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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Resnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sid Kirkland has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
346 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Resnar!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland gets the takedown into side control.
Resnar looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kirkland is staying tight to Resnar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kirkland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kirkland is looking to take a break and control but Resnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirkland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Resnar on the ground.
Kirkland controlling the position.
Resnar is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland controlling from side mount.
Resnar is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resnar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kirkland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirkland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Resnar is proving a slippery customer.
Resnar wanted to stand there but Kirkland had control of the position.
Resnar postures up in Kirkland's guard and throws a big left but Kirkland blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Resnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Resnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Resnar postures up in Kirkland's guard and throws a big left but Kirkland blocks it.
Resnar wanted to stand there but Kirkland had control of the position.
Resnar drops back looking for a leg! Kirkland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kirkland manages to kick Resnar off! Resnar jumps back into Kirkland's guard.
Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirkland is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnar tries to strike from the bottom.
Kirkland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Resnar keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully.
Resnar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kirkland defends it easily.
Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Resnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kirkland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Resnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirkland as he avoids it easily.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kirkland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kirkland controlling the position.
Kirkland lands a nice forearm strike.
Resnar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kirkland cracks Resnar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland wants to control but Resnar is keeping him busy.
Resnar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Kirkland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kirkland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kirkland lands in his opponent's guard.
Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Resnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Resnar is trying to keep Kirkland in close.
Kirkland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Resnar keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully.
Kirkland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Resnar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kirkland controlling from the top position.
Resnar is breathing heavily.
Resnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirkland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Resnar pushes Kirkland up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirkland has picked Resnar up - he's going for a ride! Kirkland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Resnar wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kirkland working the head and body with strikes.
Kirkland wants to take a breather but Resnar is having none of it.
Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Resnar can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland working over Resnar with some ground and pound. Resnar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Resnar lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Kirkland is keen to just control but Resnar is a slippery customer.
Resnar wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirkland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Resnar!
Resnar is trying to improve his position.
Resnar keeps trying to improve his position.
Kirkland is looking to take a break and control but Resnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnar wants to control but Kirkland postures up.
Resnar is pushing Kirkland's head away, looking to escape. Kirkland manages to hold on to the position though.
Kirkland trying to control the action but Resnar is working from the bottom.
Resnar tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kirkland lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kirkland in side control, throwing shots but Resnar defends.
Kirkland stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirkland is one step ahead there.
Resnar wants to stand up but Kirkland is controlling him.
Resnar working a defensive guard here.
Kirkland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sid Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirkland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Resnar's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland lands a couple of digs.
Kirkland controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Resnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kirkland is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Kirkland dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kirkland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Resnar is trying to stand up here but Kirkland is controlling him well.
Kirkland trying to control from half guard but Resnar is working away.
Kirkland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kirkland stops Resnar from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resnar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kirkland controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Resnar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Resnar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kirkland is controlling him well.
Kirkland wants to control but Resnar is keeping him busy.
Kirkland working away.
Kirkland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kirkland trying to control the position but Resnar is working away.
Kirkland is working Resnar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brock Resnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resnar pushes Kirkland away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kirkland gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kirkland trying to control the position but Resnar is working away.
Resnar wants to get back to his feet but Kirkland drags him back down.
Kirkland lands a few punches from side control.
Kirkland controlling the position from side mount.
Kirkland decides to stand up, so the ref orders Resnar to his feet.
Kirkland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Resnar did well to prevent Kirkland getting side control.
Resnar is not content to let Kirkland control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnar gets full guard.
Resnar wants to stand up but Kirkland is controlling him.
Kirkland trying to control but Resnar is working from the bottom.
Kirkland is really struggling to control Resnar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Resnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kirkland is controlling him.
Kirkland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brock Resnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Resnar misses with a takedown attempt - Kirkland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Kirkland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kirkland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Resnar's guard.
Resnar trying to strike off his back.
Resnar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kirkland trying to control but Resnar is working from the bottom.
Resnar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Resnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland trying to control but Resnar is working from the bottom.
Resnar is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kirkland rolls with it to try and escape but Resnar cranks on the arm and Kirkland is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Resnar!
Brock Resnar got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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