PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vale Valhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valhall's entrance music is Amon Amarth - Valhall Awaits Me. A fine choice. Conquer This has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Valhall
vs
This

194 cm
27
275 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
235 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vale Valhall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conquer This!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valhall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as This throws out the jab.
This throws a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut there from This.
Valhall slips under a jab.
Valhall moves out of range as This strikes.
This goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This throws a sloppy head kick and Valhall moves out of range easily.
Valhall moves away from the strike by This.
Valhall cracks This with a good jab.
This lands a jab.
Valhall takes a kick to the side of the head.
This dips to his left and cracks Valhall with an uppercut!
This tries to clinch there but Valhall circles away.
This throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valhall looks to land a left hand but This moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conquer This seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valhall moves out of range of the strikes.
This takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valhall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valhall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from This.
This misses with a hook. Valhall ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from This misses.
This fails to land with a series of punches.
Valhall avoids a kick to the body.
This throws a hook but Valhall avoids it easily.
Valhall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valhall.
This tries a head kick but it misses.
Valhall avoids the head kick by This.
This throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Valhall moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
This throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valhall tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

This gets a clinch.

Valhall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valhall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Valhall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This throws a big shot that misses.
This darts in trying to clinch
and This takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valhall misses with an uppercut. This saw that one coming.
Valhall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This moves away from the strike by Valhall.
Valhall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from This.
Conquer This is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This throws a series of strikes that have Valhall backpedaling.

Valhall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. This is trying to defend but Valhall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valhall stops This from getting back to his feet.
Valhall passes to side control.
This tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valhall keeps control of the position as This tries to break free.
Valhall is trying to stick to This's back but This is turning into Valhall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Valhall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by This.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valhall pulls This in close to prevent any damage.
This trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valhall's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vale Valhall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This misses with a jab to the body
and Valhall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Valhall lands.
This throws a sloppy head kick and Valhall moves out of range easily.
This throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from This misses its intended target.
This throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valhall missing with a left hand there. This was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valhall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by This.
This uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valhall.
Valhall blocks a head kick by This.
This misses the shot to the body.
Valhall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but This checks it well.
This fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for This.
Valhall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before This can pounce on him.
This takes a swing at Valhall's ribcage but misses.
Valhall checks a leg kick.
This throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valhall lands with a shot to the body.
This throws a head kick but Valhall moves out of range.
This is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This scores with a jab. Valhall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This throws a leg kick
and Valhall counters with a leg kick.
This tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valhall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valhall throws out the jab.
This misses with a leg kick
and Valhall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This throws a head kick but Valhall moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valhall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from This. That one must have hurt.
Valhall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This throws a head kick but Valhall moves out of range.
Valhall keeps the fight on the outside.
This is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valhall.
This misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This throws a head kick that Valhall semi-blocks.

It looks like Vale Valhall has been cut.
Valhall tries to land a leg kick but This saw it coming and moves away.
This throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valhall checks it well.
This throws a leg kick
and Valhall counters with a straight right hand.
This takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valhall throws a body punch but This moves out of range.
Valhall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This looks to clinch
and Valhall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valhall doesn't seem bothered though.
This throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This wants to clinch up but Valhall keeps it at a distance.
This misses the body punch
and Valhall counters with a nice uppercut.
Valhall misses with a straight left.
This missing with a left hand there. Valhall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valhall throws out a leg kick but This moves out of range and Valhall only half commits.
This tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from This.
Valhall lands a jab to the head.
This defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valhall.
This swinging wildly here.
This misses with a shot to the body
enabling Valhall to counter with a crisp jab.
Vale Valhall is winning the standup battle so far.
This throws a hook to the side of Valhall's head but Valhall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This misses with a low kick.
Valhall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract This.
This misses with a kick to the body.
This misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valhall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This tries to move into range but Valhall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This lands a nice shot that snaps Valhall's head back.
Valhall dodges the punch combination from This.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vale Valhall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vale Valhall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

This closes the distance but Valhall moves to the side
and Valhall counters with a straight right hand.
This cracks a nice hook into Valhall's ribs.
Valhall thows a left - swing and a miss!
This scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valhall avoids the head kick by This.
This staying out of range there.
This fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valhall avoids the head kick by This.
This cracks the inside of Valhall's front leg.
This fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

This rushes Valhall and presses him up against the cage.
This lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from This on the inside.
This goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Valhall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This throws and low kick but Valhall moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Valhall misses.
Valhall loads up on a big right hand but This slips the punch.
This lands with a nice body punch.
This walks into a jab.
Valhall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This misses with a head kick.
Valhall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A decent looking cross lands there for This.
Valhall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This missing with a left hand there. Valhall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from This misses.
This thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valhall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This takes one to the side of the head.
This looks to clinch
and Valhall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This tries to clinch there but Valhall circles away.
Valhall blocks a leg kick.
This pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valhall misses with a looping left.
Valhall is looking to slow This down with leg kicks.
This misses with a wild body shot.
This moves out of range of the strikes.
This throws a head kick but Valhall moves out of range.
This is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This tries to close the distance and clinch but Valhall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valhall misses with a body shot.
Valhall works over This's head and body with a nice combination.
This throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valhall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valhall throws a right hand that This ducks under and follows up with a left that This also avoids with ease.
This throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This thows a left - swing and a miss!
This tries to clinch but Valhall moves away
and Valhall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Valhall to counter with a crisp jab.
This throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valhall.
This closes the distance but Valhall moves to the side

and Valhall counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in This's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valhall advances to half guard.

Valhall decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A left lands for This.
A leg kick checked by Valhall.
A left lands for Valhall.
This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valhall cracks This with a good jab.
This is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This throws a leg kick but Valhall moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vale Valhall clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vale Valhall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

This clinches but Valhall breaks the clinch
and Valhall counters with a low kick, right behind This 's knee.
This tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valhall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - This looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valhall throws a big shot that misses.
Valhall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valhall moves away from the strike by This.
Valhall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. This checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valhall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valhall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This wants to clinch up but Valhall keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This throws a series of punches but Valhall avoids them all with ease.
This moves out of range of the strikes.
Valhall avoids the head kick by This.
This throws out a leg kick but Valhall moves out of range and This only half commits.
This lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valhall.
This slips under a jab from Valhall.
This throws a lazy head kick
and Valhall counters with a nice body shot.
This looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valhall scores with a nice head shot.
Valhall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Valhall.
This tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valhall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valhall scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This throws a head kick but Valhall moves out of range.
This wants to clinch up but Valhall keeps it at a distance.
This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This slips a straight right by Valhall.
This fails with an attempt to clinch.
This on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valhall throws a low kick but it's checked well by This.
This wants to clinch up but Valhall keeps it at a distance.
This fails to land with a series of punches.
Valhall misses with a looping left.
Valhall with a nice cross.
This lands with a good body shot.
This tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valhall was well out of range. Poor timing from This.
This closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Valhall to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Valhall.
Valhall blocks a head kick by This.
Valhall thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Valhall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valhall connects with a body shot.
This tries to close the distance and clinch but Valhall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This throws a head kick that misses.
Valhall with a jab.
Valhall blocks a jab.
This swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valhall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valhall with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This thuds a left hand into Valhall's body.
This throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This tries to clinch up but Valhall circles away and keeps his distance.
This is looking to slow Valhall down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from This.
This tries a head kick but it misses.
Valhall moves forwards but This connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valhall blocks a head kick by This.
This tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valhall connects with a right hand. This shakes it off.
This wants to clinch but Valhall slips to the side
and Valhall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valhall checks a low kick from This.
This throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valhall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vale Valhall had his way with Conquer This in that round.
The cut man is working on Vale Valhall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Valhall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This wants to control but Valhall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valhall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This desperately trying to maintain half guard.
This is trying to get back to full guard.
Valhall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Valhall stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Conquer This has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valhall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent This stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valhall wants to land a leg kick but This is out of range.
This throws a sloppy head kick
and Valhall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This tries to land a front kick but Valhall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This missing with a left hand there. Valhall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valhall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This misses with a shot to the body
and Valhall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Valhall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valhall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valhall counters with a stiff right hand.
This misses with the body kick
and Valhall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This thuds a left hand into Valhall's body.
Vale Valhall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This throws a head kick that misses
and Valhall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Valhall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from This.
Valhall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that This can do to turn this around?
This looks to throw the jab but Valhall is out of range.
This looks to land a right hand but Valhall moved out of range.
Valhall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from This.
This takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valhall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valhall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This tries to clinch
and Valhall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valhall keeps the fight on the outside.
Valhall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but This moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This scores with a kick to the midsection.
This looks to throw the jab but Valhall is out of range.
Valhall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valhall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valhall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valhall slips a jab from This.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vale Valhall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valhall, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vale Valhall!
Vale Valhall is the new heavyweight champion!