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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirkus Kayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelton Weber has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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187 cm
18
278 lbs
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185 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shelton Weber! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirkus Kayne! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kayne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weber's guard. Kayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kayne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kayne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Kayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Weber has a closed guard, preventing Kayne from standing up. Weber is looking for a triangle here but Kayne uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Weber really is a fat lump. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weber tries to improve position but can't. Kayne tries to advance to mount but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kayne wants to control but Weber is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kayne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Weber is looking to reverse the position. Kayne wants to control but Weber is keeping him busy. Weber is looking for a sweep. Kayne working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Weber gets back to half guard. Kayne throwing shots but Weber is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kayne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Weber actively working from the bottom here. Weber wants to get back to full guard. Kayne is taking a breather. Weber says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Weber tries to roll over but Kayne keeps him under control. 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. Kayne connects with a nice short shot to Weber's temple. Weber wants to get back to full guard. Weber looking for subs from the bottom but Kayne mounts him! Weber is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weber sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Weber is trying to get back to full guard. Weber is breathing heavily. Weber is refusing to be controlled, as Kayne sits in half guard. Kayne is looking for a kimura but Weber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kayne to get the leverage. Kayne controlling the action here. Weber tries to get to full guard but Kayne has control of the leg. Kayne wants to take a breather but Weber is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Weber is trying to get back to full guard. Weber moves into full guard.
Kayne scoring with punches to the head and body. Kayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weber is keeping the position for now. Kayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Weber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kayne trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kayne distracts Weber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirkus Kayne dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kayne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weber's guard. Kayne won't allow Weber to sweep him here. Kayne sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kayne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Weber on the wrong end of some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Kayne is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kayne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kayne. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Weber wants to work for an arm triangle but Kayne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kayne wants to improve his position but Weber is controlling well.
Kayne is staying active underneath Weber, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kayne works his way to full guard. Good work. Weber postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kayne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Weber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kayne is aware though and is defending well. Kayne wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving. Weber wants to sweep but no luck. Kayne stands up over Weber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Weber is looking for a triangle but Kayne pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kayne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Kirkus Kayne has got the better of the ground game so far. Kayne pushes down on Weber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kayne content to stall in guard here. Kayne landing with the ground and pound. Kayne won't allow Weber to sweep him here. Kayne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Weber is looking for a triangle but Kayne pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kayne trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom. Weber has a closed guard, preventing Kayne from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Weber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Weber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kayne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kayne wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirkus Kayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kayne lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Shelton Weber has been cut. Kayne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Weber is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kayne in particular looking to stall. Kayne trying to control from Weber's half guard. Weber has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weber keeping moving, preventing Kayne from controlling successfully. Weber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weber has an active guard here but Kayne has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kayne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kayne working Weber over with strikes. Kayne is looking to take a break and control but Weber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kayne is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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. Weber looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kayne passes into side control! Kayne has knee on belly and moves into mount. Kayne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kayne lands a big elbow. Weber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kayne postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weber looks a forlorn figure.
Kayne is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kayne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kirkus Kayne!
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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
37% |
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