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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delisle (ranked 884 p4p, 4648 weight class) and Louis C K (ranked 103 p4p, 416 weight class). C K comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Who let the dogs out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gauthier Delisle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
C K slips under a jab from Delisle.
C K moves into the clinch.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. C K fights it off and pushes away nicely.
C K rushes Delisle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delisle goes for a takedown attempt but C K pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A lazy left from Delisle finds it's target.
A left and a right from Delisle both land. Nice combination.
C K moves out of range as Delisle strikes.
Delisle walks into a straight right hand from C K.
C K scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
C K moves into range and connects with a jab.
Delisle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
C K gets in close and instigates a clinch.
C K lands a hook to the side of the head.
C K throws a punch but it's blocked by Delisle.
C K misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but C K gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delisle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but C K pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle looking for a takedown.
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
C K misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. C K fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delisle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
C K manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delisle manages to get himself to full guard.
Delisle keeping full guard, as C K tries to pass.
Delisle is trying to control the position but C K postures up.
Delisle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
C K forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delisle is looking to control C K's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delisle avoid being mounted?
Delisle is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
C K uses his free foot to push down on Delisle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Delisle.
C K trying to control but Delisle is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
C K controlling his opponent.
Delisle can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.
C K can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delisle is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by C K.
C K unloading with bombs!
Delisle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Delisle distracts C K with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but C K is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delisle got a little sloppy there for a moment and C K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delisle has managed to get both his arms back between C K's legs - danger averted.
Delisle got a little sloppy there for a moment and C K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delisle has managed to get both his arms back between C K's legs - danger averted.
C K is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Delisle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Delisle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from C K.
Delisle can't keep his opponent in guard - C K advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
C K is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delisle defends it well.
Delisle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis C K dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from C K misses.
Delisle throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Delisle tenderised C K's leg. C K is trying to keep his angry face on.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt.
C K has managed to clinch.
C K has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delisle blocking some punches.
C K stops a takedown attempt from Delisle.
Delisle blocks an uppercut.
Delisle tries to score a body lock takedown but C K shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delisle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
C K gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delisle.
C K misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle blocks an uppercut.
C K working aggressively here.
C K misses with some punches.
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle blocking some punches.
Delisle is working for takedown but C K is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K misses with the head strike.
C K throws a punch but it's blocked by Delisle.
C K gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delisle.
C K lands with a short punch from the clinch.
C K has a couple of punches blocked by Delisle.
Delisle wants to take the fight to the mat but C K manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Delisle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delisle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
C K has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Delisle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if C K can turn it around.
Delisle blocking some punches.
C K misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from C K.
Delisle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
C K scores with a shot to the side of Delisle's head.
C K lands a right hand that snaps the head of Delisle backwards.
C K swings away with an uppercut that misses.
C K is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Delisle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but C K pulls him back up using the underhooks.
C K misses with a punch on the inside.
C K tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from C K.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle has C K pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. C K manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Delisle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but C K pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Delisle wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delisle has clasped his hands together around C K's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
C K tries to bench press Delisle off him but Delisle keeps the position.
Delisle cracks C K with a big elbow.
C K tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delisle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delisle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gauthier Delisle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delisle prevents C K from getting the reversal.
Delisle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
C K is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Delisle prevents C K from getting the reversal.
Delisle unloading with bombs!
C K tries to get back to half guard but can't.
C K regains half guard.
Delisle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Delisle lands a big elbow.
C K tries to get back to half guard but can't.
C K is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Delisle is working for a guillotine from mount but C K frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delisle fails to move to back control.
C K in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Delisle wants to finish this one by submission but C K is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Delisle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delisle is looking to work his way around to C K's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Delisle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Delisle has control of C K's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and C K regains control of the situation pretty easily.
C K is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Louis C K will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Delisle misses with a hook.
C K tries to clinch up but Delisle circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delisle. C K does a little dance to reset his feet.
C K tries to clinch up but Delisle circles away and keeps his distance.
Delisle connects with a leg kick.
C K tries to clinch but Delisle is having none of it.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delisle.
C K misses with an uppercut.
C K has managed to clinch.
Delisle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
C K scores with a shot to the side of Delisle's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle goes for a takedown attempt but C K pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delisle moves away from the strike by C K.
C K throws a jab when Delisle was well out of range.
Delisle walks into a jab.
C K moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Delisle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. C K avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
C K is pressed up against the cage. Delisle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag C K down to the mat. C K avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for C K.
Delisle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
C K wants to clinch.
Delisle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Delisle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from C K.
C K has closed the distance and engaged Delisle in a clinch.
C K throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from C K fails to land.
C K misses with some punches.
Delisle tries for a takedown. No joy.
C K lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
C K has a couple of punches blocked by Delisle.
Delisle blocking some punches.
Louis C K seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Delisle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but C K is defending well.
Louis C K is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
C K working aggressively here.
C K stops a takedown attempt from Delisle.
Delisle wants to take the fight to the mat but C K manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
C K lands a left hand.
Delisle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. C K gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
A short right from C K on the inside.
C K prevents a takedown attempt there.
Delisle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but C K gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Delisle wants a takedown but no success here.
C K lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle wants a takedown.
Delisle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. C K fights it off and pushes away nicely.
C K works the jab nicely.
C K is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Delisle throws a looping overhand right but C K ducks down to avoid it.
Delisle moves forwards but C K connects with a nice, crisp jab.
C K throws a big shot that misses.
C K tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delisle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by C K as he connects with a hook.
Louis C K is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from C K misses its intended target.
C K clinches up against the cage.
Delisle wants a takedown.
Delisle is trying to drag C K to the mat but C K just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Delisle can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delisle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. C K is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Delisle drops down looking for an ankle pick but C K pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gauthier Delisle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
C K misses with some punches.
Delisle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. C K is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Delisle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but C K regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
C K has his hands on Delisle's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis C K comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got C K 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis C K!
A relieved looking Louis C K thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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