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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pink Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Stock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pink Kirby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 cm
25
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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181 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pink Kirby! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, PJ Stock! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Stock seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirby works his way to full guard. Good work. Stock has gone for a leg lock! Kirby slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stock's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stock looking for a sweep. Not yet Stock, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirby defends well. Stock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there. Stock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Kirby forces his way into half guard. Stock tries to roll over but Kirby keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kirby is working for a kimura but Stock is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Stock is pressing down on Kirby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kirby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stock swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stock looking for a guillotine here but Kirby defends easily.
Stock wants to sweep here but Kirby controlling him for the moment. Kirby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kirby throwing strikes but missing. Stock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirby. Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Stock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Kirby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Stock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirby as he jumps to the side. Kirby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stock. Stock dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stock closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stock is trying to stall.
Kirby has clasped his hands together around Stock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Stock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Stock actively working from the bottom here. Stock won't allow Kirby to pass to mount. Stock is in trouble now - Kirby has advanced to mount! Kirby prevents Stock from getting the reversal. 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kirby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kirby cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pink Kirby dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stock shoots in for a double leg but Kirby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kirby appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Stock wants to clinch up but Kirby keeps it at a distance. Kirby on the wrong end of a nice jab. Stock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirby defends well and Stock ends up having to push Kirby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Kirby attempts a counter takedown but Stock avoids it well and moves away. Stock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirby. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirby as he avoids it easily. Pink Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Stock. Stock fails in his attempt to clinch. Kirby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kirby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stock is trying to get back to full guard. Kirby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stock has managed to free his arm - good work. Kirby throwing shots but Stock is blocking nicely. Kirby trying to control the action but Stock is working from the bottom. Pink Kirby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kirby seems to be looking for submissions.
Stock is looking to improve his position.
Stock is still trying to improve position. Kirby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kirby is thwarting Stock's attempts to control the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stock can do anything to dispel that myth. Kirby prevents Stock from improving his position. Kirby is working for a submission of some sort.
Stock tries to roll over but Kirby keeps him under control. Stock keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stock looking for submissions off his back. Kirby lands strikes from half guard. Kirby throwing shots but Stock is blocking nicely. Kirby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stock sees it coming and defends easily. Stock wants to improve his position but Kirby is controlling well.
Kirby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stock sees it coming and defends easily. Stock tries to get to full guard but Kirby has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kirby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stock sees it coming and defends easily. Kirby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stock wants to improve his position but Kirby is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Stock manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirby looking to sit in guard and control but Stock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pink Kirby will probably get the nod. That's time! Kirby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stock somewhat. Stock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kirby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kirby appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stock is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kirby feinted with a counter takedown. Kirby walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stock fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pink Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Stock. Kirby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stock's waist but Stock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirby off to one side. Stock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kirby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kirby wants it to stay on the feet. Stock cracks a nice hook into Kirby's ribs. The crowd cheers as Stock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirby doesn't seem phased though. Stock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirby. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirby. Stock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. PJ Stock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kirby looking to score a takedown here. Stock is defending well but Kirby drives through and ends up in Stock's guard. Kirby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Stock tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kirby wants to control from the top but Stock keeps moving. Kirby lands a couple of digs. This has been an exciting period of action! Stock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there. Kirby postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kirby, into his guard.
Stock looking to improve position, pressing down on Kirby's thigh with his hand. Kirby seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Stock paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Stock's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kirby picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pink Kirby! A victorious Pink Kirby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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