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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Leduc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaladin Darkeyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leduc comes to the cage accompanied by Trivium-Through Blood And Dirt And Bone. 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.
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273 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Leduc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaladin Darkeyes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darkeyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Leduc looks to land a left hand but Darkeyes moved out of range nicely.
Darkeyes throws a shot to the body.
Leduc scores with a nice right hand.
Darkeyes throws a body punch but Leduc moves out of range.
Leduc scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Leduc is taking a breather. Darkeyes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leduc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leduc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darkeyes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkeyes tries to kick Leduc off but Leduc keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leduc prevents Darkeyes from improving his position.
Leduc tries to pass to full mount but Darkeyes defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leduc is looking to take a break and control but Darkeyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkeyes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leduc.
Leduc drops an elbow to the side of Darkeyes's head.
Leduc slips a nice elbow through Darkeyes's hands, connecting with Darkeyes's forehead.
Darkeyes tries to roll over but Leduc keeps him under control.
Leduc scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Darkeyes wants to control but Leduc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leduc is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Darkeyes!
Leduc raining down hammerfists from mount.
Leduc throwing strikes here but Darkeyes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Leduc lands a big shot there that rocks Darkeyes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Darkeyes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Leduc tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Leduc unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Darkeyes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Darkeyes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darkeyes blocking the ground and pound.
Leduc landing punches.
Leduc scoring with strikes but Darkeyes is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc landing strikes from the mount.
Darkeyes is rocked!
Darkeyes tries to hold on but Leduc postures up.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Leduc! Darkeyes is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Leduc!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Leduc thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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