|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kilpatrick might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Parkway Drive - Dark Days. George Foreman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
|
|
|
194 cm
27
262 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
|
200 cm
31
275 lbs
28 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Kilpatrick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Foreman! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kilpatrick throws a shot from downtown. Foreman moves away and avoids it. Foreman lands a slapping body shot.
Kilpatrick swinging wildly here.
Kilpatrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foreman with a jab. Foreman misses with a wild body shot. Foreman lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Luke Kilpatrick has been cut. Kilpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foreman swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kilpatrick scores with a leg kick.
Foreman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Foreman clobbers Kilpatrick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kilpatrick looks to throw the jab but Foreman is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping body kick lands there for Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick looks to land a body kick but Foreman moved away. Foreman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman. Kilpatrick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight. Foreman throws an overhand right that lands on Kilpatrick's shoulder, as Kilpatrick tries to avoid the shot. Foreman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Foreman moves out of range of the strikes. A head kick misses from Kilpatrick. Foreman takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses. Kilpatrick avoids the body shot from Foreman.
Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick lunges at Foreman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foreman's hand. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilpatrick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Foreman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Foreman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foreman misses with a looping left. Kilpatrick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Kilpatrick misses. Kilpatrick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foreman counters with a nice body shot. Kilpatrick misses with a hook
and Foreman counters with a right hand to the body. Kilpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Foreman's ribcage but misses. Foreman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Foreman swings widly with a right hand
and Kilpatrick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kilpatrick throwing shots but Foreman is blocking nicely. Kilpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foreman's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kilpatrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foreman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Foreman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kilpatrick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kilpatrick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kilpatrick trying to control the action but Foreman is working from the bottom. Kilpatrick throws a strike but Foreman avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Kilpatrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kilpatrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Foreman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Foreman blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foreman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Kilpatrick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foreman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kilpatrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kilpatrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kilpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kilpatrick landing with the ground and pound. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Foreman looking for a sweep. Not yet Foreman, not yet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Foreman managing to control the position. Foreman keeping full guard, as Kilpatrick tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luke Kilpatrick's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Foreman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A short right from Kilpatrick. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kilpatrick misses with a body punch.
Foreman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foreman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kilpatrick up against the cage. Kilpatrick tries to stall but Foreman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Foreman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kilpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kilpatrick lands a nice elbow.
It looks like George Foreman has been cut. Kilpatrick misses with some punches.
Foreman tries to work over Kilpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kilpatrick tries a knee to the head but Foreman blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilpatrick wants to take the fight to the mat but Foreman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Foreman. Kilpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foreman. Foreman lands an uppercut. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Foreman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile. Kilpatrick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foreman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kilpatrick looking to throw knees to the head but Foreman is blocking nicely.
Kilpatrick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foreman walks away with a smile on his face. Kilpatrick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Kilpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kilpatrick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Foreman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kilpatrick avoids the body shot from Foreman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kilpatrick slips a straight right by Foreman.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Kilpatrick misses the target. Foreman tries to move into range but Kilpatrick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Foreman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick scores with a nice right hand.
Kilpatrick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foreman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilpatrick circles away.
Foreman blocks a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Kilpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet. Foreman scores with a hook to the body. Kilpatrick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Foreman blocks a leg kick. Foreman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpatrick is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Kilpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet. Foreman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman. Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away. Foreman throws a hook but Kilpatrick avoids it easily. Kilpatrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpatrick moves away. Kilpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Foreman. Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Kilpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet. Foreman misses with a wild body shot. George Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Foreman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Foreman. George Foreman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kilpatrick lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foreman just misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman thows a left - swing and a miss! Kilpatrick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kilpatrick avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kilpatrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kilpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Foreman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Foreman swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kilpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Foreman to score with a decent uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Kilpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet. Foreman misses with a hook to the body
and Kilpatrick counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Kilpatrick throwing shots but Foreman is blocking nicely. Kilpatrick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Foreman is just riding it out for now. Kilpatrick eventually gives up the hold. Kilpatrick is looking to pass Foreman's guard but actually Foreman recovers to full guard. Foreman seems keen to control Kilpatrick's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilpatrick throwing strikes but missing. Kilpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kilpatrick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Kilpatrick in side control, throwing shots but Foreman defends. Kilpatrick works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Foreman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kilpatrick's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Foreman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kilpatrick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kilpatrick prevents Foreman from standing back up.
Luke Kilpatrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kilpatrick scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kilpatrick lands strikes from half guard. Kilpatrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Foreman is staying active underneath Kilpatrick, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Foreman is trying to get back to full guard. Kilpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time. Foreman wants to control but Kilpatrick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kilpatrick is pressing down on Foreman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foreman is holding on for now. Foreman desperately trying to maintain half guard. Kilpatrick wants to pass to mount but Foreman is defending the position. Kilpatrick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kilpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kilpatrick working Foreman over with strikes. Kilpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foreman's head. Kilpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kilpatrick throwing shots but Foreman is blocking nicely. Kilpatrick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kilpatrick scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kilpatrick throwing shots but Foreman is blocking nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kilpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time. Foreman tries to kick Kilpatrick off but Kilpatrick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kilpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kilpatrick misses with a head shot. Foreman uses the momentum to regain guard. Kilpatrick won't allow Foreman to get back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kilpatrick is looking to work some ground and pound but Foreman has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick clearly takes that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Kilpatrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Foreman misses with a wild body shot. Kilpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Foreman is just out of range. Kilpatrick throws a right hand that misses
letting Foreman counter with a right hand. Foreman digs a good hook to Kilpatrick's body.
A slow jab from Kilpatrick misses its intended target. Kilpatrick misses with a right hand and Foreman counters with a right hand to the body. Kilpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilpatrick thows a body shot but no joy. Foreman misses with a body shot
and Kilpatrick counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Foreman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Foreman wants to stand and escape but Kilpatrick is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss. Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Foreman keeps moving. Foreman is looking to stand up but Kilpatrick isn't so interested in that idea. Kilpatrick works over Foreman with some ground and pound from guard. Kilpatrick throws an elbow that misses. Foreman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilpatrick's guard. Nice move by Foreman! Kilpatrick tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kilpatrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foreman defends well. Foreman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kilpatrick being controlled here, momentarily. Kilpatrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Foreman stands up from Kilpatrick's guard - Foreman perhaps looking for a knockout. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Foreman throws a right and a left that Kilpatrick avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foreman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpatrick is just out of range. Foreman misses with a body shot.
Foreman tries to clinch up but Kilpatrick circles away and keeps his distance. Foreman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Foreman misses with a hook. Kilpatrick ducked under it nicely. Foreman with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kilpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook
and Foreman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Foreman jabbing away but nothing is landing. George Foreman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Foreman misses with a body shot
and Kilpatrick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Foreman's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kilpatrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Foreman is adopting a defensive guard. Kilpatrick looking to pass the guard. Kilpatrick throwing strikes but missing. Foreman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Kilpatrick. I think Kilpatrick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 39:37 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 39:37 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Kilpatrick! An out of breath Luke Kilpatrick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
90% |
|
|
|
|
|
|