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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chidi Chika (ranked 947 p4p, 740 weight class) and Ledley King (ranked 58 p4p, 15 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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21 - 5 - 0 |
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16 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chidi Chika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ledley King!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chika appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
King misses with a straight right.
King defending well as Chika loads up on a big left hand.
Chika slips under a jab.
King misses with a hook
and Chika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chika connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Chika throws a quick counter kick to the body but King avoids it.
Chika throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chika to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chika.
King misses with a hook. Chika ducked under it nicely.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chika.
Chika feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chika was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Chika swings for the body but King moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chika moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Chika slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
King misses with a left hand
and Chika counters with a nice right hand that sends King toppling to the canvas! King scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chika finish him?!
King is rocked!
King dives in and grabs Chika's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chika pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Chika finish him?
Chika is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Chika counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King looks winded!
Chika scores with a leg kick.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chika scores with a counter punch that sends King to the canvas! Chika smells blood - he's punishing King with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! King has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chidi Chika!
Chidi Chika seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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
69% |
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