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KSW 17 LIVE results and play-by-play

KSW 17 play-by-play: Aslambek Saidov vs. Rafał Moks

Round 1 – Leg kick from Moks, followed by a punch combo that is blocked. Saidov with a  leg kick, another. Leg kick from Moks. Moks with a leg kick. Again, and Saidov counters with a right. Leg kick inside from Moks. Superman punch, leg kick combo from Moks. Another leg kick. Front kick from Saidov and another leg kick from Moks, then a right hook. Right hook from Saidov. One two, front kick from Saidov. Moks lands a right. He gets caught with a right hand from Saidov. Again. Inside leg kick from Moks. Saidov shoots and gets the takedown. Moks with full closed guard. Moks holding on preventing Saidov from getting much going. Saidov stands up over Moks and dives in with some shots but Moks holding on avoiding damage. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Saidov.

Round 2 – Leg kick Moks. Ref halts the action to wipe off the canvas. Not sure what that was on the mat. Front kick from Saidov. Ref halts the action after Saidov slips a little and they wipe off the canvas again. Right hook from Saidov, overhand left, leg kick, right left. Moks with a high kick that does not really connect, then a low kick. He ducks a big left hook. He scores with his own left hook. Leg kick from Moks. Saidov checks a low kick. Left hook from Saidov as they stand toe to toe in front of each other. Saidov shoots and puts Moks on his back with no trouble at all. Saidov inside full guard. Under 2:00 to go. Moks punches off his back. Saidov trying to stay busy with punches, they stand up. Front kick from Saidov, they exchange punches. Saidov catches a kick. Moks pulls guard and Saidov stands and Moks follows. Front kick Saidov. Leg kick Moks. PMN scores the round 10-9 Saidov.

Source: Pro MMA Now

Libertarian Today: Unpatriotic, anti-sovereign, international banks ...

by Chris Moore

"These forces have transformed" financial institutions and other corporate predators "into instruments of a market tyranny that is extending its reach across the planet like a cancer, colonizing ever more of the planet's living spaces, destroying livelihoods, displacing people, rendering democratic institutions impotent, and feeding on life in an insatiable quest for money" and profits as a be and end all.

Source: Libertarian Today: Unpatriotic, anti-sovereign, international banks ...

Alpha Omega Arts: 'Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!' May Shock ...

by Tahlib

CALIFORNIA - After a successful off-Broadway run, Alternative Theatre Company founder and playwright Joe Marshall's gay-themed Christmas comedy, "The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!" made its West Coast premiere Monday at North Hollywood's Avery Schreiber Theatre. And it features a veritable parade of stereotypes for the holidays. The show is egalitarian in its aim to offend all classes and creeds — think of it as staged episode of "South Park." "The underlying message is one of visibility, and those of us who are gay and lesbian struggle with that," says Jen McGlone, who butches up the Nativity as a lesbian angel in a bow tie and suspenders. "The hope is that some day [this play] won't be a big deal because it's gay. It will just be another Christmas pageant people will want to see because it's well-written and because it's funny." The Avery Schreiber Theatre, 11050 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood; Through Dec. 30; see website...