PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan has chosen Dawn of the Dead by Does it Offend you, yeah? as his entrance music. Alexander Valentine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Valentine
vs
Jordan

185 cm
36
193 lbs
44 - 17 - 0

183 cm
36
194 lbs
35 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Jordan.

Jordan forces Valentine back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan tries to stall but Valentine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Jordan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Jordan.
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Jordan wants to stall.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valentine up against the cage.
Jordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentine tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Jordan lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.

Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hal Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine lands with a cross.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan misses with a left hand

and Valentine counters with a takedown into side control.
Jordan sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is trying to stand back up but Valentine is controlling him
Valentine trying to control the action but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Valentine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jordan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valentine passes the guard and advances to mount!
Valentine lands a big shot there that rocks Jordan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jordan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Valentine with a couple of short strikes.
Valentine landing strikes from the mount.
Jordan is squirming around, avoiding Valentine's attempts to control the action.
Jordan is working to get back to half guard.
Valentine looking to control but Jordan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jordan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Valentine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jordan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valentine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jordan throws a leg kick but Valentine checks it.
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jordan. Jordan obviously looking to wear him down.
Jordan loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Valentine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Jordan moves into the clinch.
Valentine is pushing Jordan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Jordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jordan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Jordan.

Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jordan wants to clinch.
Valentine scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jordan.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Jordan connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Jordan has managed to clinch.
Jordan lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.

Valentine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan throws out a leg kick but Valentine moves out of range and Jordan only half commits.
Jordan throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Valentine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Jordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jordan misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
Jordan scores with a nice right hand.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Valentine throws a low kick but Jordan moves out of range easily.
Valentine is looking to score with low kicks.
Hal Jordan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jordan is looking to clinch but Valentine is avoiding it.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine misses with a leg kick.
Jordan tries to score with a low kick but Valentine moves his leg out of the way.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Jordan misses with a looping right.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Jordan moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Jordan saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Jordan finds it's target.
Jordan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Jordan moved out of range nicely.
Jordan connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jordan!
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordan throws a chopping leg kick but Valentine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jordan throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Jordan connects with a body shot.

Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan blocks a body shot from Valentine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hal Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Jordan moved away.
Jordan throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Jordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordan.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
Jordan misses with a low kick as Valentine jumps back.
Jordan throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Jordan avoids the body shot from Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Jordan.
Jordan looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Jordan throws a one two combo.
Valentine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valentine's head backwards.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine blocks a leg kick.
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Jordan jabs at Valentine's body.
Jordan cracks the inside of Valentine's front leg.
A big left from Valentine misses.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jordan throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick from Jordan lands but Valentine takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Valentine misses.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine throws out a leg kick but Jordan moves out of range and Valentine only half commits.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Jordan slips the punch.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body punch from Jordan.
Valentine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jordan. Jordan obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Jordan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
Jordan misses with a looping left.
Valentine lands a nice hook to Jordan's body. Jordan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Jordan misses.
Jordan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand

and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jordan won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is trying to control Valentine's posture but Valentine avoids it.
Valentine trying to control the action but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Jordan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Valentine seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Valentine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jordan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Jordan is trying to improve his position.
Jordan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valentine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Valentine trying to control the action but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Jordan struggling a bit here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Valentine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hal Jordan just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A slapping leg kick lands for Jordan.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordan.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it.
Valentine takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Jordan throws a lazy head kick

and Valentine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Jordan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jordan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valentine's guard.

Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valentine working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.
Valentine trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jordan tries to stand but Valentine is controlling from the bottom.
Valentine looking to control.
Jordan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valentine is proving hard to escape from.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jordan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine blocks a leg kick.
Valentine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jordan moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Valentine misses the jab.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Valentine throws a lazy uppercut
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine checks a low kick from Jordan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan throws a shot to the body.
Valentine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jordan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Jordan misses with a double jab

and Valentine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan trying to keep a closed guard but Valentine is proving a slippery customer.
Valentine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valentine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordan trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hal Jordan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jordan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jordan scores with a jab.
Jordan tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentine connects with an inside leg kick.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Jordan connects with a leg kick. Valentine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Valentine throws a right and a left that Jordan avoids nicely.
Jordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hal Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Jordan misses

and Valentine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jordan!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Valentine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine working the strikes but Jordan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Valentine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jordan is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valentine connects with a nice short shot to Jordan's temple.
Valentine not doing much here.
Valentine prevents Jordan from improving his position.
Alexander Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jordan defending well though.
Valentine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valentine prevents Jordan from improving his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Valentine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordan tries to land a leg kick but Valentine saw it coming and moves away.
Valentine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.
Jordan wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Jordan is predictable there

and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valentine lands a nice short elbow.
Jordan is looking to improve his position.
Hal Jordan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jordan looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jordan defending well though.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jordan is trying to stand up here but Valentine is controlling him well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jordan scores with the left hand. Valentine knows he should have avoided that one.
Valentine moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jordan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

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