PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Valentinovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valentinovich might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dj Roland Kenzo - Your Night. State has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Valentinovich
vs
State

186 cm
27
212 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

188 cm
33
210 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Valentinovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State blocks a head kick by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Police State has been cut.
Valentinovich looks for the body kick but State saw that one coming.
Valentinovich takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
State goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as State blocks the low kick.
State tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentinovich is looking to counter with a body kick.
State has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
State throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentinovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
State checks a leg kick nicely.
State scores with a hook to the body. Valentinovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been told by Valentinovich's head coaches at Pearson Spector Litt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valentinovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentinovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
State swings for the body but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentinovich 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 State has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from State and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from State. Valentinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich scoring well with a low kick there.
State misses with a looping right.
Valentinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentinovich thinks about countering with a body kick.
Valentinovich jabs State to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentinovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
State lands a high kick!
State pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentinovich is out of range and State settles back down.
Valentinovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valentinovich!
A slapping leg kick lands for State.
State throws a leg kick which misses Valentinovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentinovich tries to avoid it.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick but State checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from State! But no joy.
State goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
State tries a low kick but Valentinovich avoids it.
Valentinovich misses with a looping left.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick which misses State's front leg but catches the back leg as State tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
State misses with a low kick as Valentinovich jumps back.
A clash of legs there as State blocks the low kick.
Valentinovich looks to land a left hand but State moved out of range nicely.
State scores with a decent looking hook.
Valentinovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but State circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from State.
State fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentinovich scores with a hook to the body. State takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentinovich scores with a head kick. State tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Left hook, right uppercut from State.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
State jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentinovich defending well as State loads up on a big left hand.
State walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valentinovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich drops his hands momentarily and State takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentinovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking body shot.
State cracks Valentinovich with a good jab.
Valentinovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentinovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
State slips a straight right by Valentinovich.
A little jabbing left from State on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
State connects with a right hand. Valentinovich shakes it off.
Valentinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
State is looking to score with low kicks.
State uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentinovich.
State throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the side of State's head but State sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
State just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
State moves out of range of the body kick from Valentinovich.
The fighters circling - State throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentinovich takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
State appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valentinovich throws a push kick but State slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from State.
Valentinovich is looking to slow State down with leg kicks.
Valentinovich is looking to land body kicks.
State flicks out a counter leg kick but Valentinovich steps away.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
State throws a push kick but Valentinovich slaps the foot to one side.
Valentinovich cracks State with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
State misses with a hook
and Valentinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valentinovich, as that shot connected.
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 Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Valentinovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but State circles away quickly and effectively.
Valentinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from State.
State lands a slapping body shot.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a solid leg kick but State takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentinovich.
State swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from State misses.
State tries to land a leg kick but Valentinovich saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from State.
Valentinovich tries a head kick but it misses.
State looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Valentinovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but State moves out of range.
Sergej Valentinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - State throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
State fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
State tries to move into range but Valentinovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valentinovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
State swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a left and a right that stings State.
Nice defenses there by State.
Valentinovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
State thows a left - swing and a miss!
State lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
State on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentinovich. Valentinovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentinovich throwing a counter right hand but State manages to avoid it.
State's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
State looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range.
Valentinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentinovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to State's calf.
State throws a leg kick that misses.
Valentinovich swings for the body but State moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentinovich throws a series of punches but State avoids them all with ease.
State only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
State throws a head kick but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but State just manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich is looking to land body kicks.
Valentinovich tries to land a front kick but State steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
State paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
State cracks Valentinovich with an open hand slap.
State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from State.
Valentinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valentinovich moves out of range as State strikes.
Valentinovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
State throws out a powerful jab.
State throws a body punch but Valentinovich moves out of range.
A left lands for State.
State stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
State feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valentinovich's calf.
State missing with a left hand there. Valentinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
State misses with a hook
and Valentinovich counters with a nice uppercut.
State chopping away at his opponent's legs.
State lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick from State misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentinovich misses the target.
That kick from Valentinovich tenderised State's leg. State is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Valentinovich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valentinovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentinovich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but State moves away.
State takes a swing at Valentinovich's ribcage but misses.
State takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentinovich lands with a cross.
Valentinovich dips to his left and cracks State with an uppercut!
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from State.
Valentinovich defending well as State loads up on a big left hand.
State checks the leg kick nicely there.
State moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentinovich.
State swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
State takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valentinovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
State flicks out a counter leg kick but Valentinovich steps away.
State looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentinovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
State raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
That's time! Valentinovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valentinovich delivers a nice body kick.
State misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from State misses.
Valentinovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentinovich scores with a body shot.
Valentinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of State 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valentinovich slips a jab from State.
As State looks to move away, Valentinovich throws a big counter combo but State just gets out of the way.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and State counters with an outside leg kick.
State fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by State.
State misses the jab.
Valentinovich throws an off balance right hand
and State cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich tries a low kick but State avoids it.
You can see that State has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Valentinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
State looking to land some kicks to the body here.
State works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valentinovich misses the shot to the body.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentinovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
State tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Valentinovich counters with a quick kick to the body but State blocks it.
State throws a right hand that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a nice body shot.
State feints a jab promting Valentinovich to slip. State then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valentinovich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
State checks the leg kick nicely there.
State motions for Valentinovich to come forward. State throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from State.
Valentinovich scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
State swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valentinovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. State checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
State moves out of range as Valentinovich throws a body kick.
Valentinovich pivots, looking for a leg kick but State is out of range and Valentinovich settles back down.
State is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valentinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
State scores with a one two! Valentinovich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that misses
and State counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with a hook
and State cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentinovich throws a shot from downtown. State moves away and avoids it.
Valentinovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
State blocks a leg kick.
Valentinovich lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
State scores with a push kick.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentinovich throws a looping overhand right but State ducks down to avoid it.
State is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from State tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
State checks a low kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a body shot.
Valentinovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valentinovich cracks State with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
State takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by State.
State uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
State connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich fakes the leg kick and cracks State in the body.
State moves out of range of the body kick.
State scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentinovich should have avoided that one.
State throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentinovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Valentinovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentinovich throws a shot from downtown. State moves away and avoids it.
Valentinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but State manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that misses.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but State moves out of range.
Valentinovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valentinovich with a jab.
Valentinovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. State checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
State throws a fast counter high kick but Valentinovich manages to duck under it in time.
State shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentinovich as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sergej Valentinovich did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Police State'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.

Valentinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
State getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valentinovich connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Valentinovich.
State throws a solid leg kick but Valentinovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at State.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but State is just out of range.
State flicks out a counter leg kick but Valentinovich steps away.
State throws a head kick that misses.
Valentinovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valentinovich - that will leave a mark!
State has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Valentinovich.
State takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich 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.
State misses with a leg kick.
Valentinovich cracks State with an open hand slap.
State is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the side of State's head but State sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
State misses with a kick to the body.
State cracks the inside of Valentinovich's front leg.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick that is checked

and State counters with a single leg into guard. Valentinovich didn't expect that.
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.
Valentinovich is controlling State's posture.
Valentinovich trying to keep a closed guard but State is proving a slippery customer.
Valentinovich is controlling State's posture.

Valentinovich has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes State off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
State throws a chopping leg kick but Valentinovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich lands with a right hand.
Valentinovich throws the left hand but State avoids the punch easily.
Valentinovich blocks a head kick by State.
Nice jab there from Valentinovich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
State looks to throw the jab but Valentinovich is out of range.
State looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentinovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich fails to land with a series of punches.
State rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valentinovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valentinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentinovich scores with a sloppy right hand. State should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State misses with a body kick.
State takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
State takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from State finds it's way through Valentinovich's defenses.
Good exchange - State coming out on top.
State throws a front kick aimed at Valentinovich's knee but Valentinovich avoids it well.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick that knocks State off balance momentarily.
Valentinovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by State.
Valentinovich misses with a left hand
and State counters with a big head kick but Valentinovich shrugs it off.
State keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentinovich thows a body kick. State tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State lands a jab to Valentinovich's midsection.
State looks to land a left hand but Valentinovich moved out of range nicely.
State moves out of range of the body kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich with a jab.
State scores with a punch to the head.
State blocks a head kick by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich staying out of range there.
Valentinovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Valentinovich misses.
State scores with a head kick.
State throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
State keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valentinovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
State lands a really nice looking cross but Valentinovich seems unphased.
State misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Valentinovich had his way with Police State in that round.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Valentinovich slips under a jab.
Valentinovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
State misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
State avoids the head kick by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab from Valentinovich.
State scores with a hook.
State misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentinovich dodges the punch combination from State.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
State looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
State throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentinovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valentinovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
State throws a combination that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valentinovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut
and State counters with a head kick. That will keep Valentinovich thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
State is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Valentinovich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on State. That did some damage!
Valentinovich throws a series of strikes that have State backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Valentinovich.
State lands a head kick. Valentinovich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valentinovich takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
Valentinovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Valentinovich is looking to land body kicks.
State takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
State misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking body kick.
State jabs Valentinovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentinovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
State is looking to score with low kicks.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
A head kick misses from State.
Valentinovich cracks State with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Police State has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentinovich tries to land a front kick but State steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
State on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
State pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valentinovich back to the cage. State follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
State scores with a leg kick.
Valentinovich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

State is rocked!
Valentinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
State is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentinovich finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Valentinovich! State is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Valentinovich!
After winning the bout, Sergej Valentinovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.