PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sam Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayson Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slice of Heaven. Sam Valentine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jayson Albright's chin.

Valentine
vs
Albright

190 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent boxing
Intelligent

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jayson Albright!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine digs a good body shot into Albright's ribs.
A lazy left from Valentine finds it's target.

It looks like Jayson Albright has been cut.

Valentine drives through and clinches with Albright against the ropes.
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Albright is trying to break the clinch but Valentine has him pressed against the ropes.
Albright wants to break free but Valentine has control.
Valentine has Albright pressed against the ropes, preventing Albright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Albright looks winded!
Nice body punch from Valentine.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
Valentine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine.
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Albright's ribcage. Albright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentine.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valentine leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valentine lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valentine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Albright or not.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine has Albright pressed against the ropes.
Valentine stalling against the ropes.
Valentine seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Valentine.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sam Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albright.
A countering left hand to the body from Albright misses.
Valentine connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Albright's cut.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valentine lands a jab to Albright's midsection.
Valentine swings for the body but Albright moves out of range.
Valentine scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine throws a body punch but Albright moves out of range.
Valentine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albright counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine throws a body punch but Albright moves out of range.
Jayson Albright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Albright does a little dance to reset his feet.

Valentine closes the distance and pushes Albright back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
Albright is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
Sam Valentine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Valentine.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valentine lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentine digs a right hand into Albright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albright's gas tank.
Valentine is working Albright over against the ropes.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
Valentine stalling the fight.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albright can do to turn this around?
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Albright's ribcage. Albright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Valentine is struggling to control the position.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valentine.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Valentine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine stalls.
Valentine digs a right hand into Albright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albright's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine stalls.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Valentine is leaning against Albright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Albright or not.
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Albright's ribcage. Albright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Valentine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Albright'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!

Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Albright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Valentine scores with a four punch combination!
Valentine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albright doesn't seem bothered though.
Albright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valentine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine swings for the body but Albright moves out of range.
Albright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albright manages to avoid it.

Valentine closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Albright crashing to the mat! Albright uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Albright takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Valentine has Albright up against the ropes in a clinch.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine is working Albright over against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine controlling the action here for a moment.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Valentine.
Valentine presses Albright against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jayson Albright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalling in the clinch from Valentine.
Valentine digs a right hand into Albright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albright's gas tank.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Valentine stalling the fight.
Valentine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valentine gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albright.
Stalling in the clinch from Valentine.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Valentine works on Albright's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Valentine.
Good body shot from Valentine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine works on Albright's body with a couple of short punches.
Sam Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Valentine!
Sam Valentine very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.