PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Valderena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Valderena acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gorden
vs
Valderena

175 cm
35
160 lbs
16 - 14 - 2

185 cm
34
171 lbs
26 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Spartan Nutrition
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Valderena!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Gorden with that takedown attempt.
Gorden lands a nice shot that snaps Valderena's head back.
We've been informed that Valderena has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Valderena misses the shot to the body.

Gorden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gorden is trying to control the action in half guard but Valderena is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Gorden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valderena trying to control but Gorden postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderena wants to improve his position but Gorden is controlling well.
Valderena has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gorden is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valderena manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gorden wants to control from the top but Valderena keeps moving.
Valderena wants to sweep here but Gorden controlling him for the moment.
Gorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Valderena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Gorden misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valderena! But no joy.
Gorden dives in for a single leg takedown but Valderena sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valderena shoots in and drives through. Gorden sprawls well.

Gorden closes the distance and clinches.

Valderena lands a takedown into guard.
Gorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorden trying to control the position here.
Valderena makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Valderena avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valderena is fighting to break Gorden's control of his arms but Gorden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden wants to sweep here but Valderena controlling him for the moment.
Valderena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gorden managing to control the position.
Gorden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorden trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valderena's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gorden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valderena is one step ahead there.

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.
Gorden keeping moving, preventing Valderena from controlling successfully.
Gorden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valderena chips away with some ground and pound.
Gorden working a defensive guard here.
Valderena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valderena throws a jab but it's blocked by Gorden.
Valderena connects with a leg kick. Gorden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valderena lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valderena lands with a cross.
Valderena misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugo Valderena will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Valderena tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gorden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valderena somewhat.
Gorden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valderena throws an overhand right that lands on Gorden's shoulder, as Gorden tries to avoid the shot.
Gorden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valderena's head backwards.
Gorden lands with an uppercut that bounces Valderena off the cage and back into range.
Valderena shoots in but no luck this time.
Valderena blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valderena! But no joy.
Gorden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorden wants to clinch.
Valderena tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valderena misses with a leg kick
enabling Gorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeff Gorden is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorden jabs Valderena right on the nose. Valderena blinks but takes it well.
Gorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valderena can do to turn this around?
Valderena displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gorden throws out the jab.
Valderena feints the counter takedown.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gorden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valderena or perhaps it was just good defense by Gorden, which made it look bad.
Jeff Gorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Valderena.
Valderena takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Valderena - just one landing.

Gorden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gorden trying to control the position.
Valderena trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugo Valderena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorden managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gorden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valderena defends well.
Gorden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valderena wants to control from the top but Gorden keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valderena engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gorden trying to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gorden working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valderena manages to avoid it.
Gorden throws the left hand but Valderena avoids the punch easily.
Gorden jabs Valderena to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valderena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valderena throws a body shot but no joy.
Valderena displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gorden throws out the jab.

Gorden moves into the clinch.
Gorden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Gorden.
Gorden avoiding damage.
Valderena is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gorden is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valderena has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gorden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gorden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gorden tries for a takedown but Valderena manages to get underhooks.
Come on Gorden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valderena gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Gorden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gorden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valderena changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valderena misses with a looping right.
Valderena takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jeff Gorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Valderena finds it's way through Gorden's defenses.
A lazy left from Valderena finds it's target.
Gorden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valderena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorden.
Gorden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valderena throws the left hand but Gorden avoids the punch easily.
Gorden ducks under a wild hook from Valderena.
Valderena lands with an overhand left.
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!
Gorden cracks Valderena with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valderena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gorden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Gorden pushes Valderena up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Gorden.
Valderena goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gorden prevents it.
Valderena stops a takedown attempt from Gorden.
Valderena is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gorden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gorden is pressed up against the cage. Valderena has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gorden down to the mat. Gorden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeff Gorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Valderena.
Gorden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Valderena counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorden shoots in but Valderena avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valderena paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gorden throws a jab when Valderena was well out of range.
And Valderena tries to counter it with a takedown but Gorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valderena misses with a straight left.
Valderena lands the left hand.
Valderena fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gorden, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Valderena shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valderena is trying to control. Gorden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valderena might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gorden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gorden preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gorden is trying to control but can't.
Gorden wants to improve his position but Valderena is controlling well.
Gorden is trying is best to control the position here.
Gorden wants to get back to full guard.
Gorden is trying is best to control the position here.
Gorden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gorden.
Valderena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gorden working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gorden holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gorden has a takedown stuffed.
Valderena moves out of range of the body kick.
Valderena lands a head kick!
Valderena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorden.

Gorden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valderena's guard.
Valderena lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gorden looking to control.
Valderena looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hugo Valderena just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Gorden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valderena shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Valderena was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gorden wants to control but Valderena postures up.
Valderena trying to control the position but Gorden is working away.
Valderena is working Gorden over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gorden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valderena's best efforts.
Valderena thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gorden trying to hold on to Valderena's head to control him but Valderena postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gorden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gorden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valderena is working away from the top position though.
Gorden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderena thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gorden trying to control here.
Gorden trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Valderena manages to pass to mount!
Valderena tries to control but Gorden wriggling away.
Valderena scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gorden tries to lock up and control but Valderena gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gorden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Valderena avoids the attempt from Gorden to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valderena working the ground and pound effectively.
Gorden wants to hold on but Valderena pushes him away.
Valderena unloading with bombs!
Valderena avoids the attempt from Gorden to control.
Valderena lands a big elbow.
Valderena breaks from Gorden's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Valderena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Valderena connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Valderena lands with some strikes.

Gorden is rocked!
Valderena postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gorden badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Valderena around the waist but Valderena pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Valderena is the winner by TKO! Valderena jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Valderena!
An out of breath Hugo Valderena thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.