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EEC 194 Draclau v Brava PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Aberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callahan comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Wants To Rule The World. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Aberton!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberton throws a looping overhand right but Callahan ducks down to avoid it.
Aberton lands a really nice looking cross but Callahan seems unphased.
A right-left combo lands from Callahan.
It looks like Klas Aberton has been cut.
Aberton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Callahan is looking to clinch.
Aberton keeps the fight on the outside.
Callahan dodges the punch combination from Aberton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Aberton misses the target.
Callahan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aberton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aberton throws a head kick that misses.
Aberton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callahan but Callahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Callahan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aberton.
Callahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Callahan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aberton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Callahan's elbow.
Aberton tries to throw a body punch but Callahan avoids it by throwing Aberton back against the cage.
Aberton lands an elbow just above Callahan 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aberton.
Callahan cracks Aberton with a nice body shot.
Callahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aberton cracks Callahan with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callahan.
Callahan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Callahan lands an uppercut.
Callahan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Callahan.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aberton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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!
Callahan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aberton takes a shot to the head.
Callahan trying to stall but Aberton improves his position.
Callahan tries to pull guard but Aberton won't allow it.
Callahan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aberton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callahan is defending well for now.
Callahan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callahan is defending well for now.
Callahan scores with a shot to the side of Aberton's head.
Aberton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Callahan's elbow.
Callahan is struggling to control the position.
Aberton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Callahan takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Callahan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aberton backwards.
Aberton tries to throw a body punch but Callahan avoids it by throwing Aberton back against the cage.
Callahan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aberton backwards.
Callahan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aberton misses with the head strike.
Aberton prevents a body shot from Callahan.
Aberton tries to pull guard but Callahan holds him up against the cage and eventually Aberton drops back down to his feet.
Aberton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Callahan lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aberton throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan working aggressively here.
Callahan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aberton prevents a body shot from Callahan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aberton.
Callahan prevents a body shot from Aberton.
Callahan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aberton lands an elbow inside that Callahan shrugs off.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aberton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Callahan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aberton is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Aberton scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aberton.
Aberton lands a damaging elbow.
Callahan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Callahan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aberton lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Aberton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Callahan working hard to break the clinch.
Aberton misses with a body punch.
Aberton lands a hook that snaps the head of Callahan backwards.
Aberton struggles to land a body shot inside as Callahan controls his hands.
Callahan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Callahan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aberton prevents a body shot from Callahan.
Aberton working aggressively here.
Aberton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aberton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aberton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aberton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Callahan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aberton up against the cage.
Aberton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Callahans head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callahan is trying to stall.
Aberton stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Callahan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Klas Aberton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aberton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aberton scoring well with a low kick there.
Callahan throws a lazy right hand but Aberton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callahan doesn't manage to clinch there - Aberton circles away.
Aberton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callahan but Callahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aberton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aberton fails with the takedown.
Callahan tries to bum rush Aberton with a series of wild strikes but Aberton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas Callahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aberton walks into a jab.
Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aberton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Callahan tries to clinch up.
Aberton misses with a straight left.
Callahan looks to land a right hand but Aberton moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aberton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Callahan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Callahan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Callahan throws a big elbow that misses.
Aberton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Callahan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aberton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aberton wants to pass the guard but Callahan is defending well.
Nice strikes from Aberton there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callahan trying to control but Aberton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan wants to get back to full guard.
Aberton is controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aberton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Callahan is looking to improve his position.
Aberton is keen to just control but Callahan is a slippery customer.
Aberton prevents Callahan from improving his position.
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. Aberton connects with a nice short shot to Callahan's temple.
Aberton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan is looking for a sweep. Aberton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aberton tries to pass to full mount but Callahan defends it.
Callahan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Callahan gets full guard.
Aberton wants to control from the top but Callahan keeps moving.
Callahan looking for a sweep. Not yet Callahan, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aberton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Callahan's guard.
Aberton is looking to take a break and control but Callahan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Callahan tries to get to full guard but Aberton has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan is controlling Aberton's trapped leg to prevent Aberton from advancing to side control.
Callahan is refusing to be controlled, as Aberton sits in half guard.
Aberton wants to free his trapped foot but Callahan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Callahan trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Callahan gets a clinch.
Thomas Callahan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Callahan prevents a body shot from Aberton.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Aberton.
Aberton scores with a shoulder strike.
Callahan managing to block the knees to the body from Aberton.
Callahan trying to control the position but instead, Aberton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Callahan into the cage.
Aberton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Aberton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klas Aberton's cut.
That's time! Callahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aberton keeps the fight on the outside.
Callahan has Aberton up against the cage in a clinch.
Callahan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aberton's elbow.
Aberton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Callahan scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aberton fails to land.
Callahan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Callahan blocking some punches.
Callahan is trying to stall.
Callahan tries to break the clinch but Aberton is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Aberton.
Aberton lands a nice uppercut.
Callahan is looking to control Aberton's arms but Aberton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Callahan has his back to the cage.
Callahan seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Aberton is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Aberton throws a punch but it's blocked by Callahan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aberton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callahan slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Callahan is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Callahan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aberton misses with the head strike.
Aberton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Aberton on the inside.
Callahan misses with a body punch.
Aberton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aberton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Callahan blocks an elbow strike from Aberton.
A nice left hand lands by Aberton.
Callahan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aberton has a couple of punches blocked by Callahan.
Aberton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Callahan has Aberton pressed against the cage.
Aberton working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Callahan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aberton struggles to land a body shot inside as Callahan controls his hands.
Aberton tries to stall but Callahan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Callahan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Callahan has Aberton pressed against the cage.
Aberton tries to throw a body punch but Callahan avoids it by throwing Aberton back against the cage.
Callahan misses with a body punch.
Callahan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aberton walks away with a smile on his face. Callahan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aberton swats away the attempt to clinch by Callahan.
Aberton scores with a nice right hand.
Callahan is looking to clinch.
Aberton clinches up against the cage.
Callahan throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aberton throws a punch but it's blocked by Callahan.
Callahan lands a body shot.
Callahan misses with some punches.
Aberton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Callahan avoids the elbow strike from Aberton, against the cage.
Callahan tries to break the clinch but Aberton is controlling the position.
Aberton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Callahan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aberton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Callahan has him pressed against the cage.
Aberton lands an elbow that stopped Callahan in his tracks for a moment.
Callahan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Callahan prevents a body shot from Aberton.
Callahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aberton manages to pull guard.
Callahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Callahan defends well.
Aberton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Callahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Aberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callahan stops Aberton from standing up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callahan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aberton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aberton controls Callahan momentarily but Callahan frees himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callahan wants to control from the top but Aberton keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klas Aberton.
I think Aberton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klas Aberton!
Klas Aberton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fight Club Clothing est. 09™, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Valentine's choice of entrance music: I Buy the Drugs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte misses the shot to the body.
Duarte throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Duarte misses
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valentine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duarte. Duarte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duarte. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Duarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valentine tries to clinch up but Duarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Valentine tries to clinch up
and Duarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duarte checks a low kick from Valentine.
Duarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentine.
Duarte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentine to score with a decent uppercut.
Duarte tries to move into range but Valentine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Dick Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Duarte.
A punch combination from Valentine misses.
Duarte is looking to wear down Valentine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duarte misses with a straight left.
Duarte blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valentine.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Duarte circles away.
Duarte jabs at Valentine's body.
Valentine lands a really nice looking cross but Duarte seems unphased.
Duarte shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duarte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Duarte.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duarte, pushing him back against the cage.
Duarte tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duarte goes for a takedown attempt but Valentine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte misses the shot to the body.
Duarte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valentine. Valentine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duarte misses with a body shot
and Valentine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duarte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duarte gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Duarte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duarte is looking for a kimura here.
Valentine gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duarte throws a big right hand that misses.
Valentine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Duarte from controlling successfully.
Duarte is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Duarte trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Duarte tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A shot to the body from Valentine misses
and Duarte counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Duarte closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Duarte pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Valentine will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Duarte. Beautiful body shot.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duarte.
Duarte throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine throws a jab when Duarte was well out of range.
Duarte checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Duarte or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine which made him look bad.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Duarte circles away.
Duarte shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valentine throws a jab when Duarte was well out of range.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Duarte takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine tries to bum rush Duarte with a series of wild strikes but Duarte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Duarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valentine looks to land a combination but Duarte avoids it well.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Duarte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Duarte as he connects with a hook.
Duarte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duarte has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duarte.
Duarte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duarte throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with an inside leg kick.
Duarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duarte missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duarte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valentine throws a jab when Duarte was well out of range.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Duarte punishes Valentine's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Duarte shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine forces Duarte back against the cage and clinches.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valentine tries to land knees in the clinch but Duarte avoids the damage to the body.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Duarte prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine gets underhooks to prevent Duarte's takedown attempt.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Duarte controls his hands.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Duarte has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valentine after a bit of a struggle.
Duarte is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valentine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duarte is working for takedown but Valentine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Duarte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Duarte.
Valentine landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Valentine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duarte.
Duarte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Duarte is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valentine to the mat. Valentine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Valentine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valentine kicks Duarte off and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duarte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Duarte blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duarte.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duarte at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Valentine.
Valentine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine gets a clinch.
Dick Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duarte has Valentine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valentine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Duarte avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Duarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Duarte can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Valentine regains guard.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine pushes Duarte off and gets back to his feet.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Duarte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcos Duarte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duarte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is keen to just control but Valentine is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcos Duarte just wasn't active enough.
Duarte fails with a takedown attempt.
Duarte just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine looks to throw the jab but Duarte is out of range.
Duarte just misses with a punch to the body.
Duarte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duarte is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valentine.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Duarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duarte shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Duarte lands with a slapping head kick.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Duarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Duarte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Valentine lands.
Duarte dives in and scores a takedown into Valentine's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine wants to get back to his feet but Duarte is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marcos Duarte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Dick Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duarte with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Valentine.
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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Valentine!
After the big win, Dick Valentine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alphons Draclau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zica Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brava is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chimaira - Nothing Remains. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphons Draclau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zica Brava!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brava misses with a body punch
and Draclau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Draclau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brava is refusing to be controlled, as Draclau sits in half guard.
Brava tries to roll over but Draclau keeps him under control.
Draclau wants to pass to mount but Brava is defending the position.
Draclau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brava does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Draclau seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draclau prevents Brava from standing back up.
Alphons Draclau has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brava works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brava misses with a straight right.
Draclau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brava connects with a crisp jab.
Draclau misses with an uppercut. Brava saw that one coming.
Brava misses with a series of wild punches.
Draclau blocks a head kick by Brava.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brava.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zica Brava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draclau tried to score with a low kick but Brava checks it.
A low kick from Brava is predictable there
and Draclau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brava's knee momentarily.
Draclau avoids the head kick by Brava.
Zica Brava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draclau avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Draclau catches Brava right on the button with a cross.
Draclau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brava just misses with a punch to the body.
Draclau walks into a left hand.
Brava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brava checks a low kick from Draclau.
Draclau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brava's guard.
Brava manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brava tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draclau wants to hold on but Brava pushes him away.
Draclau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Draclau 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.
Draclau trying to control here.
Draclau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Draclau wants to control but Brava is keeping busy.
Draclau is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draclau won't allow Brava to pass to mount.
Brava tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Draclau gets full guard.
Brava wants to get up but he can't break Draclau's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brava is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Draclau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draclau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphons Draclau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brava is looking to slow Draclau down with leg kicks.
Draclau moves out of range of the leg kick from Brava.
Draclau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brava as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Brava.
Brava throws a nice looking combination but Draclau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draclau misses with a hook.
Brava throws a big shot that misses.
Draclau just misses with a punch to the body.
Brava dips to his left and cracks Draclau with an uppercut!
Brava slips a jab from Draclau.
Brava throws a leg kick but Draclau sees it coming and moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Brava
and Draclau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Brava. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Draclau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brava was well out of range. Poor timing from Draclau.
Draclau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Draclau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brava misses with a right hand
and Draclau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brava's knee momentarily.
Brava scores with a spinning back kick!
Brava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brava scoring well with a low kick there.
Draclau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brava quickly recovers to half guard.
Brava is trying to stand up here but Draclau is controlling him well.
Brava blocking the ground and pound attempt from Draclau.
Draclau is trying to control the action in half guard but Brava is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava tries to kick Draclau off but Draclau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brava is not content to let Draclau control the position.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brava wants to get back to full guard.
Draclau seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brava is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alphons Draclau!
Alphons Draclau retains his bantamweight title!
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