|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between HL Mencken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Gumption (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mencken comes into the arena with Circle Jerks - Question Authority blaring out of the sound system. Bubba Gumption has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
23
265 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
|
192 cm
24
260 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gumption!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mencken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mencken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mencken with a body shot.
Mencken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gumption. Gumption obviously looking to wear him down.
Mencken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mencken manages to avoid it.
Gumption takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mencken looks to land a left hand but Gumption moved out of range nicely.
Gumption misses with a straight right.
Gumption tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mencken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gumption instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Mencken's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Gumption lands a hook that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Gumption fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Mencken blocking some punches.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Mencken takes a shot to the head.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mencken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Mencken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Gumption throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menckens head.
Mencken is leaning against Gumption and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Gumption.
Mencken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption digs a right hand into Mencken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mencken's gas tank.
Mencken tries to work over Gumption's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mencken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumption lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken blocks an uppercut.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Mencken controls the action.
Mencken has a couple of punches blocked by Gumption.
Mencken misses with the head strike.
Gumption lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Mencken prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mencken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mencken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Mencken controls the action.
Gumption has a couple of punches blocked by Mencken.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gumption on the inside.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mencken.
Mencken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Mencken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mencken blocks an uppercut.
Mencken tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption lands with a left to the head.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Mencken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gumption working aggressively here.
Gumption misses with some punches.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Mencken avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Mencken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
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!
Gumption misses with some punches.
Mencken lands with a light punch inside.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
Mencken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gumption lands a right hand.
Mencken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Mencken.
Mencken misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Mencken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
Mencken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gumption lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mencken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mencken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gumption's elbow.
Mencken scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gumption closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gumption misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Gumption.
Mencken slips a jab from Gumption.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gumption. Mencken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mencken throws a hook but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mencken.
Mencken lands a slapping body shot.
Mencken darts in and clinches Gumption up against the cage.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Bubba Gumption seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gumption blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mencken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Mencken blocking some punches.
Mencken prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Mencken misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mencken takes a shot to the head.
Mencken prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption pushes Mencken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
Gumption works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mencken lands a body punch.
Gumption goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption lands with a light punch inside.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumption lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mencken takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mencken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
Mencken lands a left hand.
Gumption tries to throw a body punch but Mencken avoids it by throwing Gumption back against the cage.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumption has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mencken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mencken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumption or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Gumption working aggressively here.
Mencken misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumption uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Gumption.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Gumption.
Mencken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mencken lands a body punch.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken scores with a shoulder strike.
Gumption lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gumption fails to land.
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mencken misses with the head strike.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
Mencken digs a right hand underneath Gumption's ribcage. Gumption let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Mencken.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Mencken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mencken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Mencken lands with a right to the head.
Mencken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mencken as the two fighters clinch.
Mencken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Mencken - that landed with a thud.
Mencken pushes Gumption back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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 HL Mencken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gumption takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Mencken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gumption scores with a three punch combo!
Mencken works Gumption's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mencken, as that shot connected.
Mencken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gumption punishes Mencken's body with a nice straight punch.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mencken throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Mencken throws a looping overhand right but Gumption ducks down to avoid it.
Mencken connects with a jab.
Mencken scores with the left hand. Gumption knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gumption sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gumption throws out a counter right but Mencken avoids it with no problem.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Gumption is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mencken rather than just go for the knockout.
Gumption swats away the attempt to clinch by Mencken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Mencken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gumption showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mencken.
Gumption throws a low kick but Mencken avoids it.
Mencken misses with a hook. Gumption ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
Mencken throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mencken misses with a straight left.
Gumption cracks Mencken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mencken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
HL Mencken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gumption darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gumption misses with a body shot.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses.
Gumption throws a solid leg kick but Mencken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gumption.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mencken lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gumption backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Mencken.
Mencken gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Mencken prevents a body shot from Gumption.
Mencken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumption.
A right handed body shot lands from Gumption.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gumption misses with a punch on the inside.
Mencken tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken gets through Gumption's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gumption breaks from the clinch.
Gumption swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumption scores with a kick to the body.
Mencken throws the left hand but Gumption avoids the punch easily.
Gumption moves away from the strike by Mencken.
Mencken punishes Gumption's body with a nice straight punch.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mencken.
HL Mencken is winning the standup battle so far.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption lands a slapping body shot.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mencken.
Gumption throws a right and a left that Mencken avoids nicely.
Mencken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mencken throws a jab when Gumption was well out of range.
Gumption follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mencken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gumption scores with a punch to the head.
Gumption throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mencken counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mencken scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mencken keeps the fight on the outside.
Gumption shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mencken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gumption sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Gumption responds with a good body kick, but Mencken manages to step out the way in time.
Mencken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gumption on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mencken loads up on a big right hand but Gumption slips the punch.
Gumption staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Mencken.
A slow jab from Mencken misses its intended target.
Gumption tries a quick counter leg kick but Mencken is wise to it.
Mencken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mencken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mencken dips to his left and cracks Gumption with an uppercut!
Gumption throws out a loose jab but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumption scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HL Mencken clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken'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.
Gumption throws an overhand right that lands on Mencken's shoulder, as Mencken tries to avoid the shot.
Mencken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mencken misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mencken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gumption looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mencken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumption ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Mencken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumption moves away.
Gumption chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gumption uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mencken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken lands a body shot.
Mencken throws a shot from downtown. Gumption moves away and avoids it.
Gumption appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gumption lands a nice looking body shot.
Gumption throws a shot from downtown. Mencken moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Mencken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumption instigates a clinch.
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mencken blocking some punches.
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Gumption's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Mencken.
Gumption throws a head punch that misses.
Mencken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Mencken misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
Mencken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gumption or not.
Gumption is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Mencken.
Gumption swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumption.
Gumption swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption can't find room to land a body shot as Mencken controls the action.
A short right from Mencken.
Mencken works on Gumption's body with a couple of short punches.
Mencken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Mencken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Gumption avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mencken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gumption tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mencken.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mencken fails to land.
Mencken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumption controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumption misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mencken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumption tries to work over Mencken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumption tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Gumption takes a shot to the head.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Mencken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mencken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mencken scores with a hook to the body.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Mencken.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gumption prevents a body shot from Mencken.
Gumption misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Mencken lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mencken.
Mencken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumption misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mencken is leaning against Gumption and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mencken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gumption takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Mencken.
Mencken lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mencken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mencken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HL Mencken had his way with Bubba Gumption in that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gumption needs to keep his hands up - Mencken had a free shot at his head there.
Gumption catches Mencken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gumption misses with a hook.
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken throws an overhand right that lands on Gumption's shoulder, as Gumption tries to avoid the shot.
Gumption throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mencken.
Gumption finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gumption has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gumption there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gumption misses with a low kick as Mencken jumps back.
Mencken lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mencken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Mencken throws a hook but Gumption blocks it.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Gumption looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
Gumption looks for the body kick but Mencken saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken blocks a jab.
Gumption moves away from the strike by Mencken.
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.
Nice cross by Mencken.
Gumption thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
Mencken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mencken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Mencken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Gumption takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gumption ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gumption has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gumption scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mencken doesn't seem bothered though.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gumption buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gumption takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gumption moves out of range as Mencken strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Mencken as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mencken keeps the fight on the outside.
Gumption slips a jab from Mencken.
Mencken misses with an uppercut
enabling Gumption to counter with a crisp jab.
Mencken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gumption.
Mencken just misses with a punch to the body.
Gumption misses with a body kick.
Mencken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mencken lands a slapping body shot.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mencken.
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mencken.
Gumption ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
A jab from Mencken misses.
Mencken digs a good body shot into Gumption's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Gumption lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mencken doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gumption scores with a shot to the body.
Mencken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gumption takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gumption pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mencken lands a lovely overhand right.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Mencken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gumption.
Bubba Gumption has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mencken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumption uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken.
Gumption now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mencken. Gumption does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumption slips under a jab.
Mencken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mencken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mencken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gumption swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gumption now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gumption misses with a double jab.
It looked like Mencken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gumption.
Gumption throws a body punch but Mencken moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumption lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gumption looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Mencken. Those never looked like landing.
Gumption is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gumption wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gumption on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gumption tries a low kick but Mencken avoids it.
Mencken scores with a punch to the head.
Gumption on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gumption misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Mencken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mencken blocks a jab.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Mencken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gumption swings away with a leg kick that misses.
HL Mencken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gumption is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mencken.
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 HL Mencken.
Well Mencken 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... HL Mencken!
HL Mencken retains his super heavyweight title!
HL Mencken very nearly forgot to thank King of Fists 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.
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to go back to the fishin boat and train some more! Eat more shrimp! Then - I will get my title back.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
