SFC102: Kenny VS Manto! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idi Amin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Lumens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Idi Amin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Idi Amin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Amin
vs
Lumens

220 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 18 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idi Amin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Lumens!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amin counters with an inside leg kick.
Amin cracks the inside of Lumens's front leg.
Lumens looks gassed!
Amin lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amin throws a leg kick which misses Lumens's front leg but catches the back leg as Lumens tries to avoid it.
Amin scores with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Amin finds it's target.
Amin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amin.
Amin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lumens takes one to the side of the head.
Franco Lumens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lumens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Amin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amin.
Amin tests Lumens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amin lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lumens - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Amin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Idi Amin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus McZongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Jalabert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McZongo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skiltron- Sword and Shield. Pierre Jalabert is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

McZongo
vs
Jalabert

182 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus McZongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pierre Jalabert!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McZongo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jalabert fails to land the takedown.
McZongo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McZongo lands a high kick!

It looks like Pierre Jalabert has been cut.
Jalabert looks for a takedown but McZongo sprawls well.
McZongo lands the left hand.
McZongo lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalabert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Angus McZongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Jalabert.
Jalabert looks gassed!
Jalabert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McZongo lands a big right hook! Jalabert looks hurt but is still standing! McZongo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Jalabert falls down and McZongo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Jalabert's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and McZongo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Angus McZongo!
After winning the bout, Angus McZongo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sauron Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sauron Evil could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tanishk Soni's chin.

Evil
vs
Soni

210 cm
30
270 lbs
17 - 6 - 1

200 cm
33
274 lbs
20 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sauron Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evil fails with the takedown.
Evil dives in and grabs Soni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soni pushes down on Evil's head and hops out.
Evil misses with a takedown
and Soni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Evil's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauron Evil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Soni. Beautiful body shot.
Evil misses with an uppercut. Soni saw that one coming.
Evil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Evil misses with a takedown
and Soni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sauron Evil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evil is breathing heavily.
Evil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Soni counters by moving into the clinch.
Soni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soni will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evil up against the cage.
Soni is leaning against Evil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Soni has Evil pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Soni lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Soni turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Soni stands up and beckons Evil to his feet.
Soni connects with a solid leg kick.
Evil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soni counters with a straight right hand.
Evil shoots and misses

so Soni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soni passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evil prevents Soni from moving into mount.
Soni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evil keeps working.

Soni tries for a kimura but Evil is defending well.
Evil is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni has control of an arm but Evil manages to advance to Soni's back!
Evil controlling well, preventing Soni from escaping the position.
What can Soni do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soni trying to control the hands but Evil won't let him.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evil is looking to control Soni but Soni is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanishk Soni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Evil avoids a kick to the body.
Tanishk Soni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Soni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evil sprawls well initially but Soni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Evil is looking to control Soni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evil avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Evil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Tanishk Soni has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Soni lands a jab to the head.

Soni forces Evil back against the cage and clinches.
Soni is pressed up against the cage. Evil has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soni down to the mat. Soni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evil takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Evil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soni counters with a good low kick that Evil was not able to check.
Evil misses with a takedown attempt - Soni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauron Evil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soni pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evil back to the cage. Soni follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Evil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soni counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Soni moves into range and clinches up with Evil.
Soni lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evil looking for a takedown.

Soni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Evil. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Soni thuds a left hand into Evil's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Soni is looking for a kimura but Evil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soni to get the leverage.
Soni is trying to control. Evil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Evil tries to get to full guard but Soni has control of the leg.
Soni wants to control but Evil is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tanishk Soni wasn't active enough on the ground.

Soni rushes Evil and presses him up against the cage.

Soni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Soni counters by moving into the clinch.

Soni has picked Evil up - he's going for a ride! Soni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Evil tries to roll over but Soni keeps him under control.
Soni is looking to take a break and control but Evil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evil regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evil trying to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tanishk Soni hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soni. That's going to slow Evil down.
Evil with a poor takedown

and Soni counters with a takedown into side control.
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!

Soni stands up and beckons Evil to his feet.

Evil shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soni keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanishk Soni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Evil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Soni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soni.
Soni being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soni wants to control from the top but Evil keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tanishk Soni wasn't active enough on the ground.

Soni feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tanishk Soni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soni trying to control but Evil is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tanishk Soni hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Evil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Soni slaps away a takedown attempt from Evil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Evil closes the distance and clinches up with Soni, looking for a takedown. Evil pushes Soni against the cage but Soni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauron Evil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soni. That's going to slow Evil down.
A nice combination there by Soni.

Soni drives through with a takedown into Evil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soni advances position into side control!
Soni controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evil keeps working.

Tanishk Soni has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Evil tries to sprawl but Soni drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Soni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evil is looking to improve his position.

Tanishk Soni has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Evil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soni counters with a low kick, right behind Evil 's knee.
Evil fails with a takedown attempt.
Evil shoots in for a takedown but Soni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanishk Soni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Soni slams his shin into Evil's torso.
Soni scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soni looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Soni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sauron Evil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tanishk Soni hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Soni throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanishk Soni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanishk Soni!
A relieved looking Tanishk Soni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kron Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Manto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kenny
vs
Manto

225 cm
33
285 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

225 cm
33
281 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kron Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Manto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kenny did well to prevent Manto getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Kenny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Kenny looking for submissions off his back.

Kenny actively working from the bottom here.
Manto trying to control the action but Kenny is working from the bottom.

Kenny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kenny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manto pulls his head out easily.
Manto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Kenny actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manto is looking to take a break and control but Kenny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manto tries to pass to full mount but Kenny defends it.

Kenny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manto pulls his head out easily.

Kenny actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kenny looking for submissions off his back.
Manto wants to pass the guard but Kenny is defending well.
Manto controlling the action here.

Kenny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kenny looking for submissions off his back.
Manto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kenny looking for submissions off his back.

Kenny looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kenny is squirming around, avoiding Manto's attempts to control the action.
Kenny is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kenny manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manto is trying to control the action in half guard but Kenny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kenny actively working from the bottom here.
Manto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenny keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny is trying to get back to full guard.
Manto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenny keeps working.

Kenny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manto pulls his head out easily.
Kenny is trying to get back to full guard.
Manto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kenny is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenny has given up his back.
Manto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Manto controlling well, preventing Kenny from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manto wants to control but Kenny is keeping busy.
Manto is trying to stick to Kenny's back but Kenny is turning into Manto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Manto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kenny.
Kenny postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manto has Kenny pulled in close to control his posture.
Manto trying to keep a closed guard but Kenny is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. George Manto was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Kenny forces Manto back against the cage and clinches.

Kenny has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manto uses from the top position.

Kenny working for a triangle but Manto defends it easily.
Manto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manto forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Manto 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.

Manto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kenny was covering up waiting for the punch and Manto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manto trying to control but Kenny is working from the bottom.

Manto is sitting in close to Kenny's body. Kenny has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Manto is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Manto is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kenny.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kron Kenny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeBron Jamess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Lyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "This Charming Man" By The Smiths. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jamess
vs
Lyle

203 cm
27
250 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

193 cm
34
255 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeBron Jamess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Lyle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jamess lands with a right hand.
Lyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jamess lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lyle will feel that in the morning.
Lyle throws a lazy right hand but Jamess sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lyle swings widly with a right hand
and Jamess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lyle misses with a double jab.
Lyle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like LeBron Jamess has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamess throws a one two combo.
Jamess staying out of range there.
Lyle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Jamess does no damage.
No joy there for Jamess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamess ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jamess blocks a head kick by Lyle.
Jamess cracks Lyle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jamess avoids the head kick by Lyle.
Jamess lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lyle backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lyle.
Jamess looks to land a combination but Lyle avoids it well.
Jamess looks to land a combination but Lyle avoids it well.
Jamess ducks under a wild hook from Lyle.
Lyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jamess misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Lyle.
Lyle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jamess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyle.
Lyle slips a jab and a cross from Jamess.
Lyle throws a series of punches but Jamess avoids them all with ease.
Jamess throws a series of punches but Lyle avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Lyle both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Lyle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyle lands a head kick!
Lyle looks gassed!
Jamess keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamess misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Lyle misses its intended target.
Jamess scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lyle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jamess.
Lyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Jamess.
Lyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jamess.
Jamess looks to land a body kick but Lyle moved away.
Jamess lands a nice looking body shot.
Jamess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyle.
Lyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Jamess counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamess misses with a double jab.
Jamess misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Jamess. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle throws an overhand right that lands on Jamess's shoulder, as Jamess tries to avoid the shot.
Jamess with a nice cross.
Lyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jamess moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lyle throws a lazy head kick
and Jamess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Jamess.
Lyle dodges the punch combination from Jamess.
Lyle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jamess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Lyle.
Jamess bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jamess stalks Lyle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lyle's face. Lyle staggers backwards, shaken.
Lyle fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jamess.
Lyle throws a right hand that Jamess ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamess also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamess throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamess lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lyle misses with a double jab.
Lyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jamess smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jamess scores with a one two! Lyle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jamess misses with a wild combination.
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Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LeBron Jamess!