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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ksawery Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 cm
26
143 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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169 cm
26
147 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrance Brookins! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brookins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koltun's hands. Brookins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown. Brookins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terrance Brookins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brookins fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Koltun scores with a jab to the head.
Brookins blocks a head kick by Koltun.
Koltun throws a looping overhand right but Brookins ducks down to avoid it. Koltun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brookins, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Koltun misses the target. Brookins scores with a body shot.
Koltun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Brookins misses with a hook. Brookins slips under a jab from Koltun. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brookins tries for a takedown but Koltun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Brookins misses with a body kick. Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Brookins avoids it well and moves away. Brookins throws a wild body kick that Koltun sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brookins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Koltun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Brookins tries a quick counter leg kick but Koltun is wise to it. Brookins throws a right and a left that both miss. The fighters circling - Koltun throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Koltun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brookins. Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brookins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Brookins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Koltun throws a head kick that misses. Despite the aggression on Brookins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Koltun avoids the body shot from Brookins.
Brookins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Koltun thows a body kick. Brookins tries to catch it but that hurt him. Brookins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Brookins - just one landing. Brookins connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brookins looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koltun. Brookins shrugs it off though. Koltun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brookins is fending him off so far but Koltun persists. Nope, Brookins circles away and we're back to standing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brookins slips under a jab. Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brookins moves away. Brookins scores with a three punch combo!
Koltun clinches up against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koltun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Brookins misses with a short punch on the inside. Knees in the clinch landing for Koltun.
Koltun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brookins is keeping busy. Brookins has had enough of the clinch but Koltun keeps him there for the moment. Koltun working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brookins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Koltun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Koltun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brookins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koltun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brookins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Koltun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koltun. Brookins looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range. Koltun feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Koltun passes into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Brookins wants to get back to full guard. Koltun controlling the action here. Brookins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koltun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koltun's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brookins keeps control of the position as Koltun tries to break free.
Brookins connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Koltun to escape the position.
Brookins keeps control of the position as Koltun tries to break free.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Koltun is taking damage to the body and head. Brookins has the hooks in. Koltun is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Oooh a big shot gets through from Brookins. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Koltun wants to escape the position.
Brookins is landing with strikes. Koltun can't take much more of this. Brookins lands shots from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Brookins dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koltun checks the leg kick. Brookins throws a leg kick which misses Koltun's front leg but catches the back leg as Koltun tries to avoid it. Brookins fails to land with a series of punches.
Brookins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brookins misses with a body shot.
Brookins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koltun circles away quickly and effectively. Koltun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Koltun scores with a leg kick.
Brookins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koltun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brookins counters with a series of strikes. Koltun will be more careful next time no doubt. Koltun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brookins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Terrance Brookins seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brookins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Koltun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koltun throws a leg kick which misses Brookins's front leg but catches the back leg as Brookins tries to avoid it. Brookins throws a series of punches but Koltun moves out of range. Koltun's corner calls for a 1-2. Koltun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brookins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away. Brookins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koltun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A punch combination from Koltun misses. Brookins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Koltun lands a jab to the head.
Brookins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brookins misses with a looping left. Brookins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koltun is out of range. Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Brookins avoids it well and moves away. Brookins throws a nice looking combination but Koltun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. An inside leg kick from Brookins misses. Brookins on the wrong end of a nice jab. Brookins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koltun circles away quickly and effectively. Brookins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Brookins fakes the leg kick and cracks Koltun in the body. Koltun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Koltun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brookins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brookins swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Brookins wants to counter with a clinch but Koltun pushes him away. Brookins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koltun sprawls well initially but Brookins persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Brookins looks to score some points with some ground and pound. It looks like Brookins is going to stand back up.
Koltun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Koltun tries to get to full guard but Brookins has control of the leg. Brookins lands with a punch from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brookins connects with a nice short shot to Koltun's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koltun is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koltun manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Brookins wanted to stand there but Koltun had control of the position. Koltun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Brookins gets back to full guard.
Koltun trying to control but Brookins is working from the bottom. Koltun won't allow Brookins to get back to his feet. Koltun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brookins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koltun has managed to get both his arms back between Brookins's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Brookins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brookins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Brookins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Brookins! Koltun wants to sweep but no luck. Koltun has an active guard here but Brookins has managed to pass into half guard.
Koltun gets back to full guard.
Brookins is pushing down on Koltun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koltun is fighting to maintain full guard but Brookins has managed to sneak the leg through. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Brookins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brookins throws a right hand that misses
and Brookins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Koltun misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brookins counter with a right hand. Brookins scores with a hook. A cross from Koltun lands. Brookins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terrance Brookins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Koltun looks to throw a body kick and Brookins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brookins tries to bum rush Koltun with a series of wild strikes but Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Koltun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brookins takes one on the button. Brookins throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun. Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brookins sprawls and moves away. Brookins throws a right and a left that both miss. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brookins throws a leg kick and Koltun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brookins's guard. Koltun trying to control but Brookins is working from the bottom. Brookins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Brookins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brookins trying to control the position.
Koltun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Koltun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koltun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Koltun is working Brookins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Brookins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koltun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koltun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Koltun wants to control from the top but Brookins keeps moving. Brookins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brookins working a defensive guard here.
Koltun looking to pass the guard. Koltun is working Brookins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Koltun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ksawery Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brookins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brookins looking to control.
Koltun stands up over Brookins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Koltun wants to control from the top but Brookins keeps moving. Terrance Brookins has got the better of the ground game so far. Koltun stops Brookins from standing up. Koltun advances position into side control! Sloppy strikes there by Koltun. Brookins isn't going anywhere. Brookins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Koltun has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brookins! Brookins wants to control but Koltun is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brookins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koltun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. BOOM! Koltun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brookins is trying to escape the mount.
Koltun lands with some strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Koltun working the ground and pound effectively.
Brookins is rocked! Brookins takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Koltun's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ksawery Koltun! Ksawery Koltun was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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RATING
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