Robert Valentin vs Torrez Finney — Fight recap

Torrez Finney earned a split decision victory over Robert Valentin on April 5, 2025, in a three-round bout that showcased contrasting fight philosophies. Valentin controlled the striking exchanges, landing 23 of 39 significant strikes at 58% accuracy while Finney managed just 4 of 8.

However, Finney's grappling dominance proved decisive on the scorecards—he completed 8 takedowns and accumulated 13:16 of control time compared to Valentin's 0:16, controlling the cage and dictating the fight's pace despite being significantly outstruck. Valentin's striking volume, particularly 18 head strikes, couldn't overcome the judges' weighting of Finney's wrestling control and positional advantage.

The split decision indicates competitive scoring, with at least one judge favoring Valentin's output. Finney's wrestling-heavy approach remains a viable path forward in his division, while Valentin must address his grappling defense to remain competitive.