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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robo Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope has chosen Ghost - Monstrance Clock as his entrance music. Reggie Lewis looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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344 lbs
8 - 42 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 42 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robo Pope!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Pope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pope's guard.
Pope wriggles free and stands up.
Pope leaves Lewis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Pope.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Pope.
Lewis lands a really nice looking cross but Pope seems unphased.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pope swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis stalling.
Lewis tries to pass to full mount but Pope defends it.
Pope tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lewis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pope's head.
That's two 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.
Pope is defending against the submission attempts here by Lewis.
Lewis not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to pass to full mount but Pope defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lewis connects with a nice short shot to Pope's temple.
Lewis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lewis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now.
Pope manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
As Lewis backs off Pope throws a huge counter combo but Lewis manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Pope dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Pope.
Pope takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Robo Pope has been cut.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Pope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Pope.
Pope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pope avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Pope.
It looked like Lewis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pope.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick
and Lewis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lewis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pope doesn't seem bothered though.
Pope throws a lazy head kick
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pope throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pope in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis tries to clinch but Pope is having none of it.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Pope misses with a head kick.
Pope gets caught napping as Lewis dives in and scores a takedown. Pope manages to retain guard.
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lewis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pope's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reggie Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pope wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lewis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pope for as long as he can get away with.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Lewis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pope manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lewis is looking to sweep but instead, Pope has passed into half guard.
Lewis has a hand on Pope's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pope takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lewis reaches up and holds on to Pope to control the position.
Lewis wants to control but Pope is having none of it.
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 Reggie Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robo Pope's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick by Pope misses
and Lewis counters with a low kick, right behind Pope 's knee.
Lewis shoots in but Pope avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Pope.
Lewis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pope tries to avoid it but Lewis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pope to the ground. Pope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pope misses with a head kick.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Pope.
Lewis gets a clinch.
Pope can't break the clinch.
Pope looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Pope manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope working hard to break the clinch.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pope wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lewis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Pope shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis drives through and clinches with Pope against the cage.
Pope tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
I was talking to Lewis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Pope.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Pope misses
and Lewis counters with a series of strikes. Pope will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pope tries a head kick but it misses.
Pope throws a head kick that misses
and Lewis counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Pope.
A head kick from Lewis lands but Pope takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pope throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Pope circles away.
Lewis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis scores with a shot to the body.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Pope sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pope.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
And Pope tries to counter it with a takedown but Lewis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pope tries a head kick but it misses.
Pope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis pushes Pope up against the cage in a clinch.
Pope is trying to push Lewis away but Lewis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis scores with a takedown into Pope's guard.
Pope is working an open guard so Lewis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lewis dives in and grabs Pope's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Pope wants to counter the offense by Lewis and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Pope.
Lewis scores with a head kick.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robo Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Lewis dives in and grabs Pope's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick
and Lewis counters with a one-two to the body.
Robo Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pope throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis dives in and grabs Pope's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis is looking to wear down Pope with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis thumps Pope with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Robo Pope!
Robo Pope took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you for your cooperation. God bless.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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