PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ledil Kuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bob Seger - Turn the Page. The crowd seem to be enjoying Adebisi's choice of entrance music: Go Go Adebisi. 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.

Kuch
vs
Adebisi

188 cm
32
203 lbs
22 - 8 - 1

181 cm
31
209 lbs
23 - 11 - 1

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World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Brute

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 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ledil Kuch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuch.
Kuch misses with a looping right.
Kuch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adebisi's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuch.
Kuch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuch connects with a looping right hand.
Adebisi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuch. Adebisi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adebisi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ledil Kuch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Adebisi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuch doesn't seem phased though.
Kuch defending well as Adebisi loads up on a big left hand.
Kuch throws out a loose jab but Adebisi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adebisi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adebisi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adebisi connects with a jab.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown but Kuch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adebisi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuch digs a good hook to Adebisi's body.
Kuch tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuch throws a sloppy head kick and Adebisi moves out of range easily.
Adebisi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuch tried to score with a low kick but Adebisi checks it.
Kuch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adebisi slips under a jab from Kuch.
Adebisi throws the left hand but Kuch avoids the punch easily.
Kuch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adebisi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuch throws a low kick but Adebisi moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Kuch.

Adebisi shoots in and bounces Kuch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adebisi postures up in Kuch's guard and throws a big left but Kuch blocks it.
Adebisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuch wants to stand and escape but Adebisi is having none of it.
Adebisi trying to control but Kuch is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuch is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to improve his position but instead Kuch has moved into half guard.
Adebisi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adebisi working a defensive guard but Kuch manages to pass into side control anyway.

Kuch stands up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Adebisi!

It looks like Ledil Kuch has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kuch there.
A right-left combo lands from Adebisi.
Adebisi avoids the body shot from Kuch.
Adebisi throws a shot from downtown. Kuch moves away and avoids it.
Kuch is looking to clinch.
Ledil Kuch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adebisi shoots in and drives through. Kuch sprawls well.
Ledil Kuch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adebisi checks a leg kick.
Kuch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adebisi lands a slapping body shot.
Adebisi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adebisi.
Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuch moves away.
Adebisi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ledil Kuch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ledil Kuch's cut.
That's time! Kuch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A jab from Kuch misses.
That kick from Kuch tenderised Adebisi's leg. Adebisi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adebisi connects with a single shot there.
Adebisi shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuch sprawls well. He's pushed Adebisi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kuch scores with a three punch combo!
Kuch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Adebisi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuch was covering up waiting for the punch and Adebisi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuch keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
Adebisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuch is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi trying to control but Kuch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebisi throwing strikes but missing.
Adebisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuch is retaining full guard.

Adebisi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adebisi, into his guard.
Adebisi wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adebisi keeping full guard, as Kuch tries to pass.
Adebisi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Adebisi is looking for a kimura here.

Adebisi seems to be working for a kimura but Kuch defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Kuch keeps moving.
Adebisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adebisi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi throws a big right hand that misses.
Adebisi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adebisi is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuch has wrist control.
Kuch has Adebisi pulled in close to control his posture.
Adebisi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuch keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
Adebisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Adebisi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ledil Kuch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kuch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adebisi's head backwards.
Kuch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adebisis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adebisi misses with a looping left.
Ledil Kuch is winning the standup battle so far.
Adebisi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuch throws a chopping leg kick but Adebisi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adebisi throws a series of punches but Kuch moves out of range.
Kuch throws a leg kick but Adebisi checks it.
Kuch throws the kick towards the body but Adebisi avoids it.
Kuch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adebisi lands with a hook. Kuch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adebisi avoids the body shot from Kuch.
Adebisi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adebisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi lands the left hand.
Adebisi thuds his right hand into Kuch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adebisi ducks under a wild hook from Kuch.
Kuch throws a hook to the side of Adebisi's head but Adebisi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Kuch. Beautiful body shot.
Kuch scores with a hook to the body. Adebisi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adebisi swinging wildly here.
Kuch staying out of range there.

Adebisi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kuch's guard.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Kuch keeps moving.
Kuch looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuch wants to stand and escape but Adebisi is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Adebisi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuch!
Adebisi tries to bench press Kuch off him but Kuch keeps the position.
Kuch trying to control the action but Adebisi is working from the bottom.
Kuch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi tries to improve position but can't.
Adebisi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simon Adebisi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adebisi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adebisi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Adebisi is working for a kimura but Kuch is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuch won't allow Adebisi to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi trying to control from half guard but Kuch is working away.
Kuch controlling the position well.

Adebisi is working for a kimura but Kuch is defending it quite comfortably.
Adebisi throwing shots but Kuch is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simon Adebisi.
I think Adebisi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Adebisi!
After winning the bout, Simon Adebisi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.