PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Valderama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vader might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Imperial March. Darth Vader could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Valderama's chin.

Vader
vs
Valderama

189 cm
24
218 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

190 cm
19
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darth Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricardo Valderama!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader misses with a two punch combination.
Valderama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Valderama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valderama as he jumps to the side.
Valderama misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vader.
Vader shoots in and drives through. Valderama sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valderama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vader lands a nice hook to Valderama's body. Valderama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valderama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vader moves away.
Valderama throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Vader shoots in but Valderama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vader changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valderama tries to avoid it but Vader manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valderama to the ground. Valderama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vader throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valderama's waist but Valderama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vader off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderama tests Vader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valderama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but Valderama shows good takedown defense.
Valderama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vader fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valderama lunges at Vader with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vader's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Valderama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vader fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valderama avoids it really well and circles away.
Vader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Vader closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valderama's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valderama trying to control the position here.
Valderama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vader is controlling him.

Valderama uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Valderama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vader can pounce on him.
Vader on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Valderama tries to sprawl but Vader drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Vader is looking for a kimura here.

Vader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valderama has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valderama is trying to stand.

Vader is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valderama sees it coming and defends easily.

Vader is looking for a kimura here.
Valderama pushes Vader off looking to stand but Vader dives back in and keeps control.

Valderama kicks Vader off and gets back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Valderama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valderama misses the shot to the body.
Valderama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
A big right from Valderama misses.
Vader with a jab.
Valderama looks to land a combination but Vader avoids it well.
Valderama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valderama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valderama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valderama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Vader looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Vader is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Valderama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick misses from Valderama.
Vader blocks a head kick by Valderama.
Vader shoots in and drives through. Valderama sprawls well.
Vader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valderama.
Vader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valderama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Valderama connects with a jab.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valderama as he jumps to the side.
Vader fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valderama defends it nicely.
Valderama scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderama looks to land a combination. Vader sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Valderama misses with a low kick.
Valderama throws a lazy uppercut

and Vader counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valderama tries to roll over but Vader keeps him under control.

Vader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valderama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valderama wants to get back to his feet.

Vader wants to work for an arm triangle but Valderama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valderama is trying to stand back up but Vader is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vader is looking for a kimura but Valderama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vader to get the leverage.

Vader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valderama has managed to free his arm - good work.

Vader is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valderama is just riding it out for now. Vader eventually gives up the hold.
Valderama wants to improve his position but Vader is controlling well.

Vader wants to work for an arm triangle but Valderama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Vader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valderama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valderama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vader.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valderama controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Valderama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vader. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valderama looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valderama is looking for a sweep. Vader is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valderama is in trouble now - Vader has advanced to mount!

Vader is working for a guillotine from mount but Valderama frees his head quite easily.
Vader tries to push Valderama's head away but Valderama is holding on tight.
Valderama is looking to improve his position but Vader isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vader working for a submission but Valderama is keeping him at bay.
Valderama is wriggling around trying to escape.

Vader is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Valderama has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vader throws some wild stikes that Valderama manages to avoid easily.
Vader prevents Valderama from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valderama tries to hold on but Vader postures up.

Vader looking to secure an arm triangle but Valderama defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vader is working for a guillotine from mount but Valderama frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Vader shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valderama sprawls well. Valderama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vader gets slowly back to his feet.
Valderama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valderama wants it to stay on the feet.
Valderama stuffs the takedown attempt from Vader. Vader gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valderama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valderama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vader somewhat.
Vader on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valderama digs a good hook to Vader's body.
Valderama tries to land a front kick but Vader steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderama lands an overhand right.
Vader is looking to clinch.
Valderama lands a jab to the head.
Ricardo Valderama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valderama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
Vader throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valderama's waist but Valderama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vader off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valderama scores with a hook to the body. Vader takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vader blocks a head kick by Valderama.
Vader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valderama circles away.
Ricardo Valderama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Valderama scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Darth Vader has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valderama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vader somewhat.
Valderama lands a nice hook to Vader's body. Vader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valderama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darth Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valderama stuffs the takedown.
Valderama lands a body shot.
Valderama lands a nice shot to the body.
Vader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valderama misses with a body kick.
Vader takes one on the button.
Valderama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valderama jabs Vader right on the nose. Vader blinks but takes it well.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valderama as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valderama, as that shot connected.
Vader checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vader shoots for a double leg takedown but Valderama sprawls well. He's pushed Vader's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valderama connects with a right hand. Vader shakes it off.
Valderama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valderama throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Vader shoots for a double leg takedown but Valderama sprawls well. He's pushed Vader's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good exchange - Valderama coming out on top.
Valderama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vader dives in and grabs Valderama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valderama pushes down on Vader's head and hops out.
Valderama lands with a straight right. Vader didn't see that one coming.
Vader shoots in for a double leg but Valderama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body punch from Valderama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valderama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vader doesn't seem bothered though.
Vader changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valderama tries to avoid it but Vader manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valderama to the ground. Valderama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vader blocks the body kick.

Valderama tries to sprawl but Vader drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Valderama kicks off Vader and gets to his feet.
Vader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valderama lands a lovely overhand right.
Vader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valderama stuffs the takedown attempt from Vader. Vader gets slowly back to his feet.
Valderama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vader is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Valderama misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Valderama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valderama 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Valderama!