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Event:
Dynasty 10
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Clark missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Clark throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
Valentine throws a body kick that misses
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Clark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Sam Valentine has been cut.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentine.
Mickey Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Mickey Clark has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target. #KD2#
Valentine connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Clark onto his butt! Clark bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#CUT2#
Mickey Clark's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Valentine has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
Valentine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine thinks about the counter body kick.
Valentine throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Valentine only half commits.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Valentine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Clark gets tackled into the ropes by Valentine. Valentine maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A short left from Valentine.
Clark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valentine.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Mickey Clark's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Valentine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clark's efforts to push away.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Valentine is trying to maintain a safe position but Clark gets an underhook and turns Valentine into the ropes.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of Clark's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Sam Valentine should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Clark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Valentine tries a quick counter leg kick but Clark is wise to it.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clark misses with a body punch
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clark's knee momentarily.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Valentine defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Clark steps away.#T1#
Valentine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valentine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Valentine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Clark lands with a straight right. Valentine didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Valentine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Valentine has managed to clinch.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land. #T2#
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine slowing the pace effectively.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Valentine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clark's efforts to push away.
Sam Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clark as Valentine tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey Clark will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clark with a body shot.
Clark blocks a head kick by Valentine.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Clark scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Valentine. That snapped Clark's head back.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Clark misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine slips under a jab from Clark.
Clark checks a low kick from Valentine.
Valentine scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clark tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valentine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Clark.
Valentine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clark connects with a jab.
Valentine takes one to the chin there.
Valentine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Clark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valentine under the eye.#ROC#
Valentine is rocked!
Clark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentine is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
A leg kick checked by Clark.#T2#
Valentine misses with a low kick as Clark jumps back.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Valentine seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Clark misses with a hook.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
That has opened up Sam Valentine's cut even more.
Clark connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Valentine's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Valentine - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mickey Clark!
Mickey Clark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 2
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Sam Valentine has been cut.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Nice cross by Cheese.#CL2#
Valentine clinches with his opponent.
Cheese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine stalling in the clinch but Cheese improves position.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Valentine lands with a left to the head.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Cheese is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentine has double underhooks.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheese tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Valentine taking a breather.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head.
Cheese tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Cheese is trying to push Valentine away but Valentine has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cheese is working Valentine over against the ropes.
Valentine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Cheese tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Valentine stalling.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cheese.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cheese manages to break the clinch.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Cheese appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Valentine moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Nice shot lands for Cheese.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Cheese dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Valentine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Cheese.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Cheese lands a nice hook to Valentine's body. Valentine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheese throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheese takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Cheese takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Cheese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheese scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cheese changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese lands a nice looking body shot.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Cheese lands with a cross. #CUT#
That has opened up Sam Valentine's cut even more.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine glances at the clock... BAM! Cheese nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Valentine crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Valentine is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Cheese!
Dick Cheese tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
FC 155:The Tribute
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Santiago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santiago has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Valentine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santiago, pushing him back against the ropes.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santiago misses with a body punch.
Valentine digs a right hand into Santiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santiago's gas tank.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Santiago.
Valentine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valentine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valentine receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Valentine tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Valentine stalling in the clinch but Santiago improves position.
Valentine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Santiago.
Santiago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
Santiago lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine is leaning against Santiago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santiago up against the ropes.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine presses Santiago against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Valentine works on Santiago's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
A short left from Santiago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Santiago.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Santiago controls his hands.
Santiago lands a left hand.
Valentine is looking to control Santiago's arms but Santiago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valentine has his back to the ropes.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the ropes.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Santiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Santiago misses.
Santiago throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine looking to stall.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Santiago.
Santiago digs a right hand underneath Valentine's ribcage. Valentine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santiago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marcus Santiago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
A short left from Santiago. #T1#
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine digs a right hand into Santiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santiago's gas tank.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santiago or not.
Valentine tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Santiago prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Santiago lands a nice uppercut.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santiago seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valentine can turn it around.
Santiago misses with a body punch.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santiago prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Santiago throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Santiago. #T2#
Santiago misses with some punches.
Santiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago working aggressively here.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the ropes.
Santiago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santiago misses with some punches.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Santiago misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
Valentine looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Santiago dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Valentine clinches.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine tries to work over Santiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Valentine tries to work over Santiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Santiago tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Santiago blocks a body shot from Valentine.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santiago. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Valentine has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Santiago working aggressively here.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Marcus Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santiago's elbow.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine is stalling here.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santiago is keeping busy.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sam Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santiago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Santiago!
Post fight, an emotional Marcus Santiago said 'YEAH !!!!!!!'.
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Event:
FC 149
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Valentine instigates a clinch.
Clark blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
Clark can't break the clinch.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Valentine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Clark misses with a body punch.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Mickey Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Valentine forces Clark back against the ropes and clinches.
Valentine tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Valentine controlling the action here for a moment.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Clark wants to get back to striking at distance but Valentine won't allow it.
Valentine leaning against his opponent.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Clark prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Clark prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clark is keeping busy.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clark blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Clark misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Valentine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the ropes.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the ropes.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Valentine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Clark scores with a nice head shot.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
Valentine is stalling here.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine trying to stall but Clark improves his position.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clark blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Clark prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Clark blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clark is keeping busy.#T1#
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valentine.#BC2#
Clark breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Valentine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clark manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Valentine forces Clark back against the ropes and clinches.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clark letting Valentine take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
#T2#
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
Valentine looking to stall.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Valentine holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Valentine dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clark throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clark manages to circle out of the way.
Clark connects with the punch.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark digs a good hook to Valentine's body.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine tries to counter by clinching up but Clark breaks away and moves out of range.
Clark lands a nice hook to Valentine's body. Valentine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Valentine rushes Clark and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valentine tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
#T1#
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clark as Valentine tries to tie him up.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but Valentine has the dominant position.
Valentine tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark blocking some punches.
Valentine tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark has had enough of the clinch but Valentine keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Valentine to work.
Clark tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Clark.
Clark blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Mickey Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Valentine here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Valentine is working Clark over against the ropes.
Valentine cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but Valentine has the dominant position.
Valentine is working Clark over against the ropes.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sam Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Valentine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valentine, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Valentine!
After the big win, Sam Valentine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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FC:Wednesday Night Fights 7
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Highway throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
#CL2#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Highway. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Valentine has been cut.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Highway controls his hands.
Highway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Highway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Highway avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the ropes.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Highway avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the ropes.
Highway misses with a punch to the body.
Highway throws an elbow but it misses.
Valentine is trying to stall.
Highway lands a damaging elbow.
Valentine blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
Highway throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Highway - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Highway struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Highway prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Highway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Highway can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
#T1#
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valentine is leaning against Highway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Highway misses with an elbow over the top.
Valentine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
Highway is breathing heavily.
Highway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
Highway tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Highway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valentine dodges an elbow strike from Highway.
Highway throws an elbow but it misses.
Valentine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Highway.
Valentine tries to work over Highway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Valentine digs a right hand into Highway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Highway's gas tank.
Valentine tries a body shot but Highway blocks it.
Highway misses with a body punch.
Valentine stalling in the clinch.
Highway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Highway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Highway avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the ropes.
Valentine blocks an elbow strike from Highway.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Highway misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine stalls.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Highway.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Highway can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Valentine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Valentine's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Highway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Highway lands with a kick to the temple. Valentine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Valentine punishes Highway's body with a nice straight punch.
Highway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine takes a swing at Highway's ribcage but misses.
Highway throws a nice head kick!
Biggy Highway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highway misses with a head kick.
Highway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Highway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Highway slams his shin into Valentine's torso.
Highway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highway lands with a kick to the temple. Valentine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Highway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Highway fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Valentine clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valentine dodges an elbow strike from Highway.
Valentine dodges an elbow strike from Highway.
Valentine avoiding damage.
Valentine taking a breather.
Highway pushes off an throws an elbow but Valentine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine avoids a wild elbow strike from Highway.
Highway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine works on Highway's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Highway.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Highway backwards.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Highway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valentine's defenses.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valentine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Highway.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Valentine lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Valentine to work.
Valentine lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valentine pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Valentine's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Highway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Highway tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Highway is just out of range.
Highway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highway misses with a head kick.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Highway moves away.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but Highway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Highway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Highway tries a head kick but it misses.
Highway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Valentine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Highway tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine avoids a kick to the body.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentine lunges at Highway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Highway's hand.
Highway scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Highway.
Highway tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valentine wants to counter with a clinch but Highway pushes him away.#T1#
Valentine throws a body punch but Highway moves out of range.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Valentine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Valentine tries to work over Highway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine pushes Highway back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine works on Highway's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valentine controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
Valentine controlling the action here for a moment.
Valentine avoids the elbow strike from Highway, against the ropes.
Valentine digs a right hand into Highway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Highway's gas tank.
Valentine works on Highway's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
Sam Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valentine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Highway prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Highway.
Biggy Highway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine blocks an elbow strike from Highway.
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Highway's ribcage. Highway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valentine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine just leaning against Highway, taking a breather.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Highway lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Highway tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Sam Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valentine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Valentine!
Sam Valentine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
FC: The Big Time!
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Valentine digs a good body shot into Albright's ribs.
A lazy left from Valentine finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Jayson Albright has been cut.#CL#
Valentine drives through and clinches with Albright against the ropes.
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Albright is trying to break the clinch but Valentine has him pressed against the ropes.
Albright wants to break free but Valentine has control.
Valentine has Albright pressed against the ropes, preventing Albright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Albright looks winded!
Nice body punch from Valentine.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
Valentine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine.
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Albright's ribcage. Albright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Valentine.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valentine leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valentine lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valentine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine. #T2#
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Albright or not.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine has Albright pressed against the ropes.
Valentine stalling against the ropes.
Valentine seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Valentine.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sam Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albright.
A countering left hand to the body from Albright misses.
Valentine connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Albright's cut.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Valentine lands a jab to Albright's midsection.
Valentine swings for the body but Albright moves out of range.
Valentine scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine throws a body punch but Albright moves out of range.
Valentine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albright counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine throws a body punch but Albright moves out of range.
Jayson Albright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Albright does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Valentine closes the distance and pushes Albright back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
Albright is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
Sam Valentine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Valentine.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valentine lands a body punch. #T1#
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentine digs a right hand into Albright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albright's gas tank.
Valentine is working Albright over against the ropes.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
Valentine stalling the fight.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albright can do to turn this around?
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Albright's ribcage. Albright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Valentine is struggling to control the position.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valentine.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Valentine. #T2#
Valentine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
Valentine stalls.
Valentine digs a right hand into Albright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albright's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine stalls.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Valentine is leaning against Albright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Albright or not.
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Albright's ribcage. Albright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Valentine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Albright's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Albright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Valentine scores with a four punch combination!
Valentine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albright doesn't seem bothered though.
Albright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valentine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine swings for the body but Albright moves out of range.
Albright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albright manages to avoid it.#KD#
Valentine closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Albright crashing to the mat! Albright uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Albright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Valentine has Albright up against the ropes in a clinch.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine is working Albright over against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine controlling the action here for a moment.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Valentine.
A body shot lands from Valentine.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Valentine.
Valentine presses Albright against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jayson Albright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalling in the clinch from Valentine.
Valentine digs a right hand into Albright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albright's gas tank.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Valentine.
Valentine stalling the fight.
Valentine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valentine gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albright.
Stalling in the clinch from Valentine.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Valentine works on Albright's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Valentine.
Good body shot from Valentine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine works on Albright's body with a couple of short punches.
Sam Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Valentine!
Sam Valentine very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Junior Master of KT 3 Final
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Jaak closes the distance and clinches.
Jaak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Jaak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Jaak avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the ropes.
Jaak working aggressively here.
Jaak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaak pushes Valentine back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Sam Valentine has been cut.
Jaak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jaak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine looks winded!
Jaak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaak's elbow.
Jaak blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Jaak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaak prevents a body shot from Valentine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaak.
Jaak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaak.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Jaak.
Jaak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaak scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaak.
A right hand to the body from Jaak.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaak misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jaak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards. #ROC#
Valentine is rocked!
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Jaak.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Valentine is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaak finish him?
Jaak misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaak throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jaak swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine. #T2#
Jaak misses with the head strike.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaak lands a shot to the body.
Jaak misses with a body punch.
Jaak stalling.
Jaak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaak lands a body punch.
Jaak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Jaak wants to stall.
Jaak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jaak creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Valentine crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Valentine face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Jaak takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Raivo Jaak!
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Event:
FC: A New Year
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Valentine slips a jab and a cross from Iheaka.
Iheaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iheaka manages to avoid it.
Iheaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valentine punishes Iheaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Iheaka.
Iheaka tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Iheaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine works Iheaka's body with a nice hook.
Iheaka is breathing heavily.
Iheaka tries to clinch there but Valentine circles away.
Iheaka tries to clinch but Valentine moves away
and Valentine counters with a right hand to the body.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine digs a good body shot into Iheaka's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine connects with a body shot that sends Iheaka's belly button to the back.
Iheaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iheaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Valentine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Valentine jabs Iheaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Iheaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valentine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Iheaka doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
Sam Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine lands with a nice body punch.
Valentine lands a nice hook to Iheaka's body. Iheaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body. Iheaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentine misses with the combination.
Valentine lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Valentine.
Valentine jabs at Iheaka's body.
Valentine scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine scores with a body shot.
Iheaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Valentine works Iheaka's body with a nice hook.
Valentine connects with a body shot.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iheaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
Valentine works Iheaka's body with a nice hook.
Valentine digs a good body shot into Iheaka's ribs.
Iheaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iheaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine lands a right and a left and another right! Iheaka goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Valentine!
After the big win, Sam Valentine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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