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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Gass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Renten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Gass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Renten!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Renten wants it to stay on the feet.
Gass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Renten tries to avoid it but Gass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Renten to the ground. Renten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Renten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renten misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Gass or perhaps it was just good defense by Renten which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Gass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Renten misses.
Gass dives in and grabs Renten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Renten pushes down on Gass's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Renten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gass avoids the body shot from Renten.
Renten should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gass shoots in and drives through. Renten sprawls well.
Renten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renten. Gass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gass tries to clinch but Renten is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gass looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Renten is fending him off so far but Gass persists. Nope, Renten circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Renten.
Gass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Renten but Renten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Renten scores with a shot to the body.
Gass walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gass moves away from the strike by Renten.
Gass slips under a jab from Renten.
Renten throws a jab when Gass was well out of range.
Renten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Renten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gass.
Renten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gass closes the distance and clinches up with Renten, looking for a takedown. Gass pushes Renten against the ropes but Renten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gass dives in and grabs Renten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Renten pushes down on Gass's head and hops out.
Renten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gass's hands.
Gass moves out of range of the strikes.
Renten takes a swing at Gass's ribcage but misses.
Renten misses with a hook. Gass ducked under it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Renten misses with an uppercut. Gass saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Renten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gass has a takedown stuffed.
Renten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renten defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gass is defended easily by Renten.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Gass. 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.
Renten misses with a hook. Gass ducked under it nicely.
Jack Renten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Renten misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Renten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gass shoots in and drives through. Renten sprawls well.
Renten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gass.
Gass shoots in looking for a takedown. Renten tries to sprawl out of it but Gass keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Renten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Renten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renten.
Renten thows a body shot but no joy.
Gass shoots for a double leg takedown but Renten sprawls well. He's pushed Gass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gass ducks under a wild hook from Renten.
Gass misses with a takedown attempt - Renten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Renten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Renten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gass.
Gass dives in and grabs Renten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Renten pushes down on Gass's head and hops out.
Renten looks to throw the jab but Gass is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gass shoots in for a takedown but Renten shows good takedown defense.
Gass tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Renten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Renten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Renten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gass circles away quickly and effectively.
Renten throws the left hand but Gass avoids the punch easily.
Gass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renten.
Gass ducks under a wild hook from Renten.
Nice shot by Renten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renten throws a hook but Gass avoids it easily.
Renten throws a jab but it's blocked by Gass.
Gass clinches up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gass breaks the clinch.
Gass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gass blocks a jab.
Renten is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Renten misses with an uppercut.
Gass shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Renten as he jumps to the side.
Gass slips a jab from Renten.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gass is defended easily by Renten.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gass shoots for a takedown but Renten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Gass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renten throws an overhand right that lands on Gass's shoulder, as Gass tries to avoid the shot.
Gass looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Renten!
Renten tries to reverse the position but Gass maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gass stands up from mount. Strange move.
A slow jab from Renten misses its intended target.
Gass fails with a takedown attempt.
Renten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renten, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Renten sprawls well. Renten wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gass gets slowly back to his feet.
Gass shoots for a takedown but Renten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gass will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gass staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Gass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Renten has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Jack Renten!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jack Renten!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jack Renten!
Jack Renten wins by unanimous decision!
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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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