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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troll Warlord (ranked 4557 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Jenkins (ranked 8544 p4p, 0 weight class). Warlord comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Ink - F With U ft. Ty Dolla $ign. This should be fireworks!
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152 cm
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206 lbs
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200 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troll Warlord! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Connor Jenkins! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Troll Warlord has been cut. Jenkins has managed to clinch.
Warlord could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Warlord looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Warlord looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Warlord can't break the clinch.
Warlord wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins slows down the pace here.
Warlord wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins is trying to pull guard but Warlord turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Warlord has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment. Jenkins'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. Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Warlord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
Warlord appears to be looking for a big counter. Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Warlord pushes him off. Warlord takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warlord, pushing him back against the cage. Warlord is trying to force a seperation but Jenkins has the dominant position. Jenkins is working for takedown but Warlord is calmly controlling the position for now. Troll Warlord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Jenkins. Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown and Warlord counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Warlord to acknowledge the strikes. Jenkins moves into the clinch. Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Warlord avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Warlord pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Warlord moves out of range easily. Warlord appears to be looking for a big counter. Warlord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins looks winded! Jenkins clinches up against the cage. Jenkins tries to pull guard but Warlord won't allow it.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warlord tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warlord to the ground. Warlord escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Warlord throws a big counter combination but Jenkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jenkins tries for a takedown but Warlord circles away easily and Warlord counters with a stiff right hand. Jenkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warlord but Warlord pushes him off and we're back to square one. Warlord appears to be looking for a big counter. Connor Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins wants to clinch. Jenkins tries to bum rush Warlord with a series of wild strikes but Warlord uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up with Warlord, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes Warlord against the cage but Warlord circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Warlord throws a big counter combination but Jenkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Warlord is looking for a counter combo. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jenkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warlord sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Jenkins dominated that round. The cut man is working on Troll Warlord'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.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warlord defends it nicely. Warlord is looking for a counter combo. Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Warlord counters with a left and a right that stings Jenkins. Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Warlord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Troll Warlord is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jenkins cracks Warlord with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jenkins looks for a takedown but Warlord sprawls well. Warlord throws a big counter combination but Jenkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jenkins is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jenkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warlord defends well and Jenkins ends up having to push Warlord into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jenkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Troll Warlord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Jenkins. Jenkins misses with a takedown and Warlord counters with a two punch combo. Troll Warlord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Warlord counters with a two punch combo. Jenkins is looking to clinch but Warlord is avoiding it.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Warlord throws a big counter combo but Jenkins just gets out of the way. Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Warlord shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time. Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warlord as he jumps to the side. It looked like Warlord was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jenkins looks to land a combination but Warlord avoids it well. Warlord went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warlord avoids it really well and circles away. Warlord appears to be looking for a big counter. Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warlord circles away. Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Warlord seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jenkins swings for the body but Warlord moves out of range.
Jenkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warlord as he jumps to the side. Warlord is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins closes the distance but Warlord moves to the side and Warlord counters with a stiff right hand. Jenkins closes the distance but Warlord moves to the side and Warlord counters with a left and a right that stings Jenkins. Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown and Warlord counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Warlord to acknowledge the strikes. Jenkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warlord defends well and Jenkins ends up having to push Warlord into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins with a poor takedown and Warlord counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Jenkins is predictable there and Warlord counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Warlord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jenkins wants to clinch and Warlord counters with a series of strikes. Jenkins will be more careful next time no doubt. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jenkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Warlord has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Warlord and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Warlord is looking for a counter combo. Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warlord tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warlord to the ground. Warlord escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Warlord is working the combinations to good effect here. Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Warlord shows good takedown defense. Warlord appears to be looking for a big counter. Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Warlord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Warlord throwing a counter right hand but Jenkins manages to avoid it. Jenkins tries to score with a low kick but Warlord moves his leg out of the way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troll Warlord dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Troll Warlord's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Warlord. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt. Warlord appears to be looking for a big counter. Jenkins darts in looking for a takedown but Warlord gets double underhooks and turns Jenkins into the cage. Jenkins shoots and misses and Warlord counters with a left and a right that stings Jenkins. Troll Warlord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Jenkins. Jenkins dives in and grabs Warlord's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warlord pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out. Warlord is looking for a counter combo. Horrible takedown attempt by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Warlord, which made it look bad. Troll Warlord is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jenkins tries to clinch there but Warlord circles away.
It looked like Warlord was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Warlord counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Warlord to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins throws a body kick that misses and Warlord counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Warlord to acknowledge the strikes. Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warlord as he avoids it easily. Warlord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage. Warlord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jenkins wants to clinch and Warlord counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Warlord to acknowledge the strikes. Jenkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Warlord counters with a left and a right that stings Jenkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Warlord is looking for a counter combo. Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt and Warlord counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Warlord to acknowledge the strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jenkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Warlord. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt. Jenkins is looking to clinch. Jenkins darts in trying to clinch enabling Warlord to counter with a crisp jab. Jenkins closes the distance looking to clinch and Warlord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins fails with the takedown. Jenkins misses with a body kick. Jenkins throws a leg kick but Warlord sees it coming and moves out of range. Jenkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warlord but Warlord pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jenkins closes the distance looking to clinch and Warlord counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time. Warlord is looking for a counter combo. Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt. It looked like Warlord was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warlord sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat. Warlord seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jenkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Warlord counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Troll Warlord showed his dominance in that final round. I think Warlord has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troll Warlord! Our winner, Troll Warlord, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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RATING
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