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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kilbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Kilbane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Kilbane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel throws a series of punches but Kilbane moves out of range.
Liddel tries to keep at a distance but Kilbane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kilbane has Liddel pressed against the cage.
Kilbane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liddel is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kilbane throws an elbow but it misses.
Kilbane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Liddel.
It looks like Paul Kilbane has been cut.
Chuck Liddel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilbane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liddel is out of range and Kilbane settles back down.
Liddel checks a leg kick.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses.
Kilbane clinches.
Kilbane breaks the clinch.
Liddel tries to bum rush Kilbane with a series of wild strikes but Kilbane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilbane drives through and clinches with Liddel against the cage.
Liddel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilbane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel is trying to break the clinch but Kilbane has him pressed against the cage.
Liddel is trying to push Kilbane away but Kilbane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liddel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liddel breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Liddel misses.
Liddel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilbane circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liddel looking to stall.
Kilbane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liddel uses from the top position.
Kilbane is pulling down on Liddel's head. It's preventing any offense from Liddel, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilbane has a closed guard, preventing Liddel from standing up.
Kilbane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kilbane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Liddel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liddel wants to control from the top but Kilbane keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kilbane 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.
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!
Kilbane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Liddel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilbane stands up over Liddel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane content to stall in guard here.
Kilbane prevents Liddel from getting back to his feet.
Kilbane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kilbane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilbane tries to clinch up.
Kilbane rushes Liddel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Liddel is trying to break free.
Kilbane jumps guard and drags Liddel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kilbane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kilbane has a closed guard, preventing Liddel from standing up.
Kilbane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel tries to reverse the position but Kilbane maintains control.
Kilbane moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Liddel has worked his arm free - good work by Liddel!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilbane decides to stand back up.
Kilbane is looking to clinch but Liddel is avoiding it.
Kilbane moves into the clinch.
Liddel tries to break the clinch but Kilbane is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilbane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liddel is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liddel blocks an elbow strike from Kilbane.
Liddel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kilbane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Kilbane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kilbane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liddel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liddel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kilbane counters with a single leg into guard. Liddel didn't expect that.
Kilbane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kilbane throwing strikes but missing.
Kilbane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Kilbane.
Kilbane throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Liddel. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel throws a chopping leg kick but Kilbane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liddel throws a right and a left that Kilbane avoids nicely.
Kilbane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilbane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilbane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Liddel wants to get up but he can't break Kilbane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liddel stands up from Kilbane's guard - Liddel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Liddel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chuck Liddel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilbane avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Liddel does no damage.
Liddel moves out of range of the body kick.
Liddel misses with a few strikes there.
Liddel swinging wildly here.
Kilbane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liddel checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane tries to clinch up.
Liddel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilbane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilbane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paul Kilbane has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilbane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kilbane is thwarting Liddel's attempts to control the position.
Liddel is trying to stand up here but Kilbane is controlling him well.
Kilbane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Liddel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilbane.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilbane trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Kilbane was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Liddel throws a right and a left that Kilbane avoids nicely.
Liddel lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel tries to keep at a distance but Kilbane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kilbane breaks from the clinch.
Liddel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilbane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kilbane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Liddel is looking to control Kilbane's arms but Kilbane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liddel has his back to the cage.
Liddel is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilbane has double underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Liddel wants to break free but Kilbane has control.
Kilbane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kilbane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilbane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kilbane wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kilbane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Kilbane's cut.
That's time! Liddel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Liddel throws a head kick that misses.
Liddel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kilbane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liddel tries to stall but Kilbane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kilbane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kilbane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kilbane.
Kilbane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilbane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddel keeps working.
Liddel holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kilbane is working Liddel over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Kilbane politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kilbane prefers to stall for the moment though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Liddel wants to control but Kilbane postures up.
Kilbane is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Liddel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Paul Kilbane has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kilbane moves in looking to clinch but Liddel pushes him off.
Liddel keeps the fight on the outside.
Liddel lands with a right hand.
Kilbane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddel circles away.
Liddel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chuck Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kilbane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kilbane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Liddel misses with a wild combination.
Liddel throws a push kick but Kilbane slaps the foot to one side.
Kilbane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilbane moves into the clinch.
Kilbane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liddel avoids it.
Kilbane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Liddel blocks the elbow strike.
Liddel is trying to maintain a safe position but Kilbane gets an underhook and turns Liddel into the cage.
Kilbane stalls.
Liddel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane lands a takedown into guard.
Kilbane prevents Liddel from getting back to his feet.
Kilbane passes into half guard.
Kilbane slows the pace down in half guard.
Kilbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liddel is trying to control but Kilbane manages to pass to mount!
Liddel is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Liddel is in a horrible position here. Kilbane smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilbane controlling from the full mount.
Kilbane landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kilbane content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilbane content just to control the position here.
Liddel tries to hold on but Kilbane postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kilbane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kilbane 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kilbane!
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