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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bimblo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rocky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Hates pizza |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bimblo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Rocky!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice darts in looking for a takedown but Rocky gets double underhooks and turns Slice into the cage.
Slice avoids the elbow strike from Rocky, against the cage.
Slice keeps control of Rocky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rocky works on Slice's body with a couple of short punches.
Rocky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rocky breaks the clinch.
Rocky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rocky.
Slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rocky counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rocky cracks the inside of Slice's front leg.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that Slice has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rocky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rocky swinging wildly here.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocky lands a slapping body shot.
Slice tries for a takedown but Rocky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sloppy strikes from Rocky. Those never looked like landing.
Rocky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rocky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Slice.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown but Rocky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bimblo Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rocky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slice backs up against the cage.
Slice moves out of range as Rocky strikes.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Bimblo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rocky wants to sweep here but Slice controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocky trying to keep a closed guard but Slice is proving a slippery customer.
Slice working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocky's head.
Slice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocky seems keen to control Slice's posture.
Slice gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Slice with a poor takedown
and Rocky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rocky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocky circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rocky throws a leg kick
and Slice counters with a three punch combo that has Rocky backing up. Rocky nods at Slice to acknowledge the strikes.
Rocky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rocky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rocky is trying to defend but Slice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slice trying to mount his opponent but Rocky defends it.
Slice trying to control the action but Rocky is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice prevents Rocky from improving his position.
Slice lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slice scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rocky won't allow Slice to pass to mount.
Rocky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rocky wants to control but Slice is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocky is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice is pressing down on Rocky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rocky is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Rocky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rocky tries to avoid it but Slice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rocky to the ground. Rocky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slice shoots for a takedown but Rocky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rocky throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.
Rocky throws a head kick that half lands.
Rocky connects with an inside leg kick.
Rocky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rocky wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bimblo Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rocky avoids it really well and circles away.
Rocky tries to clinch up.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Rocky misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rocky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slice is in Rocky's guard.
Slice lands a couple of digs.
Slice has gone for a leg lock! Rocky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slice's guard.
Rocky wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Rocky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Rocky from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice controls Rocky momentarily but Rocky frees himself.
Slice is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rocky is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kevin Rocky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rocky looks to clinch
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from Rocky.
Rocky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slice closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rocky's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice won't allow Rocky to sweep him here.
Slice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rocky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slice prevents Rocky from getting back to his feet.
Rocky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slice content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Slice slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rocky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocky is looking to regain half guard here but Slice keeps moving and retains side control.
Slice in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Rocky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slice landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slice trying to control the action but Rocky is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bimblo Slice will probably get the nod.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slice avoids the head kick by Rocky.
Rocky moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Rocky gets tackled into the cage by Slice. Slice maintains the clinch.
Slice breaks the clinch.
Rocky looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.
Slice clinches up against the cage.
Slice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocky smiles and moves away.
No luck for Slice with that takedown attempt.
Rocky cracks Slice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocky moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Rocky tries to clinch up but Slice circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocky lands a two punch combo.
Rocky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rocky is fending him off so far but Slice persists. Nope, Rocky circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bimblo Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Slice.
Slice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kevin Rocky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice moves in looking to clinch but Rocky pushes him off.
Rocky slaps away a takedown attempt from Slice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rocky lands with a kick to the temple. Slice shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Slice with a poor takedown
and Rocky counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rocky rushes Slice and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocky is trying to force a seperation but Slice has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Rocky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slice has Rocky pressed against the cage, preventing Rocky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slice is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rocky is keeping busy.
Rocky gets underhooks to prevent Slice's takedown attempt.
Rocky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocky has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocky is trying to force a seperation but Slice has the dominant position.
Rocky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rocky gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slice to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slice prevents Rocky from getting back to his feet.
Rocky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slice decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rocky, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocky pushes Slice up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rocky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rocky misses with a left hand
and Slice counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rocky. No joy for Slice on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Rocky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kevin Rocky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice gets tackled into the cage by Rocky. Rocky maintains the clinch.
Rocky wants to break free but Slice has control.
Rocky is looking to break free of the clinch but Slice has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rocky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rocky 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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