PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Oven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Vallely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vallely has chosen CKY - 96 Quite Bitter Beings as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Oven
vs
Vallely

185 cm
27
195 lbs
11 - 7 - 2

184 cm
30
190 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, George Oven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Vallely!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oven wants to slow Vallely down by chopping away at his legs.
Oven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vallely's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vallely is defended easily by Oven.
Vallely thuds a left hand into Oven's body.
A big left from Vallely misses.
Vallely avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vallely tests Oven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vallely throws a big shot that misses.
Vallely shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oven as he avoids it easily.
Oven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vallely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Vallely lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely lands with a straight right. Oven didn't see that one coming.
Vallely shoots for a double leg takedown but Oven sprawls well. He's pushed Vallely's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
George Oven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Vallely.
Vallely connects with an inside leg kick.
Oven slips a jab from Vallely.
Vallely fails with a takedown attempt.
Oven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vallely.
Vallely throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oven counters with a two punch combo.
Vallely walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vallely tries to work over Oven's front leg with a kick but Oven checks it.
Vallely throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vallely content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vallely leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Oven.
Oven scores with a shoulder strike.
Oven works on Vallely's body with a couple of short punches.
Oven creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oven can't find room to land a body shot as Vallely controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oven lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oven tries to pass to full mount but Vallely defends it.
Oven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vallely keeps working.
Vallely trying to control from the bottom.
Oven sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vallely misses with a jab to the body
and Oven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vallely lands a nice looking body shot.
Vallely keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vallely misses with an uppercut. Oven saw that one coming.
Vallely fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Vallely lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oven doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vallely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oven, as that shot connected.
Vallely throws an overhand right that lands on Oven's shoulder, as Oven tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Oven dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vallely looks to land a right hand but Oven moved out of range.
Vallely throws an overhand right that lands on Oven's shoulder, as Oven tries to avoid the shot.
Vallely misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Oven counter with a right hand.
Oven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oven fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Vallely finds it's target.
Vallely throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mike Vallely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oven.
Vallely has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oven.
Vallely throws an overhand right that lands on Oven's shoulder, as Oven tries to avoid the shot.
Vallely throws an overhand right that lands on Oven's shoulder, as Oven tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Oven looking to score a takedown here. Vallely is defending well but Oven drives through and ends up in Vallely's guard.
Oven trying to control the position from guard on top but Vallely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oven 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.
Oven postures up and lands a big shot to Vallely's brow.
Oven trying to control the position from guard on top but Vallely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oven 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.

George Oven has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oven misses with a low kick.
Oven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Vallely misses.
Horrible takedown by Vallely or perhaps it was just good defense by Oven which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oven defending well as Vallely loads up on a big left hand.
Oven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vallely moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallely throws a right hand that misses
and Oven counters with a stiff right hand.
Oven feints and then cracks Vallely's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vallely down.
A nice combination there by Oven.

Vallely tries to sprawl but Oven drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vallely is refusing to be controlled, as Oven sits in half guard.
Vallely keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vallely is staying active underneath Oven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Oven.
Oven tries a low kick but Vallely avoids it.
Vallely throws the left hand but Oven avoids the punch easily.
Oven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oven throws a series of punches but Vallely moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vallely lands with a shot to the body.
Vallely looks to throw the jab but Oven is out of range.
Vallely on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Oven dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Oven cracks Vallely with an open hand slap.
Oven connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vallely's hands.
Vallely misses with a wild body shot.
Vallely waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oven.
Vallely scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oven in his tracks.
Vallely walks into a jab.
Oven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vallely.
Nice defenses there by Oven.
A punch lands to the side of Oven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vallely throws a looping overhand right but Oven ducks down to avoid it.
Vallely misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oven cracks Vallely with an open hand slap.
Vallely throws a leg kick which misses Oven's front leg but catches the back leg as Oven tries to avoid it.
Oven throws a right and a left that Vallely avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Oven misses its intended target.
Oven connects with a solid leg kick.
Vallely misses with a wild body shot.
Oven misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Oven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vallely throws an off balance right hand
and Oven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vallely looking to score a takedown here. Oven is defending well but Vallely drives through and ends up in Oven's guard.
Vallely trying to control but Oven is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vallely loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vallely wants to control from the top but Oven keeps moving.
Oven lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vallely!
Vallely wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Oven.
Oven content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oven tries to control but Vallely wriggling away.
Vallely tries to lock up and control but Oven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oven wants to control the pace but Vallely is squirming around nicely.
Mike Vallely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vallely in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oven wants to control but instead Vallely manages to regain half guard.
Oven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vallely does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oven in particular looking to stall.
Vallely misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George Oven.
Well Oven has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Oven!
A relieved looking George Oven thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.