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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Paul Valens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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198 lbs
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186 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Paul Valens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerry Zero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valens throws a lazy head kick
and Zero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valens lands a body shot.
Zero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valens defends well and Zero ends up having to push Valens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valens throws a lazy head kick
and Zero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valens throws out the jab.
Zero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valens checks a low kick from Zero.
Nice body kick from Valens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zero looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Zero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zero or perhaps it was just good defense by Valens, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zero counters with a thumping low kick.
Zero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valens but Valens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Zero.
Zero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown but Valens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valens throws a front kick that sends Zero stumbling back into the cage.
Valens tests Zero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zero's sensitive parts.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valens lands with a slapping head kick.
Valens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zero fails with a takedown attempt.
Zero slips a jab from Valens.
Valens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zero dives in and grabs Valens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valens pushes down on Zero's head and hops out.
Valens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Valens misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero slips a jab from Valens.
Zero slips under a jab.
Zero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valens with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Valens - just one landing.
Valens works the jab nicely.
Valens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zero.
Valens jabs Zero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valens throws a jab when Zero was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Valens.
Zero tries for a takedown but Valens circles away easily
and Valens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zero looks winded!
Good exchange - Valens coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens cracks Zero with a good jab.
Valens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Zero.
Valens is looking to counter punch.
Valens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Valens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valens misses with a hook. Zero ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Valens scores with a jab.
Valens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zero unleashes a big counter combination but Valens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jan Paul Valens is winning the standup battle so far.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Valens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valens misses with a kick to the body.
Valens misses with a hook.
It seemed like Zero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valens.
Valens lands a nice hook to Zero's body. Zero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zero might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Valens has got the better of the exchanges.
Valens lands a jab to Zero's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valens throws a head kick that misses.
Valens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valens throws a sloppy head kick and Zero moves out of range easily.
Valens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valens scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Zero as he checks the leg kick.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Zero seems unphased.
Valens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valens throwing a counter right hand but Zero manages to avoid it.
Valens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zero on the side of the head.
Zero slips a jab and a cross from Valens.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zero misses with an uppercut. Valens saw that one coming.
Valens throws a head kick that misses.
Zero 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
Valens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zero can do to turn this around?
Valens throws a head kick but Zero moves out of range.
Zero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero avoids the head kick by Valens.
Zero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zero slips under a jab.
Zero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valens defends it nicely.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Zero.
Some bone on bone action there as Zero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zero throws a fast counter high kick but Valens manages to duck under it in time.
Valens throws a shot from downtown. Zero moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Zero with that takedown attempt.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valens swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zero to counter with a crisp jab.
Valens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valens leaves Zero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zero somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
That's time! Valens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Valens tries to land a leg kick but Zero saw it coming and moves away.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zero.
Zero shapes to counter with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zero is defended easily by Valens.
Valens quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab from Valens does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valens tries to avoid it but Zero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valens to the ground. Valens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero tries for a takedown but Valens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valens lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Zero.
Some bone on bone action there as Zero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zero dives in for a single leg takedown but Valens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valens fails to land with a series of punches.
Valens throws the left hand but Zero avoids the punch easily.
Valens throws a head kick that Zero semi-blocks.
Valens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valens swinging wildly here.
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valens lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valens lands a glancing blow to the side of Zero's head.
Valens swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.
Valens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valens. Zero does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Valens.
Valens connects with a looping right hand.
Valens throws a hook but Zero blocks it.
Zero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valens leaves Zero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valens!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valens sprawls well. Valens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zero gets slowly back to his feet.
Valens throws a hook to the side of Zero's head but Zero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zero unleashes a big counter combination but Valens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valens misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zero blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gerry Zero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valens moves out of range of the leg kick from Zero.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valens 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Paul Valens!
A very excited looking Jan Paul Valens 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.
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