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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lady Penitent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lady Penitent has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 cm
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155 lbs
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180 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lady Penitent! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Florian! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Penitent has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Florian. A head kick misses from Florian. Florian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Florian. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Florian, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Florian. Penitent avoids a kick to the body.
Florian connects with a solid leg kick. Nice body kick there by Florian. Penitent is breathing heavily. Florian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Florian pushes Penitent away with a front kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Penitent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Florian throws a head kick that misses. Florian scores with a push kick. Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penitent fails with the takedown. Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily. Florian misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Florian throws a head kick that misses. Penitent tries to clinch but Florian moves out of range. Florian throws a front kick that sends Penitent stumbling back into the cage. Kevin Florian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Florian. Florian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Florian thows a body shot but no joy. Horrible takedown by Penitent or perhaps it was just good defense by Florian which made him look bad. Florian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Florian. Florian looks to land a body kick but Penitent moved away. Florian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Florian lands with a slapping head kick. Florian looks to land a body kick but Penitent moved away. Penitent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady Penitent. That's going to take a lot out of him. Florian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Florian stuffs the takedown. A kick lands to the mid section there for Florian. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Penitent. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
No luck for Penitent with that takedown attempt. Florian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penitent. Florian throws a head kick that Penitent semi-blocks.
Florian throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Penitent moves out of range of the strikes. Penitent is looking to clinch but Florian is avoiding it.
Florian lands a head kick. Penitent smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Penitent takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Florian lands a nice looking body kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Florian. Florian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Florian misses with a head kick.
Penitent checks a leg kick. Penitent blocks a head kick by Florian.
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Florian. Florian misses with a head kick.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penitent is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Florian throws the kick towards the body but Penitent avoids it. Florian looks to land a body kick but Penitent moved away. No luck for Penitent with that takedown attempt. Florian throws a head kick that misses. Penitent moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A bone on bone clash there as Penitent blocks the leg kick.
Florian motions for Penitent to come forward. Florian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Penitent will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Florian throws a chopping leg kick but Penitent manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Penitent clinches with his opponent.
Florian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penitent has him pressed against the cage. Penitent has Florian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Florian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Florian wants to get back to striking at distance but Penitent won't allow it.
Penitent avoids the elbow strike from Florian, against the cage.
Florian wants to break free but Penitent has control.
Florian is trying to break free. Penitent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penitent pulls Florian into guard.
Florian is stalling in the full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Penitent controls Florian momentarily but Florian frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Florian dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily. Penitent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Florian misses with a body kick. Penitent is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
Penitent blocks a head kick by Florian.
A slapping leg kick lands for Florian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Florian throws a nice inside leg kick. Florian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Florian throws a head kick but Penitent moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Penitent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Florian circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Florian misses with a head kick.
Kevin Florian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
Penitent blocks a head kick by Florian.
Florian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penitent. Penitent checks a low kick from Florian. Florian throws a nice outside leg kick. Penitent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Florian lands a head kick!
Florian is looking to land body kicks. Kevin Florian seems to be getting the better of the standup. Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Florian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Florian tries to land a front kick but Penitent steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Florian tries to keep at a distance but Penitent has taken the fight into the clinch. Penitent drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Penitent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Florian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Florian tries to stand but Penitent is controlling from the bottom. Florian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Penitent, up you get! Florian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Penitent tries to close the distance and clinch but Florian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Penitent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Florian swats him away and circles back towards the center. Penitent tries to clinch but Florian is having none of it. Florian throws a head kick but Penitent moves out of range.
Florian throws a chopping leg kick but Penitent manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Penitent moves in looking to clinch but Florian pushes him off. A kick lands to the mid section there for Florian. Penitent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lady Penitent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Florian thows a body kick. Penitent tries to catch it but that hurt him. Good leg kick by Florian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penitent blocks a head kick by Florian.
Penitent fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Florian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Penitent moves in looking to clinch but Florian pushes him off. Florian misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Penitent moves out of range as Florian throws a body kick.
Florian feints and then cracks Penitent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penitent down. Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Florian throws a leg kick but Penitent moved away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penitent. Penitent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Florian's waist but Florian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penitent off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady Penitent. That's going to take a lot out of him. Penitent has Florian up against the cage in a clinch.
Florian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Florian throws the kick towards the body but Penitent avoids it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Penitent blocks a head kick by Florian.
Penitent moves in looking to clinch but Florian pushes him off. Penitent shoots in but no luck this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Florian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Florian. Florian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Florian takes a swing at Penitent's ribcage but misses. Florian connects with a high kick. Florian throws a nice head kick!
Penitent on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily. Penitent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Florian cracks the inside of Penitent's front leg. Penitent has a takedown stuffed. Florian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Florian has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Florian. Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Florian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Florian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Florian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Penitent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Florian tries to avoid it but Penitent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Florian to the ground. Florian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Florian throws a head kick but Penitent moves out of range.
Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
Penitent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Florian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. You can see the frustration on Florian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Penitent is looking to take a break and control but Florian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Florian is trying to get back to his feet. Florian tries to buck Penitent off but Penitent is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Penitent working away. Florian is looking for a sweep. Florian is trying to get back to his feet. Florian is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Penitent tries to clinch up but Florian circles away and keeps his distance. Florian stuffs the takedown attempt from Penitent. Penitent gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady Penitent. That's going to take a lot out of him. Penitent tries to clinch there but Florian circles away.
Florian cracks the inside of Penitent's front leg. Florian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penitent. That did some damage! Both fighters circling a little - Florian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Florian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Penitent's head. Florian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penitent. That did some damage! Penitent avoids the head kick by Florian.
Florian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penitent. That did some damage! Florian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penitent. That did some damage! A good leg kick by Florian. A head kick from Florian lands but Penitent takes it in his stride. Florian feints and then cracks Penitent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penitent down. A chopping leg kick lands by Florian. Penitent takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Penitent tries to clinch up but Florian circles away and keeps his distance. Penitent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Florian paws at him with a jab and circles away. Florian thows a body kick. Penitent tries to catch it but that hurt him. Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily. Florian throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Florian. Florian lands a front kick. Florian swings away with a leg kick that misses. Florian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Penitent moves out of range of the body kick. Florian misses with a head kick.
Penitent is looking to clinch. Florian misses with a head kick.
Florian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penitent darts in and clinches Florian up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Florian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Penitent moves out of range easily. Penitent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Florian pinned against the cage. Florian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin Florian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Florian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Florian!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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