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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slaissi (ranked 155 p4p, 216 weight class) and Gothic Line (ranked 23 p4p, 33 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 cm 26 271 15 - 5 - 0 |
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194 cm 31 243 19 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler World class MT Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Slaissi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gothic Line! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Line. Slaissi tried to counter with a leg kick but Line avoided it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Line. Slaissi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Line thows a left - swing and a miss! A jab from Line misses. Slaissi moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off. That kick from Line tenderised Slaissi's leg. Slaissi is trying to keep his angry face on. Line throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slaissi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line tries to circle away but Slaissi has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Line is working Slaissi over against the cage. Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi. Line breaks the clinch.
Slaissi tries to clinch enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut. Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Line lands an overhand right. Slaissi scores with a jab. Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Line's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slaissi under the eye. Line throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Line tries to bum rush Slaissi with a series of wild strikes but Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! An inside leg kick from Line misses. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Line! Slaissi is out on his feet! Line rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Slaissi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Slaissi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line! A very excited looking Gothic Line made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
44% |
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