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valdenius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Valdenius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.#KD2#
Silva cracks Valdenius with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Valdenius to stand back up!
Valdenius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Valdenius is rocked!
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Valdenius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdenius seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valdeniuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Valdenius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Valdenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Silva sends Valdenius crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Silva is motioning to the referee to let Valdenius up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdenius moves away from the strike by Silva.
Valdenius ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Valdenius feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Valdenius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Silva digs a good hook to Valdenius's body.
Valdenius takes one to the chin there.
Silva jabs at Valdenius's body.
Valdenius moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Valdenius checks it.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Valdenius's front leg but catches the back leg as Valdenius tries to avoid it.
Silva punishes Valdenius's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Valdenius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valdenius shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Silva lands.
Manuel Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a body shot. #T1#
Valdenius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva throws an overhand right that drops Valdenius like a sack of potatoes! Silva dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
After winning the bout, Manuel Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Valdenius takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jahr misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valdenius content to stall in guard here.
Jahr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Valdenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Jahr is retaining full guard.
Valdenius is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Valdenius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valdenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jahr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr looking to control.
Valdenius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jahr misses with a looping left.
Ragnar Jahr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jahr.
Jahr misses with a combination #TD#
and Valdenius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jahr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valdenius. #SUB#
Valdenius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Valdenius slows the pace down in half guard.
Valdenius is pressing down on Jahr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jahr is holding on for now. #SUB#
Valdenius seems to be looking for submissions.
Jahr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Still in half guard, Valdenius seems content to control.#T3##SUB#
Valdenius is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdenius is keen to just control but Jahr is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jahr is defending against the submission attempts here by Valdenius.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdenius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jahr!
Jahr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T4#
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.
Jahr is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Valdenius moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jahr has worked his arm free - good work by Jahr!
Jahr tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Valdenius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jahr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jahr trying his best to control but Valdenius has mounted him.
Jahr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jahr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jahr is squirming around, avoiding Valdenius's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobo Valdenius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jahr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jahr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jahr thows a leg kick but Valdenius checks it #TD#
and Valdenius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valdenius.
Jahr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Valdenius dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Valdenius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Valdenius has hold of Jahr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jahr seems comfortable defending it but Valdenius has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jahr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jahr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Valdenius couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobo Valdenius!

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023

177 cm
18 yrs
184 lbs

180 cm
25 yrs
170 lbs

Valdenius

Pierre

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobo Valdenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Georges Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Valdenius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valdenius is fending him off so far but Pierre persists. Nope, Valdenius circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Valdenius closes the distance and pushes Pierre back into the cage.#TD2#
Pierre jumps guard and drags Valdenius to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Valdenius is sitting in close to Pierre's body. Pierre has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Valdenius is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Valdenius is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pierre.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Georges Pierre!

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