PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston has chosen Sean Kingston- Fire Burning as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bova
vs
Kingston

225 cm
36
300 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

189 cm
35
295 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kingston instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kingston wants to break free but Bova has control.
Kingston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kingston is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Bova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Bova moved out of range nicely.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Bova avoids nicely.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Bova shoots in looking for a takedown. Kingston tries to sprawl out of it but Bova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kingston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bova closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Bova pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova lands a body shot.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Kingston gets caught napping as Bova dives in and scores a takedown. Kingston manages to retain guard.
Bova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bova trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bova stops Kingston from standing up.
Kingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bova wants to pass the guard but Kingston is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bova's guard.
Kingston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bova is proving hard to escape from.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bova trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
Kingston with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kingston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bova is looking for a triangle but Kingston pushes his legs off easily.
Kingston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bova is proving hard to escape from.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Bova is keeping the position.
Bova is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kingston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bova's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Bova keeps moving.
Bova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sean Kingston.
Bova misses with the combination.
Kingston misses the body punch
and Bova makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kingston really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston throws a right hand that misses
and Bova makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kingston really felt that one!
Kingston looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bova fails in his attempt to clinch.

Bova closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Bova dominated that round.
That's time! Bova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bova throws a leg kick which misses Kingston's front leg but catches the back leg as Kingston tries to avoid it.
Bova misses with a takedown attempt - Kingston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston moves out of range as Bova throws a body kick.

Bova shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kingston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kingston is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bova is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kingston hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bova goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kingston is on top in guard.
Bova is looking to stand up but Kingston isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston postures up in Bova's guard and throws a big left but Bova blocks it.
Bova keeping full guard, as Kingston tries to pass.
Bova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kingston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bova is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kingston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bova's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingston.
Kingston is keen to just control but Bova is a slippery customer.
Kingston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kingston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kingston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bova's head.
Kingston trying to control the action but Bova is working from the bottom.
Kingston prevents Bova from standing back up.

Kingston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bova keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kingston is working away from the top position though.
Kingston with the ground and pound but Bova uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kingston is stalling in the full guard.
Bova is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston is looking to clinch but Bova is avoiding it.
Bova lands a lovely overhand right.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony Bova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Bova avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bova goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Bova will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bova with a poor takedown

and Kingston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Bova manages to break the clinch.
Bova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingston dodges the punch combination from Bova.

Kingston shoots in and gets a takedown into Bova's guard.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Bova keeps moving.
Kingston distracts Bova with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kingston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kingston throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Bova keeps moving.
Kingston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kingston works over Bova with some ground and pound from guard.
Kingston trying to control but Bova is working from the bottom.
Kingston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Bova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston throwing strikes but missing.
Bova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kingston works over Bova with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kingston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kingston stops Bova from standing up.
Kingston throws an elbow that misses. Bova uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kingston's guard. Nice move by Bova!
Bova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston keeping full guard, as Bova tries to pass.
Bova throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kingston trying to control but Bova is working from the bottom.
Sean Kingston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bova keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a strike but Bova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bova has managed to get both his arms back between Kingston's legs - danger averted.

Bova decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Bova closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston is trying to push Bova away but Bova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sean Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Bova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kingston throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bova has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Bova!
Anthony Bova managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Das Labor, into his post fight interview.