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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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280 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kulk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Kulk or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
Kulk tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kulk.
Keith James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Kulk.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulk stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulk but Kulk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from James.
James fails to land the takedown.
Keith James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kulk counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kulk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kulk is defended easily by James.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kulk is defended easily by James.
Kulk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kulk can't break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulk goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James stuffs the takedown.
Kulk looks gassed!
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Kulk misses with a takedown
and James counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kulk won't allow James to sweep him here.
James looking to control.
James working for a triangle but Kulk defends it easily.
James has his hands on Kulk's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulk trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulk wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulk postures up.
James keeping moving, preventing Kulk from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kulk pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulk drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Kulk.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krzysztof Kulk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kulk shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James shoots in but Kulk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keith James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulk wants to clinch
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
James leaves Kulk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krzysztof Kulk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kulk is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Kulk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Kulk. Kulk gets slowly back to his feet.
Keith James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Kulk.
James instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
Kulk jumps guard.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James wanted to stand there but Kulk had control of the position.
Kulk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Kulk has wrist control.
Kulk pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James shoots and misses
and Kulk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kulk is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Kulk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kulk prevents James from improving his position.
James is trying to stand.
Kulk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kulk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kulk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulk works his way into side control.
Kulk working away.
James is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kulk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kulk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Kulk keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kulk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Kulk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kulk moves out of range of the body kick from James.
Kulk fails with a takedown attempt.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulk, pushing him back against the cage.
Kulk jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James stalling.
Kulk fails to pull guard.
Keith James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Kulk.
Kulk prevents a takedown attempt there.
James gets underhooks to prevent Kulk's takedown attempt.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kulk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kulk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulk prevents it.
Kulk fails to pull guard.
Kulk prevents a takedown attempt there.
James is pressed up against the cage. Kulk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kulk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kulk shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Kulk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kulk fails with the takedown.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a body kick.
James moves into range and clinches up with Kulk.
Kulk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kulk wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kulk is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Kulk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kulk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kulk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Kulk prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Kulk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James jumps guard and drags Kulk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James keeping moving, preventing Kulk from controlling successfully.
Kulk looking to pass the guard.
James wants to sweep here but Kulk controlling him for the moment.
Kulk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James is controlling Kulk's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulk won't allow James to sweep him here.
James has his hands on Kulk's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kulk pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kulk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is staying active underneath Kulk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kulk 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Kulk!
Krzysztof Kulk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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