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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucky L�vesque (ranked 1878 p4p, 3526 weight class) and Wulfgang Bleak (ranked 233 p4p, 388 weight class). Bleak has chosen Du Hast - Rammstein as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wulfgang Bleak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lucky L�vesque 's chin.
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172 cm 25 167 7 - 4 - 1 |
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181 cm 23 159 7 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Excellent boxer Insanely flexible |
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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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucky L�vesque ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wulfgang Bleak! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak pushes L�vesque up against the cage in a clinch. Bleak wants to take the fight to the mat but L�vesque manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bleak tries for a takedown but L�vesque manages to get underhooks.
Bleak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lucky L�vesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wulfgang Bleak. Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bleak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. L�vesque wants to control but Bleak postures up. L�vesque is looking for a sweep. L�vesque manages to get back to half guard. Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bleak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. L�vesque trying to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bleak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. L�vesque keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. L�vesque is trying to control but can't.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bleak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. L�vesque tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.
L�vesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bleak prevents L�vesque from improving his position. Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. L�vesque tries to get to full guard but Bleak has control of the leg.
L�vesque actively working from the bottom here. Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. L�vesque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. L�vesque wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy and won't allow it. L�vesque slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bleak got a little sloppy there for a moment and L�vesque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bleak has managed to get both his arms back between L�vesque 's legs - danger averted.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. L�vesque wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment. Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to L�vesque 's brow. L�vesque is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bleak gets back to full guard.
L�vesque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. L�vesque is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. L�vesque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. L�vesque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! L�vesque seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. L�vesque stopping the sweep attempt from Bleak.
Bleak looking for subs off his back but L�vesque has passed one foot through into half guard.
L�vesque is trying to control. Bleak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bleak is looking for a sweep. L�vesque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. L�vesque wants to control but Bleak is keeping him busy. L�vesque looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bleak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. L�vesque thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
L�vesque wants to work for an arm triangle but Bleak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
L�vesque works his foot free and advances to mount. Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
Bleak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. L�vesque looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bleak is looking to get to half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Bleak regains half guard. L�vesque working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. L�vesque is keen to just control but Bleak is a slippery customer. Bleak tries to roll over but L�vesque keeps him under control. L�vesque looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bleak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but L�vesque scores with a couple of nice shots. L�vesque passes to full mount! L�vesque putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! 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! L�vesque lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bleak is looking to improve his position but L�vesque isn't that keen on the idea. Bleak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucky L�vesque will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
L�vesque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bleak is fending him off so far but L�vesque persists. Nope, Bleak circles away and we're back to standing. Bleak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bleak misses with a jab, cross combination.
L�vesque takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. L�vesque circles away from the clinch attempt.
L�vesque fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bleak avoids it really well and circles away. Bleak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
L�vesque moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bleak gets a takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! L�vesque is pressing down on Bleak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bleak connects with a couple of short punches. Bleak advances to half guard. Bleak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. L�vesque has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but L�vesque is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ground and pound from Bleak.
 That's one minute gone in the round. L�vesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for L�vesque . Bleak throwing strikes from guard but L�vesque blocks nicely. Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
L�vesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bleak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. L�vesque is trying to control the position but Bleak postures up.
L�vesque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bleak defends it easily. Bleak lands a couple of digs. L�vesque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
L�vesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound. Bleak scoring with punches to the head and body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bleak distracts L�vesque with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bleak landing some decent shots from guard. L�vesque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bleak cracks L�vesque with a solid left hand. Bleak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. L�vesque has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Bleak lands a couple of elbows.
 L�vesque is rocked! Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Oh L�vesque is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Bleak postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! L�vesque covers up, he's hurt! Bleak keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bleak and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bleak can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulfgang Bleak! Wulfgang Bleak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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