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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Supko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye. Supko has chosen Sup Gonna Give it To Ya' as his entrance music. Ben Supko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Supko!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Supko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Supko tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Supko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Supko.
Gunn clinches with his opponent.
Supko lands a nice uppercut.
Supko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gunn tries to break the clinch but Supko is controlling the position.
Supko tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunn avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Supko.
A hook to the body from Supko.
A knee to the head by Supko.
Gunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Supko lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Victor Gunn has been cut.
Supko digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.
Supko tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunn avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but Supko blocks it.
Supko lands a knee to the head.
Gunn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supko lands a right hand.
Gunn is rocked!
Gunn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunn seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Supko.
Gunn missing with knees to the body.
Supko stalling.
Supko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Supko lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Supko.
Supko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Supko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gunn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Supko smiles and moves away.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Supko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Supko circles away.
Supko lands a head kick that stumbles Gunn and the fighters go to the mat.
Gunn wants to improve his position but instead Supko has moved into half guard.
Gunn wants to control but Supko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gunn moves into full guard.
Supko stands and steps away. Gunn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn clinches with his opponent.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch but Supko keeps him there for the moment.
Supko tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunn avoids the damage to the body.
Supko digs a right hand underneath Gunn's ribcage. Gunn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Supko lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn managing to block the knees to the body from Supko.
Gunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Supko.
Supko lands a shot to the body.
Supko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gunn takes a shot to the head.
Supko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Supko missing with knees to the body.
Gunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Supko has him pressed against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Supko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Supko keeps control of Gunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Supko trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Supko.
Supko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Supko scores with a nice short uppercut.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Supko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Supko lands a head kick that stumbles Gunn and the fighters go to the mat.
Supko gets to his feet - Gunn follows without any prompting.
Supko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Supko tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Supko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunn is looking to clinch but Supko is avoiding it.
Supko misses the shot to the body.
Supko throws a series of punches but Gunn avoids them all with ease.
Gunn tries to clinch up but Supko circles away and keeps his distance.
Supko stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunn. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Supko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunn throws a head kick that Supko semi-blocks.
Gunn is looking to clinch but Supko is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Supko.
Supko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Supko throws a lazy head kick
and Gunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Supko thinking.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Supko circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Supko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Gunn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Supko tries to keep at a distance but Gunn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunn is trying to break free.
Supko scores a nice knee to the body.
Supko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Supko tries to land a knee to the head but Gunn blocks with his arms.
Supko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gunn lands an elbow just above Supko 's eye.
Supko lands with a light punch inside.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Supko has him pressed against the cage.
Gunn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Supko tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunn avoids the damage to the body.
Supko landing knees to the body.
Supko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunn.
Gunn breaks the clinch.
Supko throws a head kick that half lands.
Gunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Supko has double underhooks.
Supko misses with an elbow strike.
Supko throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Supko is breathing heavily.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Supko misses with an elbow strike.
Gunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Supko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunn avoids the elbow strike from Supko, against the cage.
Gunn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Supko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Supko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunn counters with a one-two to the body.
Ben Supko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supko throws a lazy head kick
and Gunn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Supko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Supko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gunn blocks it with crossed arms.
Gunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Supko has double underhooks.
Gunn is trying to break free.
Gunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Supko won't allow it.
Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Gunn has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn tries to clinch up but Supko circles away and keeps his distance.
Supko throws a head kick that misses
and Gunn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Supko won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Supko.
Supko prevents Gunn from breaking the clinch.
Supko is stalling here.
Supko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Supko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supko lands with a left to the head.
Supko lands with a left to the head.
Supko lands a right hand.
Supko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Gunn avoiding damage as Supko throws knees to the body.
Supko prevents Gunn from breaking the clinch.
Supko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Supko has him pressed against the cage.
Gunn can't break the clinch.
Gunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Supko lands with a short shot to the head.
Supko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Supko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to break free but Supko has control.
Supko leaning against his opponent.
Supko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gunn's face.
Supko prevents Gunn from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Supko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Supko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gunn breaks the clinch.
Supko throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Supko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Supko's knee momentarily.
Supko throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters with a series of strikes. Supko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Supko misses with a combination
and Gunn counters with a two punch combo.
Gunn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Supko throws a lazy head kick
and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunn dodges an elbow strike from Supko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Supko lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Supko.
Ben Supko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Supko lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Supko lands a big elbow that sends Gunn down! Gunn recovers to guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Gunn wants to get back to his feet but Supko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Supko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Supko preventing the sweep.
Gunn is wriggling around but Supko manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Supko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Gunn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Supko. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
Supko throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Supko connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Gunn to the floor! Supko dives in looking for the finish!
Victor Gunn's cut is getting worse.
Gunn is trying is best to control the position here.
Gunn has a hand on Supko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Supko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gunn is trying to escape the mount.
Supko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gunn really wants to buck Supko off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supko landing shots from mount.
Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Supko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gunn tries to lock up and control but Supko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gunn regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to improve his position but Supko is controlling well.
Supko not doing much here.
Gunn wants to improve his position but Supko is controlling well.
Gunn manages to get to full guard.
Supko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Supko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Supko is standing up over Gunn. Gunn looks to escape but Supko dives into side control.
Gunn holds on to Supko's head and controls the position momentarily.
Supko working away.
Victor Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Gunn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Supko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gunn throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Supko avoids it well.
Gunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Supko lands with a big left! Gunn is wobbled badly! Supko comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Gunn to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Supko!
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hype
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