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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Chi (ranked 2347 p4p, 3136 weight class) and Martin Bhullar (ranked 270 p4p, 359 weight class). Martin Bhullar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 cm 20 259 4 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm 21 280 5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Excellent boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Decent boxing Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colonel Chi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Bhullar! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Chi. Bhullar does a little dance to reset his feet. Bhullar with the counter takedown but Chi avoids it easily. Bhullar fails to land the takedown. Chi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bhullar. Bhullar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhullar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Chi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Chi rushes Bhullar and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bhullar blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chi. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chi. Chi throws a head punch that misses. Bhullar works on Chi's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chi misses with some punches.
Bhullar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Colonel Chi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Bhullar. Chi swings for the body but Bhullar moves out of range.
Chi wants to clinch up but Bhullar keeps it at a distance. Bhullar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Chi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chi moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice defenses there by Bhullar. Bhullar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chi defends it well. Chi scores with a jab to the head.
Chi misses with a few strikes there.
Colonel Chi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bhullar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chi wants to clinch up but Bhullar keeps it at a distance. Chi avoids the head kick by Bhullar.
Bhullar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bhullar.
A head kick misses from Bhullar. We've been told by Chi's head coaches at THUD! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Colonel Chi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bhullar on the wrong end of a nice jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bhullar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Chi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Chi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Chi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bhullar avoids the body shot from Chi.
A slow jab from Chi misses its intended target. Chi takes a swing at Bhullar's ribcage but misses. Chi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bhullar walks into a straight right hand from Chi. Chi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bhullar. Chi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bhullar, pushing him back against the cage. Bhullar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chi is trying to keep an underhook but Bhullar manages to get the takedown into half guard. Chi trying to control but Bhullar postures up.
Bhullar tries to pass to full mount but Chi defends it. Bhullar trying to control from half guard but Chi is working away. Chi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bhullar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bhullar wants to free his trapped foot but Chi is holding on for dear life with his legs. Bhullar is trying to control. Chi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Chi looking for submissions off his back. Chi has his hands clasped together around Bhullar's back. He's all about the action. Chi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bhullar is working away from the top position though. Chi has his hands clasped together around Bhullar's back. He's all about the action. Chi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bhullar pulls his head out easily. Bhullar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Chi dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Chi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhullar. Chi tests Bhullar's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chi misses with a hook. Bhullar ducked under it nicely. Chi thows a left - swing and a miss! Chi jabs at Bhullar's body. Chi clobbers Bhullar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bhullar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chi. Chi connects with a right hand. Bhullar shakes it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab from Chi. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chi!
Chi blocks a head kick by Bhullar.
This has been an exciting period of action! Chi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chi wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bhullar shoots in looking for a takedown. Chi tries to sprawl out of it but Bhullar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bhullar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bhullar has time to react. Chi connects with a single shot there. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Bhullar throws a head kick but Chi moves out of range.
Bhullar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bhullar throws a head kick but Chi moves out of range.
Bhullar takes one to the chin there. Chi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bhullar. Bhullar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bhullar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bhullar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bhullar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Chi lands with a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bhullar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chi finds it's way round the side to connect with Bhullar's head. Bhullar shoots in and drives through. Chi sprawls well. It looked like Chi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Colonel Chi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Bhullar. Bhullar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Chi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Martin Bhullar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bhullar is breathing heavily. Chi looks to clinch and Bhullar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Chi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bhullar swings for the body but Chi moves out of range.
Bhullar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nice shot by Chi.
Bhullar is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bhullar feints the counter takedown. Bhullar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bhullar is still on wobbly legs! Can Chi finish him? Chi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhullar can do to turn this around? A cross from Chi lands. Chi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Chi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Chi! Bhullar is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colonel Chi! Colonel Chi made sure to mention his sponsor, Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview.
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