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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kippe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Britt Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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235 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Kippe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Britt Bolton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kippe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kippe tries to keep at a distance but Bolton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kippe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kippe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kippe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolton defends it easily.
Bolton pushes down on Kippe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolton content to control rather than advance.
Kippe actively working from the bottom here.
Kippe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolton pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kippe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kippe tries to roll over but Bolton keeps him under control.
Kippe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kippe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kippe is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kippe actively working from the bottom here.
Kippe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolton pulls his head out easily.
Bolton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kippe looking for subs from the bottom but Bolton mounts him!
Kippe gets back to half guard.
Bolton is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Bolton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kippe looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kippe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kippe!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kippe regains half guard.
Kippe actively working from the bottom here.
Bolton controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolton works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Britt Bolton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Kippe's cut.
That's time! Kippe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kippe tries to move into range but Bolton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kippe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bolton lands with a right to the head.
Kippe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolton smiles and moves away.
Bolton avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolton lands with a short shot to the head.
Josh Kippe's cut is getting worse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolton.
Kippe looking for a takedown.
Kippe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kippe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bolton walks away with a smile on his face. Kippe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kippe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kippe rushes Bolton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolton pulls Kippe into guard.
Kippe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bolton holds on and takes a little breather.
Bolton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bolton keeping full guard, as Kippe tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Britt Bolton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bolton scores with a jab to the body.
Kippe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Josh Kippe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kippe moves into the clinch.
Kippe is trying to pull guard but Bolton has him pressed against the cage.
Bolton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kippe is trying to pull guard but Bolton has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kippe tries to pull guard but Bolton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bolton lands a nice uppercut.
Bolton taking a breather.
A short left from Bolton.
Bolton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolton wants the takedown. Kippe is fighting it off but Bolton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kippe's guard against the cage.
Kippe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kippe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bolton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kippe's head.
Bolton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bolton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kippe working for submissions but it's allowed Bolton to get to half guard.
Bolton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolton decides to stand and escape the position.
Kippe pushes Bolton up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kippe can't fight it off and eventually Bolton manages to take the fight to the floor. Kippe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kippe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Britt Bolton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Kippe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bolton lands a jab to the nose.
Kippe has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolton.
Kippe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kippe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bolton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kippe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bolton to the mat. Bolton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kippe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kippe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolton wants to sweep here but Kippe controlling him for the moment.
Kippe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kippe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolton is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolton is pulling down on Kippe's head to control his posture.
Kippe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolton is keeping the position for now.
Kippe won't allow Bolton to sweep him here.
Kippe advances to half guard.
Kippe is pressing down on Bolton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolton is holding on for now.
Bolton has his hands clasped together around Kippe's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kippe trying to advance position but Bolton counters by regaining guard.
Kippe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolton pulls Kippe in close to his closed guard and prevents Kippe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kippe wants to pass the guard but Bolton is keeping the position.
Kippe forces his way into half guard.
Britt Bolton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kippe wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kippe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kippe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bolton!
Kippe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bolton is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kippe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bolton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bolton and Kippe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kippe tries to advance position but instead Bolton slips a leg back in to half guard.
Bolton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Josh Kippe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolton is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Kippe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bolton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Britt Bolton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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