PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Valente
vs
Stevens

170 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Valente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JB Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valente feints and as Stevens raises his hands in defense, Valente changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevens being controlled here, momentarily.
Valente wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Stevens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stevens is trying to control the position but Valente postures up.
Valente stays in close to Stevens's body and controls the position.
Stevens controls Valente momentarily but Valente frees himself.
Valente stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.
Valente wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Valente feints and as Stevens raises his hands in defense, Valente changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valente trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
Valente tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente is working hard here to advance position.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Valente from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevens is on top in guard.
Valente wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Valente keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valente has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Valente's legs - danger averted.
Stevens preventing the sweep.
Valente is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens trying to control but Valente is working from the bottom.
Stevens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valente's head.

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.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Valente is retaining full guard.
Stevens trying to control but Valente is working from the bottom.
Stevens preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevens misses with a takedown

so Valente counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valente trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Valente is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Valente dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stevens fails with the takedown

so Valente counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valente throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevens controls Valente momentarily but Valente frees himself.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Valente from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valente looking to pass the guard.
Valente throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stevens holds on and takes a little breather.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Valente shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Valente controlling his opponent.

Valente goes for an armbar but Stevens turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stevens.
Stevens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente stops Stevens from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valente is trying to get back to half guard.
Valente takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Valente tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente is not content to let Stevens control the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Valente is right now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevens with a lazy takedown attempt

and Valente decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevens's guard.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valente is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Valente tries to pass.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valente postures up.
Valente controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Valente dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stevens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valente manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stevens trying to control but Valente is working from the bottom.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
Valente trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valente looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valente controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Valente pulls Stevens in to control the position.

Valente is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Valente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevens is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Valente wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Valente keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valente holds on and takes a little breather.
Stevens trying to control but Valente is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stevens!
Stevens is desperately trying to improve his position but Valente has a good base and remains in mount.
Valente controlling the pace for now.
Stevens is trying to escape the mount.

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.
Stevens is squirming around, avoiding Valente's attempts to control the action.
Stevens wants to hold on but Valente pushes him away.
Valente with the ground and pound from mount.
Leonardo Valente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valente takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens tries to hold on but Valente pushes him away.
JB Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valente looking to control and managing it successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Valente!