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VFC 2: Lesner vs Le PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drogba.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Drogba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drogba is controlling him.
Drogba is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson wants to stand up but Drogba is controlling him.
Drogba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Drogba manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson kicks off Drogba and gets to his feet.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Drogba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Drogba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Drogba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drogba.
Drogba wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drogba is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Drogba is breathing heavily.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson is working Drogba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drogba's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson cracks Drogba with a solid left hand.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Drogba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drogba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Drogba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Drogba counters with a left to the body.
Drogba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drogba counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Drogba throws a big right hand that misses.
Drogba trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drogba stops Jackson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Drogba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson misses with a combination
and Drogba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drogba.
Drogba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Drogba is having none of it.
Jackson is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Drogba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Drogba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Drogba controlling from the full mount.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Drogba looking to land elbow strikes but Jackson uses the position to regain half guard.
Jackson kicks Drogba off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Drogba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drogba throws a wild left hand from mount and Jackson manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Drogba prevents Jackson from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drogba lands a nice short elbow.
Drogba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Drogba eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drogba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drogba trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson won't allow Drogba to pass to mount.
Drogba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Drogba eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson kicks off Drogba and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Drogba dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drogba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Drogba wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Drogba wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Drogba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drogba prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome Drogba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drogba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conor Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drogba shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drogba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drogba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drogba tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Drogba drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Drogba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson wants to break free but Drogba has control.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Drogba is controlling him.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Drogba has the dominant position.
Drogba breaks the clinch.
Drogba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Drogba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Drogba is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drogba wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Drogba trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson kicks off Drogba and gets to his feet.
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.
Drogba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Drogba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Drogba trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson pushes Drogba off looking to stand but Drogba dives back in and keeps control.
Drogba is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Conor Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerome Drogba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drogba stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Drogba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drogba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Drogba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba MPumbu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Vinici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Simba MPumbu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simba MPumbu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Vinici!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from MPumbu enables Vinici to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MPumbu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vinici looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vinici won't allow MPumbu to get back to his feet.
Vinici trying to control but MPumbu is working from the bottom.
MPumbu wants to get back to his feet but Vinici is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MPumbu keeping full guard, as Vinici tries to pass.
Vinici postures up in MPumbu's guard and throws a big left but MPumbu blocks it.
MPumbu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vinici on the ground.
Vinici trying to control the position from guard on top but MPumbu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MPumbu wants to get back to his feet but Vinici is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kevin Vinici wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vinici shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vinici showed some decent athleticism there.
Vinici is looking to take a break and control but MPumbu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinici wants to stand up but MPumbu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
MPumbu is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
MPumbu has hold of Vinici's hands but Vinici slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MPumbu is trying to stand back up but Vinici is controlling him
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vinici working MPumbu over with strikes.
Vinici trying to control the action but MPumbu is working from the bottom.
MPumbu is trying to stand.
Vinici moves nicely into side control.
Vinici throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vinici is looking to take a break and control but MPumbu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vinici tries for a kimura but MPumbu is defending well.
MPumbu is not content to let Vinici control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Vinici dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MPumbu thuds a left hand into Vinici's body.
MPumbu thuds a left hand into Vinici's body.
Vinici takes one to the side of the head.
MPumbu tries for a takedown but Vinici sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MPumbu throws a right hand that Vinici ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinici also avoids with ease.
Vinici tries for a takedown but MPumbu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MPumbu misses with a double jab.
MPumbu takes the fight into the clinch.
Vinici drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MPumbu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vinici breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MPumbu misses with a takedown attempt
and Vinici counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MPumbu!
MPumbu is trying to stand up.
Vinici trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vinici fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vinici content just to control the position here.
MPumbu really wants to buck Vinici off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MPumbu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Vinici stands up from mount. Strange move.
MPumbu checks a leg kick nicely.
MPumbu misses with a series of wild punches.
Vinici takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MPumbu connects with a crisp jab.
MPumbu is looking to clinch.
MPumbu ducks under a wild hook from Vinici.
Vinici closes the distance and clinches.
MPumbu is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MPumbu is trying to break the clinch but Vinici is controlling him.
Vinici stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vinici manages to break the clinch.
MPumbu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vinici fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simba MPumbu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Vinici.
A head kick from Vinici lands but MPumbu takes it in his stride.
Vinici fails with a takedown attempt.
Vinici shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MPumbu but MPumbu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vinici has a takedown stuffed.
Vinici throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MPumbu was covering up waiting for the punch and Vinici finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinici is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vinici lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vinici thows a big elbow that misses.
Vinici scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vinici drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vinici jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vinici won't allow MPumbu to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Vinici showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vinici closes the distance and pushes MPumbu back into the ropes.
MPumbu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MPumbu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
MPumbu is trying to force a seperation but Vinici has the dominant position.
Vinici breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vinici scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MPumbu bucks up and tries to throw Vinici off but instead Vinici has got his back!
Vinici biding his time, controlling MPumbu.
Vinici working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinici tries to get the hooks in deep but MPumbu pushed the leg off.
Vinici lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vinici controlling the positon.
MPumbu has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vinici punches MPumbu on the ear.
MPumbu looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Vinici is looking to control MPumbu but MPumbu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vinici keeps control of the position easily here as MPumbu tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MPumbu wants to get back to his feet.
Vinici is riding his opponent, not letting MPumbu buck him off.
MPumbu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Vinici is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MPumbu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
MPumbu controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vinici gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MPumbu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Simba MPumbu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Vinici is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MPumbu looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Vinici comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vinici 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Vinici!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Razor Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is We Will Rock You. Ronaldo Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Razor Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in and bounces Rockefeller off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Rockefeller is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Silva rolls with it to try and escape but Rockefeller cranks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Razor Rockefeller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grim Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales has chosen Let it roll as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Hawk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grim Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawk was covering up waiting for the punch and Gonzales finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gonzales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzales has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.
Gonzales would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Gonzales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gonzales passes into side control.
Gonzales has hold of Hawk's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hawk tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gonzales cranks the arm and Hawk screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hawk, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Grim Gonzales!
Grim Gonzales is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uber Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guerrilla Radio. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Scaletta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uber Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta moves to clinch but Pounder breaks away
and Pounder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Vito Scaletta has been cut.
Scaletta has his takedown stuffed
and Pounder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pounder drops Scaletta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Scaletta looks back up at him and smiles so Pounder waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Scaletta is rocked!
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!
Crack! Pounder connects with the perfect overhand right and Scaletta falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Pounder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uber Pounder!
Uber Pounder is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Le is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Lesner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Le!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lesner keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Lesner. Those never looked like landing.
Lesner bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Le! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Manny Le has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Le pulls Lesner in close to prevent any damage.
Lesner thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesner throws and elbow that misses. Le uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesner's guard. Nice move by Le!
Lesner being controlled here, momentarily.
Lesner wants to stand and escape but Le is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le wants to stand but Lesner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Le stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le trying to control but Lesner is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Le prevents Lesner from getting back to his feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Manny Le hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lesner connects with a right that clearly hurt Le. He's backed up against the ropes with nowhere to go as Lesner proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Le collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Lesner!
Liam Lesner retains his light heavyweight title!
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