PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrian Ashoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gideon Kent could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darrian Ashoka's chin.

Kent
vs
Ashoka

186 cm
21
192 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrian Ashoka!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashoka misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Kent misses.
Ashoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
The fighters circling - Kent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kent closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashoka misses the shot to the body.
Ashoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kent was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashoka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashoka cracks Kent with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ashoka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kent tries to avoid it but Ashoka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kent to the ground. Kent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ashoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kent manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashoka. Kent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kent there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck for Ashoka with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ashoka.
Gideon Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrian Ashoka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ashoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kent throws out the jab.
Kent avoids the body shot from Ashoka.
The fighters circling - Ashoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gideon Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashoka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darrian Ashoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent scores with a decent looking hook.
Kent lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashoka. Kent does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ashoka just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashoka.
Ashoka misses with a combination
and Kent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ashoka misses with a body shot
and Kent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ashoka misses with a body punch
and Ashoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashoka throws a sloppy body shot
and Kent counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashoka misses with an uppercut. Kent saw that one coming.
Ashoka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashoka fails to land with a series of punches.
Ashoka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kent defends it nicely.
Ashoka misses with a body shot
and Kent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kent loads up on a big right hand but Ashoka slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ashoka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kent tries to clinch but Ashoka is having none of it.
Kent fails to land with a series of punches.
Ashoka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ashoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kent manages to avoid it.
Ashoka misses with a body punch
and Kent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ashoka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kent is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ashoka avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashoka misses with a shot to the body
and Kent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashoka takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
Ashoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kent was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashoka.
Ashoka shoots for a takedown but Kent saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ashoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kent.
Kent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ashoka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kent counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ashoka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kent stuffs the takedown.
Gideon Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrian Ashoka.
Kent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashoka.
Kent connects with a crisp jab.
Ashoka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ashoka misses with a body shot
and Kent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ashoka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent wants to clinch up but Ashoka keeps it at a distance.
Ashoka throws a sloppy body shot
and Kent counters with a nice uppercut.
Ashoka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashoka misses with a takedown attempt
and Kent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ashoka.
Ashoka with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kent counter with a right hand.
Kent throws a hook to the side of Ashoka's head but Ashoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashoka shoots in for a takedown but Kent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kent moves away from the strike by Ashoka.
Kent connects with a looping right hand.
Ashoka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kent counters with a series of strikes. Ashoka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ashoka throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range.
Ashoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Kent dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Ashoka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kent counters with a two punch combo.
Kent tests Ashoka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ashoka is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kent is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ashoka.
Ashoka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ashoka tries for a takedown but Kent circles away easily
and Kent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ashoka defending well as Kent loads up on a big left hand.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Ashoka moves away and avoids it.
Ashoka throws a sloppy body shot
and Ashoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashoka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ashoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gideon Kent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrian Ashoka.
Ashoka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kent.
Ashoka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashoka lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Kent.
Ashoka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kent rather than just go for the knockout.
Kent connects with a jab.
Ashoka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Ashoka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kent's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent pushes Ashoka off looking to stand but Ashoka dives back in and keeps control.
Kent trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ashoka tries to pass to full mount but Kent defends it.
Ashoka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kent defending well though.
Kent pushes Ashoka off looking to stand but Ashoka dives back in and keeps control.

Kent pushes Ashoka off and gets back to his feet.
Ashoka has his takedown stuffed
and Kent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashoka misses with a takedown
and Kent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gideon Kent is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashoka misses with a wild body shot.
Ashoka moves away from the strike by Kent.
Kent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darrian Ashoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Kent.
Kent lands a really nice looking cross but Ashoka seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ashoka missing with a left hand there. Kent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ashoka.
Ashoka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kent pinned against the cage. Kent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ashoka shoots and misses
and Kent counters with a straight right hand.
Ashoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kent.
Kent scores with a three punch combo!
Gideon Kent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ashoka throws out a loose jab but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Kent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kent, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Kent!