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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jauque Berkeley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McCloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jauque Berkeley !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor McCloud!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCloud throws a one two combo.
Berkeley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McCloud clinches.
McCloud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCloud lands an uppercut.
McCloud is leaning against Berkeley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCloud.
McCloud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCloud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for McCloud.
McCloud has had enough of the clinch but Berkeley keeps him there for the moment.
McCloud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCloud lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCloud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCloud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for McCloud.
Still in the clinch, McCloud scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCloud lands an uppercut.
McCloud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Berkeley is rocked!
A shot in the inside from McCloud.
Oh Berkeley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from McCloud.
McCloud lands a hook that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
McCloud lands with a right to the head.
McCloud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCloud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, McCloud scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCloud lands a right hand.
McCloud works on Berkeley 's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCloud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
Berkeley prevents McCloud from breaking the clinch.
A short left from McCloud.
McCloud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
Berkeley seems to have got his legs back now.
McCloud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McCloud.
McCloud is trying to break free.
McCloud lands a left hand.
McCloud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCloud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCloud lands a hook that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
McCloud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
A right hand to the body from McCloud.
McCloud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCloud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCloud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCloud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
McCloud lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from McCloud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCloud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloud lands a shoulder strike.
McCloud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from McCloud.
Still in the clinch, McCloud scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCloud leaning against his opponent.
McCloud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berkeley misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCloud.
McCloud lands with a right to the head.
McCloud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCloud lands a body punch.
Berkeley takes a shot to the head.
McCloud holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berkeley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCloud lands a nice uppercut.
McCloud scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCloud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berkeley takes a shot to the head.
McCloud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berkeley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCloud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCloud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from McCloud.
McCloud scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCloud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCloud lands a shot to the body.
McCloud breaks from the clinch.
McCloud stalks Berkeley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berkeley 's face. Berkeley staggers backwards, shaken.
McCloud moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from McCloud.
McCloud lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCloud.
McCloud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berkeley is trying to maintain a safe position but McCloud gets an underhook and turns Berkeley into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McCloud.
McCloud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCloud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCloud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from McCloud on the inside.
Berkeley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCloud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four 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.
McCloud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Berkeley or not.
Berkeley drags the fight down to the ground.
Berkeley looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCloud would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Berkeley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McCloud dominated that 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.
McCloud tries to close the distance and clinch but Berkeley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCloud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McCloud misses with a wild combination.
McCloud connects with a body shot.
McCloud misses with the combination.
McCloud lands a two punch combo.
McCloud stalks Berkeley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berkeley 's face. Berkeley staggers backwards, shaken.
McCloud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCloud has managed to clinch.
Berkeley is looking to control McCloud's arms but McCloud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Berkeley has his back to the cage.
McCloud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCloud lands a hook that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from McCloud.
McCloud scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McCloud.
A right hand to the body from McCloud.
A short uppercut from McCloud.
McCloud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCloud is trying to break the clinch but Berkeley has him pressed against the cage.
McCloud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berkeley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCloud blocks it with crossed arms.
McCloud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCloud wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berkeley pulls guard successfully.
McCloud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berkeley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCloud looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
McCloud wants to get up but he can't break Berkeley 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkeley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berkeley looking for a guillotine here but McCloud defends easily.
Berkeley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCloud tries to stand but Berkeley is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCloud is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McCloud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice combination there by McCloud.
A right-left combo lands from McCloud.
Berkeley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCloud.
McCloud scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCloud rushes Berkeley and presses him up against the cage.
McCloud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
McCloud lands with a light punch inside.
McCloud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCloud lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCloud wants to get back to striking at distance but Berkeley won't allow it.
McCloud lands a left hand.
McCloud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCloud lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
McCloud lands with a left to the head.
McCloud stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCloud lands a left hand.
McCloud gets through Berkeley 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McCloud.
A bit of stalling here from McCloud.
Berkeley jumps guard but McCloud stands there with Berkeley around his waist. Berkeley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCloud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
Berkeley takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from McCloud.
Berkeley gets control of McCloud's arms and successfully pulls guard. Berkeley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Berkeley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berkeley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCloud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berkeley . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
McCloud wants to stand but Berkeley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berkeley working a defensive guard here.
Berkeley wants to stand up but McCloud is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berkeley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkeley wants to sweep here but McCloud controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCloud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCloud closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berkeley , pushing him back against the cage.
McCloud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
McCloud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCloud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Connor McCloud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCloud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berkeley controlling the action here for a moment.
McCloud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCloud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
McCloud lands a nice uppercut.
McCloud digs a right hand underneath Berkeley 's ribcage. Berkeley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCloud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berkeley backwards.
McCloud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berkeley s head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jauque Berkeley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCloud's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McCloud duly obliges.
McCloud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jauque Berkeley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor McCloud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCloud throws a combination. Berkeley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McCloud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCloud winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McCloud!
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