PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Valcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

del Mexico
vs
Valcone

180 cm
23
178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

174 cm
21
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiger del Mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Valcone!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valcone avoids the body shot from del Mexico.
del Mexico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
del Mexico misses with a few strikes there.
Valcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from del Mexico.
Valcone avoids a punch combination nicely.
del Mexico misses with a looping right.
A big left from del Mexico misses.
Valcone slips a straight right by del Mexico.
del Mexico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valcone.
Valcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from del Mexico.
del Mexico misses with a jab, cross combination.
del Mexico walks into a stiff left hand from Valcone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from del Mexico misses.
del Mexico throws a big shot that misses.
Valcone moves out of range of the strikes.
del Mexico throws a jab but it's blocked by Valcone.
Some wild striking there from del Mexico.
del Mexico misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from del Mexico.
del Mexico throws a series of strikes that have Valcone backpedaling.
del Mexico throws a hook but Valcone avoids it easily.
Valcone lands a nice shot that snaps del Mexico's head back.

Valcone instigates a clinch.
Valcone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valcone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valcone misses with a short punch on the inside.

Valcone has hold of one of del Mexico's legs. del Mexico is fighting the takedown attempt but Valcone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
del Mexico is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valcone is controlling him.
Valcone tries to free his leg and advance position but del Mexico is retaining full guard.
Valcone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valcone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valcone wants to control from the top but del Mexico keeps moving.
Valcone throwing strikes from guard but del Mexico blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valcone throws and elbow that misses. del Mexico uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valcone's guard. Nice move by del Mexico!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valcone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
del Mexico throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
del Mexico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valcone misses with a jab, cross combination.
del Mexico throws a nice looking combination but Valcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from del Mexico misses.
Valcone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valcone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from del Mexico.
del Mexico stuffs the takedown attempt from Valcone. Valcone gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiger del Mexico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Valcone.
del Mexico's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and del Mexico duly obliges.

Valcone is rocked!
del Mexico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico throws a nice looking combination but Valcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from del Mexico.
Valcone checks the leg kick.

Valcone shoots in and bounces del Mexico off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valcone won't allow del Mexico to get back to his feet.
Valcone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valcone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of del Mexico's head.

del Mexico manages to escape and get back to his feet.
del Mexico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valcone.
del Mexico throws a left and a right that both miss

and Valcone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
del Mexico knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valcone on the ground.
del Mexico is breathing heavily.
Valcone trying to control but del Mexico is working from the bottom.
Valcone 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valcone works over del Mexico with some ground and pound from guard.
del Mexico is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

del Mexico uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Valcone is trying hard to land a takedown here. del Mexico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valcone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by del Mexico. del Mexico obviously looking to wear him down.
Valcone moves forwards but del Mexico connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valcone moves away from the strike by del Mexico.
Valcone slips a jab from del Mexico.
del Mexico scores with a hook to the body. Valcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from Valcone both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tiger del Mexico will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Valcone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valcone is still on wobbly legs! Can del Mexico finish him?
del Mexico throws a nice looking combination but Valcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valcone moves out of range as del Mexico strikes.
Valcone seems to have recovered his senses.
del Mexico throws a big shot that misses.
Valcone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from del Mexico.
del Mexico swings for the body but Valcone moves out of range.

Valcone forces del Mexico back against the cage and clinches.
Valcone working aggressively here.
del Mexico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valcone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Valcone on the inside.

Valcone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Valcone is nestled in close to del Mexico, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valcone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
del Mexico blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valcone.
Valcone throwing shots but del Mexico is blocking nicely.
del Mexico is staying active underneath Valcone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valcone is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
del Mexico is trying to stand.
Valcone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Valcone prevents del Mexico from standing back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
del Mexico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
del Mexico throws a shot from downtown. Valcone moves away and avoids it.
del Mexico fails to land with a series of punches.

Valcone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. del Mexico looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Valcone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Valcone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Valcone wants to control but del Mexico is keeping him busy.
Valcone throws a strike aimed at the side of del Mexico's head but del Mexico avoids it well.
Valcone trying to control the position but del Mexico is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico tries to escape but Valcone is in control.
Valcone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valcone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
del Mexico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
del Mexico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from del Mexico does no damage.
del Mexico misses with a hook. Valcone ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from del Mexico.

del Mexico closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valcone did well to prevent del Mexico getting side control.

Valcone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but del Mexico pulls his head out easily.

Valcone actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valcone looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

del Mexico decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
del Mexico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valcone.
del Mexico lands with an uppercut that bounces Valcone off the cage and back into rage.
del Mexico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
del Mexico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Valcone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
del Mexico is trying to stand back up but Valcone is controlling him
Valcone lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valcone trying to control the action but del Mexico is working from the bottom.
del Mexico looks like he's trying to stand up.
del Mexico keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valcone prevents del Mexico from standing back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
del Mexico throws a combination that misses

and Valcone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valcone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valcone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valcone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valcone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valcone looking to sit in guard and control but del Mexico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Valcone 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!

Nice jab there from Valcone.
del Mexico scores with a one two! Valcone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tiger del Mexico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Valcone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
del Mexico is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Valcone wants to lay and pray for a moment but del Mexico keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
del Mexico is trying to buck Valcone off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valcone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Valcone lands a few punches from side control.
Valcone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
del Mexico stuffs the takedown.
Valcone wants to slow del Mexico down by chopping away at his legs.
Valcone misses with a jab, cross combination.
del Mexico throws a jab when Valcone was well out of range.
Valcone tries to land a leg kick but del Mexico saw it coming and moves away.
Valcone is looking to chop away at del Mexico's legs.
Valcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from del Mexico.
Valcone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but del Mexico swivels and escapes.
Valcone slips a straight right by del Mexico.

Valcone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico wants to stand and escape but Valcone is having none of it.
del Mexico 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.
del Mexico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valcone.

del Mexico pushes Valcone off and scrambles back to his feet.
del Mexico misses with a straight right.
Valcone slips a jab and a cross from del Mexico.
Tiger del Mexico is winning the standup battle so far.
Valcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Valcone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. del Mexico was covering up waiting for the punch and Valcone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
del Mexico wants to get back to his feet but Valcone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valcone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valcone stops del Mexico from standing up.
Valcone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valcone postures up in del Mexico's guard and throws a big left but del Mexico blocks it.
Valcone landing some decent shots from guard.
del Mexico is looking to stand up but Valcone isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
del Mexico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valcone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiger del Mexico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Valcone.
Valcone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valcone closes the distance and clinches up with del Mexico, looking for a takedown. Valcone pushes del Mexico against the cage but del Mexico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice shot by del Mexico.
del Mexico misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Valcone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valcone trying to control the position from guard on top but del Mexico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
del Mexico wants to stand but Valcone is controlling the position.
Valcone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valcone stops del Mexico from standing up.
Valcone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valcone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valcone throwing strikes but missing.
Valcone prevents del Mexico from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Valcone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valcone 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Valcone!