PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rene Lafayette (ranked 1200 p4p, 1796 weight class) and Lou Valentine (ranked 159 p4p, 240 weight class). Lafayette's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Radar Love - Golden Earring. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lafayette
vs
Valentine

179 cm
29
170
24 - 13 - 1

174 cm
29
172
11 - 11 - 1

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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 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Lafayette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette blocks a leg kick.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafayette manages to avoid it.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Lafayette moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lafayette tries to score with a low kick but Valentine moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Lafayette blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Lafayette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Lafayette does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lafayette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lafayette moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lafayette is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lafayette misses with a straight left.
Valentine throws a poor cross that misses
and Lafayette counters with a thumping low kick.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafayette.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Lafayette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lafayette throws a chopping leg kick but Valentine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Lafayette looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Valentine instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Lafayette gets underhooks to prevent Valentine's takedown attempt.
Lafayette misses with a body punch.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Lafayette throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lafayette.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Lafayette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is working Lafayette over against the cage.
Lafayette swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Lafayette trying to stall but Valentine improves his position.

Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lafayette slips a jab from Valentine.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body. Lafayette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
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Lafayette finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentine with the inside leg kick.
Valentine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lafayette. Lafayette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lafayette lands with an overhand left.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lafayette can pounce on him.
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
Valentine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lafayette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lafayette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lafayette.
Lafayette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Lafayette sets himself, and Valentine steps forward looking for the clinch! Lafayette avoids it this time.
Lafayette throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.

Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lafayette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette working aggressively here.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
Lafayette throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lafayette fails to land.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lafayette backwards.
Lafayette gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafayette is pressed up against the cage. Valentine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lafayette down to the mat. Lafayette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Lafayette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lafayette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentine throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Lafayette throws a leg kick that misses.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Valentine checks it.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lafayette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafayette pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good standup being displayed there by Lafayette as he connects with a hook.

Valentine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafayette misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafayette tries to break free but Valentine pushes him back against the cage.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lafayette.
Lafayette is breathing heavily.
Lafayette misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentine blocks the leg kick.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lafayette was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Lafayette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lou Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lafayette. Lafayette obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine misses with a jab to the body
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut.
Lafayette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
Lafayette throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.

Valentine wants the takedown. Lafayette is fighting it off but Valentine persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lafayette's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentine stands up over Lafayette, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafayette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Lafayette is working hard here to advance position.
Lafayette can't keep his opponent in guard - Valentine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lafayette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lafayette defending well though.
Valentine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valentine thows a huge punch but Lafayette dodges it nicely.
Lafayette is trying to get back to full guard.
Lafayette taking some punishment here, with Valentine in his half guard.
Lafayette is refusing to be controlled, as Valentine sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette is pressing down on Valentine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Valentine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lafayette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.

Valentine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lafayette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valentine has managed to get both his arms back between Lafayette's legs - danger averted.
Lafayette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valentine manages to get himself to full guard.

Valentine is looking for a triangle but Lafayette pushes his legs off easily.

Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lafayette doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lafayette manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Lafayette controlling him for the moment.

Lafayette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lafayette has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.

Valentine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Valentine working for a triangle but Lafayette defends it easily.

Lafayette drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lafayette jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lou Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lafayette postures up.
Lafayette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette looking to pass the guard.

Valentine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lafayette has picked Valentine up and slammed him! Valentine can't keep hold of the triangle and Lafayette manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou 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!

Lafayette throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Lafayette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valentine.
Valentine connects with a jab.
Lafayette misses with a kick to the body.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valentine throws a leg kick that misses.
Lafayette blocks a low kick nicely.
Lafayette feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Lafayette tenderised Valentine's leg. Valentine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lafayette throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valentine counters with a two punch combo.
Lafayette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Lafayette.
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.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Lafayette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lafayette wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine blocks a jab.
Lafayette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lafayette lands with a right hand.
Lafayette ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lafayette throws a leg kick

and Valentine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lafayette's guard.
Valentine forces his way into half guard.

Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lafayette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafayette keeps working.
Nice strikes from Valentine there.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lafayette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lafayette actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lafayette has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lafayette manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine won't allow Lafayette to sweep him here.

Lafayette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valentine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valentine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lafayette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lafayette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valentine is aware though and is defending well.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Lafayette blocks nicely.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lafayette is looking for a triangle here but Valentine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Valentine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lafayette is trying to improve his position.

Valentine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lafayette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Valentine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lafayette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valentine working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valentine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Lafayette is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine.
Lafayette taking some punishment here, with Valentine in his half guard.

Valentine is working for a kimura but Lafayette is defending it quite comfortably.
Lou Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lafayette missing with punches from the bottom.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lafayette regains full guard. Nicely done.

Lafayette working for a triangle but Valentine defends it easily.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Valentine!
Lou 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.