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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Conlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conlin comes into the arena with Eminem The Way I Am blaring out of the sound system. Jones has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Reggie Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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293 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Conlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conlin. That did some damage!
Conlin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Conlin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Conlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conlin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conlin wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Conlin throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is pulling down on Conlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Conlin, at least for the moment.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Conlin pushes him off.
Conlin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Conlin getting side control.
Conlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones is looking to escape.
Conlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Conlin prevents Jones from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Conlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conlin is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Conlin tries to clinch up
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A knee to the head by Jones.
It looks like Kevin Conlin has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Conlin is breathing heavily.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Conlin is trying to stand.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conlin is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones stalling.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but Conlin is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conlin shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Conlin.
Jones tries to clinch but Conlin is having none of it.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Conlin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Conlin takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conlin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conlin up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Conlin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Conlin in a clinch.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Conlin in his tracks for a moment.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Conlin's face.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Conlin takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is pushing Conlin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conlin's defenses.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones has Conlin pushed against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Conlin shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conlin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conlin, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Conlin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conlin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Conlin takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Conlin's face.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones stalling.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Jones working Conlin over with knees to the body.
Reggie Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Conlin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones has Conlin pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Conlin avoids the damage to the body.
Conlin tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Conlin drops back down to his feet.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conlin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Conlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Conlin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Conlin in his tracks for a moment.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Conlin's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Conlin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conlin up against the cage.
Conlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Conlin avoids the damage to the body.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conlin.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Conlin shrugs off.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conlin's defenses.
Jones keeps control of Conlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conlin has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones taking a breather.
Conlin decides to pull guard.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Conlin is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conlin keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Conlin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones wants to clinch
and Conlin counters with a takedown into side control.
Conlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Conlin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Conlin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones just leaning against Conlin, taking a breather.
Conlin has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Conlin fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Conlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Conlin is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Conlin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones taking a breather.
Conlin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow just above Conlin 's eye.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Conlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones taking a breather.
Conlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reggie Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conlin.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Conlin tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Conlin drops back down to his feet.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conlin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Conlin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Conlin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Conlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Conlin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Conlin's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Conlin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conlin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kevin Conlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is looking to slow Conlin down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Jones!
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hype
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