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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Your Name Here (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Gore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 cm
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170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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179 cm
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175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Your Name Here! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Gore! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Here lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A cross from Here lands. Here throws a shot to the body.
Gore has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Here ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gore works the jab nicely. Here looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Here punishes Gore's body with a nice straight punch. Gore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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! Here lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gore connects with a solid leg kick. Here takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Here lands a really nice looking cross but Gore seems unphased.
Here uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gore. Here scores with a jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gore. Gore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Here takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Ivan Gore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Here misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gore.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gore throws the left hand but Here avoids the punch easily. Here tries to clinch but Gore moves out of range. Gore wants to clinch up but Here keeps it at a distance. Here fails with a takedown attempt. Here gets tackled into the cage by Gore. Gore maintains the clinch. Here letting Gore take a breather here. Here's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Here breaks from the clinch.
Here misses with the combination.
Gore misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from Here misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Here is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Here on the wrong end of a nice jab. Gore lands a slapping body shot.
Gore clinches up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Here. A right hook to the body lands for Gore.
Gore working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right hook to the body lands for Gore.
Gore scores with an uppercut up the middle. Here trying to land knees to the body.
Here's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gore.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Here jumps guard but Gore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Gore keeps control of Here as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gore swings wildly with an uppercut but Here uses good head movement to avoid it. Here lands a hook to the side of the head. Gore leaning his opponent against the cage. Here trying to land knees to the body.
Here tries for a takedown but Gore manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Here. Gore lands a body punch in the clinch. Here works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Gore manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Here backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gore lands a nice uppercut. Gore slowing the pace effectively. Here has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The referee is keeping an eye on Gore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gore scores with a shot to the side of Here's head. Gore misses with a punch to the body.
Here pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Here lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Gore dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Here tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Here throws a body punch but Gore moves out of range. Here wants to clinch. Here looks to land a right hand but Gore moved out of range. A punch lands to the side of Here 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gore misses with a hook. A jab from Here misses. Gore throws a looping overhand right but Here ducks down to avoid it. Here swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crunch! Gore slams his shin into Here's torso. Gore slips a jab and a cross from Here.
Here shoots for a double leg takedown but Gore sprawls well. He's pushed Here's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Here's head. Gore dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Here doesn't manage to clinch there - Gore circles away.
Gore looks to score with a jab to the body but Here is just out of range. Gore misses with a kick to the body.
Here was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gore, as that shot connected.
Here tests Gore's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gore cracks Here with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gore is looking to land body kicks. Gore avoids the body shot from Here.
Gore misses with a body shot.
Here tries to clinch but Gore is having none of it. Gore follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. A big left from Here misses. Here walks into a left hand. Gore dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Here is looking to counter with head kicks. Here clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gore throws a punch but it's blocked by Here. Ivan Gore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gore. Gore has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Here seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gore can turn it around. This has been an exciting period of action! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Here as Gore tries to tie him up. Here takes a shot to the head. Gore working aggressively here.
Gore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Here's efforts to push away. Gore has Here pressed against the cage, preventing Here from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gore struggles to land a body shot inside as Here controls his hands.
Gore scores with a nice hook to the head. Gore works on Here's body with a couple of short punches. Still in the clinch, Gore scores with a nice short uppercut. Here has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gore after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gore cracks Here with a nice body shot. Gore misses with a body punch.
Gore looking to stall.
Gore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Here or not. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gore takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Here tries to stall but Gore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Here breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Here rushes Gore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Here trying to land knees to the body.
Gore is pushing Here up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Here takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gore misses with a hook from the clinch. Here is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gore is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him. Here trying to land knees to the body.
Gore managing to block the knees to the body from Here.
Here is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gore is defending well for now. Here's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A telegraphed right hand from Gore misses the target. Gore checks a low kick from Here. Gore flicks out a counter leg kick but Here steps away. Here jabs at Gore's body. Here fails with an attempt to clinch.
Here tries to clinch but Gore is having none of it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice straight punches there by Gore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gore. Gore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Here keeps the fight on the outside. Here with a nice cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Gore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Here scores with a punch to the head. Here moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Here moves out of range as Gore strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Gore. Here does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Here was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gore. Here misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gore.
Here throws a hook but Gore blocks it. Here uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gore. Gore blocks the body kick.
Gore throws the left hand but Here avoids the punch easily. Gore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Here.
A big right from Gore misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Here.
Gore throws an overhand right that lands on Here's shoulder, as Here tries to avoid the shot. Here is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gore. Gore looks to score with a jab to the body but Here is just out of range. Ivan Gore seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gore lands a jab. Gore throws a shot from downtown. Here moves away and avoids it. Ivan Gore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Here avoids the body shot from Gore.
Here throws a body kick that misses. Here takes a swing at Gore's ribcage but misses. Gore looks to score with a jab to the body but Here is just out of range. Gore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gore misses with a hook. Here ducked under it nicely. Here is looking to counter the offense by Gore and move into the clinch. Here moves away from the strike by Gore. Gore misses with a kick to the body.
Here takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Here shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Here was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Here wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gore keeps working. Your Name Here has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here as Here stalls from top position. Here misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Here prevents Gore from escaping the position. Here controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gore is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Here has just dragged him back down to the mat. Here staying calm.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gore connects with a jab. Gore scores with a kick to the body.
Gore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little jabbing left from Gore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gore looks to land a body kick but Here moved away. Oooooh!!! Here has knocked Gore down with a huge combo! Here steps away and waves a wobbly Gore back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Here throws a series of punches but Gore moves out of range. 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! Gore throws an overhand right that lands on Here's shoulder, as Here tries to avoid the shot. Here is looking to counter punch. Here will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. It seemed like Gore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Here shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gore napping and manages to drive through into side control! Your Name Here overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Here moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Gore is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Here has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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 Your Name Here. I think Gore 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Gore!
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energy
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