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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grover Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Huge has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grover Kirby's chin.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Grover Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Huge!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huge pushes Kirby up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kirby stalls.
Huge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kirby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Huge misses with punches from the back.
Kirby is in bad spot here.
Huge slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kirby can't escape the position.
Huge keeps control of the position easily here as Kirby tries to buck him off.
Kirby wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kirby.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huge is not going to allow Kirby to sit and survive in this position.
Kirby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Huge.
Huge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kirby has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kirby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Kirby trying to control the position but Huge manages to sink in the hooks.
Huge somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kirby is really stuck here.
Kirby is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huge missing with punches from the back.
Kirby rolls, trying to escape but Huge keeps control of the position.
Huge looking for the RNC.
Huge thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Huge working for the choke.
Huge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kirby has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby wants to get back to his feet.
Huge controlling from the back.
Huge keeps control of the position as Kirby tries to break free.
Huge is not going to allow Kirby to sit and survive in this position.
Huge biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huge has got his arm under Kirby's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kirby has spun round into Huge's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Huge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Huge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirby wants to sweep here but Huge controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Huge dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Huge scores with a takedown into Kirby's guard.
Huge won't allow Kirby to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Huge. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Huge controlling from the top position.
Kirby could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kirby isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Huge stacks Kirby on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Huge!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huge controls the position.
Kirby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Huge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kirby tries to lock up and control but Huge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huge throwing strikes here but Kirby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Huge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kirby tries to improve his position but instead Huge has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Huge misses with punches from the back.
Huge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirby tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kirby is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kirby is trying to stand but he's just given Huge his back.
Huge working for a choke but Kirby is defending well.
Huge has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kirby is keeping busy.
Kirby trying to control the action but Huge just sinks the hooks in.
Huge throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huge controls the position.
Huge controlling well, preventing Kirby from escaping the position.
Huge biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kirby trying to get back to his feet but Huge is in full control for now.
Kirby is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirby trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Huge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kirby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Huge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirby's guard.
Kirby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirby isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Huge stacks Kirby on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Huge!
Huge throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kirby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirby, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huge tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge throws an elbow but Kirby slips to the side and avoids it well.
Huge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kirby sneaks out the side door and pushes Huge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Huge.
Huge controlling from side mount.
Huge decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kirby to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Huge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Huge from controlling successfully.
Huge throws a strike but Kirby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huge pulls Kirby in close to his closed guard and prevents Kirby from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby throwing strikes from guard but Huge blocks nicely.
Huge controls Kirby momentarily but Kirby frees himself.
Huge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Huge stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kirby to get to his feet.
Huge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huge tries a head kick but it misses.
Huge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Huge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirby gets back to full guard.
Kirby wants to stand and escape but Huge is having none of it.
Huge postures up.
Kirby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kirby is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Huge dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Huge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Huge 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Huge!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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