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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Cropp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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288 lbs
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256 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Cropp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gun Slinga!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cropp throws a shot from downtown. Slinga moves away and avoids it.
Cropp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cropp catches Slinga napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Slinga to the canvas!
It looks like Gun Slinga has been cut.
Cropp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slinga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cropp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinga wants to sweep here but Cropp controlling him for the moment.
Slinga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cropp wants to control from the top but Slinga keeps moving.
Cropp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slinga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cropp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slinga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cropp connects with a couple of short punches.
Cropp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cropp distracts Slinga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropp throws a big elbow that misses.
Slinga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cropp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cropp has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cropp won't allow Slinga to sweep him here.
Cropp throws a big elbow that misses.
Cropp postures up.
Cropp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slinga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cropp.
Slinga controls Cropp momentarily but Cropp frees himself.
Slinga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cropp throws an elbow that misses. Slinga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cropp's guard. Nice move by Slinga!
Cropp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cropp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cropp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cropp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slinga has managed to get both his arms back between Cropp's legs - danger averted.
Cropp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slinga controls the pace.
Cropp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cropp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cropp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cropp working for a triangle but Slinga defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slinga preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cropp looking for subs off his back but Slinga has passed one foot through into half guard.
Slinga is taking a breather. Cropp says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cropp tries to get to full guard but Slinga has control of the leg.
Slinga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cropp trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cropp wants to get back to full guard.
Cropp wants to get back to full guard but Slinga has passed into side control.
Cropp strikes from the bottom but Slinga takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Cropp is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slinga trying to control but Cropp is having none of it.
Cropp can't escape the position.
Cropp is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinga manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cropp to take his back!
Slinga keeps control of the position as Cropp tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Cropp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
That's time! Cropp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cropp throws a series of punches but Slinga moves out of range.
Cropp looks to land a left hand but Slinga moved out of range nicely.
Slinga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slinga misses with an uppercut.
Cropp moves out of range of the strikes.
Cropp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinga can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slinga.
Slinga throws a wild body kick that Cropp sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Cropp misses the target.
Slinga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cropp throws a jab but it's blocked by Slinga.
Cropp looks to land a left hand but Slinga moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cropp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That has opened up Gun Slinga's cut even more.
Cropp loads up on a big right hand but Slinga slips the punch.
Slinga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Slinga moves out of range of the body kick from Cropp.
Slinga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cropp moves away.
Cropp throwing a counter right hand but Slinga manages to avoid it.
Cropp tries to clinch but Slinga moves out of range.
Slinga scoring well with a low kick there.
Slinga throws a wild body kick that Cropp sees coming a mile off.
Cropp tries to counter with a takedown but Slinga is quick to defend against it.
Cropp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slinga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Slinga. Cropp shrugs it off though.
Slinga cracks Cropp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cropp looks to throw the jab but Slinga is out of range.
Slinga moves away from the strike by Cropp.
Slinga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cropp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gun Slinga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinga cracks Cropp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slinga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cropp throws the kick towards the body but Slinga avoids it.
Slinga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cropp misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slinga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slinga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cropp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cropp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slinga lands with a nice body kick.
Cropp missing with a left hand there. Slinga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cropp has a takedown stuffed.
Slinga gets caught napping as Cropp dives in and scores a takedown. Slinga manages to retain guard.
Slinga wants to sweep but no luck.
Slinga is controlling Cropp's posture.
Slinga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cropp is one step ahead there.
Slinga is trying to keep Cropp in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cropp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cropp wants to pass the guard but Slinga is keeping the position.
Slinga keeping moving, preventing Cropp from controlling successfully.
Slinga looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cropp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slinga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slinga is still trying to improve position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cropp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cropp throws a hook but Slinga blocks it.
Cropp looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinga is just out of range.
Slinga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cropp manages to avoid it.
Cropp is looking to counter punch.
Cropp shoots in looking for a takedown. Slinga tries to sprawl out of it but Cropp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slinga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cropp closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slinga's guard.
Cropp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cropp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slinga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cropp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slinga controlling the position.
Slinga wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gun Slinga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cropp shoots and misses
and Slinga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cropp clobbers Slinga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The cut above Gun Slinga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cropp takes a swing at Slinga's ribcage but misses.
Slinga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slinga dodges the punch combination from Cropp.
Karol Cropp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slinga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slinga wants it to stay on the feet.
Cropp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slinga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cropp shoots in for a takedown but Slinga shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Cropp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cropp fails to land the takedown.
Cropp tries to move into range but Slinga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga scores with a jab.
Cropp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gun Slinga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cropp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cropp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slinga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slinga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cropp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slinga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slinga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slinga thinks about the counter body kick.
Cropp moves out of range of the body kick.
Cropp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Slinga.
Slinga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slinga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cropp misses with a hook. Slinga ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Slinga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cropp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cropp throws out a loose jab but Slinga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slinga keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga checks a leg kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slinga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slinga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cropp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cropp misses with an uppercut
and Slinga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cropp takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cropp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slinga thuds his right hand into Cropp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cropp misses with a hook
and Slinga counters with a nice uppercut.
Slinga lands a front kick.
Cropp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slinga.
Slinga throws a front kick that sends Cropp stumbling back into the cage.
Cropp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slinga. Slinga obviously looking to wear him down.
Slinga lands a front kick.
Cropp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cropp misses with a wild body shot.
Slinga connects with the punch.
Slinga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cropp if he has to take too many more of those.
Cropp needs to keep his hands up - Slinga had a free shot at his head there.
No luck for Cropp with that takedown attempt.
Slinga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Slinga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cropp. Cropp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crunch! Slinga slams his shin into Cropp's torso.
Cropp dives in and grabs Slinga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slinga pushes down on Cropp's head and hops out.
Slinga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slinga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Slinga. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cropp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga jabs Cropp right on the nose. Cropp blinks but takes it well.
Slinga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cropp lands a head shot.
Slinga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cropp will feel that in the morning.
Cropp throws an overhand right that lands on Slinga's shoulder, as Slinga tries to avoid the shot.
Cropp wants to clinch.
Cropp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Slinga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slinga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Slinga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cropp is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga'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.
Cropp throws a nice looking combination but Slinga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cropp throws a jab when Slinga was well out of range.
Slinga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cropp with a body shot.
Cropp closes the distance but Slinga moves to the side
and Slinga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cropp blocks the body kick.
Slinga scores with a leg kick.
Cropp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slinga lands with a slapping head kick.
Slinga is looking to clinch.
Slinga throws a head kick but Cropp moves out of range.
Slinga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slinga wants it to stay on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cropp tries to clinch there but Slinga circles away.
Cropp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slinga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Slinga lands a right hook to the body.
Cropp looks to land a left hand but Slinga moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cropp fails with the takedown.
Slinga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cropp throws the left hand but Slinga avoids the punch easily.
Cropp fails with the takedown
and Slinga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Cropp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slinga throws a head kick that Cropp semi-blocks.
Cropp is rocked!
Slinga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cropp. That did some damage!
Cropp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Cropp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slinga lands with a hook. Cropp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cropp tries to clinch up but Slinga circles away and keeps his distance.
Cropp walks into a jab.
Cropp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slinga circles away.
Slinga drops Cropp with a huge uppercut! Cropp drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Slinga is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gun Slinga! Gun Slinga retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Gun Slinga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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