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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyell Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vellucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Vellucci has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyell Gold's chin.
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyell Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Vellucci!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Vellucci.
Gold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vellucci counters with a head kick.
Kyell Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold looks for a takedown but Vellucci sprawls well.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vellucci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Vellucci tenderised Gold's leg. Gold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vellucci defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyell Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellucci walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vellucci misses with a double jab.
Vellucci tries to clinch but Gold moves out of range.
Vellucci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vellucci shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vellucci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vellucci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vellucci connects with an inside leg kick.
Vellucci fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vellucci.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vellucci doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vellucci.
Vellucci scores with a hook.
Vellucci attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vellucci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vellucci managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gold.
Vellucci dodges the ground and pound from Gold.
Gold trying to control the action but Vellucci is working from the bottom.
Gold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vellucci tries to bench press Gold off him but Gold keeps the position.
Gold tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vellucci's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vellucci tries to bench press Gold off him but Gold keeps the position.
Vellucci prevents Gold from moving into mount.
Gold creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vellucci sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vellucci regains half guard, as Gold was trying to land strikes.
Gold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Gold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gold throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vellucci to regain full guard.
Gold looking to pass the guard.
Gold trying to control but Vellucci is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gold scores with the left hand. Vellucci knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Vellucci coming out on top.
Vellucci looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vellucci tries to move into range but Gold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vellucci misses the shot to the body.
Gold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vellucci sprawls and moves away.
Gold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vellucci.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Vellucci is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Vellucci will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gold lands with a nice combination. Vellucci backs away looking to recover.
Vellucci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gold takes one to the side of the head.
Vellucci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gold darts in looking for a takedown but Vellucci gets double underhooks and turns Gold into the cage.
Vellucci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Vellucci responds with a good body kick, but Gold manages to step out the way in time.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vellucci slips under a jab.
Vellucci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Vellucci tenderised Gold's leg. Gold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vellucci thuds a left hand into Gold's body.
Vellucci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vellucci scores with a leg kick.
Vellucci is looking to clinch but Gold is avoiding it.
Kyell Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold blocks a head kick by Vellucci.
Vellucci misses with a hook. Gold ducked under it nicely.
Vellucci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gold.
Leo Vellucci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vellucci is looking for a sweep.
Gold trying to control the position but Vellucci is working away.
Vellucci is being controlled here.
Gold trying to control the action but Vellucci is working from the bottom.
Kyell Gold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vellucci explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vellucci scores with the left hand. Gold knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Vellucci fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
It looks like Gold has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gold tries to keep at a distance but Vellucci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vellucci prevents the takedown attempt.
Vellucci lands with a light punch inside.
Gold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vellucci after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyell Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vellucci unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gold wants a takedown.
Vellucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Vellucci gets underhooks to prevent Gold's takedown attempt.
Vellucci is trying to maintain a safe position but Gold gets an underhook and turns Vellucci into the cage.
Vellucci with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vellucci just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vellucci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gold.
Gold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vellucci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gold blocks a head kick by Vellucci.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Vellucci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gold misses with a hook
and Vellucci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vellucci lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vellucci gets a clinch.
Vellucci looking to stall.
Vellucci crunches a lovely knee into Gold's ribcage.
A short left from Vellucci.
Gold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vellucci to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vellucci lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Vellucci throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vellucci unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside.
Gold is rocked!
Vellucci lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Gold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leo Vellucci seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vellucci working the clinch nicely. Gold is working for position but Vellucci cracks him with a big knee to the head! Gold crumples up against the cage and Vellucci lands two more shots before the ref can save Gold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Leo Vellucci!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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