Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CSW 027 Finyard vs Grant
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Speed. #CUT#
It looks like Leon Valentine has been cut.
Tyson Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed lands a jab-cross combination. #KD#
Speed lands a big head kick that sends Valentine tumbling to the mat! Speed takes a step backwards and waves Valentine back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Valentine is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed throws a powerful right kick. Valentine tried to block low but the kick was high! Valentine was taken right off of his feet! Speed jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tyson Speed!
Tyson Speed really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CSW 021 Firetrobe vs Lang
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Malek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine stuffs the takedown.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Malek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine looks winded!
Malek shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Malek avoids it with no problem.
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malek doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Valentine counter with a right hand. #T1#
Malek misses with a takedown
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Malek with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Malek shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malek tries for a takedown but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malek. #T2#
Malek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malek off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malek.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malek darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Malek into the cage.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Malek tries for a takedown but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Malek avoids it with no problem.
Malek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Malek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Malek avoids it with no problem.
Malek shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Malek avoids it with no problem.
Malek looks for a takedown but Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Malek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malek shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Malek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valentine 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.
Malek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malek off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malek shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malek misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Malek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Malek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Malek looks for a takedown but Valentine sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malek or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad.
Malek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Malek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Malek with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malek shoots in but no luck this time.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Malek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Malek dives in for a single leg takedown but Valentine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malek closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Malek pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Malek might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Malek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but Malek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malek tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Malek shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valentine leaves Malek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malek off to one side.
Malek misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malek misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Malek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malek goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malek fails with the takedown.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Malek avoids it with no problem.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malek shoots in but no luck this time.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Valentine. No joy for Malek on that attempt.
Malek tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malek darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Malek into the cage.
Malek shoots and misses
and Malek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Malek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malek shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Malek shoots and misses
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malek looks for a takedown but Valentine sprawls well.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Malek ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai Malek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malek gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Malek shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Malek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malek or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malek or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but Malek persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.
Malek misses with a takedown
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Malek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malek is defended easily by Valentine.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Malek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Malek dives in for a single leg takedown but Valentine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malek fails with the takedown.
Valentine stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine leaves Malek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Malek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malek closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Malek pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jai Malek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leon Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malek is defended easily by Valentine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Valentine!
A victorious Leon Valentine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CSW 017 Compton vs Attano II
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Dickskin. Those never looked like landing.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Dickskin.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Dickskin closes the distance and pushes Valentine back into the cage.
Dickskin throws a head punch that misses.
Dickskin lands with a right to the head.
Dickskin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is trying to break free.
Dickskin stalling in the clinch.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Dickskin.
Dickskin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head. #T1#
Dickskin lands a shoulder strike.
Dickskin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine is trying to break the clinch but Dickskin is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Dickskin.
Dickskin scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Dickskin.
A nice left hand lands by Dickskin.
Valentine wants to break free but Dickskin has control.
A right hand to the body from Dickskin.
Valentine looks winded!
Dickskin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dickskin lands a body punch.
Dickskin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Leon Valentine has been cut.#T2#
Dickskin is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Dickskin.
Dickskin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Dickskin pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dickskin lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards. #ROC#
Valentine is rocked!
Dickskin pushes Valentine against the cage. Dickskin is working some dirty boxing. Dickskin pushes off with a quick right hook! Valentine goes down! Valentine tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dickskin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snake Dickskin!
A victorious Snake Dickskin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CSW 011 Attano vs Compton
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Kawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawa throws a front kick that sends Valentine stumbling back into the cage.
Kawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kawa shoots and misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawa.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiero Kawa.
Kawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad. #T1#
Kawa shoots and misses
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Kawa wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kawa fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kiero Kawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawa moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.#CL2#
Valentine tries to keep at a distance but Kawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3##BC#
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kawa has managed to clinch.
Kawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Kawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawa fails with the takedown.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valentine's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kawa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Kawa shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Kawa manages to avoid it.
Kawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiero Kawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawa lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Kawa misses with a head kick.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Kawa.
Kawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kawa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#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.
Kawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Leon Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Kawa ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Kawa fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Kawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Kawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiero Kawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawa can do to turn this around?
Kawa throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawa shoots and misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kawa gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kawa fails to land the takedown.
Valentine slips a jab and a cross from Kawa.
Kawa shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawa tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Kawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiero Kawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawa is defended easily by Valentine.
Kawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#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.
Kawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawa wants to clinch
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawa has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawa is looking to clinch but Valentine is avoiding it.
Kawa throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Kawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawa throws a combination that misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Kawa closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawa shoots and misses
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawa wants to clinch but Valentine slips to the side
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Kawa shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valentine, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Valentine!
An out of breath Leon Valentine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CSW 007 Hardacre vs Speed
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Valentine gets tackled into the cage by Dickskin. Dickskin maintains the clinch.
Dickskin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
Dickskin scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Dickskin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dickskin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentine.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Dickskin. Beautiful body shot.
Dickskin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickskin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dickskin.
Dickskin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dickskin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Dickskin drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage. #T2#
Dickskin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dickskin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Dickskin manages to break the clinch.
Dickskin digs a good body shot into Valentine's ribs.
Dickskin scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentine should have avoided that one.
Dickskin is looking to wear down Valentine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dickskin lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
Dickskin looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Dickskin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine throws out a counter right but Dickskin avoids it with no problem.
Dickskin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3##CL#
Dickskin moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dickskin.
Valentine looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Dickskin.
Dickskin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dickskin lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Dickskin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Dickskin manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Dickskin lands a left and a right that send Valentine crashing to the mat, dazed. Dickskin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Valentine is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leon Valentine has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickskin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valentine at a distance.
Valentine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Valentine leaves his chin hanging out and Dickskin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Valentine crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Snake Dickskin!
After winning the bout, Snake Dickskin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CSW 002 Bravie vs Malek
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Fiddler lands a high kick!
Fiddler connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
Fiddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fiddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Fiddler.
Fiddler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valentine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Fiddler misses.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddler lands a head kick. Valentine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fiddler lands a jab to the head.
Fiddler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Fiddler lands with a cross.
Valentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fiddler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fiddler throws a front kick that sends Valentine stumbling back into the cage.
Fiddler lands with a shot to the body.
Fiddler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Fiddler catches Valentine napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Valentine to the canvas! #ROC#
Valentine is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Fiddler controlling him for the moment.
Fiddler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valentine is still in real trouble! Can Fiddler finish him?#T2#
Fiddler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valentine seems to have recovered his senses.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiddler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fiddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiddler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fiddler gets to his feet and stands over Valentine, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Valentine felt that one! Fiddler unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Valentine from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Fiddler!
Freddie Fiddler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFN - 1 - Wednesday Beatdown
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Valentine.#T1#
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva looks winded!
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva with a poor takedown
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valentine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.#T2#
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.#T3#
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Valentine.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Valentine. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Da Silva might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Valentine has got the better of the exchanges.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Silva misses with a hook
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.#T3#
Da Silva misses with a takedown
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva fails with the takedown
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva fails with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leon Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva shoots and misses
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Da Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Valentine is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafael Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Valentine!
Our winner, Leon Valentine, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentine circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson. #T1#
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Johnson looks winded!#T3#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Otavio Johnson has been cut.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson misses with a double jab
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Johnson shoots and misses
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leon Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a big left hand that crumples Johnson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Valentine!
Leon Valentine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFL 014 Kjolby vs Smith
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Hogg fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogg shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Hogg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogg shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Hogg. Hogg gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogg is defended easily by Valentine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Hogg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogg off to one side.
Hogg fails to land the takedown.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg dives in for a single leg takedown but Valentine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogg fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogg is defended easily by Valentine.
Hogg fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Hogg shoots in.
Hogg fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.#T3#
Hogg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Hogg with that takedown attempt.
Hogg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hogg shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Hogg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
JD Hogg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogg is breathing heavily.
Hogg closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Hogg pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hogg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valentine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogg somewhat.
Hogg shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.#T4#
Hogg shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Hogg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valentine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine trying to keep a closed guard but Hogg is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hogg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Valentine is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogg looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hogg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hogg fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogg fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Hogg's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogg shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
JD Hogg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hogg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogg shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Hogg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hogg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Hogg fails to land the takedown.
Hogg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogg darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Hogg into the cage.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogg dives in for a single leg takedown but Valentine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hogg.
Hogg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but Hogg persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Hogg goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Hogg fails to land the takedown.
Hogg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogg.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Hogg shoots in.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hogg.
Valentine 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.
Hogg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Hogg closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Hogg pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hogg or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad.
Hogg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogg darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Hogg into the cage.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Hogg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hogg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Hogg ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hogg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogg off to one side.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogg fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Hogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Hogg pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but Hogg persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentine leaves Hogg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Hogg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Hogg goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Hogg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogg off to one side.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but Hogg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Hogg misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hogg fails to land the takedown.
Hogg shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogg.
Hogg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but Hogg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogg darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Hogg into the cage.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hogg tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
JD Hogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hogg shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Valentine leaves Hogg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valentine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hogg shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg shoots and misses
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hogg shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Hogg dives in for a single leg takedown but Valentine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hogg avoids it with no problem.
Hogg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valentine circles away.
Hogg shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leon Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogg shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Hogg shoots in.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hogg or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine, which made it look bad.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogg tries for a takedown but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Hogg shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Hogg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Hogg ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hogg shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Hogg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leon Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg misses with a body kick.
Hogg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valentine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: RFL 008 Ring Edition I
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Malek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Malek has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
Malek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malek.
Valentine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malek connects with a knee to the head.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Malek won't allow it.
A short right from Malek on the inside.
Malek is stalling here.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Malek won't allow it.
Malek lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Leon Valentine has been cut.
Malek with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Malek on the inside. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Malek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards. #KD#
Malek drops Valentine onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Valentine is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Valentine is rocked!
Valentine looks winded!
Malek with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Valentine drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jai Malek!
In his post fight interview, Jai Malek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RFL 003 Muller vs Vinci
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gowing. Gowing obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Gowing. Gowing gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Gowing with a poor takedown
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Gowing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gowing shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gowing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valentine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Gowing wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Gowing tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gowing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gowing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Gowing avoids it with no problem.
Gowing throws a nice head kick!
Gowing tries for a takedown but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Gowing darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Gowing into the cage. #CL#
Gowing instigates a clinch.
Gowing lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine can't break the clinch.
Valentine stops a takedown attempt from Gowing. #BC#
Gowing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gowing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gowing fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentine on the side of the head.
Gowing throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Gowing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Gowing with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Gowing gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Gowing stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Gowing shoots in.
Gowing closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Gowing pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gowing throws a head kick that misses
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Gowing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Gowing lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Gowing 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gowing is defended easily by Valentine.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Gowing avoids it with no problem.
Gowing closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Gowing pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cameron Gowing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Gowing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Gowing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gowing moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Gowing has Valentine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valentine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gowing is pushing Valentine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valentine tries to break free but Gowing pushes him back against the cage.
Gowing tries to pull guard but Valentine won't allow it.
Valentine wants to break the clinch but can't.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Valentine in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gowing tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gowing jumps guard but Valentine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gowing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gowing has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Gowing works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gowing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gowing controls from within his opponent's guard.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Gowing from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gowing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gowing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Gowing controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gowing forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Gowing decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gowing.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Gowing.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Gowing avoids it with no problem.
Gowing shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Gowing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Gowing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Gowing 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#
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leon Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gowing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gowing off to one side.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gowing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Gowing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gowing shoots and misses
and Gowing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gowing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowing misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Gowing doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentine circles away.
Gowing scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gowing wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Gowing tries to score with a low kick but Valentine moves his leg out of the way.
Gowing dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Gowing's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gowing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Gowing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gowing content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gowing seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valentine for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Valentine wants to control but Gowing is keeping busy. #SU#
Gowing stands up out of the half guard.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Gowing. Gowing gets slowly back to his feet.
Gowing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Gowing tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Gowing ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gowing is looking to clinch but Valentine is avoiding it.
Gowing throws a right hand that Valentine ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentine also avoids with ease.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Gowing tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentine stuffs the takedown.
Gowing throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gowing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leon Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameron Gowing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gowing lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cameron Gowing.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gowing, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Gowing!

Event: AMC 009 Templar vs Gatsby
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Valentine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Valentine.
Valentine has his takedown stuffed
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine tries to clinch up but Villamora circles away and keeps his distance.
Villamora is looking for a counter combo.
Valentine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Villamora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carrera Villamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Valentine.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Villamora but Villamora pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Villamora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Valentine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1##SUB#
Villamora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Villamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valentine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Villamora actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Villamora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Villamora wants to improve his position but Valentine is controlling well. #SUB#
Villamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Villamora looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Villamora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Villamora is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Villamora actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Villamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Villamora actively working from the bottom here.
Valentine wants to take a breather but Villamora is having none of it.
Villamora manages to get to full guard.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villamora swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Villamora is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Villamora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valentine is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Villamora has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Valentine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Villamora.
Villamora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valentine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Villamora is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Villamora managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Valentine.
Villamora tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valentine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Villamora avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Valentine.
Villamora is trying to improve his position.
Villamora is working hard here to advance position.
Valentine fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Villamora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valentine trying to control the action but Villamora is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villamora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valentine off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carrera Villamora dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Villamora defends it nicely.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Villamora saw that one coming.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Valentine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Villamora circles away.
Carrera Villamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Villamora saw that one coming.
Villamora is looking for a counter combo.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Villamora is looking for a counter combo.
Valentine throws a hook but Villamora avoids it easily.
Villamora appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Valentine dives in for a single leg takedown but Villamora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Villamora went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Villamora is looking for a counter combo.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villamora manages to avoid it.
Villamora appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valentine fails with the takedown
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Valentine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villamora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Valentine throws a poor cross that misses
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Villamora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?#T2#
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Valentine.
Valentine darts in trying to clinch
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Valentine.
Valentine swings widly with a right hand
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Valentine thows a leg kick but Villamora checks it
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Valentine is predictable there
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Valentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentine with a poor takedown
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine tries to clinch but Villamora moves away
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Leon Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Valentine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Valentine has his takedown stuffed
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentine tries for a takedown but Villamora circles away easily
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine closes the distance but Villamora moves to the side
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carrera Villamora dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Valentine is predictable there
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine misses the body punch
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Valentine backing up. Valentine nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo.
Valentine swings widly with a right hand
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine misses with a body shot
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valentine shoots and misses
and Villamora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Villamora counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Valentine misses with a takedown
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Valentine misses #KD#
and Villamora counters with a crisp one two that drops Valentine! Villamora thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Valentine to his feet! Valentine is in big trouble!
Valentine misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Villamora counters with a crisp one two that drops Valentine! Villamora thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Valentine to his feet! Valentine is in big trouble!#ROC#
Valentine is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt
and Villamora counters with a left right combination that sends Valentine crashing to the mat - Villamora wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Valentine out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carrera Villamora!
Carrera Villamora retains his super heavyweight title!
Carrera Villamora gave a mention to VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AMC 003 Le Banner vs Haarmann
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Wainamoinen misses with a body shot.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wainamoinen as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Wainamoinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wainamoinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Valentine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valentine cracks Wainamoinen with a big elbow.
Valentine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wainamoinen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Valentine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valentine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wainamoinen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Valentine tries to advance to mount but Wainamoinen denies him.
Wainamoinen tries to escape but Valentine is in control. #T1#
Valentine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Valentine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wainamoinen's legs.
Wainamoinen is pushing Valentine's head away, looking to escape. Valentine manages to hold on to the position though.
Wainamoinen dodges the ground and pound from Valentine.
Wainamoinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wainamoinen taking a bit of punishment here - Valentine scoring with strikes.
Wainamoinen taking a bit of punishment here - Valentine scoring with strikes.
Valentine controls the position from side control.
Valentine working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Valentine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wainamoinen keeps working.
Valentine passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wainamoinen!
Wainamoinen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Valentine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Valentine landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Wainamoinen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Valentine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wainamoinen is trying to stand up.
Valentine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Wainamoinen is rocked!
Valentine won't let Wainamoinen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wainamoinen is still in real trouble! Can Valentine finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Valentine! Wainamoinen is hurt baaadly! Valentine is firing away with more strikes - Wainamoinen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Valentine!
Leon Valentine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCR 46
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Nazirite throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Nazirite catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine has a takedown stuffed.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazirite.
Nazirite lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazirite, as that shot connected.
Valentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nazirite counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Nazirite.
Valentine staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazirite. That's going to slow Valentine down.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazirite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazirite misses the target.#T1#
Nazirite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samson Nazirite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Valentine.
Valentine throws a jab when Nazirite was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazirite misses the target.
Nazirite misses with a looping right.
Nazirite missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Nazirite finds it's way through Valentine's defenses.
Nazirite with a hook.
Nazirite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Samson Nazirite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samson Nazirite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazirite's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valentine under the eye.
Nazirite displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nazirite scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Valentine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nazirite counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Nazirite bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Valentine! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Nazirite wants to get up but he can't break Valentine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nazirite has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Nazirite controlling him for the moment.
Nazirite trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nazirite manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nazirite is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Nazirite on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nazirite tries to get out of the position.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazirite is retaining full guard.
Valentine keeps trying to improve his position.
Nazirite is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valentine is controlling him.
Valentine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valentine trying to control but Nazirite is working from the bottom.
Valentine won't allow Nazirite to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Nazirite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nazirite.
Nazirite is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Nazirite moved out of range.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Nazirite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazirite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazirite goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nazirite. Valentine shrugs it off though.
Nazirite seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Valentine slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Nazirite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up with Nazirite, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes Nazirite against the cage but Nazirite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nazirite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nazirite is fending him off so far but Valentine persists. Nope, Nazirite circles away and we're back to standing.
Nazirite is looking to counter with head kicks.
Valentine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nazirite bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valentine's head backwards.
Nazirite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Nazirite.
Nazirite scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentine should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with a body shot
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine needs to keep his hands up - Nazirite had a free shot at his head there.
Nazirite throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazirite throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Nazirite uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nazirite cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nazirite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
A head kick lands from Nazirite that sends Valentine to the canvas. Valentine tries to scramble back to his feet but Nazirite brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Valentine is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leon Valentine has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nazirite is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Valentine is still in real trouble! Can Nazirite finish him?
Nazirite wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
Nazirite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valentine seems to have recovered his senses.
Nazirite tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Valentine is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Nazirite looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nazirite controlling the pace for now.
Nazirite avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Nazirite wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Nazirite is really struggling to control Valentine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valentine tries to hold on but Nazirite postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nazirite looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valentine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Valentine is still trying to improve position.
Valentine sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nazirite wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazirite pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Nazirite dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Valentine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazirite cracks Valentine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nazirite throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine moves out of range as Nazirite strikes.
Nazirite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nazirite cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazirite slaps away a takedown attempt from Valentine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nazirite connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Nazirite counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Nazirite misses.
Nazirite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazirite.
Valentine tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Nazirite sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Valentine to the ground! Nazirite dives into full mount looking to finish!#T1#
Valentine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nazirite wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
Valentine tries to reverse the position but Nazirite maintains control.
Nazirite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valentine is looking to escape.
Valentine can't escape the position.
Nazirite controlling the pace for now.
Nazirite wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
Leon Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valentine is looking to get to half guard.
Valentine wants to control but Nazirite is having none of it.
Nazirite looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.
Nazirite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valentine is looking to escape.
Nazirite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nazirite looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Nazirite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Samson Nazirite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazirite pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazirite scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazirite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Nazirite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazirite 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Nazirite!

Event: CCR 42
Date: Aug 05, 2016

#R1#
Valentine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dias.
Dias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
And Dias tries to counter it with a takedown but Valentine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
Dias changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valentine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dias enables Valentine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dias manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valentine landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Dias manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Dias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valentine to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Dias has momentary wrist control but Valentine slips an elbow through the middle.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dias is keeping the position for now.
Valentine distracts Dias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Dias has been cut.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Dias has wrist control.#SUB#
Valentine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dias has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Valentine is looking for a triangle here but Dias uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Valentine gets back to half guard.
Valentine moves into full guard. #SUB#
Valentine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dias stacks Valentine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dias!#T3#
Valentine is looking for a sweep.
Valentine manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valentine tries to roll over but Dias keeps him under control.
Valentine wants to control but Dias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dias prevents Valentine from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valentine manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #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.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Dias controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valentine is on top in guard. #REVR#
Valentine chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Dias's cut.
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##CL#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Valentine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valentine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dias up against the cage.
Valentine seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
The referee calls for Valentine to work. #TD#
Valentine has picked Dias up - he's going for a ride! Valentine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Valentine frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Valentine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dias has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dias!
Dias is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Dias postures up. #T2##SUB#
Valentine throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dias uses it to pass to side control.
Valentine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dias working away.
Valentine is trying to improve his position.
Valentine sneaks back into half guard.
Valentine trying to hold on to Dias's head to control him but Dias postures up.
Valentine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dias's guard. #REVR#
Dias keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine is really struggling to control Dias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Dias has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valentine.
Valentine connects with a couple of short punches.
Valentine 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.
Valentine won't allow Dias to get back to his feet.
Valentine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valentine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valentine advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Valentine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Dias's cut.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Valentine. #ES2#
Dias throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Valentine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dias's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Valentine 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. #T1#
Valentine works his way into full mount!
Valentine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dias is looking to escape.
Dias is in a horrible position here. Valentine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Leon Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Valentine scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dias can do to turn this around?
Valentine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Valentine thowing shots but they're missing.
Dias avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valentine. #T3##SUB#
Valentine throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dias has his hands clasped together but Valentine breaks the hold and Dias is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Valentine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Valentine!
Leon Valentine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CCR 38
Date: Jul 08, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Dias instigates a clinch.
Valentine stalling against the cage. #BC#
Valentine breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valentine.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Dias.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Dias shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dias shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Dias walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine tries to work over Dias's front leg with a kick but Dias checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias lands a nice hook to Valentine's body. Valentine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine takes a swing at Dias's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Dias's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Valentine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dias napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Dias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Valentine wants to take a breather but Dias manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Valentine.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Dias is retaining full guard.
Dias wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Valentine passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Valentine slips a nice elbow through Dias's hands, connecting with Dias's forehead.
Valentine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valentine trying to control from half guard but Dias is working away.
Valentine is pressing down on Dias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dias is holding on for now.
Valentine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dias is trying to stand up here but Valentine is controlling him well. #T3#
Dias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valentine lands a nice short elbow.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Dias is defending well.
Dias on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dias won't allow Valentine to pass to mount.
Valentine is looking to stall here but Dias recovers full guard.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving. #T4#
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Dias is retaining full guard.
Dias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valentine is controlling him.
Valentine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valentine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
Dias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Valentine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Valentine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valentine throws a big elbow that misses.
Dias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valentine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dias working a defensive guard but Valentine manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dias is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dias misses with a strike from the bottom.
Valentine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Dias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dias takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2##SUB#
Valentine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valentine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dias is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valentine has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Valentine scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Valentine landing strikes from the mount.
Valentine landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine cracks Dias with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Valentine working Dias over with strikes here.
Valentine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dias is trying desperately to improve position.
Dias tries to lock up and control but Valentine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valentine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valentine lands a couple of good shots and Dias has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Valentine seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Valentine lands punches and elbows.
Valentine is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Valentine. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Valentine controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Dias right now.
Valentine lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dias.
Dias tries to escape but Valentine has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that second round.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Dias's head but Dias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dias lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gabriel Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Valentine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dias!
Dias holding on.
Valentine trying to control the position but Dias is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Valentine trying to control the position but Dias is working away. #T1#
Valentine landing a few strikes.
Valentine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valentine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valentine is thwarting Dias's attempts to control the position.
Valentine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Dias defends it.
Dias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dias.
Leon Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Dias is keeping the position.
Dias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Valentine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leon Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dias will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T3#
Dias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valentine content to stall in guard here.
Dias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Dias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Valentine misses
and Dias counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Valentine drives through with a takedown into Dias's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dias can do to turn this around?#T4#
Dias has momentary wrist control but Valentine slips an elbow through the middle.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dias is keeping the position for now.
Dias looking for a sweep. Not yet Dias, not yet.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Dias wants to stand and escape but Valentine is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine chips away with some ground and pound.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabriel Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valentine, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Valentine!
After the fight, Leon Valentine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Stark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stark throws a series of punches but Valentine avoids them all with ease.
Valentine slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
It looked like Stark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentine circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Stark shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valentine eats them both and turns towards Stark to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Leon Valentine has been cut.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentine tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark looks to land a combination but Valentine avoids it well.
Stark throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Valentine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
Valentine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valentine passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is breathing heavily.#T1#
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Valentine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valentine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valentine fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB2#
Valentine looking to isolate an arm here. Stark doesn't see it coming and as Valentine extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Valentine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Valentine!
After the fight, Leon Valentine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: QFC Tournament 636 Round 4
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Inshimarino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Inshimarino.
Valentine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Inshimarino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inshimarino counters with a straight right hand.
Inshimarino throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inshimarino manages to avoid it.
Inshimarino throws a right hand that Valentine ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentine also avoids with ease.
Inshimarino slips a jab from Valentine.
Inshimarino misses with a double jab.
Valentine tries to score with a low kick but Inshimarino moves his leg out of the way.
Valentine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inshimarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inshimarino throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Valentine counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Inshimarino explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inshimarino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inshimarino wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
A combination from Inshimarino does no damage.
Valentine with the counter takedown but Inshimarino avoids it easily.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Inshimarino misses the target.
Inshimarino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Inshimarino misses #TD2#
and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown. Inshimarino fights it but they end up in guard.
Inshimarino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valentine with a nice head shot there.
Inshimarino pulls Valentine in close to prevent any damage.
Valentine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Inshimarino's guard.
Valentine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Inshimarino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Inshimarino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valentine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Inshimarino!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine lands a heavy elbow.
Inshimarino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Valentine with good strikes from the mount here!
Inshimarino is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Inshimarino tries to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Valentine raining down shots from the mount!
Valentine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Inshimarino is rocked!
Valentine postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Inshimarino out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Valentine goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leon Valentine!
Leon Valentine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: QFC Tournament 636 Round 3
Date: Jun 10, 2016

#R1#
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall with a jab.
Valentine misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Hall clinches up with Valentine and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Valentine manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentine is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Valentine circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coty Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Valentine just leaning against Hall, taking a breather.
Valentine's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valentine receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Valentine only half commits.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##CL2#
Valentine pushes Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hall tries to break the clinch but Valentine is controlling the position.
Valentine is struggling to control the position.
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Hall manages to pull guard.
Hall wants to control the position but Valentine says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Valentine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Hall wants to control but Valentine is keeping busy.
Hall pushes Valentine off looking to stand but Valentine dives back in and keeps control.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valentine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valentine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valentine is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall gets back to full guard. #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.
Valentine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Valentine is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hall off to one side.
Coty Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch.
Valentine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Valentine.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentine has double underhooks.
Hall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Valentine scores with a takedown into Hall's guard.
Hall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valentine is controlling him. #T1#
Hall pulls Valentine in close to prevent any damage.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Valentine controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valentine won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Valentine is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valentine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hall somewhat.#TD2#
Valentine drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Valentine stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Valentine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Valentine is pulling down on Hall's head to control his posture.
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hall trying to strike off his back. #T4#
Valentine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valentine has picked Hall up and slammed him! Hall can't keep hold of the triangle and Valentine manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine tries to move to full mount but Hall actually manages to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Valentine seems content to control.
Valentine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Valentine passes the guard and advances to mount!
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Valentine has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Valentine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hall did well to prevent Valentine getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valentine connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Valentine is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Hall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valentine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valentine is controlling the pace.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Valentine is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine stops Hall from getting back to his feet.
Valentine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valentine is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Hall's head and hops out.
Valentine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leon Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Coty Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Valentine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valentine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Valentine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Hall controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself. #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.
Valentine's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Valentine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hall on his heels. He'll look to pass Hall's guard now, I'm sure.
Valentine won't allow Hall to get back to his feet.
Valentine 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.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
More stalling from Valentine.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Leon Valentine!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Leon Valentine!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Leon Valentine!

Leon Valentine wins by unanimous decision!
Leon Valentine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: QFC Tournament 636 Round 2
Date: Jun 09, 2016

#R1#
Valentine throws a leg kick but Cruz moved away.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentine.
Valentine with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Valentine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Valentine tries to counter it with a takedown but Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cruz lands a takedown into guard.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cruz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Valentine's closed guard. He's half up but Valentine has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Valentine pivots and extends the arm, Cruz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Valentine! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Valentine!
Leon Valentine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: QFC Tournament 636 Round 1
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Stark.#TD#
Valentine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stark was covering up waiting for the punch and Valentine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stark is wriggling around but Valentine manages to pass to half guard.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valentine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
Valentine prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark has hold of Valentine's hands but Valentine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Valentine is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Stark is not content to let Valentine control the position.
Stark has hold of Valentine's hands but Valentine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Valentine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stark tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Valentine manages to move to mount!
Valentine avoids the attempt from Stark to control.#T2#
Stark takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Valentine's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Valentine!

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