GFC 3: A New Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Kirk (ranked 3324 p4p, 330 weight class) and Clive Brewer (ranked 5508 p4p, 455 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kirk
vs
Brewer

185 cm
25
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clive Brewer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirk.
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
Kirk takes a kick to the side of the head.

Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirk lands with a light punch inside.
Kirk is stalling here.
Kirk lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Kirk.
Brewer looks winded!
Kirk lands with a left to the head.

Brewer is rocked!
Kirk lands with a right to the head.
Brewer is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirk finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk throws a big uppercut that drops Brewer! More strikes from Kirk and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brewer lies dazed against the cage as Kirk celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Kirk!
Jim Kirk 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Wood (ranked 3529 p4p, 348 weight class) and George Boozer (ranked 4522 p4p, 409 weight class). George Boozer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Wood
vs
Boozer

185 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffery Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Boozer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boozer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
George Boozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Boozer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wood tries to pull guard but Boozer won't allow it.
Wood wants to get back to striking at distance but Boozer won't allow it.
We've been hearing reports that Wood has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boozer smiles and moves away.
Boozer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Boozer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood tries to circle away but Boozer has him pinned against the cage.
Wood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boozer feints a jab promting Wood to slip. Boozer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Wood forces Boozer back against the cage and clinches.
Boozer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boozer landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boozer obliges.
Boozer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boozer taking a breather.
Wood can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boozer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boozer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Jeffery Wood has been cut.
Boozer throws a punch but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wood tries for a takedown but Boozer manages to get underhooks.
Wood is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boozer is leaning against Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boozer has Wood pressed against the cage.
Boozer lands a knee to the head.
Boozer can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Boozer trying to land knees to the body.
Boozer lands an elbow inside.
Boozer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Wood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boozer uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boozer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wood, up you get!

Boozer clinches.

Boozer manages to break the clinch.
Boozer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boozer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boozer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boozer wants it to stay on the feet.
Wood shoots in for a takedown but Boozer shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Boozer both land. Nice combination.

Boozer clinches with his opponent.
Wood wants a takedown but no success here.
Boozer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boozer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boozer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wood.

Boozer breaks the clinch.
Wood ducks right into an uppercut from Boozer.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boozer.
Boozer throws a counter combo.

Boozer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boozer lands an elbow just above Wood 's eye.

Boozer manages to break the clinch.

Boozer clinches up with Wood and pushes him back against the cage.
Boozer is pressed up against the cage. Wood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boozer down to the mat. Boozer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Wood got wobbled bad by a big combination! Boozer presses forward with punches and knees until Wood stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Wood closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Boozer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Ball (ranked 4981 p4p, 569 weight class) and Aqua Mazuma (ranked 5047 p4p, 572 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ball
vs
Mazuma

191 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergio Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aqua Mazuma!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazuma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ball is out of range and Mazuma settles back down.
Mazuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazuma moves away.
Ball throws the left hand but Mazuma avoids the punch easily.
Ball connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mazuma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ball sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ball throws a head kick but Mazuma moves out of range.
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
Ball tries to bum rush Mazuma with a series of wild strikes but Mazuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ball throws a head kick but Mazuma moves out of range.
Ball thows a leg kick but Mazuma checks it
and Mazuma counters with a left and a right that stings Ball.
Ball thuds his shin into the meat of Mazuma's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazuma moves away.
Ball moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ball moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Aqua Mazuma has been cut.
Ball swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mazuma.
Mazuma tries to work over Ball's front leg with a kick but Ball checks it.
Mazuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mazuma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ball defends well and Mazuma ends up having to push Ball into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ball.
No joy there for Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Ball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mazuma cracks a nice hook into Ball's ribs.
Ball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sergio Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball throws a head kick but Mazuma moves out of range.
Mazuma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazuma.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazuma.
Sergio Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqua Mazuma.
A combination from Mazuma does no damage.
Mazuma throws a leg kick but Ball checks it.
As Mazuma tries to get set, Ball tries to push him back and clinch up but Mazuma manages to avoid the attempt.
Ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazuma shoots for a takedown but Ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ball throws a series of punches but Mazuma moves out of range.
Ball leaves Mazuma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ball does no damage.
A head kick misses from Ball.

Mazuma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Ball breaks the clinch.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazuma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mazuma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ball as he avoids it easily.
Mazuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ball as he jumps to the side.
As Mazuma looks to move away, Ball throws a big counter combo but Mazuma just gets out of the way.
Ball throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ball avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazuma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ball backs up against the cage.
Ball misses with a double jab
and Mazuma counters with a two punch combo.
Mazuma lands a nice looking body shot.
Ball fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazuma checks it well.
Sergio Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball scores with a body shot.
Mazuma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ball swivels and escapes.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazuma moves away.
Ball throws a chopping leg kick but Mazuma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazuma shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense.
Ball lands a high kick!
Mazuma fails with the takedown.
Ball scores with a jab. Mazuma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Ball works over Mazuma's head and body with a nice combination.
Mazuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Mazuma dives in for a single leg takedown but Ball sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ball misses with the combination.
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.

Mazuma clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazuma working hard to break the clinch.
Mazuma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ball pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aqua Mazuma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ball moves out of range as Mazuma throws a body kick.
Ball fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazuma has time to react.
Ball throws a nice looking combination but Mazuma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazuma ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazuma can do to turn this around?
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ball's waist but Ball gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mazuma off to one side.
Ball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mazuma backs up against the cage.
Ball throws a body shot but no joy.

Mazuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazuma has him pressed against the cage.
Mazuma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mazuma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mazuma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ball keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazuma's efforts to push away.

Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ball gets tackled into the cage by Mazuma. Mazuma maintains the clinch.

Ball breaks from the clinch.
Ball misses with the combination.
Ball misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball falls off balance throwing a combination

so Mazuma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazuma is pushing down on Ball's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ball is fighting to maintain full guard but Mazuma has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mazuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Mazuma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mazuma thows a huge punch but Ball dodges it nicely.
Ball tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mazuma manages to move to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazuma looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball tries to buck Mazuma off but Mazuma takes his back!
Ball avoids the strikes from Mazuma.
Ball is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Mazuma tightening his grip on Ball, looking for the choke.
Ball is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mazuma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mazuma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ball can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball is working hard here to advance position.

Mazuma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ball knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ball for a finish.
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 Sergio Ball will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aqua Mazuma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Ball does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Ball as Mazuma shoots in.
Mazuma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ball misses with a combination
enabling Mazuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ball misses with a few strikes there.
Ball checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mazuma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sergio Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazuma dodges the punch combination from Ball.
A nice side step and Mazuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazuma.
Sergio Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqua Mazuma.
Mazuma tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball misses with a few strikes there.
Mazuma with the counter takedown but Ball avoids it easily.

Mazuma closes the distance and clinches.
Ball is trying to break the clinch but Mazuma is controlling him.

Mazuma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ball uses from the top position.
Ball wants to stand but Mazuma is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ball knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mazuma on the ground.
Ball wants to stand and escape but instead Mazuma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Aqua Mazuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ball looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mazuma has picked Ball up and slammed him! Ball can't keep hold of the triangle and Mazuma manages to pass to side control!

Mazuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Ball is defending well.
Ball being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazuma landing a few strikes.
Mazuma staying calm.
Ball striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mazuma is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ball will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ball tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mazuma moves into full mount!
Mazuma punching from mount but Ball doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mazuma controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazuma is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aqua Mazuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Sergio Ball!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Sergio Ball!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Sergio Ball!

Sergio Ball wins by unanimous decision!