PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valakas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coolio - Gangster's Paradise. Dominic Fortune could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabricio Valakas's chin.

Fortune
vs
Valakas

170 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
23
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Fortune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valakas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortune fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortune throws a nice looking combination but Valakas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valakas throws an overhand right that lands on Fortune's shoulder, as Fortune tries to avoid the shot.
Valakas just misses with a punch to the body.
Valakas moves forwards but Fortune connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valakas misses with an uppercut.
Dominic Fortune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune slaps away a takedown attempt from Valakas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fortune feinted with a counter takedown.
Fortune takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fortune misses with an uppercut

and Valakas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fortune's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortune looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valakas is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortune has wrist control.
Fortune avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valakas throws a big elbow that misses.
Valakas throws a big elbow that misses.
Valakas postures up and lands a big shot to Fortune's brow.
Valakas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valakas preventing the sweep.
Valakas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valakas is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortune has wrist control.
Fortune wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Valakas lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune is trying to control the position but Valakas postures up.
Valakas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valakas throws a strike but Fortune rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Valakas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fortune got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valakas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fortune has managed to get both his arms back between Valakas's legs - danger averted.
Fortune has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valakas is proving hard to escape from.

Valakas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Valakas is looking for a triangle but Fortune pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valakas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fortune defends well.

Valakas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fortune is looking to stand up but Valakas won't let him.

Valakas has his foot on Fortune's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fortune works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Fortune gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fortune misses with the combination.
Valakas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fortune defends it well.
Fortune throws a body punch but Valakas moves out of range.
Valakas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Fortune. That snapped Valakas's head back.
Fortune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valakas moves away.
Fortune connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Fortune's head coaches at Slaughterhouse - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valakas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fortune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valakas was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortune.
Valakas shoots in for a takedown but Fortune shows good takedown defense.
Fortune jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fabricio Valakas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fortune's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fortune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortune misses with a wild combination.
Dominic Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortune lands a jab to the head.

Valakas moves into the clinch.
Fortune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valakas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valakas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valakas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valakas prevents a body shot from Fortune.
A nice left hand lands by Valakas.
Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as Valakas controls his hands.
Valakas misses with a hook to the ribs.

Valakas pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valakas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Valakas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fortune gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Valakas has his feet on Fortune's thighs here. He's pushed Fortune off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fortune screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabricio Valakas!
Fabricio Valakas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.