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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Weeks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
346 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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189 cm
25
289 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland fails with the takedown.
Weeks tried to score with a low kick but Kirkland checks it.
Weeks fails to land the takedown.
Kirkland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kirkland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weeks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kirkland somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirkland as he jumps to the side.
Weeks fails to land the takedown.
Sid Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Weeks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kirkland.
Kirkland darts in looking for a takedown but Weeks gets double underhooks and turns Kirkland into the cage.
Weeks stuffs the takedown.
Weeks stuffs the takedown.
Weeks throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirkland counters with a left and a right that stings Weeks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weeks.
As Weeks tries to get set, Kirkland tries to push him back and clinch up but Weeks manages to avoid the attempt.
Weeks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks manages to pull guard.
Kirkland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Weeks wants to stand up but Kirkland is controlling him.
Kirkland really is a fat lump.
Weeks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeks wants to get back to his feet but Kirkland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kirkland stopping the sweep attempt from Weeks.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully.
Kirkland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirkland shoots for a takedown but Weeks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weeks feints and as Kirkland raises his hands in defense, Weeks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weeks looks winded!
Kirkland wants to sweep here but Weeks controlling him for the moment.
Weeks lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weeks passes Kirkland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Weeks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Weeks there.
Weeks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Weeks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Weeks there.
Weeks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Weeks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Weeks.
Kirkland is rocked!
Weeks lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kirkland quite badly. Kirkland pulls Weeks in close trying to recover. Weeks postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kirkland on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kirkland doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Weeks!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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