PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Clancy (ranked 3530 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victorio Valkanov (ranked 4065 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clancy
vs
Valkanov

181 cm
25
158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
159 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Clancy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victorio Valkanov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clancy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valkanov's waist but Valkanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clancy off to one side.

Valkanov clinches.
Valkanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valkanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clancy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clancy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valkanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Clancy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valkanov lands a left hand.
Valkanov lands a shoulder strike.
Valkanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Valkanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clancy has Valkanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valkanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clancy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valkanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clancy has a takedown stuffed.
Clancy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valkanov defends it nicely.
Clancy shoots in and drives through. Valkanov sprawls well.
Clancy shoots for a takedown but Valkanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clancy is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Valkanov has managed to clinch.
Valkanov lands a left hand.
Valkanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clancy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valkanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkanov stops a takedown attempt from Clancy.
Valkanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Valkanov pushes Clancy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valkanov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Valkanov.
Valkanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clancy wants a takedown.
Valkanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Valkanov lands a nice uppercut.
Valkanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Clancy wants a takedown.
Valkanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Clancy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valkanov prevents it.
Valkanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Valkanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Valkanov.
Clancy is trying to drag Valkanov to the mat but Valkanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clancy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valkanov is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clancy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valkanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valkanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valkanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clancy blocks an elbow strike.
Valkanov lands with a light punch inside.
Clancy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valkanov is defending well.
Clancy wants to take the fight to the mat but Valkanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Valkanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valkanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valkanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Valkanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valkanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valkanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valkanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clancy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valkanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valkanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clancy tries to score a body lock takedown but Valkanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valkanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Clancy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valkanov pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Clancy with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Valkanov closes the distance and pushes Clancy back into the cage.
Valkanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valkanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clancy.
Valkanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valkanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clancy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valkanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clancy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clancy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valkanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clancy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valkanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clancy.
Clancy looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valkanov misses with an elbow over the top.
Valkanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valkanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Valkanov lands a nice uppercut.
Clancy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valkanov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Valkanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valkanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valkanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Clancy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valkanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clancy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valkanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clancy's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valkanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valkanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Clancy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valkanov prevents it.
Valkanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clancys head.
Valkanov gets underhooks to prevent Clancy's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victorio Valkanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valkanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Clancy looking for a takedown.
Valkanov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clancy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valkanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valkanov lands with a right to the head.
Valkanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clancy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valkanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Clancy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valkanov lands a nice uppercut.
Valkanov lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Valkanov.
Valkanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valkanov gets underhooks to prevent Clancy's takedown attempt.
Clancy is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valkanov tries a knee to the head but Clancy blocks it.
Valkanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valkanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clancy has Valkanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valkanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valkanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Valkanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valkanov lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clancy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valkanov lands a right hand.
Valkanov gets through Clancy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valkanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Valkanov lands with a right to the head.
Clancy is looking for a takedown.
Clancy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valkanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valkanov lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Valkanov on the inside.
Clancy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valkanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Valkanov drives through and clinches with Clancy against the cage.
Valkanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valkanov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Valkanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clancy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valkanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clancy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valkanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clancys head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valkanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valkanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clancy looking for a takedown.
Clancy is trying to drag Valkanov to the mat but Valkanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valkanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clancy takes a shot to the head.
Valkanov misses with an elbow strike.
Clancy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valkanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valkanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clancy is working for takedown but Valkanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valkanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Valkanov lands with a left to the head.
Clancy tries to score a body lock takedown but Valkanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valkanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valkanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Valkanov pushes Clancy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valkanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkanov lands with a right to the head.
Clancy is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Valkanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valkanov lands a left hand.
Clancy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valkanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valkanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valkanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valkanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valkanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valkanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valkanov.
Valkanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clancy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valkanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valkanov lands a right hand.
Valkanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valkanov lands with a left to the head.
Valkanov is pressed up against the cage. Clancy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valkanov down to the mat. Valkanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clancy tries for a takedown but Valkanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Victorio Valkanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Valkanov clinches with his opponent.
Clancy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valkanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valkanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valkanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valkanov lands an uppercut.
Clancy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valkanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valkanov gets underhooks to prevent Clancy's takedown attempt.
Valkanov tries to land a knee to the head but Clancy blocks with his arms.
Clancy goes for a takedown attempt but Valkanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Valkanov rushes Clancy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Victorio Valkanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valkanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valkanov.
Valkanov gets underhooks to prevent Clancy's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victorio Valkanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Clancy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valkanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clancy somewhat.
Clancy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valkanov pinned against the cage. Valkanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clancy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valkanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clancy somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Clancy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Valkanov clinches up with Clancy and pushes him back against the cage.
Clancy looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valkanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Clancy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Valkanov on the inside.
Valkanov pushes Clancy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valkanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Valkanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valkanov scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valkanov.
Valkanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clancy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valkanov.
Valkanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valkanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Clancy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valkanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Valkanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valkanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clancy wants a takedown but no success here.
Valkanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clancy tries for a takedown but Valkanov manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valkanov.
Valkanov lands a left hand.
Clancy goes for a takedown attempt but Valkanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Valkanov closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valkanov pushes Clancy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clancy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valkanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Valkanov scores with a shot to the side of Clancy's head.
Valkanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valkanov.
Clancy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valkanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Valkanov moves into range and clinches up with Clancy.
Valkanov lands an uppercut.
Clancy is trying to drag Valkanov to the mat but Valkanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valkanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Valkanov is pressed up against the cage. Clancy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valkanov down to the mat. Valkanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valkanov as he avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valkanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Valkanov on the inside.
Clancy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valkanov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Valkanov moves into the clinch.
Valkanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Valkanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valkanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
Clancy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valkanov after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Valkanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clancy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valkanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clancy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valkanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valkanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Clancy backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clancy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valkanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Valkanov lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clancy avoids the elbow strike from Valkanov, against the cage.
Valkanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clancy takes a shot to the head.
Valkanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Clancy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valkanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valkanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Valkanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valkanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Valkanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clancy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clancy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valkanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clancy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valkanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valkanov gets through Clancy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valkanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clancys head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clancy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valkanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clancy blocks an elbow strike.
Clancy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valkanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gordon Clancy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victorio Valkanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valkanov lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victorio Valkanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valkanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victorio Valkanov!