PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentino comes to the cage accompanied by Bangarang. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Valentino
vs
Conlon

186 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
192 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendan Conlon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conlon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentino was well out of range. Poor timing from Conlon.
Conlon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valentino is fending him off so far but Conlon persists. Nope, Valentino circles away and we're back to standing.
Conlon shoots in but Valentino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conlon shoots in but no luck this time.
Eddy Valentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Conlon.
Conlon shoots in for a double leg but Valentino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valentino lands a jab.
Conlon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conlon takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Conlon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Valentino!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino is trying to get back to half guard.

Conlon tries for a kimura but Valentino is defending well.
Conlon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Valentino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino is not content to let Conlon control the position.
Valentino holds on to Conlon's head and controls the position momentarily.

Valentino throws Conlon to one side and escapes!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conlon ducks under a wild hook from Valentino.
Conlon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conlon defending well as Valentino loads up on a big left hand.

Valentino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conlon, pushing him back against the cage.
Valentino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentino is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentino lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Valentino.
Valentino lands a body shot.
Valentino lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Valentino.
Good body shot from Valentino.
Valentino cracks Conlon with a nice body shot.
Valentino cracks Conlon with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Conlon tries to pull guard but Valentino won't allow it.
The referee calls for Valentino to work.
Conlon avoiding damage as Valentino throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Valentino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Conlon shoots in but Valentino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valentino stuffs the takedown attempt from Conlon. Conlon gets slowly back to his feet.
Conlon takes one on the button.

Valentino takes the fight into the clinch.
Valentino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Conlon up against the cage.
Conlon jumps guard but Valentino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eddy Valentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Conlon.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentino.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino lands a body shot.
Valentino lands with a right to the head.
Valentino pushes Conlon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentino lands with a left to the head.
Valentino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conlon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valentino scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentino digs a right hand underneath Conlon's ribcage. Conlon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valentino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valentino lands a shot to the body.
Valentino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentino digs a right hand underneath Conlon's ribcage. Conlon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conlon is breathing heavily.
Conlon managing to block the knees to the body from Valentino.
Valentino tries to land a knee to the head but Conlon blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conlon up against the cage.
Valentino works on Conlon's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Valentino - that landed with a thud.
Valentino is working Conlon over against the cage.
Valentino scores with a hook to the body.
Valentino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conlon is defending well for now.
Valentino cracks Conlon with a nice body shot.
Valentino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conlons head.
Valentino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conlons head.
Nice body punch from Valentino - that landed with a thud.
Valentino digs a right hand into Conlon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Conlon's gas tank.
Valentino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Valentino - that landed with a thud.
Valentino lands a right hand.
Valentino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentino lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentino avoiding damage.
Valentino lands a body punch.
Valentino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Valentino.
Valentino is leaning against Conlon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conlon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentino is pushing Conlon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentino digs a right hand underneath Conlon's ribcage. Conlon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentino lands with a light punch inside.
Valentino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conlon or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valentino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conlon is defending well for now.
Valentino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conlon can't get the takedown.
Valentino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conlon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valentino walks away with a smile on his face. Conlon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valentino lands a right hook to the body.
Valentino scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Valentino dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Valentino takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Valentino.
Conlon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Conlon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valentino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conlon backwards.
Conlon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valentino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valentino clobbers Conlon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Conlon is rocked!
Valentino ducks right into an uppercut from Conlon.
Valentino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino fails to land with a series of punches.

Valentino moves into the clinch successfully.
Valentino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Valentino.
Nice body punch from Valentino.
Conlon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentino gets through Conlon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valentino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conlon is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Valentino.
Eddy Valentino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valentino lands a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valentino.
Conlon tries for a takedown but Valentino manages to get underhooks.
Eddy Valentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Conlon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentino pressing his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentino gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Valentino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conlon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Conlon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valentino is pushing Conlon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valentino digs a right hand underneath Conlon's ribcage. Conlon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentino is working Conlon over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Valentino - that landed with a thud.
Valentino lands a left hand.
Valentino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conlon can do to turn this around?
Valentino leaning against his opponent.
Valentino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conlon backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentino.
Valentino lands with a light punch inside.
Valentino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conlon or not.
Valentino is struggling to control the position.
Valentino presses Conlon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eddy Valentino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Valentino to work.
Valentino lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentino.
Valentino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conlon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valentino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentino digs a right hand underneath Conlon's ribcage. Conlon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentino just leaning against Conlon, taking a breather.
Valentino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentino pushes Conlon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brendan Conlon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Valentino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valentino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Eddy Valentino!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Eddy Valentino!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Eddy Valentino!

Eddy Valentino wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Eddy Valentino took to the microphone: 'Eyyo Adriaaaaan!'.