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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joss Pointon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Ligachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joss Pointon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joss Pointon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Ligachev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pointon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pointon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pointon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ligachev.
Ligachev throws a nice looking combination but Pointon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pointon scores with a head kick.
Ligachev just misses with a punch to the body.
Ligachev misses with a looping left.
Pointon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ligachev just misses with a punch to the body.
Ligachev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pointon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pointon connects with a high kick.
Pointon throws a shot from downtown. Ligachev moves away and avoids it.
Pointon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ligachev misses the shot to the body.
Ligachev misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointon lands with a slapping head kick.
Pointon throws a head kick but Ligachev moves out of range.
Pointon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ligachev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ligachev throws a body punch but Pointon moves out of range.
Pointon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ligachev blocks a head kick by Pointon.
Ligachev lands with a cross.
Ligachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Pointon is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Pointon.
Ligachev closes the distance and clinches up with Pointon, looking for a takedown. Ligachev pushes Pointon against the cage but Pointon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mikhail Ligachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pointon connects with a high kick.
Ligachev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pointon manages to avoid it.
A big left from Ligachev misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev missing with a left hand there. Pointon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ligachev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pointon rather than just go for the knockout.
Pointon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ligachev throws a right and a left that Pointon avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Ligachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ligachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pointon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ligachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Pointon.
Pointon throws a head kick but Ligachev moves out of range.
Ligachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pointon moves away.
Ligachev throws a body punch but Pointon moves out of range.
Ligachev throws a jab but it's blocked by Pointon.
A head kick from Pointon lands but Ligachev takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pointon.
Pointon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ligachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pointon slips under a jab from Ligachev.
Ligachev dodges the punch combination from Pointon.
Pointon throws a head kick but Ligachev moves out of range.
Ligachev misses with a wild body shot.
Ligachev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pointon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ligachev.
Ligachev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ligachev misses with a straight right.
Pointon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pointon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ligachev loads up on a big right hand but Pointon slips the punch.
Ligachev avoids the head kick by Pointon.
Pointon misses with a two punch combination.
Ligachev throws a hook to the side of Pointon's head but Pointon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pointon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ligachev.
Ligachev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ligachev throws a sloppy body shot
and Pointon counters with a head kick.
Pointon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pointon lands a head kick!
Ligachev is rocked!
Ligachev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ligachev is still on wobbly legs! Can Pointon finish him?
Pointon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ligachev seems to have recovered his senses.
Pointon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ligachev.
Pointon avoids the body shot from Ligachev.
A head kick misses from Pointon.
Ligachev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pointon on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Pointon. That snapped Ligachev's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joss Pointon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ligachev misses the body punch
and Pointon counters with an inside leg kick.
Ligachev throws a body punch but Pointon moves out of range.
Ligachev throws a shot from downtown. Pointon moves away and avoids it.
Pointon lands with a kick to the temple. Ligachev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pointon lands a head kick. Ligachev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ligachev misses the shot to the body.
Ligachev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ligachev throws a hook but Pointon blocks it.
Joss Pointon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pointon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ligachev misses with a body shot
and Pointon counters with a good low kick that Ligachev was not able to check.
A head kick from Pointon lands but Ligachev takes it in his stride.
Pointon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ligachev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pointon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ligachev.
Pointon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ligachev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pointon manages to avoid it.
Pointon swinging wilding here.
Ligachev misses with a straight left.
Ligachev avoids the head kick by Pointon.
Ligachev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pointon counters with a head kick. That will keep Ligachev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slow jab from Ligachev misses its intended target.
Ligachev misses with a jab to the body
and Pointon counters with a head kick.
Pointon throws a head kick but Ligachev moves out of range.
Ligachev looks for a takedown but Pointon sprawls well.
Pointon lands with a kick to the temple. Ligachev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ligachev misses with a straight left.
Pointon lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pointon circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ligachev drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Pointon follows Ligachev to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joss Pointon!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bilboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Know your enemy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Bilboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordy Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bilboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Bilboa feints and as Jefferson raises his hands in defense, Bilboa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bilboa wanted to stand there but Jefferson had control of the position.
Jefferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bilboa is one step ahead there.
Jefferson pulls Bilboa in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jefferson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jefferson wants to stand but Bilboa is controlling the position.
Bilboa is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bilboa is controlling him.
Bilboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jefferson swinging wilding here.
Bilboa misses with the combination.
Bilboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jefferson defends it nicely.
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.
Jefferson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bilboa.
Bilboa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jefferson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Bilboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the body.
Jefferson leaves Bilboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Bilboa misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bilboa.
Jefferson lands a with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jefferson as he jumps to the side.
Bilboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Danga de danga de dang - Jefferson scores with a four punch combination!
Bilboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Bilboa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
Bilboa fails with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bilboa is breathing heavily.
Bilboa dodges the punch combination from Jefferson.
Jefferson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bilboa's guard.
Bilboa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jefferson wants to stand but Bilboa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jefferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bilboa is retaining full guard.
Jefferson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jefferson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilboa is keeping the position for now.
Jefferson passes Bilboa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilboa wants to control but Jefferson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordy Jefferson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jefferson rushes Bilboa and presses him up against the cage.
Bilboa drags the fight down to the ground.
Jefferson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jefferson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jefferson won't allow Bilboa to sweep him here.
Jefferson wants to stand but Bilboa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jefferson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No joy there for Jefferson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bilboa misses with a double jab
and Jefferson counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilboa fails with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a one-two to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jefferson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
Bilboa with a poor takedown
and Jefferson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bilboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jefferson has managed to get both his arms back between Bilboa's legs - danger averted.
Jefferson with a nice head shot there.
Jefferson won't allow Bilboa to sweep him here.
Bilboa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jefferson defends well.
Jefferson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson stands and steps away. Bilboa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rocky Bilboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson misses with the combination.
Jefferson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bilboa rather than just go for the knockout.
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bilboa misses with a takedown
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Bilboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilboa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bilboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bilboa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jefferson.
Jefferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bilboa can't break the clinch.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Bilboa won't allow it.
Bilboa has Jefferson pressed against the cage, preventing Jefferson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the side of Bilboa's head.
Bilboa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Bilboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jefferson drops back down to his feet.
Bilboa has Jefferson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jefferson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jefferson drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson trying to control the position here.
Bilboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Jefferson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jefferson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jefferson tries to bum rush Bilboa with a series of wild strikes but Bilboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bilboa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a left and a right that stings Bilboa.
Jefferson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jefferson duly obliges.
Jefferson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordy Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bilboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jefferson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Bilboa moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Jefferson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bilboa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bilboa working a defensive guard here.
Jefferson trying to control but Bilboa is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson stopping the sweep attempt from Bilboa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilboa is trying to keep Jefferson in close.
Bilboa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jefferson is now in half guard.
Jefferson stands up out of the half guard.
Bilboa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a nice body shot.
Rocky Bilboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson is looking to chop away at Bilboa's legs.
Jefferson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jefferson lands with a hook. Bilboa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilboa tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a left and a right that stings Bilboa.
Jefferson lands with a nice combination. Bilboa backs away looking to recover.
Bilboa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Bilboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bilboa as he avoids it easily.
Bilboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jefferson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bilboa thinking.
Jefferson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bilboa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gordy Jefferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Bilboa is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson trying to control but Bilboa is working from the bottom.
Rocky Bilboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bilboa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there.
Gordy Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bilboa has an active guard here but Jefferson has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four 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.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bilboa is looking to control Jefferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bilboa avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordy Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jefferson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordy Jefferson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Jaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Jaw!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sweeney.
Jaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jaw avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweeney.
Sweeney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sweeney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sweeney has Jaw pressed against the cage, preventing Jaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sweeney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaw's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sweeney throws an elbow but misses.
Jaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaw pushes Sweeney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sweeney throws an elbow but misses.
Jaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sweeney throws an elbow but it misses.
Sweeney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaw dodges an elbow strike from Sweeney.
Jaw pulls guard successfully.
Sweeney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sweeney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sweeney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sweeney has closed the distance and engaged Jaw in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaw connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Sweeney to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Jaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buster Jaw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between yasir smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, yasir smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. smalls darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
smalls lands with a nice combination. Benn backs away looking to recover.
Benn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Benn takes a jab right on the kisser.
smalls looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
smalls digs a good hook to Benn's body.
A combination from smalls does no damage.
smalls misses with a double jab.
smalls fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benn on the side of the head.
Benn doesn't manage to clinch there - smalls circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for smalls.
Benn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
smalls explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
yasir smalls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benn looks gassed!
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!
smalls takes the fight into the clinch.
Benn takes an elbow to the temple.
smalls lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from smalls.
smalls lands the left hand.
Benn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
smalls lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
smalls lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good leg kick by smalls there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
smalls misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for smalls.
smalls turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benn wants to clinch
and smalls counters by moving into the clinch.
Benn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. smalls smiles and moves away.
yasir smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
yasir smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Benn.
smalls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benn fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Benn with that takedown attempt.
smalls lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benn looks for a takedown but smalls sprawls well.
Benn shoots in but smalls avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as smalls sprawls well. smalls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benn gets slowly back to his feet.
smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benn tries to clinch but smalls moves out of range.
smalls fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benn feints and as smalls raises his hands in defense, Benn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
yasir smalls dominated that round.
That's time! smalls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
smalls stuffs the takedown attempt from Benn. Benn gets slowly back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from smalls, right into the meat.
Benn shoots in for a takedown but smalls shows good takedown defense.
smalls throws a leg kick which misses Benn's front leg but catches the back leg as Benn tries to avoid it.
smalls looks to score with a jab to the body but Benn is just out of range.
Benn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
smalls cracks Benn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
smalls throws a series of punches but Benn avoids them all with ease.
smalls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benn tries for a takedown but smalls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
yasir smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Benn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benn is defended easily by smalls.
Benn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. smalls manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but smalls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
smalls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benn can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
smalls keeping moving, preventing Benn from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benn content to stall in guard here.
Benn trying to control but smalls is working from the bottom.
Benn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
smalls keeping moving, preventing Benn from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, BJ Benn just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
smalls displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benn.
smalls throws a leg kick which misses Benn's front leg but catches the back leg as Benn tries to avoid it.
Benn fails with a takedown attempt.
Benn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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.
Benn fails in his attempt to clinch.
smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Benn moves out of range easily.
Benn doesn't manage to clinch there - smalls circles away.
smalls throws a low kick, looking for Benn's leg but Benn calmly moves out of range.
smalls stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and smalls wants it to stay on the feet.
Benn shoots for a double leg takedown but smalls sprawls well. He's pushed Benn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
smalls clinches up against the cage.
smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benn tries to clinch but smalls moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
yasir smalls dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Benn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
smalls leaves Benn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
smalls scores with a leg kick.
smalls feints and then cracks Benn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benn down.
smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
smalls scoring well with a low kick there.
smalls throws a series of punches but Benn moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benn tries to clinch but smalls moves out of range.
smalls scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benn.
yasir smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Benn.
Benn slips a jab and a cross from smalls.
Benn closes the distance but smalls moves to the side
and smalls counters with a left and a right that stings Benn.
smalls tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benn is able to avoid easily.
smalls tries to clinch but Benn moves out of range.
yasir smalls is winning the standup battle so far.
Benn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. smalls defends it nicely.
Benn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
smalls goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benn moves out of range as smalls strikes.
smalls is looking to clinch but Benn is avoiding it.
BJ Benn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. smalls tries to avoid it but Benn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag smalls to the ground. smalls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benn misses with a takedown attempt - smalls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benn looks for a takedown but smalls sprawls well.
Benn blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
smalls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn.
A telegraphed right hand from smalls misses the target.
Benn moves in looking to clinch but smalls pushes him off.
smalls misses with the combination.
Benn looks for a takedown but smalls sprawls well.
Benn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as smalls sprawls well. smalls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benn gets slowly back to his feet.
yasir smalls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as smalls sprawls well. smalls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benn gets slowly back to his feet.
Benn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has smalls pinned against the cage. smalls gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benn misses with a takedown
and smalls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
smalls turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
yasir smalls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benn moves out of range of the body kick from smalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
yasir smalls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for smalls, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... yasir smalls!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Caprice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mt sparing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caprice comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Breathe . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Caprice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, mt sparing!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sparing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by sparing - that's a beauty! Caprice is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even sparing can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). mt sparing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Defoe White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Sweeney acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Defoe White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sweeney is out of range.
A punch combination from White misses.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sweeney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sweeney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Sweeney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sweeney tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweeney tries to clinch up.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Sweeney moves into the clinch.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sweeney lands a left hand.
White wants a takedown.
Sweeney has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Sweeney misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney is trying to trip White. He has hold of a leg but White is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sweeney persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sweeney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sweeney tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Sweeney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Sweeney tries to clinch up.
Sweeney doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sweeney.
Sweeney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sweeney tries to clinch up.
Sweeney tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White works the jab nicely.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Sweeney.
Sweeney tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Sweeney is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Sweeney moves out of range easily.
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.
Sweeney clinches with his opponent.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sweeney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
White jumps guard.
White has an active guard here but Sweeney has managed to pass into half guard.
Sweeney decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sweeney has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Sweeney lands a left hand.
Sweeney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sweeney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sweeney misses with a short punch on the inside.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sweeney manages to end up in side control.
Sweeney tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
Sweeney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
White wants to clinch.
Sweeney tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Sweeney has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Sweeney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sweeney walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Defoe White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweeney tries to clinch but White moves away
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
Sweeney tries to clinch up
letting White counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sweeney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sweeney is looking to clinch.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Sweeney moves out of range easily.
Sweeney is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Sweeney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sweeney smiles and moves away.
Sweeney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White wants to slow Sweeney down by chopping away at his legs.
Sweeney tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Sweeney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sweeney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sweeney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sweeney has a couple of punches blocked by White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Sweeney dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sweeney closes the distance and clinches.
Sweeney breaks the clinch.
Sweeney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sweeney is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now.
Sweeney is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, White manages to get to full guard.
White working a defensive guard but Sweeney manages to pass into side control anyway.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sweeney off and has taken his back!
Sweeney covering up well and avoiding damage.
White keeps control of the position as Sweeney tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White looking to break Sweeney's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sweeney remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise White will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White is trying to stick to Sweeney's back but Sweeney is turning into White. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in White's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sweeney.
Sweeney gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sweeney blocks a head kick by White.
BJ Sweeney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Sweeney throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Sweeney tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sweeney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sweeney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Sweeney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sweeney stands up from half guard.
Sweeney tries to clinch
and White counters with a nice body kick.
Sweeney tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Sweeney.
White is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
White lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sweeney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent Sweeney getting side control.
Sweeney is working for a submission of some sort.
White wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sweeney working the head and body with strikes.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sweeney decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sweeney tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweeney is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sweeney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sweeney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Sweeney shoots in and bounces White off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sweeney throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Sweeney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!
Defoe White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sweeney tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White with a poor takedown
and Sweeney counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweeney pulls guard.
Sweeney pushes a forearm under White's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, White is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Sweeney!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between karl morph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). karl morph could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fedor Sweeney's chin.
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, karl morph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney drops morph with a beautiful combination! morph stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sweeney is looking for the KO!
It looks like karl morph has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
morph is looking to clinch but Sweeney is avoiding it.
morph is holding his hands too far apart here. Sweeney throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! morph is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Sweeney!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Conlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conlin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem The Way I Am. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cro Cop's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - Stronger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Conlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demon Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Conlin misses.
Cro Cop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Cro Cop misses
and Conlin counters with a one-two to the body.
Conlin looks to land a right hand but Cro Cop moved out of range.
Cro Cop lands with a shot to the body.
Cro Cop tries to bum rush Conlin with a series of wild strikes but Conlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cro Cop tries to bum rush Conlin with a series of wild strikes but Conlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cro Cop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Conlin looks to land a left hand but Cro Cop moved out of range nicely.
Cro Cop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cro Cop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cro Cop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conlin.
Cro Cop looks to throw the jab but Conlin is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlin fails to land with a series of punches.
Cro Cop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cro Cop thows a body shot but no joy.
Cro Cop throws a sloppy head kick
and Conlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Cro Cop slips a jab and a cross from Conlin.
Cro Cop misses with a combination
and Conlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cro Cop thinking.
Conlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop slips a jab from Conlin.
Cro Cop throws a hook but Conlin blocks it.
Cro Cop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conlin counters with a three punch combo that has Cro Cop backing up. Cro Cop nods at Conlin to acknowledge the strikes.
Cro Cop throws a nice looking combination but Conlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conlin throws a right hand that Cro Cop ducks under and follows up with a left that Cro Cop also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cro Cop dodges the punch combination from Conlin.
Cro Cop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demon Cro Cop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cro Cop moves away.
Conlin misses with a body punch
and Cro Cop counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Cro Cop does no damage.
Conlin dodges the punch combination from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, jab by Conlin - just one landing.
Conlin misses with a series of wild punches.
Cro Cop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlin dodges the punch combination from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop misses with a wild combination.
Conlin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Conlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop looks to throw the jab but Conlin is out of range.
Cro Cop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conlin looks to throw the jab but Cro Cop is out of range.
Cro Cop throws a series of punches but Conlin avoids them all with ease.
Conlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cro Cop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Cro Cop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
A swing and a miss from Conlin.
Cro Cop dodges the punch combination from Conlin.
Cro Cop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conlin misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Conlin misses.
Cro Cop throws a combination that misses
and Conlin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cro Cop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Cro Cop misses.
Conlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conlin misses with a straight left.
Conlin moves forwards but Cro Cop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Cro Cop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Conlin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cro Cop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Conlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Conlin ducks right into an uppercut from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop misses with a double jab
and Conlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cro Cop thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cro Cop, as that shot connected.
Cro Cop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Conlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Conlin slips a jab and a cross from Cro Cop.
Conlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cro Cop misses with a head kick.
Cro Cop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cro Cop falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Conlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Cro Cop throws a right hand that Conlin ducks under and follows up with a left that Conlin also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop missing with a left hand there. Conlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cro Cop slips a jab from Conlin.
Cro Cop thuds his right hand into Conlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cro Cop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cro Cop throws a series of punches but Conlin avoids them all with ease.
Cro Cop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cro Cop throws out a powerful jab.
Conlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cro Cop counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Cro Cop.
Cro Cop might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Conlin throws a jab when Cro Cop was well out of range.
Conlin tries to bum rush Cro Cop with a series of wild strikes but Cro Cop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlin throws a good cross that connects.
Cro Cop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conlin.
Cro Cop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cro Cop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conlin misses with a double jab
and Cro Cop counters with a stiff right hand.
Cro Cop throws a head kick that misses
enabling Conlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Cro Cop scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cro Cop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conlin misses with a hook. Cro Cop ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Cro Cop does no damage.
Ken Conlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Cro Cop throws a combination that misses
and Conlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Cro Cop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Conlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cro Cop circles away quickly and effectively.
Cro Cop throws a sloppy head kick
and Conlin counters with a big head kick but Cro Cop shrugs it off.
Conlin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cro Cop counters with a three punch combo that has Conlin backing up. Conlin nods at Cro Cop to acknowledge the strikes.
Conlin lands a high kick!
Conlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cro Cop counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Cro Cop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cro Cop throws a sloppy head kick
and Conlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cro Cop tries a head kick but it misses.
Cro Cop misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop cracks Conlin with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cro Cop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cro Cop throws a combination that misses
and Conlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cro Cop misses with a few strikes there.
Ken Conlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conlin throws the left hand but Cro Cop avoids the punch easily.
Cro Cop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cro Cop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cro Cop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Conlin to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cro Cop.
Conlin throws the left hand but Cro Cop avoids the punch easily.
Conlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conlin staying out of range there.
Cro Cop throws a right and a left that Conlin avoids nicely.
Conlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Demon Cro Cop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Conlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cro Cop throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Conlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cro Cop is looking to land body kicks.
Cro Cop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conlin dodges the punch combination from Cro Cop.
A jab from Conlin misses.
Conlin walks into a straight right hand from Cro Cop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cro Cop.
Conlin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cro Cop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cro Cop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conlin manages to avoid it.
Conlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cro Cop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Conlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cro Cop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conlin counters with a series of strikes. Cro Cop will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conlin misses with a combination
and Cro Cop counters with a series of strikes. Conlin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cro Cop misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cro Cop tries a head kick but it misses.
Cro Cop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cro Cop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cro Cop throws a right and a left that Conlin avoids nicely.
Cro Cop misses with a double jab
and Conlin counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cro Cop.
Conlin thows a leg kick but Cro Cop checks it
and Cro Cop counters with a series of strikes. Conlin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Conlin slips a jab from Cro Cop.
Conlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick by Cro Cop misses
and Conlin counters with a one-two to the body.
Cro Cop throws a head kick but Conlin moves out of range.
Conlin throws a series of punches but Cro Cop moves out of range.
Cro Cop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Conlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cro Cop.
Cro Cop misses with a hook. Conlin ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Conlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cro Cop dodges the punch combination from Conlin.
Conlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cro Cop.
A punch combination from Conlin misses.
Conlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cro Cop misses with a double jab
and Conlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Conlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Cro Cop's head.
Conlin throws a combination that misses
and Cro Cop counters with a nice uppercut.
Cro Cop scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Cro Cop finds it's way through Conlin's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop tries to bum rush Conlin with a series of wild strikes but Conlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cro Cop throws a combination that misses
and Conlin counters with a two punch combo.
Cro Cop throws a sloppy body shot
and Conlin counters with a low kick, right behind Cro Cop 's knee.
Conlin 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.
Conlin misses with the combination.
Cro Cop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cro Cop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Conlin's hands.
Cro Cop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conlin.
Conlin throws a right hand that Cro Cop ducks under and follows up with a left that Cro Cop also avoids with ease.
Conlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conlin misses with a combination
enabling Cro Cop to counter with a crisp jab.
Conlin ducks under a wild hook from Cro Cop.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demon Cro Cop.
I think Cro Cop has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Cro Cop!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bertha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Conlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conlin has chosen Eminem The Way I Am as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Bertha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Conlin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertha fails to land with a series of punches.
Bertha throws a right hand that Conlin ducks under and follows up with a left that Conlin also avoids with ease.
Conlin dives in and grabs Bertha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bertha pushes down on Conlin's head and hops out.
Bertha keeps the fight on the outside.
Bertha clinches up with Conlin and pushes him back against the cage.
Conlin takes a shot to the head.
Conlin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bertha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conlin backwards.
Bertha manages to break the clinch.
Bertha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bertha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conlin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertha fails to land with a series of punches.
Bertha scores with a three punch combo!
Bertha darts in and clinches Conlin up against the cage.
Conlin successfully pulls guard.
Conlin controls Bertha momentarily but Bertha frees himself.
Bertha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Conlin wants to get back to his feet but Bertha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Conlin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bertha manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlin looking to pass the guard.
Bertha wants to get back to his feet but Conlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Conlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bertha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bertha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Conlin on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bertha is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Conlin shoots in but Bertha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Big Bertha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Conlin.
Bertha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bertha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Bertha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlin shoots in for a takedown but Bertha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bertha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bertha throws a series of strikes that have Conlin backpedaling.
Bertha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bertha sprawls well. Bertha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Bertha forces Conlin back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bertha dominated that round.
That's time! Bertha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bertha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conlin manages to avoid it.
Conlin dodges the punch combination from Bertha.
Bertha throws a nice looking combination but Conlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bertha closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bertha.
Bertha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conlin or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Conlin is breathing heavily.
Bertha lands an uppercut.
Bertha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conlin takes a shot to the head.
Bertha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Kevin Conlin has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bertha.
Bertha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conlin.
Bertha breaks from the clinch.
Bertha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conlin dodges the punch combination from Bertha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conlin.
Big Bertha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Conlin.
Bertha lunges at Conlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Conlin's hand.
Bertha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Conlin backs up against the cage.
Conlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bertha is fending him off so far but Conlin persists. Nope, Bertha circles away and we're back to standing.
Bertha stuffs the takedown attempt from Conlin. Conlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Bertha tries to bum rush Conlin with a series of wild strikes but Conlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Bertha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bertha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conlin dodges the punch combination from Bertha.
Bertha misses with a double jab.
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.
Conlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bertha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Conlin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bertha.
Bertha misses with a series of wild punches.
Bertha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bertha lands with an uppercut that bounces Conlin off the cage and back into rage.
No joy there for Bertha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bertha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Conlin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Bertha misses.
Conlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bertha swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Bertha. That snapped Conlin's head back.
Bertha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bertha gets a clinch.
Bertha lands a left hand.
Bertha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bertha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlin avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Bertha misses its intended target.
Bertha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bertha has Conlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Conlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bertha manages to break the clinch.
Bertha scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertha misses with a series of wild punches.
Bertha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Bertha forces Conlin back against the cage and clinches.
Conlin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bertha smiles and moves away.
Conlin blocks a head kick by Bertha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Conlin wants to clinch
and Bertha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bertha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bertha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bertha lands with a short shot to the head.
Bertha taking a breather.
Bertha lands a left hand.
Bertha drops Conlin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Conlin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertha pushes Conlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conlin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bertha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Big Bertha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Conlin.
Bertha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bertha throws a shot from downtown. Conlin moves away and avoids it.
Conlin misses with a takedown attempt
and Bertha moves into the clinch.
Bertha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bertha lands a left hand.
Bertha pushes Conlin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Conlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bertha lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bertha clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Conlin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Conlin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bertha throws a nice looking combination but Conlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Bertha misses.
Bertha misses with a wild combination.
Conlin moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conlin misses with a takedown attempt
and Bertha counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bertha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bertha misses with a double jab.
Bertha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Conlin's head backwards.
Bertha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bertha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Bertha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two 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.
Bertha misses with a series of wild punches.
Conlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bertha.
Conlin misses with a takedown attempt
and Bertha counters with a three punch combo that has Conlin backing up. Conlin nods at Bertha to acknowledge the strikes.
Big Bertha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Bertha misses.
Bertha gets a clinch.
Bertha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bertha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conlin can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conlin fails with the takedown
and Bertha counters with a left and a right that stings Conlin.
Big Bertha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Conlin.
Nice body kick from Bertha.
Conlin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bertha throws a good cross that connects.
Bertha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bertha scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertha scores with a three punch combo!
Conlin shoots and misses
and Conlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bertha rushes Conlin and presses him up against the cage.
Conlin takes a shot to the head.
Conlin wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Bertha.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bertha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bertha presses Conlin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bertha lands a left hand.
Bertha breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bertha had his way with Kevin Conlin in that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Conlin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bertha misses with a wild combination.
Bertha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conlin.
Bertha throws a combination. Conlin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Conlin tries for a takedown but Bertha circles away easily
and Bertha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bertha lunges at Conlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Conlin's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bertha.
Bertha throws a right and a left that Conlin avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Conlin blocks the leg kick.
Bertha misses with a kick to the body.
Bertha misses with a wild body shot.
Conlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bertha.
That's two 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.
Conlin checks a low kick from Bertha.
Some wild striking there from Bertha.
Bertha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bertha throws a head kick that misses.
Bertha tries to clinch up but Conlin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlin fails with the takedown
and Bertha counters with a series of strikes. Conlin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bertha misses with a looping right.
Bertha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conlin misses with a takedown attempt
and Bertha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Bertha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Conlin.
Conlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bertha.
Bertha throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertha looks to land a combination but Conlin avoids it well.
Bertha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Conlin backs up against the cage.
Bertha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Bertha is winning the standup battle so far.
Bertha misses with a few strikes there.
Conlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bertha misses with a double jab.
Kevin Conlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bertha.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Bertha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bertha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:42
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:42
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Bertha!
Big Bertha retains his super heavyweight title!
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
53% |
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