PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander RedDevil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

RedDevil
vs
Valentine

182 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

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 Montreal, Alexander RedDevil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine leaves RedDevil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Valentine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. RedDevil sprawls well initially but Valentine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
RedDevil is trying to get back to full guard.
RedDevil looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valentine tries to stand but can't do so whilst RedDevil controls his leg.
Valentine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valentine prevents RedDevil from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valentine stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows RedDevil to get to his feet.
RedDevil tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
RedDevil throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine counters with a head kick. That will keep RedDevil thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
RedDevil throws a head kick that misses

and Valentine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in RedDevil's guard now.

Valentine gets to his feet. RedDevil looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Valentine throws a left and a right that both miss
and RedDevil counters with a left and a right that stings Valentine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Valentine has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RedDevil tries to pull guard but Valentine won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander RedDevil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RedDevil tries to circle away but Valentine has him pinned against the cage.
RedDevil fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Valentine manages to break the clinch.
RedDevil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Valentine closes the distance and clinches.

Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RedDevil tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Valentine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valentine gets underhooks to prevent RedDevil's takedown attempt.
Valentine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Alexander RedDevil has been cut.

Valentine breaks from the clinch.

RedDevil moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on RedDevil's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite RedDevil's efforts to push away.

Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RedDevil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valentine counters with a three punch combo that has RedDevil backing up. RedDevil nods at Valentine to acknowledge the strikes.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Valentine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but RedDevil circles away quickly and effectively.
RedDevil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a nice body shot.
RedDevil is breathing heavily.
RedDevil wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Valentine does no damage.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Valentine.
RedDevil with a lazy takedown attempt

and Valentine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Valentine stands up from RedDevil's guard - Valentine perhaps looking for a knockout.
Valentine scores with a shot to the body.

Valentine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Valentine showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Valentine stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows RedDevil to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander RedDevil's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Valentine feints and as RedDevil raises his hands in defense, Valentine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valentine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valentine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

RedDevil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valentine scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

RedDevil is working an open guard so Valentine takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
RedDevil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Valentine counters with a single leg into guard. RedDevil didn't expect that.
RedDevil is trying to keep Valentine in close.

RedDevil is working an open guard so Valentine takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
RedDevil fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Valentine forces RedDevil back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Valentine breaks from the clinch.
RedDevil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander RedDevil. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Valentine clinches up with RedDevil and pushes him back against the cage.

Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
RedDevil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Valentine gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Alexander RedDevil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentine tries to clinch but RedDevil is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RedDevil fails with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a thumping low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Valentine.
Valentine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Valentine. Those never looked like landing.
Valentine scores with a three punch combo!
Valentine falls off balance throwing a combination
letting RedDevil counter with a right hand.

Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
RedDevil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
RedDevil drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RedDevil tries to circle away but Valentine has him pinned against the cage.
RedDevil is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
RedDevil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentine just stands there and leans against the cage.
RedDevil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Valentine breaks the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for RedDevil. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

RedDevil gets tackled into the cage by Valentine. Valentine maintains the clinch.

Valentine breaks the clinch.
Valentine jabs RedDevil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine avoids the head kick by RedDevil.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander RedDevil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

RedDevil tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
RedDevil closes the distance looking to clinch

and Valentine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valentine.

Valentine gets to his feet - RedDevil follows without any prompting.
RedDevil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
Valentine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down RedDevil rather than just go for the knockout.
RedDevil fails with the takedown

and Valentine counters with a single leg into guard. RedDevil didn't expect that.

Valentine gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine jabs RedDevil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice combination there by Valentine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine scores with a one two! RedDevil had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Valentine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. RedDevil sprawls well initially but Valentine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Valentine decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Valentine connects with a high kick.
RedDevil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Valentine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Valentine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valentine controlling the position easily from mount.
RedDevil tries to reverse the position but Valentine maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine controlling the position easily from mount.
Valentine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RedDevil tries to lock up and control but Valentine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valentine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
RedDevil tries to control Valentine's body but Valentine pushes him off. RedDevil squirms to his side and now Valentine has his back!
Valentine controlling the position well here. RedDevil rolled but Valentine kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryan Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Valentine!