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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Dennis (ranked 2578 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor The Highlander (ranked 4439 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Highlander's choice of entrance music: Notorious Biggie Small. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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183 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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176 cm
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185 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem Dennis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor The Highlander!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Highlander misses with a double jab.
Dennis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Highlander enables Dennis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Highlander manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Highlander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
The Highlander is pulling down on Dennis 's head to control his posture.
Dennis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Highlander looking for a sweep. Not yet The Highlander, not yet.
The Highlander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.
The Highlander keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
The Highlander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Highlander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Highlander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dennis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Highlander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dennis slips nicely into half guard.
Dennis is thwarting The Highlander's attempts to control the position.
The Highlander moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dennis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dennis wants to control from the top but The Highlander keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Highlander pulls Dennis in close to prevent any damage.
Dennis forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Highlander is pressing down on Dennis 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Highlander looking for a sweep. Not yet The Highlander, not yet.
Dennis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Highlander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dennis defends well.
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
The Highlander can't keep his opponent in guard - Dennis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Highlander controlling the position well.
The Highlander wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis is looking for a kimura but The Highlander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennis to get the leverage.
The Highlander wants to get back to full guard.
The Highlander keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but The Highlander defending well.
The Highlander tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Highlander is just riding it out for now. Dennis eventually gives up the hold.
The Highlander tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
The Highlander is trying is best to control the position here.
The Highlander wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Dennis thows a huge punch but The Highlander dodges it nicely.
That's four 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.
Dennis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Highlander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Highlander wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but The Highlander is defending well.
The Highlander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Highlander is refusing to be controlled, as Dennis sits in half guard.
The Highlander is doing well to control the position and prevent Dennis from advancing to side control.
The Highlander trying to control but Dennis postures up.
The Highlander is trying to get back to full guard.
The Highlander desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but The Highlander is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Highlander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennis is working away from the top position though.
The Highlander is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dennis 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dennis 's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kareem Dennis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dennis .
The Highlander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kareem Dennis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennis throws a head kick that misses.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Dennis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Highlander misses with the combination.
Dennis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Highlander throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as The Highlander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dennis doesn't seem phased though.
The Highlander lands a big uppercut and Dennis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dennis looks OK. The Highlander waves Dennis back to his feet!
Dennis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis has his takedown stuffed
and The Highlander counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor The Highlander!
A victorious Conor The Highlander thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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