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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalib Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koscheck comes into the arena with LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Weeks has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Billy Weeks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
194 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalib Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks misses with a wild combination.
Weeks thows a body shot but no joy.
Weeks takes a swing at Koscheck's ribcage but misses.
Weeks lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Weeks.
Weeks connects with an inside leg kick.
Koscheck tries for a takedown but Weeks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weeks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koscheck.
Some wild striking there from Weeks.
Weeks lands a right hook to the body.
Weeks is looking to clinch but Koscheck is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks misses with a wild body shot.
Weeks throws a big shot that misses.
Koscheck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weeks throws a series of punches but Koscheck avoids them all with ease.
Weeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koscheck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koscheck throws a series of punches but Weeks moves out of range.
Weeks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koscheck ducks under a wild hook from Weeks.
Koscheck closes the distance and clinches up with Weeks, looking for a takedown. Koscheck pushes Weeks against the cage but Weeks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Weeks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weeks lands a right hook to the body.
Weeks has closed the distance and engaged Koscheck in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck managing to block the knees to the body from Weeks.
Koscheck has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Weeks uses from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks postures up in Koscheck's guard and throws a big left but Koscheck blocks it.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weeks connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koscheck keeping full guard, as Weeks tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weeks is fighting to break Koscheck's control of his arms but Koscheck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koscheck looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kalib Koscheck.
Weeks slaps away a takedown attempt from Koscheck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalib Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Weeks.
Weeks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weeks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koscheck rather than just go for the knockout.
Weeks stuffs the takedown.
Koscheck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weeks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koscheck avoids the body shot from Weeks.
Weeks takes a swing at Koscheck's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks misses with a leg kick
and Koscheck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks controls Koscheck momentarily but Koscheck frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koscheck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koscheck postures up.
Koscheck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Weeks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koscheck.
Koscheck wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
Weeks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Koscheck trying to control but Weeks is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kalib Koscheck just wasn't active enough.
Weeks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Weeks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy left from Weeks finds it's target.
Horrible takedown by Koscheck or perhaps it was just good defense by Weeks which made him look bad.
Koscheck dives in and grabs Weeks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weeks pushes down on Koscheck's head and hops out.
Koscheck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koscheck shoots in looking for a takedown. Weeks tries to sprawl out of it but Koscheck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weeks 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 Kalib Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koscheck slips a jab and a cross from Weeks.
Weeks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koscheck under the eye.
Weeks instigates a clinch.
Weeks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koscheck goes for a takedown attempt but Weeks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weeks throws a head kick that misses.
Weeks thows a leg kick but Koscheck checks it
and Koscheck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koscheck.
Weeks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing Koscheck from controlling successfully.
Koscheck is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Weeks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koscheck prevents Weeks from getting back to his feet.
Weeks is trying to keep Koscheck in close.
Weeks is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kalib Koscheck wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Weeks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koscheck is pressing down on Weeks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weeks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weeks trying to control but Koscheck is working from the bottom.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalib Koscheck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weeks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koscheck wants to stand but Weeks is controlling the position.
Koscheck keeping moving, preventing Weeks from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Koscheck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koscheck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weeks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weeks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koscheck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weeks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Weeks trying to control the action but Koscheck is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Koscheck being controlled for a moment.
Weeks is trying to get an arm triangle but Koscheck is defending well.
Weeks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koscheck has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscheck managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Weeks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Weeks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Koscheck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Weeks lands a slapping body shot.
Weeks throws a shot from downtown. Koscheck moves away and avoids it.
Weeks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koscheck moves forwards but Weeks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koscheck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weeks throws a body punch but Koscheck moves out of range.
Weeks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koscheck to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Weeks is trying to control the position but Koscheck postures up.
Koscheck wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
Weeks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koscheck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks is looking for a triangle here but Koscheck uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Koscheck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Who's going to make the next move?
Koscheck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weeks, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Koscheck crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koscheck off and has taken his back!
Billy Weeks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weeks misses with an elbow to the head.
Koscheck manages to reverse the position and now he's in Weeks's guard. Nice work there by Koscheck.
Koscheck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Koscheck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weeks looking to control.
Koscheck trying to control the position from guard on top but Weeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koscheck working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weeks looking for a guillotine here but Koscheck defends easily.
Koscheck passes Weeks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kalib Koscheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koscheck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weeks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koscheck tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Weeks.
Koscheck is looking for a kimura but Weeks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koscheck to get the leverage.
Koscheck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weeks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. Koscheck connects with a nice short shot to Weeks's temple.
Weeks pushes Koscheck off and gets back to his feet.
Kalib Koscheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks forces Koscheck back against the cage and clinches.
Koscheck wants a takedown but no success here.
Weeks digs a right hand underneath Koscheck's ribcage. Koscheck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koscheck is trying to drag Weeks to the mat but Weeks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!
Weeks has Koscheck pressed against the cage, preventing Koscheck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koscheck can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalib Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koscheck gets underhooks to prevent Weeks's takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscheck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weeks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weeks tries a knee to the head but Koscheck blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kalib Koscheck.
I think Weeks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Weeks!
As Billy Weeks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'd like to thank my fans and family for their support. Yeah he was a great champion but I knew if I kept applying pressure he would eventually fold like a lawn chair. I was concerned with the clinch but knew if i could get him to the ground this was my fight. All about executing your game plan'.
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