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SFC 38: Levchenko vs. Asanov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Hawkwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romero Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkwing kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sobota - 7. przykazanie. Artur Hawkwing has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artur Hawkwing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romero Thiago!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick from Thiago lands but Hawkwing takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Thiago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thiago connects with a body shot that sends Hawkwing's belly button to the back.
Thiago has closed the distance and engaged Hawkwing in a clinch.
Thiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thiago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawkwing backwards.
Thiago tries to land a knee to the head but Hawkwing blocks with his arms.
Thiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkwing looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkwing blocks the elbow strike.
Hawkwing takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thiago stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hawkwing is looking to break free of the clinch but Thiago has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thiago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thiago connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Artur Hawkwing has been cut.
Thiago has Hawkwing pressed against the cage.
Thiago with a knee to the head.
Hawkwing letting Thiago take a breather here.
We've been hearing reports that Hawkwing has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Thiago gets underhooks to prevent Hawkwing's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Hawkwing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Thiago.
Thiago landing knees to the head.
Thiago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hawkwing is breathing heavily.
Thiago landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawkwing has had enough of the clinch but Thiago keeps him there for the moment.
Thiago misses with a knee to the head.
Hawkwing takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thiago landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago landing knees to the body.
Thiago landing knees to the body.
Thiago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thiago throws an elbow that misses.
Thiago misses with a knee to the head.
Thiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Thiago.
Hawkwing wants to take the fight to the mat but Thiago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thiago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Thiago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkwing looking for a takedown.
Thiago landing knees to the head.
Hawkwing is rocked!
A knee to the head by Thiago.
Oh Hawkwing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thiago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thiago has Hawkwing pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Thiago.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thiago.
Hawkwing seems to have got his legs back now.
Thiago pushes Hawkwing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thiago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thiago takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romero Thiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Hawkwing's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hawkwing on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thiago thuds his right hand into Hawkwing's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkwing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thiago swivels and escapes.
Hawkwing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thiago as he jumps to the side.
Thiago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Thiago.
Artur Hawkwing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thiago, right into the meat.
Hawkwing has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thiago.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thiago swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thiago lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thiago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawkwing has time to react.
Thiago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thiago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
Thiago throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thiago is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Hawkwing like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Hawkwing from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romero Thiago!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dont Lose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dont Lose!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lose has managed to clinch.
Drago tries to pull guard but Lose holds him up against the cage and eventually Drago drops back down to his feet.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lose works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Lose from controlling successfully.
Drago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drago is adopting a defensive guard.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lose is posturing up here but Drago has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lose tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lose has to tap! Slick submission there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastian Drago!
A pretty intense looking Sebastian Drago took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pashik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Durant had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Kevin Durant could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drew Pashik's chin.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drew Pashik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant shoots in but Pashik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durant dives in for a single leg takedown but Pashik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pashik.
Pashik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durant blocks a body shot from Pashik.
Pashik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Durant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant has managed to clinch.
Pashik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Durant is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Durant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pashik scores with a shot to the side of Durant's head.
Durant is rocked!
Pashik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Durant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pashik throws an overhand right that has Durant reeling! Pashik follows up with more punches and Durant is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drew Pashik!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lexi Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jon's choice of entrance music: Paranoid. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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137 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lexi Belle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Jon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle has his takedown stuffed
and Jon counters with a right hand to the body.
Belle throws a body kick that misses.
Belle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belle is rocked!
It looks like Lexi Belle has been cut.
Belle fails with the takedown
and Jon counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lil Jon!
Lil Jon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slavonik Powarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slavonik Powarenko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lewis controlling the action here.
Lewis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Powarenko looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lewis is pressing down on Powarenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Powarenko is holding on for now.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lewis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adrian Lewis.
Powarenko has his takedown stuffed
and Lewis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lewis connects with a nice short shot to Powarenko's temple.
Lewis is controlling the pace.
Lewis trying to mount his opponent but Powarenko defends it.
Lewis slows the pace down in half guard.
Lewis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Powarenko for as long as he can get away with.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Powarenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lewis.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adrian Lewis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Lewis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control but Powarenko is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powarenko is looking for a sweep.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powarenko keeps working.
Lewis takes a little break here. Powarenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adrian Lewis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Powarenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Powarenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lewis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Powarenko is looking for a sweep.
Lewis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Powarenko is looking for a sweep.
Powarenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
Powarenko has the hooks in. Lewis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lewis trying to control the position but Powarenko manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis showing good submission defense here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powarenko looking for the choke but no joy.
Lewis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis wants to improve his position but Powarenko is controlling well.
Powarenko is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Powarenko to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Lewis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powarenko defends it nicely.
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powarenko keeps working.
Lewis controls the position.
Lewis wants to control but Powarenko is keeping him busy.
Lewis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Powarenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A lull in the action here.
Powarenko tries to bench press Lewis off him but Lewis keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control the action but Powarenko is working from the bottom.
Powarenko is looking to reverse the position.
Lewis is chipping away with strikes.
Powarenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Powarenko looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lewis not doing much here.
Lewis prevents Powarenko from improving his position.
Lewis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Adrian Lewis just wasn't active enough.
Lewis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powarenko actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis uses his free foot to push down on Powarenko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Powarenko.
Lewis controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Powarenko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Powarenko shrugs it off.
Lewis throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Powarenko has his hands clasped together but Lewis breaks the hold and Powarenko is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Lewis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Jonathon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jonathon slips under a jab from Li.
Li scores with a takedown into Jonathon's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jonathon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at LOD: Bruce Lee Academy inform us that Jonathon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jonathon keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Jonathon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Li is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Elite Private Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonathon has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li wants to control from the top but Jonathon keeps moving.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li trying to control but Jonathon is working from the bottom.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jonathon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jonathon on the ground.
Jonathon controlling Li's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonathon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li trying to control but Jonathon is working from the bottom.
Jonathon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jonathon, not yet.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jonathon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jonathon, not yet.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jonathon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jonathon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Li should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jonathon has tightened it up now! Li should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Jonathon!
A relieved looking Ben Jonathon 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patellar Luxation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patellar Luxation!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luxation scores with a spinning back kick!
Luxation swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Luxation slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Luxation pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanchez back to the cage. Luxation follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanchez swings for the body but Luxation moves out of range.
Luxation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luxation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Luxation keeps the fight on the outside.
Luxation lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luxation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Luxation dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
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!
Luxation scores with a head kick.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luxation throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Luxation. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Luxation throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patellar Luxation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Luxation moves out of range.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Luxation circles away.
Luxation with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patellar Luxation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luxation.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Luxation.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luxation.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luxation.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luxation's waist but Luxation gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luxation.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Luxation lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luxation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Luxation lands.
Luxation bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luxation throws a head kick that misses.
Luxation throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Luxation.
Luxation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luxation throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Luxation with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Luxation.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Luxation's head back.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Luxation's head but Luxation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Luxation is just out of range.
Luxation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luxation.
Luxation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Luxation lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Luxation.
Sanchez pushes Luxation back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luxation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and Luxation counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
Luxation scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luxation is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanchez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luxation lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Luxation has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luxation can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and Luxation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Luxation is avoiding it.
Luxation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Luxation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luxation lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Luxation with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luxation scores with a nice body kick.
Luxation throws a head kick that half lands.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luxation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luxation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luxation.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luxation throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Luxation lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Luxation throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patellar Luxation dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luxation lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanchez finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Luxation's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Sanchez falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patellar Luxation!
An out of breath Patellar Luxation thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecker has chosen Hell's Last Survivor by Halford as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
140 lbs
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28
135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Mooseheads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Hecker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Mooseheads closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hecker circles away.
Mooseheads looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mooseheads shoots for a takedown but Hecker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mooseheads leaves Hecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mooseheads shoots in looking for a takedown. Hecker tries to sprawl out of it but Mooseheads keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hecker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Mooseheads. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hecker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mooseheads sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hecker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mooseheads defends it nicely.
Hecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mooseheads paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mooseheads napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mooseheads takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mooseheads tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hecker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hecker is working Mooseheads over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mooseheads gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mooseheads looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mooseheads moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mooseheads looking for a guillotine here but Hecker defends easily.
Hecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mooseheads has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hecker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mooseheads is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mooseheads has his foot on Hecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hecker works his way back into a safe position though.
Mooseheads might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hecker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mooseheads is on top in guard.
Mooseheads is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hecker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hecker has escaped and now he's on top!
Hecker throwing strikes from guard but Mooseheads blocks nicely.
Hecker lands a couple of elbows.
Hecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hecker preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hecker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hecker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hecker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker slips a nice elbow through Mooseheads's hands, connecting with Mooseheads's forehead.
Mooseheads regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mooseheads is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hecker defends well.
Hecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Hecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mooseheads is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hecker defends well.
Hecker is in close to Mooseheads's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hecker wants to pass the guard but Mooseheads is keeping the position.
Mooseheads had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hecker defends it easily.
Hecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mooseheads is trying to keep Hecker in close.
Mooseheads had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hecker defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hecker defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mooseheads throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mooseheads is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hecker is aware though and is defending well.
Mooseheads working for a triangle but Hecker defends it easily.
Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Mooseheads is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hecker postures up and lands a big shot to Mooseheads's brow.
Hecker trying to control but Mooseheads is working from the bottom.
Hecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mac Mooseheads will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hecker throws a series of punches but Mooseheads moves out of range.
Hecker tries to work over Mooseheads's front leg with a kick but Mooseheads checks it.
Mooseheads throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hecker's waist but Hecker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mooseheads off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Hecker. No joy for Mooseheads on that attempt.
A slow jab from Hecker misses its intended target.
Hecker shoots in but no luck this time.
Mooseheads takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mooseheads shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hecker is trying to maintain the position but Mooseheads is very close to passing his half guard.
Mooseheads is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hecker defends it well.
Hecker is defending against the submission attempts here by Mooseheads.
Mooseheads is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hecker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mooseheads.
Mac Mooseheads overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mooseheads is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hecker defends it well.
Mooseheads seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hecker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hecker won't allow Mooseheads to pass to mount.
Hecker is trying to stand up here but Mooseheads is controlling him well.
Mooseheads prevents Hecker from improving his position.
Hecker trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker is defending against the submission attempts here by Mooseheads.
Hecker tries to get to full guard but Mooseheads has control of the leg.
Hecker is controlling Mooseheads's trapped leg to prevent Mooseheads from advancing to side control.
Hecker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hecker trying to control from the bottom.
We've been informed that Hecker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hecker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeff Hecker.
Hecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mooseheads counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mooseheads.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mooseheads drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mooseheads jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mooseheads drops back looking for a leg! Hecker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hecker manages to kick Mooseheads off! Mooseheads jumps back into Hecker's guard.
Hecker wants to get back to his feet but Mooseheads is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker can't keep his opponent in guard - Mooseheads advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mooseheads seems to be working for a kimura but Hecker defends the submission attempt.
Mooseheads prevents Hecker from standing back up.
Mooseheads is looking for a kimura but Hecker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mooseheads to get the leverage.
Mooseheads is trying to control the action in half guard but Hecker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hecker is defending against the submission attempts here by Mooseheads.
Mooseheads looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hecker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hecker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mooseheads is on him like a limpet, forcing Hecker back against the cage.
Hecker has Mooseheads pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mooseheads manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mac Mooseheads has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker jumps into guard, dragging Mooseheads to the mat.
Mooseheads looking to pass the guard.
Mooseheads drops back looking for a leg! Hecker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hecker manages to kick Mooseheads off! Mooseheads jumps back into Hecker's guard.
Mooseheads missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hecker is controlling Mooseheads's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hecker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mooseheads won't allow Hecker to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hecker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mooseheads trying to control but Hecker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Mooseheads dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mooseheads scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mooseheads is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hecker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mooseheads is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hecker is just riding it out for now. Mooseheads eventually gives up the hold.
Hecker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mooseheads is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mooseheads trying to control but Hecker is working from the bottom.
Hecker is trying to keep Mooseheads in close.
Mooseheads trying to control but Hecker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads drops back looking for a leg! Hecker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hecker manages to kick Mooseheads off! Mooseheads jumps back into Hecker's guard.
Hecker trying to control the position.
Hecker pulls Mooseheads in to control the position.
Mooseheads has gone for a leg lock! Hecker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mooseheads's guard.
Mooseheads utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hecker has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mooseheads to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hecker is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mooseheads pulls down on the head and he's put Hecker to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mac Mooseheads!
Mac Mooseheads spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Jeff Hecker had this to say: 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eleuando Le Fleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eleuando Le Fleur could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benny Silver's chin.
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199 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eleuando Le Fleur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Silver!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver looks to clinch
and Le Fleur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Le Fleur looks for the body kick but Silver saw that one coming.
Le Fleur motions for Silver to come forward. Le Fleur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Le Fleur throws a leg kick
and Silver counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Le Fleur avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
Le Fleur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver lands an elbow just above Le Fleur 's eye.
Le Fleur misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Le Fleur's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver leaning against his opponent.
Silver lands an elbow just above Le Fleur 's eye.
Le Fleur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Fleur lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Fleur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Fleur misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Eleuando Le Fleur has been cut.
Silver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Fleur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Fleur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Le Fleur misses with a body punch.
Silver is struggling to control the position.
Le Fleur taking a breather.
Silver stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Le Fleur's defenses.
Le Fleur looking to slow down the pace here.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Fleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Fleur jabs Silver right on the nose. Silver blinks but takes it well.
Benny Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Fleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silver continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Silver told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Le Fleur swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Fleur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Le Fleur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Fleur misses with the head strike.
Silver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silver lands a damaging elbow.
Le Fleur takes an elbow to the temple.
Eleuando Le Fleur's cut is getting worse.
Silver's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Le Fleur avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Le Fleur lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silver.
Le Fleur misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Le Fleur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silver tries to stall but Le Fleur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Le Fleur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Fleur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Le Fleur tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Le Fleur swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Fleur takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Fleur misses with a body punch.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver prevents a body shot from Le Fleur.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Le Fleur avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silver prevents a body shot from Le Fleur.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eleuando Le Fleur's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silver letting Le Fleur take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Fleur is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silver is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Fleur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver just leaning against Le Fleur, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eleuando Le Fleur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eleuando Le Fleur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Le Fleur has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Le Fleur in his tracks for a moment.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Le Fleur is trying to maintain a safe position but Silver gets an underhook and turns Le Fleur into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Le Fleur's brow.
Silver avoiding damage.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Le Fleur throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
A head punch on the inside from Le Fleur fails to land.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Le Fleur takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Eleuando Le Fleur's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Le Fleur wants to get back to striking at distance but Silver won't allow it.
Silver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Le Fleur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Fleur misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silver as Le Fleur tries to tie him up.
Le Fleur breaks from the clinch.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Fleur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silver clinches up against the cage.
Le Fleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Fleur throws a chopping leg kick but Silver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Le Fleur misses with a low kick.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Fleur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver moves into range and clinches up with Le Fleur.
Le Fleur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Le Fleur tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands an elbow just above Le Fleur 's eye.
Silver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eleuando Le Fleur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benny Silver!
Benny Silver is the new light heavyweight champion!
Benny Silver very nearly forgot to thank Divinity 160Q for $50 SALE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guljigit Asanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levchenko comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in The Name. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Levchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guljigit Asanov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levchenko cracks the inside of Asanov's front leg.
Asanov cracks a nice hook into Levchenko's ribs.
Levchenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asanov throws an overhand right that lands on Levchenko's shoulder, as Levchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Levchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Asanov. Those never looked like landing.
Asanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Levchenko.
Asanov pushes Levchenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Levchenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Asanov working hard to break the clinch.
Levchenko misses with some punches.
Asanov prevents a body shot from Levchenko.
Levchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asanov is trying to break the clinch but Levchenko has him pressed against the cage.
Asanov blocks an elbow strike from Levchenko.
Levchenko stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Asanov as the two fighters clinch.
Levchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Levchenko throws a looping overhand right but Asanov ducks down to avoid it.
Levchenko closes the distance but Asanov moves to the side
and Asanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Levchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Levchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asanov misses with a punch to the body.
Levchenko is trying to stall.
Levchenko lands a nice uppercut.
Asanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov avoiding damage.
Levchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Levchenko misses with a body punch.
Asanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Levchenko missing with knees to the body.
Levchenko is trying to force a seperation but Asanov has the dominant position.
Levchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asanov misses with the head strike.
Asanov tries to throw a body punch but Levchenko avoids it by throwing Asanov back against the cage.
Levchenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asanov avoids it.
Levchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guljigit Asanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asanov throws a nice looking combination but Levchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asanov throws a nice looking combination but Levchenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asanov.
Asanov misses with a jab to the body
and Levchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Guljigit Asanov has been cut.
Asanov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Asanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Levchenko gets tackled into the cage by Asanov. Asanov maintains the clinch.
Asanov lands with a left to the head.
Levchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Levchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levchenko misses with a straight left.
Asanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Levchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Levchenko connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Levchenko. That snapped Asanov's head back.
Levchenko scores with a head kick. Asanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levchenko clinches up with Asanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Levchenko prevents a body shot from Asanov.
Levchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asanov moves in looking to clinch but Levchenko pushes him off.
Asanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Levchenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Levchenko sizes up Asanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Levchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Asanov misses with an uppercut. Levchenko saw that one coming.
Asanov misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Asanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Artur Levchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Asanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Levchenko slips under a jab from Asanov.
Levchenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Asanov tries to clinch up but Levchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Asanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levchenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asanov is looking to clinch but Levchenko is avoiding it.
Levchenko lands a jab to Asanov's midsection.
Asanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levchenko tries to clinch but Asanov moves out of range.
Asanov throws a series of punches but Levchenko moves out of range.
Asanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Levchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Levchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Levchenko throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Levchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Levchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Levchenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Levchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Levchenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Levchenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov working hard to break the clinch.
Asanov lands a body shot.
Asanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Levchenko controls his hands.
Levchenko breaks from the clinch.
Asanov misses with a wild body shot.
Asanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Levchenko circles away.
Asanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Asanov misses with a straight left.
Levchenko misses with a looping left.
Asanov ducks right into an uppercut from Levchenko.
Asanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Levchenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanov throws a right hand that Levchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Levchenko also avoids with ease.
Guljigit Asanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Levchenko.
Donk. Levchenko catches Asanov right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up Guljigit Asanov's cut even more.
Levchenko misses with a wild combination.
Levchenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asanov tries to clinch up but Levchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Asanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asanov misses with a straight right.
Levchenko misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asanov takes a swing at Levchenko's ribcage but misses.
Asanov swinging wildly here.
Asanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Levchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanov throws an off balance right hand
and Levchenko counters with a left and a right that stings Asanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asanov moves out of range of the body kick from Levchenko.
Levchenko punishes Asanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Artur Levchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Asanov.
Levchenko punishes Asanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Asanov is breathing heavily.
Levchenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Levchenko tries to bum rush Asanov with a series of wild strikes but Asanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Levchenko misses with a body kick.
Levchenko lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Levchenko counters with a left to the body.
Asanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Levchenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Levchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Levchenko cracks Asanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asanov misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Levchenko.
A solid body kick from Levchenko.
Levchenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Levchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Levchenko throws out a powerful jab.
Asanov moves in looking to clinch but Levchenko pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asanov throws a body punch but Levchenko moves out of range.
Asanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Levchenko.
Levchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asanov misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Levchenko.
Asanov throws a looping overhand right but Levchenko ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Levchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Levchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asanov darts in trying to clinch
and Levchenko counters with a good low kick that Asanov was not able to check.
Asanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asanov misses with a hook. Levchenko ducked under it nicely.
Levchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asanov.
Asanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Levchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levchenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asanov misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Asanov.
Levchenko scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko connects with a body shot that sends Asanov's belly button to the back.
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!
Levchenko throws a front kick that sends Asanov stumbling back into the cage.
Asanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Levchenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The cut above Guljigit Asanov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Levchenko works the jab nicely.
Asanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Levchenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levchenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Levchenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Levchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Levchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Levchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asanov can do to turn this around?
Levchenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Levchenko scores with a hook to the body. Asanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asanov. Levchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levchenko thuds his right hand into Asanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Guljigit Asanov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko lands with a good body shot.
Asanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Levchenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Asanov is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Guljigit Asanov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artur Levchenko!
Artur Levchenko retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Artur Levchenko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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