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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landon Ford (ranked 854 p4p, 108 weight class) and Darren Weeks (ranked 978 p4p, 127 weight class). 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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161 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Landon Ford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Weeks looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ford duly obliges.
Ford cracks Weeks with a good jab.
Weeks is rocked!
Weeks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Weeks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Weeks seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Ford tenderised Weeks's leg. Weeks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ford drops Weeks with a big left hand and mounts him. Weeks is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford looking to land elbow strikes but Weeks uses the position to regain half guard.
Weeks actively working from the bottom here.
Ford throwing shots but Weeks is blocking nicely.
Ford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weeks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throwing strikes from guard but Weeks blocks nicely.
Weeks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ford throws a sloppy strike and Weeks has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ford is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Darren Weeks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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