Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C482: Donal vs Duran III
Date: Dec 14, 2025

#R1#
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dyer tries to clinch up.
Valerio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valerio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Dyer blocks the low kick.
Dyer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Valerio misses with a hook to the body
and Dyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Dyer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dyer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dyer duly obliges.
Valerio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Valerio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valerio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dyer checks it well. #TD#
Valerio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dyer's guard.#ES2#
Dyer kicks Valerio off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valerio throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dyer counter with a right hand.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dyer. #T1#
Valerio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyer is just out of range.
Valerio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Dyer does it's job there.
Dyer blocks a head kick by Valerio.
Stephen Dyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Valerio - just one landing.
Valerio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valerio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Dyer misses.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valerio on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyer is just out of range.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyer is just out of range.
Dyer lands with a shot to the body.
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dyer manages to avoid it.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dyer misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dyer.
Valerio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
Dyer misses with a low kick.#T3#
Dyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dyer throws a solid leg kick but Valerio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dyer.
Valerio feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Dyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dyer pushes Valerio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valerio.
Dyer lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dyer.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but Dyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dyer.
Dyer lands with a light punch inside.
Valerio fails to pull guard.
Valerio has had enough of the clinch but Dyer keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Valerio lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valerio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Valerio is trying to keep Dyer in close. #SUB#
Valerio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Dyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Valerio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valerio being controlled here, momentarily.
Dyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dyer.
Dyer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dyer tries to clinch but Valerio is having none of it.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Dyer throws out a counter right but Valerio avoids it with no problem.
Valerio throws out a powerful jab.
Valerio throws a head kick that misses.
Dyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valerio throws the left hand but Dyer avoids the punch easily.
Valerio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Valerio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dyer counters with a series of strikes. Valerio will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer slips a jab from Valerio.
Valerio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Valerio swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Valerio misses the target.
Dyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valerio.
Valerio throws a head kick but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Valerio coming out on top.
Valerio blocks the body kick.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Valerio misses with a shot to the body
and Dyer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Valerio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Valerio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Dyer rushes Valerio and presses him up against the cage.
Dyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valerio's elbow. #TD#
Valerio jumps guard and drags Dyer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Dyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dyer with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Valerio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dyer doesn't defend quickly enough and Valerio has managed to lock this one up! Can Dyer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valerio on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ernesto Valerio!
Post fight, Ernesto Valerio took to the microphone: '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.'.

Event: C476: Duran vs Donal II
Date: Nov 23, 2025

#R1#
Cabal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cabal looks to throw the jab but Valerio is out of range.
Valerio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Valerio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cabal moves out of range of the strikes.
Valerio 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.
Valerio swings for the body but Cabal moves out of range.
Valerio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valerio avoids the body shot from Cabal.
Cabal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A slow jab from Valerio misses its intended target.
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valerio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cabal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Valerio tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valerio avoids the head kick by Cabal.
And Valerio tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valerio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabal lands a leg kick that knocks Valerio off balance momentarily.
Cabal throws a hook but Valerio avoids it easily.
Valerio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valerio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabal under the eye.#T1#
Cabal misses with a wild body shot.
Cabal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valerio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valerio scores with a hook to the body. Cabal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabal leaves Valerio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Valerio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valerio trying to control the action but Cabal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valerio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cabal, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Valerio is trying to get an arm triangle but Cabal is defending well. #SUB2#
Valerio tries for a kimura but Cabal is defending well. #T2#
Cabal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabal prevents Valerio from moving into mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valerio wants to control but Cabal is keeping him busy.
Valerio advances to mount.
Cabal is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Cabal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Valerio.
Valerio wants to take his opponent's back but Cabal doesn't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valerio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Cabal wants to try and get back to his feet.
Valerio wants to take his opponent's back but Cabal doesn't allow it.
Valerio trying to control but Cabal is having none of it. #SUB2#
Valerio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cabal has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Valerio working for a guillotine from mount but Cabal is in no mood to give up.
Valerio fails to advance to Cabal's back.
Valerio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cabal is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Valerio trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Cabal trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valerio with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #ES#
Cabal bucks Valerio off and manages to get back to his feet!
Cabal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valerio misses the jab.
Cabal thuds a left hand into Valerio's body.
Cabal throws a sloppy head kick and Valerio moves out of range easily.
Cabal slips a straight right by Valerio.
Valerio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valerio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabal tries a low kick but Valerio avoids it.
Valerio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valerio shoots in for a takedown but Cabal shows good takedown defense.
Cabal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Santino Cabal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valerio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio throws a shot from downtown. Cabal moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Valerio misses.
Valerio throws out a loose jab but Cabal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valerio.
Donk. Cabal catches Valerio right on the button with a cross.
Cabal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valerio.
Valerio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valerio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cabal throws a push kick but Valerio slaps the foot to one side.
Cabal throws a body punch but Valerio moves out of range.
Cabal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cabal throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabal.
Cabal throws a jab when Valerio was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valerio takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Cabal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabal connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Valerio lands.
Cabal thumps Valerio with a low kick.
Cabal throws a shot from downtown. Valerio moves away and avoids it.
Cabal lands with a good body shot.
Santino Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Cabal is looking to counter punch.
Valerio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabal on the side of the head.
Valerio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabal on the side of the head.
Santino Cabal is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valerio.
Valerio feints the counter takedown.
Nice cross by Cabal.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabal.
Cabal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valerio. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabal scores with the left hand. Valerio knows he should have avoided that one.
Valerio throws a body punch but Cabal moves out of range.
Valerio avoids the head kick by Cabal. #T2#
Cabal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valerio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valerio lands with a shot to the body.
Valerio throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabal counters with a leg kick.
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santino Cabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valerio staying out of range there.
Cabal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valerio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valerio throws a series of punches but Cabal moves out of range.
Valerio swings for the body but Cabal moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Valerio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cabal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valerio.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valerio looks to throw the jab but Cabal is out of range.
Valerio avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Cabal throws the kick towards the body but Valerio avoids it.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Cabal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
Cabal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valerio manages to avoid it.
Cabal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabal.
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabal staying out of range there.
Cabal lands with a nice body kick.
Cabal is looking to wear down Valerio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valerio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabal. That's going to slow Valerio down.
Cabal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valerio.
Cabal avoids the body shot from Valerio.
Valerio throws a looping overhand right but Cabal ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Valerio misses with a kick to the body.
Cabal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabal moves away.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Cabal misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Valerio is just out of range.
Cabal throws a body punch but Valerio moves out of range.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valerio can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by Cabal there.
A slow jab from Cabal misses its intended target.
Cabal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valerio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabal throws a hook but Valerio avoids it easily.
Valerio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabal.
Cabal looks to land a left hand but Valerio moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Valerio.
Cabal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cabal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valerio in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Cabal dominated that second round.
That's time! Cabal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Valerio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valerio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabal was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Cabal misses with a hook.
Cabal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valerio.
Valerio misses with a hook. Cabal ducked under it nicely.
Valerio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valerio throws a lazy right hand but Cabal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabal misses with a body kick.
Cabal scores with a hook.
Cabal tries to move into range but Valerio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cabal feints and then cracks Valerio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valerio down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabal misses with a body shot.
Valerio lands a jab to the head.
Cabal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cabal throws a big shot that misses.
Valerio with the counter takedown but Cabal avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabal is just out of range.#T1#
Cabal just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio throws a shot from downtown. Cabal moves away and avoids it.
Cabal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valerio.
The crowd cheers as Cabal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valerio doesn't seem phased though.
Valerio connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Cabal misses.
Cabal misses with a body shot.
Cabal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valerios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabal tests Valerio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Valerio is just out of range.
Valerio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valerio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabal.
Valerio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Cabal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Cabal misses with a body shot.
Valerio swings for the body but Cabal moves out of range.
Valerio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Valerio misses.
A big right from Valerio misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio throws a lazy right hand but Cabal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valerio looks to land a left hand but Cabal moved out of range nicely.
Cabal looks to land a body kick but Valerio moved away.
Valerio with the counter takedown but Cabal avoids it easily.
Cabal throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Cabal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabal clobbers Valerio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valerio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabal just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabal with a jab.
Cabal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valerio.#T3#
Valerio throws a jab when Cabal was well out of range.
Cabal misses with a body kick.
Cabal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valerio.
Cabal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valerio manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cabal.
Cabal throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio throws a body punch but Cabal moves out of range.
Valerio connects with a body shot.
Valerio swings for the body but Cabal moves out of range.
Valerio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabal with a nice calf kick.
Cabal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valerio.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valerio or perhaps it was just good defense by Cabal, which made it look bad.
Cabal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valerio.
Santino Cabal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabal.
Valerio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio takes a swing at Cabal's ribcage but misses.
Cabal throws a body punch but Valerio moves out of range.
Cabal misses with a looping right.
Valerio moves away from the strike by Cabal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valerio swings for the body but Cabal moves out of range.
Valerio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valerio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cabal has time to react.
Cabal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valerio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cabal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ernesto Valerio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valerio throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Cabal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabal, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Cabal!
A very excited looking Santino Cabal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C469: Choi vs Love
Date: Nov 02, 2025

#R1#
Valerio looks to throw the jab but Vitalik is out of range.
Valerio slips a straight right by Vitalik.
A big left from Vitalik misses. #TD2#
Valerio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vitalik on his heels. He'll look to pass Vitalik's guard now, I'm sure.
Vitalik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valerio is one step ahead there.
Vitalik is trying to control the position but Valerio postures up.
Valerio trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik wants to sweep here but Valerio controlling him for the moment.
Valerio wants to pass the guard but Vitalik is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Valerio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vitalik is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Valerio, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Valerio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vitalik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vitalik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vitalik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valerio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valerio is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Valerio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valerio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vitalik wants to sweep here but Valerio controlling him for the moment.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitalik is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Vitalik is adopting a defensive guard.
Vitalik 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.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitalik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik 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.
Vitalik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Valerio is looking to pass into half guard but Vitalik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vitalik is in guard.#REVR#
Vitalik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Valerio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vitalik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vitalik with a nice head shot there.
Vitalik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vitalik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vitalik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vitalik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik tries to move to mount but Valerio blocks the move with his legs.
Vitalik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valerio keeps working.
Valerio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Vitalik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vitalik is looking to take a break and control but Valerio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valerio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vitalik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valerio is looking for a sweep.
Valerio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Vitalik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC#Valerio is rocked!
Vitalik scores with punches from side control.
Valerio is still in real trouble! Can Vitalik finish him?
Vitalik has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vitalik lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Valerio! Vitalik sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Valerio and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!
A victorious Musa Vitalik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C464: Duran vs Kulmunki II
Date: Oct 19, 2025

#R1#
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
As Valerio backs off John throws a huge counter combo but Valerio manages to avoid it all.
Valerio scores with a decent looking hook.
John stuffs the takedown.
Valerio throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John throws a right hand that Valerio ducks under and follows up with a left that Valerio also avoids with ease.
Valerio throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
Valerio defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Valerio feinted with a counter takedown.
Valerio with a hook.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valerio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valerio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valerio shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John chopping away at his opponent's legs.
John connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
John lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valerio finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
John takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. John catches Valerio right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Valerio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
John dips to his left and cracks Valerio with an uppercut!
Sparring John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
John drops Valerio with a beautiful combination! Valerio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - John is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Valerio is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Valerio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valerio doesn't seem bothered though.
Valerio seems to have got his legs back now.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valerio moves out of range of the strikes.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Valerio down.
Valerio throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
John walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valerio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valerio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Valerio is just out of range.
Valerio tries to counter with a takedown but John is quick to defend against it.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
John lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valerio circles away quickly and effectively.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valerio misses with a looping left.
John swinging wildly here.
Valerio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
John throws a leg kick which misses Valerio's front leg but catches the back leg as Valerio tries to avoid it.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valerio blocks a low kick nicely.
John throws a nice looking combination but Valerio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from John misses.
Valerio feinted with a counter takedown.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Valerio catches John with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Valerio misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
John avoids the body shot from Valerio.
John throws a jab when Valerio was well out of range.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valerio.
Valerio feinted with a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Valerio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valerio on the side of the head.
John throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
John jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valerio.
Valerio tries to counter with a takedown but John is quick to defend against it.
John staying out of range there.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
John tries to move into range but Valerio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
John bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valerio's head backwards.
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!
John misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
John moves away from the strike by Valerio.
Valerio takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valerios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valerio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
John swinging wildly here.
Valerio drops down looking for a counter takedown but John sprawls and moves away.
Valerio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John scores with a hook.
John gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Valerio counters with a takedown into side control.
Valerio tries to move into full mount but can't pass John's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valerio trying to control the position but John is working away. #SUB#
Valerio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valerio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and John wants it to stay on the feet.
Valerio throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
John thows a leg kick but Valerio checks it #TD#
and Valerio counters with a single leg into guard. John didn't expect that.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
Valerio passes into half guard. #SUB#
Valerio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valerio prevents John from improving his position.
Valerio trying to mount his opponent but John defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valerio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Valerio is looking for a kimura but John is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valerio to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Valerio is working for a kimura but John is defending it quite comfortably.
John won't allow Valerio to pass to mount.
John is trying to get back to full guard.
Valerio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for John!
Valerio is trying to take his opponent's back.
John really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
John regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Valerio is working for a kimura but John is defending it quite comfortably.
John keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Valerio trying to pass the guard but John defending well. #SUB#
Valerio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valerio tries to pass the half guard into mount. John knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Valerio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ernesto Valerio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valerio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as John is looking to escape.
John is looking to improve his position but Valerio isn't that keen on the idea.
John prevents Valerio from taking his back.
John is trying to escape the mount.
Valerio moves to the back. #T4##SUB#
Valerio working for a choke but John is defending well. #SUB#
Valerio looking for the RNC.
Valerio avoiding John 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Valerio is persistently looking for the submission but John is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Valerio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valerio.
A swing and a miss from Valerio.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John avoids the body shot from Valerio.
Valerio dodges the punch combination from John.
Sparring John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
John misses with a right hand #TD#
and Valerio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
John wants to stand up but Valerio is controlling him.
Valerio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio won't allow John to sweep him here.
Valerio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Valerio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. John knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
John is not content to let Valerio control the position.
Valerio tries to move to mount but John blocks the move with his legs.
Valerio is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Valerio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valerio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
John tries to get back to half guard but can't.
John manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Valerio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. John doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valerio. #SUB#
Valerio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so John is just riding it out for now. Valerio eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Valerio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. John manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
Valerio is working hard here to advance position.
John keeping moving, preventing Valerio from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Valerio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valerio trying to control but John is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
John on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
John gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Valerio counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Valerio is looking for a kimura here.
Valerio is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valerio trying to control from John's half guard. John has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Valerio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valerio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Valerio!
As Ernesto Valerio got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: 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.'.

Event: C456: Spencer vs Stalinovsk IV
Date: Sep 21, 2025

#R1#
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Kramer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valerio manages to circle out of the way.
Kramer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
Kramer tries to counter with a takedown but Valerio is quick to defend against it.
Kramer fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Kramer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valerio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valerio throws a body punch but Kramer moves out of range.
Kramer feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Kramer gets a double leg takedown into Valerio's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valerio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Valerio's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kramer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valerio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Valerio is keeping the position.
Kramer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Valerio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Valerio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramer is aware though and is defending well.
Kramer looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Valerio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Kramer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valerio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kramer, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kramer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valerio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kramer working for a triangle but Valerio defends it easily. #T2#
Kramer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valerio controls the pace.
Valerio trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Valerio tries to free his leg and advance position but Kramer is retaining full guard.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Valerio from controlling successfully.
Valerio sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Kramer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valerio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kramer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Valerio uses it to pass to side control.
Kramer is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Valerio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Valerio is trying to get an arm triangle but Kramer is defending well.
Kramer is looking for a sweep.
Kramer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kramer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Valerio is trying to work for a kimura but Kramer is defending well. #SUB2#
Valerio is trying to work for a kimura but Kramer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kramer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kramer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kramer tries to roll over but Valerio keeps him under control.
Kramer is refusing to be controlled, as Valerio sits in half guard.
Valerio moves nicely into side control.
Kramer is looking for a sweep.
Kramer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valerio's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kramer tries to roll over but Valerio keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kramer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valerio pulls his head out easily.
Valerio controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jon Kramer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Valerio misses with a looping right.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Kramer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kramer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kramer slips under a jab from Valerio.
Kramer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valerio.
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kramer manages to avoid it.#TD#
Kramer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer is thwarting Valerio's attempts to control the position.
Kramer is pressing down on Valerio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valerio is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kramer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valerio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kramer preventing the sweep.
Valerio working a defensive guard here.
Kramer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valerio's head.
Valerio trying to control the position.
Kramer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jon Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Valerio is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Valerio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Valerio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valerio looking to control.
Kramer is working Valerio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kramer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kramer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kramer pushing down on Valerio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kramer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valerio is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kramer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valerio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kramer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valerio regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Valerio looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.
Kramer 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.
Valerio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kramer. #T3#
Kramer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Valerio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kramer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kramer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valerio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Valerio is trying to improve his position.
Valerio gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Valerio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valerio is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold.
Kramer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valerio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valerio manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Valerio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kramer stands up over Valerio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Valerio working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily. #SUB#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kramer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valerio's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Kramer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kramer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Valerio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valerio manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Valerio's guard. #SUB2#
Valerio working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily. #SUB2#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer lands a couple of digs.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valerio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kramer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kramer looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kramer slips nicely into half guard.
Kramer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Kramer is working for a kimura but Valerio is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Valerio tries to roll over but Kramer keeps him under control.
Kramer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Valerio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valerio defends it well. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valerio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kramer.
Kramer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valerio defending well though. #SUB#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kramer is thwarting Valerio's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Valerio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kramer pulls his head out easily.
Valerio tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valerio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valerio has momentary wrist control but Kramer slips an elbow through the middle.
Kramer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Valerio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valerio manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Valerio's guard. #SUB2#
Valerio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kramer 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. #T4#
Valerio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Valerio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valerio manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Valerio's guard.
Valerio keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass. #SUB2#
Valerio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Valerio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valerio manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Valerio's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Kramer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kramer, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Kramer!
Jon Kramer gave a mention to NARCOS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: C449: Sang Hun vs Bashir II
Date: Aug 31, 2025

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okoro.
Okoro lands a right hook to the body.
Valerio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Okoro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okoro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valerio doesn't seem bothered though.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoro moves away.
Okoro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio attempts a counter takedown but Okoro avoids it well and moves away.#KD2#
Okoro lands a big head kick that sends Valerio tumbling to the mat! Okoro takes a step backwards and waves Valerio back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valerio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoro counters with a good, hard body kick but Valerio shrugs it off.
Okoro digs a good hook to Valerio's body.
Valerio is breathing heavily.#T1#
Valerio throws a right hand that Okoro ducks under and follows up with a left that Okoro also avoids with ease.
Valerio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okoro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#KD2#
Okoro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Valerio sprawling to the canvas! Valerio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Okoro finish him?! #ROC2#Valerio is rocked!
Okoro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valerio slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okoro.
Okoro scores with a shot to the body.
Valerio thuds his right hand into Okoro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okoro misses the shot to the body.
Valerio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Okoro has knocked Valerio down with a huge combo! Okoro steps away and waves a wobbly Valerio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Valerio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okoro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valerio rather than just go for the knockout.
Okoro fakes the body blow, causing Valerio to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Valerio goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobe Okoro!
Kobe Okoro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C445: Sang Hun vs Yordan II
Date: Aug 17, 2025

#R1##TD#
Valerio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparta Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sparta Jr is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valerio wants to control but Sparta Jr is keeping him busy.
Sparta Jr tries to bench press Valerio off him but Valerio keeps the position.
Sparta Jr is not content to let Valerio control the position.
Sparta Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Valerio is trying to get an arm triangle but Sparta Jr is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio has control of an arm but Sparta Jr manages to advance to Valerio's back!#SUB2#
Valerio showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Valerio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T1##SUB2#
Sparta Jr looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr tightening his grip on Valerio, looking for the choke.
Valerio rolls, trying to escape but Sparta Jr keeps control of the position.
Valerio is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Valerio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparta Jr.
Valerio is in bad spot here.
Valerio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Valerio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Valerio for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valerio is in bad spot here. #T2#
Sparta Jr trying to control.
Valerio tries to escape but Sparta Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Valerio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sparta Jr gets his way!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sparta Jr's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Valerio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparta Jr wants to control but Valerio is keeping him busy. #T3#
Valerio manages to get to full guard.
Valerio can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparta Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valerio manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Valerio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparta Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparta Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Valerio dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Valerio tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparta Jr is retaining full guard.
Valerio trying to control but Sparta Jr is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sparta Jr keeping full guard, as Valerio tries to pass.
Valerio pushes down on Sparta Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Valerio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sparta Jr is looking for a sweep. Valerio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparta Jr wants to control but Valerio is keeping busy.
Sparta Jr is not content to let Valerio control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernesto Valerio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sparta Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valerio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valerio has his takedown stuffed
and Sparta Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Sparta Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sparta Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valerio tries to bench press Sparta Jr off him but Sparta Jr keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valerio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valerio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio can't do much from the bottom here.
Valerio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparta Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Valerio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Sparta Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Valerio is looking to regain half guard here but Sparta Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Diziz Sparta Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Valerio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparta Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valerio keeps working.
Valerio is trying to control Sparta Jr's posture but Sparta Jr avoids it.
Sparta Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valerio, who protects the arm well.
Sparta Jr working away.
Sparta Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valerio keeps working.
Sparta Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Valerio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valerio wants to get back to full guard.
Sparta Jr is trying to control. Valerio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is working for a kimura but Valerio is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Valerio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Sparta Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Valerio is defending well.
Valerio regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Valerio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sparta Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Valerio has managed to lock this one up! Can Sparta Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valerio on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ernesto Valerio!
Ernesto Valerio made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '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.'.
Diziz Sparta Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'.

Event: C435: Duran vs Valerio III
Date: Jul 13, 2025

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Duran.
Valerio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
And Duran counters with a quick kick to the body but Valerio blocks it.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Duran tries to clinch but Valerio moves out of range.
Duran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Duran moves out of range as Valerio strikes.
Valerio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duran gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Valerio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Valerio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duran is keeping the position for now.
Duran trying to control the position here.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valerio looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Valerio from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bo Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Duran as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duran checks a leg kick.
Valerio works Duran's body with a nice hook.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valerio with a nice calf kick.
Nice shot by Valerio.
Duran dodges the punch combination from Valerio.
It looked like Duran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valerio.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Valerio.
Duran misses with a head kick.
Valerio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valerio connects with a right hand. Duran shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Valerio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duran looks for the body kick but Valerio saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valerio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valerio connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Valerio misses with an uppercut
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Duran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valerio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Duran moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran tries a body shot but Valerio blocks it.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duran to keep the fight standing.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Valerio avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Duran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Valerio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Duran tries to sprawl but Valerio drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duran defends it well.
Valerio is trying to control. Duran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio'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#
Duran punishes Valerio's body with a nice straight punch.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio misses with a two punch combination.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duran rather than just go for the knockout.
Duran misses with a body kick.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duran looks to score with a jab to the body but Valerio is just out of range.
Duran misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio lands with a straight right. Duran didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Duran cracks Valerio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Valerio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Duran finish him? #ROC#Valerio is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Duran. #T1#
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duran.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valerio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valerio connects with the punch.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valerio with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Duran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valerio avoids the body shot from Duran.
Valerio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valerio swings for the body but Duran moves out of range.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Valerio manages to avoid it.
Duran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Valerio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a kimura here.
Duran wants to control but Valerio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Valerio is keen to just control but Duran is a slippery customer.
Valerio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Duran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Valerio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valerio.
Valerio prevents Duran from improving his position.#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.#SUB2#
Valerio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valerio.
Valerio passes to side control.
Duran stops Valerio from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Valerio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ernesto Valerio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Duran throws the kick towards the body but Valerio avoids it.
Valerio misses with a hook to the body
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valerio misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a nice body shot.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio looks for a takedown but Duran sprawls well.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duran avoids the body shot from Valerio.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Valerio manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio blocks a head kick by Duran.
Valerio takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
Duran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valerio.
Valerio missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Duran misses with a head kick.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valerio throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Duran moves into the clinch.
Duran lands with a short shot to the head.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Duran holds him up against the cage and eventually Valerio drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Duran.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valerio is trying to push Duran away but Duran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valerio wants to break free but Duran has control.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Valerio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bo Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Valerio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duran.
A nice left hand lands by Duran. #BC2#
Valerio manages to break the clinch.
Valerio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duran as he jumps to the side.
Valerio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Valerio works Duran's body with a nice hook.
Valerio cracks Duran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Valerio toppling to the canvas! Valerio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!
Valerio is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Duran engages and cracks Valerio with a massive lead left hook - Valerio tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Duran is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Bo Duran, 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: C431: Santos vs Oneil
Date: Jun 29, 2025

#R1#
Valerio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valerio slips under a jab from Duran.
Valerio takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
Duran unleashes a big counter combination but Valerio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Valerio misses with a lunging right hand
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio throws a jab when Duran was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Duran misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
Valerio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valerio throws an off balance right hand
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Duran misses with a shot to the body
letting Valerio counter with a right hand.
Valerio lands a body shot.
Valerio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duran doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio misses with a body shot
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bo Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valerio connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Duran misses with a left hand
and Valerio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valerio lands with a good body shot.
Valerio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Duran blocks the leg kick.
Valerio tests Duran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valerio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valerio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Duran counters by moving into the clinch.
Duran misses with some punches.
Valerio lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Valerio controls his hands. #BC2#
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Valerio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Valerio misses its intended target.
Valerio scores with a body shot.
Valerio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valerio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duran staying out of range there.
Duran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valerio throws a push kick but Duran slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Valerio throws a right and a left that Duran avoids nicely.
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Valerio cracks a nice hook into Duran's ribs.
Valerio tries to land a front kick but Duran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valerio.
A countering left hand to the body from Duran misses.
Duran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Valerio throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duran! But no joy.
Valerio throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Duran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Duran as the two fighters clinch.
Duran lands a hook that snaps the head of Valerio backwards. #TD#
Valerio pulls Duran into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valerio working for submissions but it's allowed Duran to get to half guard.
Duran slips a nice elbow through Valerio's hands, connecting with Valerio's forehead.#T1#
Valerio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duran scores with a couple of nice shots.
Duran working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#Valerio is rocked!
Valerio tries to roll over but Duran keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Duran there.
Oh Valerio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duran wants to free his trapped foot but Valerio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Valerio tries to roll over but Duran keeps him under control.
Duran working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Valerio is looking to improve his position.
Duran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Duran lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Valerio quite badly. Valerio pulls Duran in close trying to recover. Duran postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Valerio on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Valerio doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bo Duran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C425: Duran vs Valerio
Date: Jun 08, 2025

#R1#
Valerio scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Valerio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duran doesn't seem phased though.
Valerio lands a body shot.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Valerio manages to avoid it.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valerio scores with a shot to the body.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valerio.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Duran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duran wants it to stay on the feet.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valerio to score with a decent uppercut.
Valerio works the jab nicely.
Valerio lands a nice hook to Duran's body. Duran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Duran moves out of range of the strikes.
Valerio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Valerio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valerio throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valerio looks to land a right hand but Duran moved out of range.
It looked like Duran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valerio.
Duran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valerio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran defending well as Valerio loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio scores with a jab to the body.
Duran takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Duran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valerio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Duran is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valerio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duran momentarily.
Valerio misses with a jab to the body
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Duran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valerio.
Duran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valerio manages to circle out of the way.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Valerio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Valerio. Beautiful body shot.
Valerio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duran rather than just go for the knockout.
Valerio scores with a decent looking hook.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
Duran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valerio.
Nice cross by Valerio.
Valerio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duran had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valerio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio swings for the body but Duran moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valerio swings for the body but Duran moves out of range.
Duran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio sizes up Duran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valerio throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Valerio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duran circles away.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valerio throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Valerio manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio misses the jab.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
Valerio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Valerio.
Valerio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duran defending well as Valerio loads up on a big left hand.
Duran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valerio looks to land a left hand but Duran moved out of range nicely.
Valerio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Valerio connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Valerio - just one landing.
Valerio sizes up Duran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Duran might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Valerio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valerio misses with a shot to the body
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valerio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Duran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valerio.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valerio misses with a body shot
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Valerio misses with a left hand #CL#
and Duran counters by clinching up.
Valerio jumps guard but Duran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Duran lands a hook that snaps the head of Valerio backwards.
Duran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Bo Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Valerio.
Duran lands a hook that snaps the head of Valerio backwards.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valerio backwards.
Duran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valerios head. #ROC#Valerio is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valerio prevents a body shot from Duran.
Valerio is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Duran.
Duran tries to work over Valerio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valerio blocks a body shot from Duran.
Valerio blocks an uppercut.
Valerio jumps guard but Duran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valerio seems to have recovered his senses.
Valerio prevents a body shot from Duran.
Valerio leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duran.
Valerio tries a body shot but Duran blocks it.
Valerio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duran walks away with a smile on his face. Valerio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valerio throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Valerio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valerio lands a nice hook to Duran's body. Duran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duran walks into a straight right hand from Valerio.
Valerio lands a glancing blow to the side of Duran's head.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio scores with a body shot.
Duran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Valerio misses.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Valerio manages to avoid it.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Valerio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Valerio - just one landing.
Valerio takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valerio jabs at Duran's body.
Valerio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valerio throws a shot to the body.
Duran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Valerio misses the body punch #KD#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Valerio toppling to the canvas! Valerio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!
Duran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valerio jabs Duran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bo Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Valerio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valerio connects with a right hand. Duran shakes it off.
Duran slips under a jab.
Duran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valerio manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Duran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valerio lands a lovely overhand right.
Valerio throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Duran walks into a straight right hand from Valerio.
Valerio lands a nice looking body shot.
Valerio misses with an uppercut
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Valerio misses with a looping left.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Valerio throws a hook to the side of Duran's head but Duran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valerio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran tries to move into range but Valerio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio cracks Duran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duran moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
Duran slips under a jab from Valerio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Duran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Valerio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duran.
Valerio misses the body punch
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio lands a right hook to the body.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran. #T1#
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
Valerio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valerio.
Valerio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valerio throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
Valerio throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Valerio lands a body shot. #T2#
Valerio jabs at Duran's body.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
Duran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duran defending well as Valerio loads up on a big left hand.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Duran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Duran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valerio misses with a right hand #KD#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Valerio toppling to the canvas! Valerio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!#CUT#That has opened up Ernesto Valerio's cut even more.
Valerio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
Duran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Valerio misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Valerio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran. #T4#
Valerio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duran in his tracks.
Valerio misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valerio takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
Valerio lands the left hand.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Duran enables Valerio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Duran manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Duran 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Valerio swings for the body but Duran moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
Bo Duran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valerio misses the body punch
and Duran counters with a nice body shot.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duran slips a jab from Valerio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Valerio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Valerio. Beautiful body shot.
Valerio jabs Duran right on the nose. Duran blinks but takes it well.
Valerio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duran in his tracks.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Valerio thuds a left hand into Duran's body.
Valerio misses with a body punch
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Valerio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valerio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duran wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valerio is one step ahead there. #T3#
Valerio pushes down on Duran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valerio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Duran is staying active underneath Valerio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valerio prevents Duran from improving his position.#SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a kimura here.
Valerio wants to pass to mount but Duran is defending the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duran wants to get back to full guard.
Valerio controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Valerio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duran sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Valerio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ernesto Valerio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Valerio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Valerio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valerio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 44:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Valerio!
Ernesto Valerio is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ernesto Valerio made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '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.'.

Event: C421: Santos vs Kingston
Date: May 25, 2025

#R1#
Valerio moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Valerio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
McNofun is defending against the submission attempts here by Valerio.
Valerio is thwarting McNofun's attempts to control the position.#T2#
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. #SUB#
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.'.

Event: C417: Duran vs Donal
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Valerio takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunnarsson, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Valerio.
A shot to the body from Valerio misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick.
Gunnarsson thuds a left hand into Valerio's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio's corner calls for a 1-2. Valerio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Gunnarsson there.
Valerio lands a jab to Gunnarsson's midsection.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
A shot to the body from Gunnarsson misses #TD2#
and Valerio counters with a nice double leg into half 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.
Valerio is looking to take a break and control but Gunnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Valerio is keen to just control but Gunnarsson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Valerio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gunnarsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valerio prevents Gunnarsson from improving his position.
Gunnarsson manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Valerio trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gunnarsson has his foot on Valerio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valerio works his way back into a safe position though.
Valerio wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Gunnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Valerio is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Valerio defends easily.
Valerio wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
Valerio advances to half guard. #T3#
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Valerio trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson trying to control here. #SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunnarsson defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunnarsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valerio is working away from the top position though.
Gunnarsson tries to get to full guard but Valerio has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a kimura here.
Gunnarsson tries to roll over but Valerio keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valerio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valerio tries to control but Gunnarsson wriggling away.
Valerio is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gunnarsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Valerio keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Valerio is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Valerio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson passes Valerio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ernesto Valerio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gunnarsson looks for the body kick but Valerio saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valerio moves away.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valerio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valerio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Valerio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Valerio moves out of range easily.
Valerio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valerio digs a good hook to Gunnarsson's body.
Valerio throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Valerio throws out a loose jab but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
A quick step to the side and Gunnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gunnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valerio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunnarsson has time to react.
Valerio misses with a jab to the body
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Valerio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Valerio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gunnarsson has his foot on Valerio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valerio works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Gunnarsson controls Valerio momentarily but Valerio frees himself.
Gunnarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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!
Valerio controls Gunnarsson momentarily but Gunnarsson frees himself.
Valerio wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Valerio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valerio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Valerio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gunnarsson has picked Valerio up and slammed him! Valerio can't keep hold of the triangle and Gunnarsson manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Gunnarsson is looking to take a break and control but Valerio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Valerio is defending well.
Ernesto Valerio has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Valerio is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Valerio is keeping him busy.
Valerio struggling a bit here.
Valerio is trying to get back to half guard.
Valerio prevents Gunnarsson from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gunnarsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ernesto Valerio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
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#
Valerio digs a good body shot into Gunnarsson's ribs.
Valerio cracks a nice hook into Gunnarsson's ribs.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valerio throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Valerio. #T1#
Valerio throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson is looking to wear down Valerio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valerio swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gunnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Valerio off the cage and back into range.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
It appears Gunnarsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Valerio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gunnarsson is trying to defend but Valerio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Valerio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valerio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunnarsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Valerio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gunnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Valerio seems to be working for a kimura but Gunnarsson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunnarsson defends it well.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Valerio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Valerio sits in half guard. #T3#
Valerio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gunnarsson tries to get to full guard but Valerio has control of the leg.
Valerio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gunnarsson is staying active underneath Valerio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunnarsson manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valerio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gunnarsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Valerio wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valerio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valerio throws a right hand that misses
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Valerio looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses its target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Valerio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Valerio tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Valerio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valerio 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Valerio!
Ernesto Valerio made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '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.'.

Event: C414: Duran vs Gunnarsson II
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Valerio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valerio throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Valerio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valerio thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio staying out of range there.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio throws a shot to the body.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Valerio misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
Martin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valerio checks it well.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Valerio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Martin - just one landing.
Valerio lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valerio slips a jab from Martin.
Valerio connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Valerio checks a low kick from Martin.
Valerio lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin walks into a jab.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valerio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valerio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valerio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Valerio.
Martin slips a jab from Valerio.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin is looking to score with low kicks.
And Valerio tries to counter it with a takedown but Martin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valerio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Valerio throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Swole Ricky Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valerio lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Valerio - just one landing.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valerio was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Valerio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martin rather than just go for the knockout.
Martin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valerio lands a body shot.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Valerio moves away and avoids it.
Valerio connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Valerio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martin.
Valerio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio with the counter takedown but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Valerio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Valerio lands a jab.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Valerio.
Valerio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin slips under a jab from Valerio.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Valerio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin lands a jab.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Valerio blocks a jab.
Valerio lands a jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valerio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valerio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Valerio counters with a single leg into guard. Martin didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Valerio 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.
Valerio content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin pulls Valerio in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
It looked like Martin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valerio slips under a jab from Martin.
Valerio blocks a low kick nicely.
Valerio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martin defends it well.
Valerio misses with a looping left.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Valerio.
Valerio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Valerio cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin connects with a right hand. Valerio shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valerio throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Valerio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valerio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Valerio cracks Martin with a good jab.
Valerio scores with a shot to the body.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valerio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Valerio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that.
Martin is not content to let Valerio control the position.
Martin is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Valerio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valerio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Martin's legs.
Martin is looking to regain half guard here but Valerio keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Martin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Valerio is trying to get an arm triangle but Martin is defending well.
Valerio happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Valerio tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valerio trying to control the position but Martin is working away. #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.
Valerio tries to move to mount but Martin blocks the move with his legs.
Valerio trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valerio is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Valerio stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valerio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Valerio lands an overhand right.
Valerio cracks a nice hook into Martin's ribs.
Nice body kick from Martin.
Martin moves away from the strike by Valerio.
Martin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Valerio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martin trying to control the position.
Valerio wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Valerio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin keeping full guard, as Valerio tries to pass. #T1#
Valerio 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.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Valerio trying to control but Martin postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Valerio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Valerio wants to get back to full guard.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Valerio is defending well.
Martin stalling. #T3#
Valerio tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin is looking to chop away at Valerio's legs.
Martin lands with a right hand.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Valerio sees coming a mile off.
Valerio lands a right hook to the body.
Valerio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio misses with a looping left.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Valerio avoids it.
Valerio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.#T4#
Valerio needs to keep his hands up - Martin had a free shot at his head there.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Martin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martin takes one to the chin there.
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!
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valerio lands a right hook to the body.
Valerio lands a jab to the nose.
Valerio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Valerio moves out of range of the body kick from Martin.
Martin punishes Valerio's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Martin enables Valerio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ernesto Valerio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valerio sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Valerio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valerio 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Valerio!

Event: C410: Duran vs Hidaka
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donal manages to avoid it.
Donal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Valerio backs away, Donal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valerio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donal.
Valerio misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Donal counters with a nice right hand that sends Valerio toppling to the canvas! Valerio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Donal finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donal slips a jab from Valerio.
Valerio connects with a crisp jab.
Valerio connects with a nice looking jab.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donal moves away.#T1#
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donal is just out of range.
Donal tries to bum rush Valerio with a series of wild strikes but Valerio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donal is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Donal misses the target.
Donal throws out a leg kick but Valerio moves out of range and Donal only half commits.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Donal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio swings widly with a right hand
letting Donal counter with a right hand.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donal moves away.
Valerio looks to land a combination. Donal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Valerio moves away from the strike by Donal.
Valerio misses with a hook to the body
and Donal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donal is just out of range.
Valerio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Donal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valerio misses with a body punch
and Donal counters with a huge right that knocks Valerio out cold! Donal is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
A less than humble Elwyn Donal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C408: Cruz vs Traumen
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Lalime misses with a double jab
enabling Valerio to counter with a crisp jab.
Lalime has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xanjutsu in the buildup to the fight.
Valerio misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lalime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lalime throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Lalime misses. #CL#
Lalime fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valerio, pushing him back against the cage.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but Lalime has him pressed against the cage.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but Lalime has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lalime walks away with a smile on his face. Valerio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valerio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lalime is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Valerio.
Lalime misses with a looping right.
Lalime is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lalime.
Lalime wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Valerio throws a hook to the side of Lalime's head but Lalime sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Valerio moves away and avoids it.
Valerio thuds his right hand into Lalime's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lalime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valerio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lalime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valerio throws out the jab.
Lalime misses with a body shot. #CL#
Lalime clinches.
Valerio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Valerio jumps guard and drags Lalime to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a triangle but Lalime pushes his legs off easily.
Valerio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Lalime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalime 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.
Lalime is pulling down on Valerio's head. It's preventing any offense from Valerio, at least for the moment.
Lalime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalime wants to stand and escape but Valerio is having none of it.
Valerio is fighting to break Lalime's control of his arms but Lalime is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Valerio drops back looking for a leg! Lalime is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lalime manages to kick Valerio off! Valerio jumps back into Lalime's guard. #T3#
Valerio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valerio wants to control from the top but Lalime keeps moving.
Valerio wants to pass the guard but Lalime is keeping the position.
Valerio passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Valerio maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lalime could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valerio has cracked it and Lalime is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valerio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: C404: Shida vs Chai II
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1##TD#
Kogos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Valerio keeps moving.
Valerio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kogos trying to control but Valerio is working from the bottom.
Kogos is in close to Valerio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kogos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kogos defends well.#SUB2#
Valerio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kogos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Kogos postures up in Valerio's guard and throws a big left but Valerio blocks it.
Kogos connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Valerio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kogos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kogos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kogos won't allow Valerio to sweep him here.
Kogos distracts Valerio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Valerio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valerio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kogos stands up over Valerio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kogos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Valerio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kogos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kogos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kogos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valerio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Valerio looking for a guillotine here but Kogos defends easily.
Kogos postures up in Valerio's guard and throws a big left but Valerio blocks it. #SUB2#
Valerio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Valerio is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Valerio keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Valerio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kogos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kogos chips away with some ground and pound.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Valerio keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kogos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valerio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kogos has managed to get both his arms back between Valerio's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Valerio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kogos is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Valerio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kogos is aware though and is defending well.
Valerio is trying to keep Kogos in close.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Valerio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kogos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kogos lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valerio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kogos is one step ahead there.
Kogos works over Valerio with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Valerio jabs at Kogos's body.#TD#
Valerio gets caught flat footed, as Kogos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Valerio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Valerio pushing down on Kogos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valerio prevents Kogos from improving his position.
Valerio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valerio blocks Kogos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valerio controlling the pace for now.
Kogos working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Kogos wants to hold on but Valerio pushes him away.
Valerio mounts Kogos! Really nice guard pass there!
Kogos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Valerio avoids the attempt from Kogos to control.
Valerio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kogos has given up his back here. Will Valerio look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Valerio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kogos just trying to survive but Valerio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well, with Valerio on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kogos is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Kogos right now. #T2##SUB2#
Valerio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kogos tries to roll but Valerio sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Kogos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Valerio gets his way! #SUB2#
Kogos fending off the submission attempt from Valerio.
Kogos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Valerio tries to keep control of the position but Kogos is staying busy.#SUB2#
Valerio is persistently looking for the submission but Kogos is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Valerio tightening his grip on Kogos, looking for the choke. #T3#
Kogos trying to control the hands but Valerio won't let him.
I really don't envy Kogos right now. #SUB2#
Valerio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kogos is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Valerio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kogos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kogos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Valerio. #T4##SUB2#
Valerio is persistently looking for the submission but Kogos is defending it well. #SUB2#
Valerio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ernesto Valerio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kogos rolls, trying to escape but Valerio keeps control of the position.
Kogos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kogos tries to lock up and control but Valerio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kogos is working to get back to half guard.
Valerio wants to control but Kogos has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kogos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Kogos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kogos moves in looking to clinch but Valerio pushes him off.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kogos manages to avoid it.#TD#
Kogos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kogos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Valerio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos postures up in Valerio's guard and throws a big left but Valerio blocks it.
Valerio controls Kogos momentarily but Kogos frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kogos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kogos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kogos chips away with some ground and pound.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Valerio keeps moving. #SUB2#
Valerio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kogos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Valerio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kogos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kogos works over Valerio with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Valerio looking for a guillotine here but Kogos defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kogos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kogos working some strikes from top position.
Kogos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kogos stands up over Valerio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kogos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kogos connects with a couple of short punches.
Kogos trying to control but Valerio is working from the bottom.
Valerio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kogos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kogos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valerio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Valerio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kogos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Valerio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kogos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valerio keeping full guard, as Kogos tries to pass.
Kogos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valerio has momentary wrist control but Kogos slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Valerio is looking for a triangle but Kogos pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Valerio working for a triangle but Kogos defends it easily. #T4#
Kogos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kogos trying to control but Valerio is working from the bottom.
Kogos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valerio's head.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Valerio keeps moving. #SUB2#
Valerio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kogos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Valerio is tightening it up a little... Kogos has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kogos reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kogos taps out! Nice BJJ there by Valerio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: C382: Blaydes vs Jiang II
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
Lalime throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valerio on the side of the head.
Lalime moves in looking to clinch but Valerio pushes him off.
Lalime moves in looking to clinch but Valerio pushes him off.
Lalime fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lalime takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lalime tests Valerio's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Lalime lands a really nice looking cross but Valerio seems unphased. #CL2#
Valerio gets tackled into the cage by Lalime. Lalime maintains the clinch.
Valerio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lalime just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Lalime forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valerio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lalime walks away with a smile on his face. Valerio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Valerio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lalime fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valerio, pushing him back against the cage.
Valerio slowing the pace effectively.
Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valerio fails to pull guard. #T1#
Lalime is leaning against Valerio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime.
Valerio wants to stall.
Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Valerio pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valerio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lalime defends well.
Lalime not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Valerio looking for a sweep. Not yet Valerio, not yet.
Valerio has a closed guard, preventing Lalime from standing up.
Lalime is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Lalime gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Lalime doesn't manage to clinch there - Valerio circles away.
Lalime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valerio.
Lalime tries to counter with a clinch but Valerio shakes him off and moves away.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalime is just out of range.
Lalime's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valerio under the eye.
Anthony Lalime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lalime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valerio cracks Lalime with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lalime tries to clinch there but Valerio circles away.
Valerio is looking to counter punch.
Lalime connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valerio's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lalime pushes Valerio up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalime tries a body shot but Valerio blocks it.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Lalime managing to block the knees to the body from Valerio.
Lalime trying to stall but Valerio improves his position.
Lalime prevents Valerio from breaking the clinch.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Valerio.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Valerio.
Lalime is pushing Valerio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Valerio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lalime scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lalime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valerio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lalime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valerio.#CL2#
Lalime clinches with his opponent.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Lalime holds him up against the cage and eventually Valerio drops back down to his feet.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Lalime lands a body punch.
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of Valerio backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Lalime.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Valerio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalime lands with a left to the head.
Valerio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valerio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud.
Valerio jumps guard but Lalime stands there with Valerio around his waist. Valerio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of Valerio backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lalime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valerio circles away quickly and effectively.
Lalime lands with a good body shot.
Valerio misses with an uppercut
and Lalime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Lalime moves into range and clinches up with Valerio.#BC#
Valerio breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valerio has had enough of the clinch but Lalime keeps him there for the moment.
Lalime misses with the head strike.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Valerio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Lalime letting Valerio take a breather here.
Valerio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Valerio breaks from the clinch.
Valerio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lalime under the eye.#T1#
Lalime tries to clinch
and Valerio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Lalime has managed to clinch.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but Lalime has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Valerio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valerio fails to pull guard.
Valerio looking to slow down the pace here.
Valerio fails to pull guard.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but Lalime has him pressed against the cage.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Valerio fails to pull guard.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Valerio stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lalime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores 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!
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lalime to keep the fight standing.
Lalime stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valerio backwards.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valerio backwards.
Lalime dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lalime obliges.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Lalime effectively controlling the action here.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lalime working aggressively here. #T3#
Lalime is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valerio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valerio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lalime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Lalime won't allow it.
Lalime keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valerio's efforts to push away.
Valerio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lalime walks away with a smile on his face. Valerio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lalime swinging wildly here.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Valerio coming out on top.
Lalime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Valerio misses the target.#CL2#
Valerio gets tackled into the cage by Lalime. Lalime maintains the clinch.
Valerio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valerio.
Lalime lands a shot to the body.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lalime has Valerio pressed against the cage.
Valerio is trying to break free.
Valerio blocks an uppercut.
Lalime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Lalime holds him up against the cage and eventually Valerio drops back down to his feet.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Lalime won't allow it.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Valerio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of Valerio backwards.
Lalime lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Valerio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Lalime drops Valerio with a beautiful combination! Valerio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lalime is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Valerio is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
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##CL2#
Lalime gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Valerio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valerio jumps guard but Lalime stands there with Valerio around his waist. Valerio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valerio seems to have got his legs back now.
Valerio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Lalime - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valerio fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Valerio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valerio prevents a body shot from Lalime.
Valerio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valerio is looking to control Lalime's arms but Lalime gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valerio has his back to the cage.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lalime.
Valerio jumps guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valerio has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime pushes Valerio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime. #T1#
Lalime pushes Valerio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lalime digs a right hand into Valerio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valerio's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Lalime is stalling here.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Lalime slows down the pace here.
Lalime content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Valerio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Lalime forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lalime lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Valerio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valerio backwards. #T2#
Valerio takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valerio backwards.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime. #TD#
Valerio drags the fight down to the ground.
Lalime's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lalime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valerio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lalime controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lalime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Valerio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lalime is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Lalime preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valerio lands a jab to the nose.
Valerio lunges at Lalime with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lalime's hand.
Valerio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lalime.#CL2#
Lalime clinches up with Valerio and pushes him back against the cage.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Lalime holds him up against the cage and eventually Valerio drops back down to his feet.
Lalime avoiding damage as Valerio throws knees to the body.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Lalime forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valerio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lalime to keep the fight standing.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Lalime - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lalime tries to work over Valerio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of Valerio backwards.
Lalime is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Valerio drags the fight down to the ground.
Lalime looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Valerio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lalime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lalime looking to pass the guard.
Ernesto Valerio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalime seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lalime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lalime 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 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Lalime!
Anthony Lalime thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C375: Chai vs Shida
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Valerio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Juniorss's head.
Valerio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Juniorss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juniorss is looking to counter punch.
Valerio misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Juniorss counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio misses with a right hand
and Juniorss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valerio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juniorss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Juniorss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juniorss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Juniorss is just out of range.
Juniorss blocks a jab.
Juniorss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio takes a swing at Juniorss's ribcage but misses.
Valerio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Juniorss counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A big right from Valerio misses.
Valerio misses the body punch
and Juniorss counters with a big right hand! Oh Valerio is in trouble here! Juniorss follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamed Juniorss!

Event: C367: Dorado vs Monkey II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Lima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Valerio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lima doesn't defend quickly enough and Valerio has managed to lock this one up! Can Lima escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valerio on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: C360: Marley vs Kringle
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Gaspar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaspar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valerio.#CL#
Gaspar moves into the clinch.
Valerio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaspar smiles and moves away. #CL#
Gaspar clinches up against the cage.
Gaspar working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Valerio pulls Gaspar into guard. #SUB2#
Valerio is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gaspar rolls with it to try and escape but Valerio cranks on the arm and Gaspar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: C353: Petrov vs Duran II
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Bautista misses with a straight left.
Bautista comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bautista scores with a sloppy right hand. Valerio should have avoided that one.
Valerio ducks right into an uppercut from Bautista.
Bautista lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Bautista.
Valerio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bautista lands with a straight right. Valerio didn't see that one coming.
Bautista throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bautista with a nice calf kick.
Bautista scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valerio throws a looping overhand right but Bautista ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Bautista there.
Bautista looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bautista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bautista thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valerio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Valerio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bautista lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valerio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valerio loads up on a big right hand but Bautista slips the punch.#T1#
Valerio blocks a head kick by Bautista.
Bautista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bautista throws a sloppy head kick
and Valerio counters with a stiff right hand.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bautista looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bautista getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valerio staying out of range there.
Bautista takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bautista has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bautista throws a sloppy head kick and Valerio moves out of range easily.
Bautista takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bautista misses with an uppercut.
Bautista swings widly with a right hand
enabling Valerio to counter with a crisp jab.
Bautista is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valerio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Valerio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Valerio. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valerio cracks a nice hook into Bautista's ribs.
Bautista with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bautista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valerio avoids the head kick by Bautista.
Bautista looks winded!#T2#
Nice body punch from Valerio.
Bautista misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Valerio.
Bautista connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valerio's hands.
Valerio lands with a shot to the body.
Bautista throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valerio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bautista thinking.
Bautista takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valerio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bautista.
Valerio lands with a right hand.
Valerio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valerio takes a swing at Bautista's ribcage but misses.
Valerio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Bautista is rocked!
Bautista walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bautista is still on wobbly legs! Can Valerio finish him?
Valerio cracks a nice hook into Bautista's ribs.
Bautista is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Valerio doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Bautista crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Bautista's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: RFL 11
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Nice body punch from Valerio.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valerio scores with a hook to the body. Kula takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalle Kula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kula misses with an uppercut. Valerio saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Valerio.
Kula misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Kula does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Kula does no damage.
Kula takes one on the button.
Valerio lands a slapping body shot.
Valerio looks to land a right hand but Kula moved out of range.
Valerio lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valerio, as that shot connected.
Valerio scores with a shot to the body.
Valerio connects with a jab.#T1#
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Kula scores with a hook to the body. Valerio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kula misses with a left hand
and Valerio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kula misses with a lunging right hand
and Valerio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valerio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valerio slips a jab and a cross from Kula.
Valerio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valerio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Valerio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kula rather than just go for the knockout.
Kula is breathing heavily.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Valerio misses.
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kula manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valerio, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kula goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kula is just out of range.#T2#
Jab, jab by Valerio - just one landing.
Kula moves in looking to clinch but Valerio pushes him off.
Kula takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kula is looking to clinch but Valerio is avoiding it.
Valerio cracks Kula with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kula throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Valerio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valerio thuds a left hand into Kula's body.
Valerio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kula avoids the body shot from Valerio.
Valerio misses with a right hand
and Kula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Valerio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valerio lands a nice looking body shot.
Valerio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valerio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valerio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kula.
Valerio connects with a jab.
Kula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valerio throws a nice looking combination but Kula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kula wants to clinch
and Kula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Valerio misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valerio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valerio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kula had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kula was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Good exchange - Valerio coming out on top.
Kula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valerio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Valerio as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Kula is rocked!
Kula gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Valerio gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kula is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: RFL 8.1
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Valerio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valerio defending well as McBeth loads up on a big left hand.
Valerio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBeth.
McBeth cracks a nice hook into Valerio's ribs.
Valerio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - McBeth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Valerio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McBeth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McBeth looks to land a right hand but Valerio moved out of range.
McBeth swings widly with a right hand
letting Valerio counter with a right hand.
McBeth drops his hands momentarily and Valerio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McBeth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBeth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
McBeth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valerio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valerio dodges the punch combination from McBeth.
Valerio throws an overhand right that lands on McBeth's shoulder, as McBeth tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
McBeth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McBeth with a nice cross.
McBeth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valerio on the side of the head.
McBeth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mustafa McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valerio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McBeth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McBeth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valerio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice combination there by McBeth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by McBeth.
McBeth throws a poor cross that misses
and Valerio counters with a one-two to the body.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBeth.
Valerio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valerio lands with a good body shot.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.#T2#
Valerio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McBeth avoids the body shot from Valerio.
Valerio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valerio thuds a left hand into McBeth's body.
McBeth misses with an uppercut
and Valerio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBeth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valerio at a distance.
The crowd cheers as McBeth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valerio doesn't seem phased though.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valerio was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
McBeth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBeth lands a really nice looking cross but Valerio seems unphased. #T3#
Valerio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McBeth counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McBeth misses the target.
The crowd cheers as McBeth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valerio doesn't seem phased though.
Valerio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valerio throws a poor cross that misses
and McBeth counters with a nice uppercut.
McBeth misses with a looping left.
A combination from McBeth does no damage.
McBeth lands a body shot.
McBeth swings for the body but Valerio moves out of range.
McBeth lands a slapping body shot.
Valerio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBeth.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valerio throws a lazy right hand but McBeth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valerio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McBeth throws an overhand right that lands on Valerio's shoulder, as Valerio tries to avoid the shot.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valerio misses the body punch
and McBeth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valerio is looking to wear down McBeth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McBeth scores with a sloppy right hand. Valerio should have avoided that one.
Valerio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBeth.
Valerio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McBeth misses with a hook.
McBeth throws a lazy uppercut
and Valerio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valerio swings for the body but McBeth moves out of range.
McBeth ducks under a wild hook from Valerio.
Valerio throws a hook to the side of McBeth's head but McBeth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa McBeth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McBeth throws a shot to the body.
Valerio scores with a hook to the body. McBeth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McBeth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Valerio misses.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBeth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valerio defending well as McBeth loads up on a big left hand.
Valerio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from McBeth misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Valerio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McBeth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valerio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio avoids the body shot from McBeth.
McBeth throws a hook to the side of Valerio's head but Valerio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBeth slips under a jab from Valerio.
McBeth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valerio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valerio looks to land a right hand but McBeth moved out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from McBeth.
Valerio misses with a jab, cross combination.
McBeth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valerio throws a looping overhand right but McBeth ducks down to avoid it.
McBeth just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio misses with a hook
and McBeth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio misses with a body punch
and McBeth counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. McBeth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
McBeth walks into a stiff left hand from Valerio.
Valerio walks into a jab.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBeth.
McBeth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McBeth misses with a left hand
and Valerio counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from McBeth misses the target.
McBeth looks to land a right hand but Valerio moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. McBeth catches Valerio right on the button with a cross.
Valerio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBeth.
Valerio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McBeth misses with an uppercut
and Valerio counters with a straight right hand.
McBeth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mustafa McBeth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McBeth at a distance.
McBeth digs a good hook to Valerio's body.
McBeth just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBeth moves away.
McBeth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McBeth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valerio.
Valerio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McBeth thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Valerio misses with a straight left.
McBeth misses with a hook
and Valerio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBeth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valerio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valerio scores with a nice strike.
McBeth needs to keep his hands up - Valerio had a free shot at his head there.
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBeth just misses with a punch to the body.
McBeth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valerio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McBeth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
McBeth cracks Valerio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio misses with a hook
and McBeth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valerio misses with an uppercut.
Valerio looks to land a left hand but McBeth moved out of range nicely.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valerio was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth misses with a lunging right hand
and Valerio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valerio throws the left hand but McBeth avoids the punch easily.
McBeth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valerio moves away.
McBeth lands the left hand.
Valerio throws a shot to the body.
McBeth scores with a decent looking hook.
McBeth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ernesto Valerio will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McBeth cracks Valerio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth misses with a body shot.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valerio scores with a jab. McBeth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McBeth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McBeth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valerio throws the left hand but McBeth avoids the punch easily.
McBeth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valerio moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valerio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McBeth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBeth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valerio counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
McBeth slips a straight right by Valerio.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
McBeth throws a looping overhand right but Valerio ducks down to avoid it.
Valerio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBeth misses with a lunging right hand
and Valerio counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from McBeth.
Valerio takes one to the chin there.
McBeth misses with an uppercut.
McBeth scores with a hook to the body. Valerio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McBeth misses with a jab to the body
and Valerio counters with a nice uppercut.
Valerio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valerio works McBeth's body with a nice hook.
McBeth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McBeth there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valerio misses with an uppercut
enabling McBeth to counter with a crisp jab.
McBeth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from McBeth misses.
McBeth throws a shot from downtown. Valerio moves away and avoids it.
McBeth misses the body punch
and Valerio counters with a nice uppercut.
Valerio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Valerio misses its intended target.
McBeth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valerio.
McBeth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valerio misses with a shot to the body
and McBeth counters with a right hand to the body.
Valerio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBeth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
McBeth misses with a body shot.
McBeth dips to his left and cracks Valerio with an uppercut!
Valerio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Valerio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McBeth.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valerio misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for McBeth.
McBeth misses with an uppercut.
McBeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Valerio is just out of range.
McBeth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valerio.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valerio slips under a jab from McBeth.#T4#
McBeth lands a jab to Valerio's midsection.
A shot to the body from McBeth misses
and McBeth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBeth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from McBeth misses.
McBeth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBeth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McBeth digs a good hook to Valerio's body.
Valerio blocks a jab.
McBeth lunges at Valerio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valerio's hand.
Donk. McBeth catches Valerio right on the button with a cross.
Valerio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McBeth lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa McBeth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McBeth 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa McBeth!
During a confident post fight interview, Mustafa McBeth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFL Connected - 5.2
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Valerio dips to his left and cracks Kross with an uppercut!
Valerio misses with a looping right.
Valerio defending well as Kross loads up on a big left hand.
Valerio misses with a body shot
enabling Kross to counter with a crisp jab.
Valerio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kross counters with an outside leg kick.
Valerio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Valerio as he connects with a hook.
Valerio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valerio stuns Kross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Valerio. Beautiful body shot.
Valerio misses with a straight left.
Kross throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Valerio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kross throws a push kick but Valerio slaps the foot to one side.
Kross slips under a jab.
Valerio scores with a jab. Kross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valerio tests Kross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Kross throws a shot from downtown. Valerio moves away and avoids it.
Valerio throws an off balance right hand
and Kross counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy body kick from Kross
and Valerio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kross thinking.
Kross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valerio.#T2#
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Valerio misses with a two punch combination.
Valerio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Valerio misses the target.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Valerio blocks a leg kick.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valerio misses with an uppercut
and Kross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Valerio misses with a right hand
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut.
Valerio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valerio throws out the jab.
Valerio misses the body punch
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut.
Kross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valerio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kross counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kross lands a leg kick that knocks Valerio off balance momentarily.
Valerio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kross avoids the body shot from Valerio.
An attempted straight right counter from Kross misses the target.#T4#
Kross lands with a hook. Valerio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valerio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kross manages to avoid it.
Kross tried to counter with a leg kick but Valerio avoided it.
Valerio swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kross works the jab nicely.
Valerio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valerio takes a swing at Kross's ribcage but misses.
Kross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ernesto Valerio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Valerio throws an off balance right hand
and Kross makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Valerio really felt that one!
Kross misses with an uppercut.
Valerio misses with a body shot
and Kross counters with a solid body kick.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Kross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Valerio! Kross lets Valerio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Valerio misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valerio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valerio moves out of range as Kross throws a body kick.
Valerio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valerio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valerio throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Kross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Valerio! Kross lets Valerio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Valerio is rocked!#T1#
Kross throws a looping overhand right but Valerio ducks down to avoid it.
Valerio is still on wobbly legs! Can Kross finish him?
Kullo Kross is winning the standup battle so far.
Valerio lands a nice hook to Kross's body. Kross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valerio seems to have recovered his senses.
Kross throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Valerio counters with a left to the body.
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kross manages to avoid it.
Kross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kross.
Kross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio throws a hook but Kross avoids it easily.
Kross connects with a right hand. Valerio shakes it off.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Kross takes one to the side of the head.
Valerio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kross.
Valerio throws out a counter right but Kross avoids it with no problem.
Valerio throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Kross sends Valerio crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kross is motioning to the referee to let Valerio up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valerio throws an overhand right that lands on Kross's shoulder, as Kross tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from Kross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Valerio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kross has got the better of the exchanges.
A swing and a miss from Valerio.
Valerio scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot by Kross.#T3#
Kross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kross misses its intended target.
Valerio misses with a body punch
and Kross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valerio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valerio throws a body punch but Kross moves out of range.
Kross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kross misses with a hook.
Valerio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kross rather than just go for the knockout.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kross throws a low kick but Valerio avoids it.
Kross slips under a jab.#T4#
Valerio blocks a head kick by Kross.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Kross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kross throws the left hand but Valerio avoids the punch easily.
Kross looks to throw a body kick
and Valerio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valerio swings for the body but Kross moves out of range.
As Valerio backs away, Kross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for Valerio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Valerio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Valerio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kullo Kross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kross throws a wild body kick that Valerio sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from Kross.
Valerio throws a sloppy body shot
and Kross counters with a leg kick.
Kross takes a swing at Valerio's ribcage but misses.
Valerio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kross finds it's way round the side to connect with Valerio's head.
Kross throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kross takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valerio takes a swing at Kross's ribcage but misses.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Valerio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valerio scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Kross.
Valerio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valerio.
Valerio takes a swing at Kross's ribcage but misses.
Kross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valerio can do to turn this around?
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kross.
It looked like Kross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valerio avoids a kick to the body.
Valerio moves out of range of the strikes.
Valerio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Kross throws out a loose jab but Valerio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valerio swings for the body but Kross moves out of range.
Kross throwing a counter right hand but Valerio manages to avoid it.
Valerio misses with a right hand
and Kross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kross walks into a left hand.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kross is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Valerio misses
and Kross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Kross sends Valerio crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kross is motioning to the referee to let Valerio up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#That has opened up Ernesto Valerio's cut even more.
Kross connects with a nice cross there... Valerio is looking wobbly and Kross recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Valerio to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kross jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kullo Kross!
A very excited looking Kullo Kross made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RFL - Connected 4.1
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adofo throws a right hand that misses
and Adofo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Olo Adofo has been cut.
Olo Adofo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adofo throws a sloppy head kick
and Valerio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valerio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adofo misses with a head kick.
Valerio scores with a nice strike.
Valerio lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio throws a big shot that misses.
Adofo is looking to clinch but Valerio is avoiding it.
Valerio misses with an uppercut. Adofo saw that one coming.#CL2#
Adofo forces Valerio back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valerio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adofo's brow.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Adofo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Valerio jumps guard. #SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Valerio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adofo stacks Valerio 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 Adofo!
Adofo wants to control but Valerio is keeping him busy. #T1#
Valerio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valerio is trying to work for a sweep but Adofo has mounted him!
Valerio blocking the ground and pound.
Valerio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valerio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valerio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valerio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Adofo throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Valerio is looking for a triangle here but Adofo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Valerio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Valerio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valerio wants to improve his position but Adofo is controlling well. #T3#
Adofo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valerio's head.
Valerio manages to get to full guard.
Adofo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valerio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adofo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Adofo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valerio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adofo has managed to get both his arms back between Valerio's legs - danger averted.
Valerio working a defensive guard but Adofo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Valerio gets back to half guard.#T4#
Valerio manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Valerio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adofo trying to control but Valerio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adofo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adofo postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olo Adofo'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##CL2#
Adofo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Adofo.
Valerio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valerio blocks an uppercut.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Valerio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adofo smiles and moves away.
Adofo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
Adofo looks to clinch
enabling Valerio to counter with a crisp jab.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adofo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adofo tries to clinch but Valerio is having none of it.
Valerio with a nice cross.
Adofo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valerio throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Adofo.
Adofo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valerio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valerio avoids the head kick by Adofo. #KD2#
Adofo lands a high kick to the side of Valerio's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Adofo dives into guard, looking to finish.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Adofo trying to control but Valerio is working from the bottom. #T1#
Adofo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Valerio looking for subs off his back but Adofo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Adofo 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.
Valerio is looking for a sweep. Adofo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valerio wants to control but Adofo is keeping busy.
Valerio works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valerio wants to sweep here but Adofo controlling him for the moment.
Valerio keeping moving, preventing Adofo from controlling successfully. #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.#SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valerio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adofo passes into half guard.
Adofo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Valerio is looking for a sweep. Adofo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Adofo is trying to control. Valerio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Valerio actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Adofo is posturing up here but Valerio has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Adofo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Adofo has to tap! Slick submission there by Valerio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Valerio throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Sparta Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparta Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparta Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valerio's guard.
Sparta Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valerio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio has his hands clasped together around Sparta Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Sparta Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valerio.
Sparta Jr postures up in Valerio's guard and throws a big left but Valerio blocks it. #SUB#
Valerio has his foot on Sparta Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparta Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Valerio keeping moving, preventing Sparta Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Valerio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valerio is in guard.#REVR#
Valerio wants to control from the top but Sparta Jr keeps moving.
Valerio controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valerio 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.
Sparta Jr keeping moving, preventing Valerio from controlling successfully.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparta Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparta Jr 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.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta Jr is keeping the position for now.
Valerio trying to control but Sparta Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valerio has picked Sparta Jr up and slammed him! Sparta Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Valerio manages to pass to side control!
Sparta Jr is looking for a sweep.
Valerio advances to full mount.
Sparta Jr is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Sparta Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sparta Jr tries to roll over but Valerio keeps him under control.
Valerio wants to take a breather but Sparta Jr is having none of it. #SUB#
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.
Sparta Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Valerio trying to control the action but Sparta Jr is working from the bottom.
Sparta Jr is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Valerio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparta Jr keeps working.
Sparta Jr tries to roll over but Valerio keeps him under control.
Valerio uses his free foot to push down on Sparta Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparta Jr.
Valerio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparta Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparta Jr is squirming around, avoiding Valerio's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparta Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta Jr.
Valerio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sparta Jr under the eye.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Valerio. Beautiful body shot.
Valerio misses with a hook.
Sparta Jr slips under a jab from Valerio.
Valerio scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Valerio misses.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparta Jr moves away.
Sparta Jr wants to counter the offense by Valerio and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Sparta Jr staying out of range there.
Sparta Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valerio with a body shot.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta Jr.
Valerio scores with a jab to the body.
Sparta Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Valerio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sparta Jr.
Valerio scores with a hook.
Sparta Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valerio.
Sparta Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valerio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparta Jr can do to turn this around?
Sparta Jr tries for a takedown but Valerio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valerio.#ROC#Sparta Jr is rocked!
Crack! Valerio connects with the perfect overhand right and Sparta Jr falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Valerio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!
Diziz Sparta Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Valerio misses with a body shot
and Virinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Virinen catches Valerio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valerio checks a leg kick.
Valerio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valerio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virinen throws out the jab.
Valerio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valerio misses the jab.
Valerio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Virinen scores with a leg kick.
Valerio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valerio under the eye.
Virinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valerio scores with a hook to the body. Virinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valerio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valerio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Virinen misses.
Valerio with a jab.
Valerio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Virinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valerio moves away.
Valerio throws a hook to the side of Virinen's head but Virinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virinen loads up on a big right hand but Valerio slips the punch.
Valerio cracks Virinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Virinen misses with the combination.
Valerio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valerio misses with a jab to the body
and Virinen counters with a straight right hand.
Valerio cracks Virinen with a good jab.
Valerio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Virinen counters with a two punch combo.
Valerio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Virinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Valerio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valerio ducks under a wild hook from Virinen.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valerio throws a body punch but Virinen moves out of range.
Virinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Virinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valerios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valerio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Virinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valerio scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Virinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Virinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Valerio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valerio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Virinen!
Virinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Virinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valerio moves away from the strike by Virinen.
Virinen lands with a good body shot.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Virinen with a nice calf kick.
Valerio's corner calls for a 1-2. Valerio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Virinen scores with a jab. Valerio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valerio misses with a looping right.
Virinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valerio scores with a punch to the head.
Virinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
Virinen misses with a straight right.
A jab from Valerio misses. #T3#
Virinen slips a straight right by Valerio.
A slow jab from Valerio misses its intended target.
Valerio sizes up Virinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valerio misses with a series of wild punches.
Virinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valerio moves out of range of the body kick from Virinen.
Valerio lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio walks into a jab.
Virinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valerio.
Virinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Virinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valerio throws a right hand that misses
and Virinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virinen.
Virinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
Virinen throws a low kick but Valerio avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Valerio misses with a looping left.
Valerio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Virinen.
Valerio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virinen.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Valerio tries to move into range but Virinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Virinen moves away from the strike by Valerio.
Virinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valerio throws out the jab.
Valerio lands with a cross.
Virinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
Virinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valerio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Virinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Valerio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virinen misses with a looping right.
Virinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Virinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
Virinen misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Virinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Valerio throws out a loose jab but Virinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valerio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Virinen's hands.
Virinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valerio walks into a left hand.
Valerio throws a lazy right hand but Virinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valerio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valerio scores with a sloppy right hand. Virinen should have avoided that one.
Valerio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virinen throws a looping overhand right but Valerio ducks down to avoid it.
Valerio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Valerio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Virinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valerio 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.
Valerio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Virinen.
Virinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valerio misses with a hook. Virinen ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Valerio misses.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Virinen is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Virinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Valerio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valerio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Valerio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valerio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Virinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virinen scores with a jab to the head.
Valerio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valerio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Virinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Valerio.
Valerio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Virinen staying out of range there.
Virinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Virinen - just one landing.
Virinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Virinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Valerio to counter with a crisp jab.
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virinen manages to avoid it.
Valerio moves out of range of the strikes.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virinen. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Virinen, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
Valerio ducks under a wild hook from Virinen.
Virinen connects with a body shot that sends Valerio's belly button to the back.
Virinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valerio.
Virinen throws a low kick, looking for Valerio's leg but Valerio calmly moves out of range.
Valerio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Virinen lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virinen moves away.
Lasse Virinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valerio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valerio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virinen scores with a nice head shot.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Valerio misses with an uppercut. Virinen saw that one coming.
Virinen throws a fast counter high kick but Valerio manages to duck under it in time.
Lasse Virinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valerio misses with a hook to the body
and Virinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valerio's knee momentarily.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Virinen.
Valerio missing with a left hand there. Virinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Virinen misses with a straight left.
Virinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Virinen loads up on a big right hand but Valerio slips the punch.
Virinen tests Valerio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Virinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valerio drops his hands momentarily and Virinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Virinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Virinen connects with a right hand. Valerio shakes it off.
Valerio misses with a hook
and Virinen counters with a nice body kick.
Virinen misses with a straight right.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Virinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Virinen is just out of range.
Valerio needs to keep his hands up - Virinen had a free shot at his head there.
Valerio takes a swing at Virinen's ribcage but misses.
Virinen connects with a jab.
Valerio misses with a hook
and Virinen counters with a nice body shot.
Virinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Virinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Virinen throws a push kick but Valerio slaps the foot to one side.
Valerio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valerio connects with a body shot that sends Virinen's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Virinen.
Valerio throws the left hand but Virinen avoids the punch easily.
Virinen misses with a straight right.
Valerio misses with a lunging right hand
and Virinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valerio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Virinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Virinen staying out of range there.
Virinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valerio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valerio misses with a straight left.
Valerio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valerio throws a big shot that misses.
Virinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Valerio misses its intended target.
Valerio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valerio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valerio's sensitive parts.
Valerio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Virinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Valerio finds it's way through Virinen's defenses.
Valerio loads up on a big right hand but Virinen slips the punch.
Valerio walks into a straight right hand from Virinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virinen. #T1#
Virinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valerio.
Virinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valerio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valerio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Virinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valerio swings widly with a right hand
and Valerio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valerio throws a jab but it's blocked by Virinen.
Virinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Virinen lands a jab.
Virinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valerio throwing a counter right hand but Virinen manages to avoid it.
Virinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Virinen throws a hook to the side of Valerio's head but Valerio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valerio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Virinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lasse Virinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Virinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valerio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio swings for the body but Virinen moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Virinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Virinen misses the target.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Virinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Virinen.
Virinen misses with a straight right.
Virinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valerio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Virinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Virinen misses with a low kick.
Virinen lands a jab.
Valerio throws a right hand that misses
and Virinen counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virinen.
Virinen misses with a kick to the body.
Virinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Valerio misses with a lunging right hand
and Virinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Virinen lands a jab.
Virinen scores with a leg kick.
Virinen misses the jab.
Valerio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valerio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valerio throws out a loose jab but Virinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valerio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Virinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valerio.
Valerio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valerio misses with a hook
and Virinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valerio misses with an uppercut
and Virinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Virinen catches Valerio right on the button with a cross.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virinen thumps Valerio with a low kick.
Virinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Virinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Virinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Valerio misses with a right hand
and Virinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Valerio misses with an uppercut. Virinen saw that one coming.
Virinen works the jab nicely.
Virinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Virinen misses its intended target.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virinen looks to land a combination but Valerio avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Virinen.
Ernesto Valerio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Virinen.
Virinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Virinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Virinen 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Virinen!
Lasse Virinen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Picogram throws the left hand but Valerio avoids the punch easily.
Valerio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picogram connects with a crisp jab.
Valerio misses with a straight left.
Crunch! Picogram slams his shin into Valerio's torso.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Picogram.
Picogram connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Valerio finds it's target.
Valerio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valerio avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picogram wants to clinch.
Valerio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picogram lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Valerio.
Valerio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valerio! But no joy.
Valerio avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picogram was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Picogram fails to land with a series of punches.
Valerio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valerio moves away.
Valerio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picogram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valerio on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio misses with a looping left.#T2#
Picogram moves out of range as Valerio strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picogram misses with a wild body shot.
Valerio throws a hook but Picogram avoids it easily.
Valerio connects with a body shot that sends Picogram's belly button to the back.
Picogram is looking to wear down Valerio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Picogram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Valerio.
Picogram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valerio throws out a counter right but Picogram avoids it with no problem.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picogram throws a chopping leg kick but Valerio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Picogram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valerio swings widly with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picogram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Valerio misses.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio cracks Picogram with a good jab.#ROC2#Picogram is rocked!
Valerio takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
As Valerio looks to move away, Picogram throws a big counter combo but Valerio just gets out of the way.
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Valerio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but Picogram is just out of range.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Valerio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Picogram stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valerio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valerio scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Valerio.
Picogram seems to have got his legs back now.
Valerio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Picogram misses
and Valerio counters with a straight right hand.
Valerio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Picogram looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Picogram is breathing heavily.
Valerio connects with a body shot.
Valerio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Valerio lands a big right hand that sends Picogram crashing to the mat! Valerio stays standing though and waves Picogram back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio'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#
Picogram bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Valerio comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Picogram falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Picogram was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2024

#R1#
Valerio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Valerio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valerio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zaire counters with a solid body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Valerio as he connects with a hook.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valerio manages to avoid it.
Zaire misses with an uppercut
and Valerio counters with a straight right hand.
Valerio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire thumps Valerio with a low kick.
Valerio scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valerio connects with a looping right hand.
Valerio lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Valerio moved out of range nicely.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Zaire staying out of range there.
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valerio is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
Zaire lands with a hook. Valerio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaire missing with a left hand there. Valerio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
Zaire works Valerio's body with a nice hook.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valerio.
Both fighters circling a little - Zaire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valerio misses with a body punch
and Valerio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Valerio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Valerio ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Some wild striking there from Valerio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire moves forwards but Valerio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire. #T2#
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Zaire misses
and Valerio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valerio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
Valerio throws a big shot that misses.
Valerio misses with a hook
and Zaire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valerio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
Valerio throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Valerio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valerio misses with a straight right.
Valerio takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Valerio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valerio manages to avoid it.
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Valerio takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire lands a jab to Valerio's midsection.
Zaire tests Valerio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Valerio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valerio throws out a counter right but Zaire avoids it with no problem.
Zaire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Zaire finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valerio moves away.
A jab from Valerio misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Valerio throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire. #T4#
Valerio cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valerio throws a good cross that connects.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Valerio.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Valerio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Valerio's shoulder, as Valerio tries to avoid the shot.
Valerio throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio'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#
Valerio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Valerio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valerio lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Valerio misses the target.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio scores with a nice strike.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valerio.
A telegraphed right hand from Valerio misses the target.
Valerio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaire has time to react.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire throws out a powerful jab.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valerio.
Zaire throws a jab when Valerio was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire tries to bum rush Valerio with a series of wild strikes but Valerio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valerio misses the jab.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valerio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaire.#T1#
Zaire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zaire lands a really nice looking cross but Valerio seems unphased.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valerio throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valerio momentarily.
Zaire tests Valerio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Valerio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valerio throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valerio.
Valerio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valerio throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valerio throws an off balance right hand
and Zaire counters with a left to the body.
Zaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valerio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valerio digs a good hook to Zaire's body. #T2#
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Valerio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Zaire has knocked Valerio down with a huge combo! Zaire steps away and waves a wobbly Valerio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Valerio is rocked!
Zaire moves away from the strike by Valerio.
Valerio is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaire finish him?
Valerio misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Valerio seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaire slips a jab from Valerio.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valerio was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire connects with the punch.
Valerio swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire with a jab.
Zaire scores with a jab.
Zaire tests Valerio's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Valerio is out of range.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valerio on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
Zaire lands a head shot.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Valerio should have avoided that one.
Valerio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valerio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valerio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaire momentarily.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valerio can do to turn this around?
Zaire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valerio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valerio gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Valerio tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Zaire is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Valerio buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Valerio!! Valerio is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Zaire throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: APEX Predators
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1##TD#
Valerio gets caught flat footed, as Obasi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Obasi throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Obasi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Valerio pulls Obasi in to control the position.
Obasi postures up in Valerio's guard and throws a big left but Valerio blocks it.
Valerio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Obasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Valerio 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.
Obasi stands up over Valerio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valerio can't keep his opponent in guard - Obasi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valerio is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Obasi lands a nice short elbow.
Obasi trying to pass the guard but Valerio defending well.
Obasi lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valerio manages to get to full guard.
Obasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Obasi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obasi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Obasi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obasi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Valerio working for a triangle but Obasi defends it easily.
Obasi is in close to Valerio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obasi postures up.
Obasi with a nice head shot there.
Obasi distracts Valerio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obasi is in close to Valerio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Valerio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obasi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obasi lands a couple of digs.#T2##SUB2#
Valerio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obasi is in close to Valerio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio controls Obasi momentarily but Obasi frees himself. #SUB2#
Valerio is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Obasi has his hands clasped together but Valerio extends and breaks Obasi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Valerio.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: APEX 2
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Brodie.
Brodie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valerio throws out the jab.
Brodie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valerio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brodie scrambles back to his feet.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Valerio misses with a right hand
and Brodie counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Brodie walks into a left hand.
Valerio connects with a crisp jab.
Brodie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valerio throws out a counter right but Brodie avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Brodie.
Brodie looks to score with a jab to the body but Valerio is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Valerio misses.
Brodie scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valerio thuds his right hand into Brodie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Valerio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valerio.#ROC2#Brodie is rocked!
Brodie leaves his chin hanging out and Valerio seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Brodie crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!

Event: SMFL 22 - Duran vs. Kardi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valerio.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from McBeth misses its target.
McBeth slips under a jab.
McBeth is looking to counter punch.
Valerio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McBeth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but McBeth is just out of range.
McBeth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McBeth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valerio.
McBeth takes one to the chin there.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McBeth misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio throws a right and a left that McBeth avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from McBeth misses the target.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBeth.
McBeth moves out of range of the strikes.
Valerio misses with a straight left. #T1#
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth throws a big counter combination but Valerio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valerio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valerio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valerio is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McBeth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valerio throws out the jab.
McBeth walks into a straight right hand from Valerio.
Valerio misses with a hook
and McBeth counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. McBeth does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBeth is looking to counter punch.
Valerio swings away with a body shot that misses
and McBeth counters with a nice uppercut.
McBeth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valerio swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting McBeth counter with a right hand.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
McBeth dodges the punch combination from Valerio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valerio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valerio dips to his left and cracks McBeth with an uppercut!
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
It looked like McBeth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
McBeth is looking for a counter combo.
McBeth defending well as Valerio loads up on a big left hand.
Valerio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McBeth rather than just go for the knockout.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
McBeth moves out of range of the strikes.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and McBeth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Valerio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Valerio. Beautiful body shot.
McBeth misses with a head kick.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but McBeth is just out of range.
McBeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valerio scores with the left hand. McBeth knows he should have avoided that one.
McBeth throws a looping overhand right but Valerio ducks down to avoid it.
Valerio misses with a shot to the body
letting McBeth counter with a right hand.
Valerio throws a body punch but McBeth moves out of range.
Valerio takes a swing at McBeth's ribcage but misses.
McBeth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth is looking to counter with head kicks.
Valerio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
McBeth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valerio misses with a body punch
and Valerio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth is looking to counter punch.#CL#
McBeth rushes Valerio and presses him up against the cage.
Valerio tries to pull guard but McBeth won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McBeth obliges.
McBeth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Valerio looks winded!
Valerio tries to pull guard but McBeth holds him up against the cage and eventually Valerio drops back down to his feet. #BC#
McBeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ernesto Valerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valerio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Valerio tries to bum rush McBeth with a series of wild strikes but McBeth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBeth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McBeth slips a straight right by Valerio.
It looked like McBeth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valerio misses with a hook.
Valerio throws a body punch but McBeth moves out of range.
McBeth avoids the body shot from Valerio.
Valerio throws a body punch but McBeth moves out of range.
Valerio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBeth.
McBeth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBeth.
It looked like McBeth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valerio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McBeth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valerio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBeth looks to land a combination but Valerio avoids it well.
A big left from Valerio misses.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.#T1#
Valerio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McBeth on the side of the head.
Valerio takes a swing at McBeth's ribcage but misses.
It looked like McBeth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McBeth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
McBeth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valerio misses with a right hand
and McBeth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valerio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valerio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McBeth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valerio.
McBeth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valerio throws an overhand right that lands on McBeth's shoulder, as McBeth tries to avoid the shot.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio misses with a right hand
and Valerio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. McBeth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from McBeth misses the target.
Valerio sizes up McBeth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McBeth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valerio throws an off balance right hand
and McBeth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Valerio is rocked!
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
McBeth is looking for a counter combo.
Valerio misses with a right hand
and McBeth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valerio is still on wobbly legs! Can McBeth finish him?
Valerio lands a nice hook to McBeth's body. McBeth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Valerio misses.
A shot to the body from Valerio misses
and McBeth counters with a big left hand that crumples Valerio! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa McBeth!
A relieved looking Mustafa McBeth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMFL 15 - Chretien vs. Raikov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valerio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McBeth counters with a series of strikes. Valerio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valerio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valerio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McBeth.
Valerio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McBeth doesn't seem bothered though.
Valerio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBeth slips under a jab from Valerio.
McBeth avoids the body shot from Valerio.
A countering left hand to the body from McBeth misses.
Valerio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McBeth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Valerio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McBeth counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Valerio badly! He tries to strike back but McBeth puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Valerio out cold! Oh man, Valerio will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mustafa McBeth!
Mustafa McBeth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Valerio has Moroney up against the cage in a clinch.
Valerio has Moroney pressed against the cage.
Moroney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valerio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moroney prevents the takedown attempt.
Moroney is trying to pull guard but Valerio has him pressed against the cage.
Moroney is pushing Valerio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moroney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moroney is trying to pull guard but Valerio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ernesto Valerio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Moroney.#TD#
Valerio manages to pull guard.
Moroney trying to control but Valerio is working from the bottom.
Moroney advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Valerio has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Moroney. Oh but Valerio has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Moroney goes limp - he's gone! Valerio jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernesto Valerio!

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