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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaydan Galloway (ranked 3866 p4p, 3359 weight class) and Valentino Wilkerson (ranked 384 p4p, 341 weight class). Galloway comes to the cage accompanied by 28 by Zach Bryan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaydan Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valentino Wilkerson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Galloway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Galloway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilkerson drives through and clinches with Galloway against the cage.
Galloway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilkerson keeps control of Galloway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Galloway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Galloway is trying to stall.
Wilkerson jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Galloway postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Galloway is working Wilkerson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galloway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galloway is one step ahead there.
Wilkerson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Galloway darts in and clinches Wilkerson up against the cage.
Wilkerson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jaydan Galloway has been cut.
Wilkerson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Galloway wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilkerson lands a left hand.
Galloway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilkerson pulls guard successfully.
Wilkerson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galloway's guard.
Wilkerson postures up in Galloway's guard and throws a big left but Galloway blocks it.
Wilkerson trying to control but Galloway is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galloway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galloway has his hands on Wilkerson's head, controlling the position.
Wilkerson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson is looking to pass into half guard but Galloway pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Galloway is in guard.
Galloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilkerson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galloway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galloway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galloway slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson is looking to escape.
Wilkerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galloway wants to pass the guard but Wilkerson is defending well.
Galloway is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilkerson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galloway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilkerson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Wilkerson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaydan Galloway's cut.
That's time! Galloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Galloway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilkerson circles away.
Wilkerson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wilkerson has Galloway up against the cage in a clinch.
Galloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilkerson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilkerson prevents Galloway from breaking the clinch.
Wilkerson wants to take the fight to the mat but Galloway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Galloway is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilkerson to keep the fight standing.
Galloway is trying to drag Wilkerson to the mat but Wilkerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaydan Galloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galloway decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway tries to clinch but Wilkerson moves out of range.
Wilkerson wants to counter the offense by Galloway and move into the clinch position.
Wilkerson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galloway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilkerson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wilkerson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilkerson drags the fight down to the ground.
Galloway postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilkerson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Galloway, into his guard.
Wilkerson won't allow Galloway to get back to his feet.
Wilkerson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galloway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Galloway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilkerson wants to control from the top but Galloway keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway looking to control but Wilkerson passes into half guard.
Wilkerson misses with a head shot. Galloway uses the momentum to regain guard.
Galloway wriggles free and stands up.
Some wild striking there from Galloway.
Wilkerson unleashes a big counter combination but Galloway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilkerson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galloway, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilkerson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Galloway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wilkerson can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway is trying to drag Wilkerson to the mat but Wilkerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galloway fails to pull guard.
Galloway is trying to drag Wilkerson to the mat but Wilkerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilkerson has Galloway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galloway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkerson lands an elbow inside that Galloway shrugs off.
Galloway wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkerson won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Wilkerson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Wilkerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaydan Galloway's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Galloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilkerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galloway jumps guard but Wilkerson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkerson lands with a short shot to the head.
Galloway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilkerson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wilkerson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilkerson slowing the pace effectively.
Wilkerson lands an elbow inside that Galloway shrugs off.
Valentino Wilkerson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Galloway wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkerson won't allow it.
Galloway wants to break free but Wilkerson has control.
Galloway tries to pull guard but Wilkerson holds him up against the cage and eventually Galloway drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaydan Galloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson lands an elbow that stopped Galloway in his tracks for a moment.
Jaydan Galloway's cut is getting worse.
Galloway is trying to force a seperation but Wilkerson has the dominant position.
Galloway jumps guard but Wilkerson stands there with Galloway around his waist. Galloway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilkerson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Galloway's efforts to push away.
Wilkerson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galloway trying to stall but Wilkerson improves his position.
Wilkerson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galloway prevents it.
Wilkerson pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson keeping moving, preventing Galloway from controlling successfully.
Galloway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Galloway stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkerson.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wilkerson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wilkerson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Galloway's defenses.
Wilkerson lands an elbow that stopped Galloway in his tracks for a moment.
Jaydan Galloway's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wilkerson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Galloway is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilkerson is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkerson jumps guard and drags Galloway to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galloway's guard.
Galloway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilkerson manages to get himself to full guard.
Galloway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilkerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaydan Galloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilkerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wilkerson preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilkerson landing with the ground and pound.
Galloway wants to stand and escape but Wilkerson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galloway looking to control but Wilkerson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkerson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Valentino Wilkerson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilkerson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galloway's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galloway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilkerson's waist but Wilkerson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galloway off to one side.
Wilkerson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galloway tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentino Wilkerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilkerson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentino Wilkerson!
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