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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Canada (ranked 1551 p4p, 1802 weight class) and Ledley King (ranked 36 p4p, 43 weight class). Beau Canada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ledley King's chin.
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24 - 13 - 0 |
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255
14 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Beau Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ledley King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes one to the side of the head.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Canada.
Canada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Beau Canada has been cut.
Canada gets a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short left from King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Canada controls the action.
Canada misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
Canada has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Canada lands with a right to the head.
Canada scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Canada.
King gets through Canada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Canada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Canada.
Canada is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Canada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canada misses with a short punch on the inside.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canada's elbow.
King working aggressively here.
King lands a shot to the body.
Canada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Canada.
Canada misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from King.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Canada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Canada is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King is leaning against Canada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Canada is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from King.
King digs a right hand into Canada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canada's gas tank.
Canada blocks an uppercut.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canada backwards.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
King lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada misses with a punch to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King blocks an uppercut.
Canada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canada misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canadas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Canada blocks an uppercut.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canada lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A short right from Canada.
Canada misses with the head strike.
Canada working aggressively here.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King digs a right hand into Canada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canada's gas tank.
King blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canada.
King lands a right hand.
Canada has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Canada misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King misses with the head strike.
Canada misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canada blocking some punches.
Canada tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
Canada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Canada fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ledley King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beau Canada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Canada sprawling to the canvas! Canada rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?!
King connects with the punch.
Canada digs a good hook to King's body.
Canada jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canada takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Canada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King cracks Canada with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. King has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Canada to stand back up!
Canada is rocked!
Canada is holding his hands too far apart here. King throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Canada is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ledley King!
A very excited looking Ledley King rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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