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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Valerio (ranked 184 p4p, 240 weight class) and Killjoy McNofun (ranked 29 p4p, 38 weight class). Valerio comes to the cage accompanied by God is a DJ - Faithless. 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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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Valerio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killjoy McNofun!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valerio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valerio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McNofun controlling the position well.
Valerio stops McNofun from getting back to his feet.
McNofun is trying to get back to full guard.
Valerio 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.
Valerio controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNofun tries to kick Valerio off but Valerio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Valerio is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valerio is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McNofun tries to get to full guard but Valerio has control of the leg.
Valerio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McNofun defends it well.
McNofun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valerio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McNofun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valerio is working away from the top position though.
Valerio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McNofun is defending against the submission attempts here by Valerio.
Valerio is thwarting McNofun's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McNofun keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Valerio wants to free his trapped foot but McNofun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valerio in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. McNofun tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Valerio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernesto Valerio!
Post fight, an emotional Ernesto Valerio said 'Obrigado! I am here to show what I can do, and represent my family and all of Brazil. I have had ups and downs, but I'm in my prime. Whatever you want to give me, I will take care of them. Watch me.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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