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UVT 160: Memorial Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mary Quitecontrary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Down the House. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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125 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mary Quitecontrary!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quitecontrary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quitecontrary is looking to land body kicks.
Palowakski tries to clinch there but Quitecontrary circles away.
Palowakski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Quitecontrary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palowakski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palowakski shoots in for a takedown but Quitecontrary shows good takedown defense.
Quitecontrary feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Palowakski's calf.
Palowakski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quitecontrary throws a series of punches but Palowakski moves out of range.
Quitecontrary swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Palowakski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quitecontrary counters with an inside leg kick.
Palowakski ducks right into an uppercut from Quitecontrary.
Palowakski defending well as Quitecontrary loads up on a big left hand.
Palowakski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quitecontrary manages to avoid it.
Quitecontrary throws a body punch but Palowakski moves out of range.
Palowakski scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quitecontrary shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Quitecontrary was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Palowakski is in a horrible position here. Quitecontrary smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Palowakski is rocked!
Quitecontrary has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palowakski is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Palowakski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quitecontrary throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Palowakski because Quitecontrary loaded up on that one.
Quitecontrary breaks from Palowakski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Palowakski wants to control but Quitecontrary is having none of it.
Quitecontrary is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Palowakski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Quitecontrary is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Palowakski is surviving well by controlling Quitecontrary's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palowakski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Quitecontrary in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quitecontrary throws some wild stikes that Palowakski manages to avoid easily.
Quitecontrary thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Quitecontrary throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Palowakski because Quitecontrary loaded up on that one.
Palowakski blocking the ground and pound.
Quitecontrary landing punches.
Quitecontrary throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quitecontrary working Palowakski over with strikes here.
Quitecontrary avoids the attempt from Palowakski to control.
Quitecontrary scoring with strikes but Palowakski is staying in there.
Quitecontrary throwing strikes here but Palowakski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Palowakski is bucking up trying to escape but Quitecontrary cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palowakski taking shots to the head.
Quitecontrary goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Palowakski is on top in guard.
Quitecontrary is trying to control the position but Palowakski postures up.
Quitecontrary looking for subs off his back but Palowakski has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palowakski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski trying to control the action but Quitecontrary is working from the bottom.
Quitecontrary wants to get back to full guard.
Palowakski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palowakski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Quitecontrary moves into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quitecontrary looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palowakski is one step ahead there.
Quitecontrary is looking for a triangle but Palowakski pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mary Quitecontrary dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quitecontrary tries to land a leg kick but Palowakski saw it coming and moves away.
Palowakski moves out of range of the body kick from Quitecontrary.
Mary Quitecontrary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palowakski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quitecontrary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quitecontrary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palowakski moves away.
Palowakski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palowakski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Palowakski wants to take a breather but Quitecontrary is having none of it.
Palowakski prevents Quitecontrary from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palowakski lands a nice short elbow.
Palowakski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Palowakski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quitecontrary looking for subs from the bottom but Palowakski mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quitecontrary looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Palowakski lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Quitecontrary hold on?!
Palowakski is trying to stick to Quitecontrary's back but Quitecontrary is turning into Palowakski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Palowakski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Quitecontrary.
Palowakski seems to have got his legs back now.
Quitecontrary working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palowakski's head.
Palowakski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quitecontrary tries to free his leg and advance position but Palowakski is retaining full guard.
Palowakski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quitecontrary is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quitecontrary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palowakski wants to sweep here but Quitecontrary controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quitecontrary sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Palowakski's guard.
Quitecontrary drops an elbow to the side of Palowakski's head.
Quitecontrary tries to pass to full mount but Palowakski defends it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quitecontrary thows a huge punch but Palowakski dodges it nicely.
Quitecontrary uses his free foot to push down on Palowakski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Palowakski.
Quitecontrary working Palowakski over with strikes here.
Quitecontrary punching from mount but Palowakski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palowakski wants to control but Quitecontrary is having none of it.
Quitecontrary punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quitecontrary landing strikes, looking to finish!
Palowakski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quitecontrary landing strikes from the mount.
Quitecontrary landing punches.
Quitecontrary thowing shots but they're missing.
Quitecontrary lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Quitecontrary drops a big elbow. That's hurt Palowakski! More shots from Quitecontrary and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mary Quitecontrary!
Mary Quitecontrary thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Olhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wattson comes into the arena with Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim blaring out of the sound system. Ray Olhoffer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ron Wattson's chin.
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270 lbs
15 - 18 - 0 |
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289 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olhoffer misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Wattson.
Wattson misses with the combination.
Olhoffer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wattson.
Olhoffer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A swing and a miss from Wattson.
Ron Wattson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olhoffer sprawls well. Olhoffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wattson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wattson connects with a leg kick. Olhoffer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Olhoffer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Olhoffer.
It looks like Ron Wattson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wattson walks into a straight right hand from Olhoffer.
Olhoffer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wattson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wattson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Wattson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Olhoffer missing with a left hand there. Wattson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wattson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olhoffer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olhoffer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wattson tries to move into range but Olhoffer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olhoffer misses with an uppercut. Wattson saw that one coming.
Wattson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Olhoffer looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wattson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olhoffer's hands.
It looks like Ray Olhoffer has been cut.
Wattson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wattson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wattson!
Wattson scoring well with a low kick there.
Olhoffer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Olhoffer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wattson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Olhoffer did well to prevent Wattson getting side control.
Wattson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Olhoffer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wattson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wattson wants to pass to mount but Olhoffer is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wattson throwing shots but Olhoffer is blocking nicely.
Olhoffer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wattson.
Olhoffer won't allow Wattson to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wattson throws a strike but Olhoffer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wattson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wattson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wattson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wattson landing with the ground and pound.
Wattson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wattson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olhoffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wattson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wattson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olhoffer's head.
Wattson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wattson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wattson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olhoffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wattson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Wattson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wattson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wattson throws a head kick that misses.
Wattson throws a head kick that misses.
Wattson throws a right and a left that Olhoffer avoids nicely.
Olhoffer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wattson blocks a jab.
Olhoffer takes a swing at Wattson's ribcage but misses.
Wattson lands with a nice body punch.
Olhoffer misses with a series of wild punches.
Wattson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ron Wattson is winning the standup battle so far.
Olhoffer throws a hook but Wattson blocks it.
Olhoffer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olhoffer gets caught flat footed, as Wattson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wattson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wattson throwing strikes but missing.
Wattson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wattson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olhoffer can do to turn this around?
Wattson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ron Wattson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wattson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wattson throwing strikes but missing.
Wattson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olhoffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wattson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wattson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wattson is working Olhoffer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wattson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olhoffer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wattson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wattson postures up in Olhoffer's guard and throws a big left but Olhoffer blocks it.
Wattson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wattson is looking to work some ground and pound but Olhoffer has wrist control.
Wattson with a nice head shot there.
Olhoffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wattson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olhoffer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wattson.
Wattson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wattson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olhoffer's head.
Wattson lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wattson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olhoffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wattson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wattson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wattson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wattson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wattson is pushing down on Olhoffer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olhoffer is fighting to maintain full guard but Wattson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wattson throwing shots but Olhoffer is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wattson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wattson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Wattson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wattson throws a sloppy head kick and Olhoffer moves out of range easily.
Olhoffer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wattson.
Wattson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wattson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olhoffer is fending him off so far but Wattson persists. Nope, Olhoffer circles away and we're back to standing.
Wattson connects with a leg kick. Olhoffer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wattson scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Olhoffer misses the target.
Olhoffer moves away from the strike by Wattson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wattson.
Olhoffer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Wattson tenderised Olhoffer's leg. Olhoffer is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson shoots in looking for a takedown. Olhoffer tries to sprawl out of it but Wattson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olhoffer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Wattson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Wattson misses its intended target.
Wattson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wattson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wattson lands with a good body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wattson.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee warns Olhoffer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ray Olhoffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wattson cracks Olhoffer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wattson breaks from Olhoffer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Olhoffer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wattson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Olhoffer is rocked!
Wattson lands a big shot to the head and Olhoffer winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ron Wattson!
An out of breath Ron Wattson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Eccleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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250 lbs
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277 lbs
25 - 26 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Eccleston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Cowell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowell fails with the takedown.
Cowell throws a leg kick but Eccleston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eccleston throws a body punch but Cowell moves out of range.
Cowell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cowell showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cowell seems to be working for a kimura but Eccleston defends the submission attempt.
Cowell seems to be looking for submissions.
Cowell wants to work for an arm triangle but Eccleston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell is trying to work for a kimura but Eccleston is defending well.
Cowell wants to work for an arm triangle but Eccleston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cowell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eccleston sees it coming and defends easily.
Eccleston wants to control but Cowell is keeping busy.
Cowell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell is working for a submission of some sort.
Cowell is pressing down on Eccleston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eccleston is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eccleston is trying to get back to full guard.
Cowell is trying to work for a kimura but Eccleston is defending well.
Cowell is looking for submissions but instead, Eccleston has regained full guard.
Cowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Eccleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eccleston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cowell pushing down on Eccleston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cowell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eccleston sees it coming and defends easily.
Cowell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eccleston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cowell seems to be looking for submissions.
Cowell is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Cowell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cowell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eccleston.
Eccleston just misses with a punch to the body.
Eccleston avoids the body shot from Cowell.
Eccleston avoids a kick to the body.
Eccleston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cowell did well to prevent Eccleston getting side control.
Cowell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cowell.
Eccleston throwing strikes but missing.
Cowell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eccleston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell working for a triangle but Eccleston defends it easily.
Eccleston trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson Cowell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cowell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eccleston trying to control but Cowell is working from the bottom.
Eccleston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eccleston tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowell is retaining full guard.
Eccleston wants to control from the top but Cowell keeps moving.
Eccleston has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cowell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Eccleston is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cowell pulls down on the head and he's put Eccleston to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anderson Cowell!
An out of breath Anderson Cowell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genival Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genival Lacerda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Fish!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacerda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fish counters with a nice uppercut.
Fish cracks Lacerda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fish throws a shot to the body.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacerda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lacerda.
Fish thuds a left hand into Lacerda's body.
Lacerda shoots in and drives through. Fish sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genival Lacerda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and Lacerda moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Fish.
Fish throws a series of punches but Lacerda avoids them all with ease.
Lacerda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lacerda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lacerda thinking.
Genival Lacerda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacerda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Lacerda with that takedown attempt.
Lacerda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Lacerda ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda tries for a takedown but Fish circles away easily
and Fish counters with a right hand to the body.
Lacerda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lacerda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lacerda tries to keep at a distance but Fish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fish gets underhooks to prevent Lacerda's takedown attempt.
Fish scores with a shot to the side of Lacerda's head.
Lacerda has Fish pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fish manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lacerda tries to score a body lock takedown but Fish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lacerda is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Fish.
Fish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lacerda backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fish.
Fish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacerda avoids it.
Fish throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lacerda blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fish.
Lacerda jumps guard but Fish turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda prevents a body shot from Fish.
Fish misses with a punch to the body.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacerda has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fish regains guard immediately.
Fish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lacerda wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lacerda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fish wants to get back to his feet but Lacerda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lacerda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lacerda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fish wants to stand up but Lacerda is controlling him.
Fish trying to control the position here.
Fish wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fish is looking to clinch but Lacerda is avoiding it.
Lacerda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fish's waist but Fish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lacerda off to one side.
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacerda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Lacerda's shoulder, as Lacerda tries to avoid the shot.
Lacerda fails with a takedown attempt.
Fish cracks Lacerda with an open hand slap.
Lacerda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fish 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lacerda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fish is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish is working an open guard so Lacerda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Donk. Fish catches Lacerda right on the button with a cross.
Lacerda shoots in and drives through. Fish sprawls well.
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
Fish leaves Lacerda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fish as he jumps to the side.
Fish thows a body shot but no joy.
Fish scores with a one two! Lacerda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lacerda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fish avoids it really well and circles away.
Lacerda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fish pinned against the cage. Fish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lacerda looks to land a combination but Fish avoids it well.
Lacerda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Lacerda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fish on his heels. He'll look to pass Fish's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lacerda 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.
Lacerda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish managing to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lacerda wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fish controlling Lacerda's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fish thows a body shot but no joy.
Fish leaves Lacerda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genival Lacerda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacerda looking to score a takedown here. Fish is defending well but Lacerda drives through and ends up in Fish's guard.
Lacerda won't allow Fish to get back to his feet.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lacerda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fish is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lacerda wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fish.
A nice left hand lands by Fish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacerda.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Lacerda controls the action.
Fish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fish tries a body shot but Lacerda blocks it.
Fish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacerda avoids it.
Lacerda is working for takedown but Fish is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fish obliges.
Fish throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Fish.
Fish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacerda's elbow.
Fish throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fish tries to throw a body punch but Lacerda avoids it by throwing Fish back against the cage.
Fish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacerda backwards.
Albert Fish seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Fish.
Fish lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacerda backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fish lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fish.
Fish tries to work over Lacerda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Lacerda controls the action.
Fish struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacerda controls his hands.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacerda managing to block the knees to the body from Fish.
Fish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lacerda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Lacerda tries for a takedown but Fish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lacerda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fish quickly recovers to half guard.
Fish tries to kick Lacerda off but Lacerda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda is keen to just control but Fish is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacerda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fish is looking to improve his position.
Lacerda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fish wants to get back to his feet.
Genival Lacerda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lacerda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fish trying to control but Lacerda postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lacerda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good work by Lacerda as he checks the leg kick.
Fish lands with a right hand.
Lacerda shoots in looking for a takedown but Fish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lacerda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
Fish shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lacerda eats them both and turns towards Fish to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lacerda shoots in and drives through. Fish sprawls well.
Fish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lacerda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genival Lacerda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish misses with a double jab.
Lacerda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish connects with a jab.
Lacerda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fish swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lacerda misses with a body punch.
Fish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fish tries a body shot but Lacerda blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacerda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fish is defending well.
Fish throws a head punch that misses.
Lacerda jumps into guard, dragging Fish to the mat.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacerda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacerda was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Lacerda moves out of range of the body kick from Fish.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacerda gets a double leg takedown into Fish's guard.
Lacerda wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Fish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lacerda is controlling him.
Albert Fish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lacerda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fish wants to sweep here but Lacerda controlling him for the moment.
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!
Lacerda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fish is trying to keep Lacerda in close.
Lacerda looking to pass the guard.
Fish wants to hit a switch here but Lacerda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fish there!
Lacerda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fish to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fish shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fish to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fish shrugs it off.
Lacerda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fish to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fish shrugs it off.
Lacerda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lacerda is working for a guillotine from mount but Fish frees his head quite easily.
Lacerda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fish wants to control but Lacerda is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish working to try and regain half guard.
Fish tries to improve his position but instead Lacerda has taken his back!
Fish surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Lacerda is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fish defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish rolls, trying to escape but Lacerda keeps control of the position.
Genival Lacerda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fish defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lacerda looking to break Fish's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fish remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lacerda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fish is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lacerda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fish fending off the submission attempt from Lacerda.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genival Lacerda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fish has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Fish!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timothy Bourque has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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285 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque slips under a jab from Pinksy.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pinksy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bourque has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bourque misses with a jab to the body
and Pinksy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Timothy Bourque has been cut.
Pinksy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bourque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinksy lands a lovely overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bourque crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pinksy - the referee stops the clock and Bourque gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pinksy. Bourque manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinksy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Bourque there.
Bourque throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Pinksy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque throws a hook but Pinksy blocks it.
Bourque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pinksy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bourque.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinksy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinksy, as that shot connected.
Pinksy swings widly with a right hand
and Bourque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bourque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinksy.
Bourque misses with a hook
and Pinksy counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pinksy eats them both and turns towards Bourque to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bourque catches Pinksy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinksy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bourque closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pinksy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pinksy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinksy throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it.
Pinksy tries to bum rush Bourque with a series of wild strikes but Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinksy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bourque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bourque checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinksy lands a high kick!
Bourque takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Timothy Bourque's cut is getting worse.
Bourque misses with a double jab.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bourque misses with an uppercut
and Pinksy counters with a flying knee that drops Bourque! Pinksy dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Pinksy!
After winning the bout, Drew Pinksy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skinny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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287 lbs
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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
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skinny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy shoots in looking for a takedown. Bean tries to sprawl out of it but Boy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean wants to sweep but no luck.
Boy wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boy wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
Boy trying to move into half guard but instead Bean has managed to sweep!
Bean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bean tries to stand but Boy is controlling from the bottom.
Boy 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.
Bean wants to stand but Boy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bean stands and steps away. Boy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boy tries for a takedown but Bean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy has a takedown stuffed.
Butter Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinny Boy.
Boy has a takedown stuffed.
Skinny Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean leaves Boy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bean as he jumps to the side.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bean counters with a crisp one two that drops Boy! Bean thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Boy to his feet! Boy is in big trouble!
Bean lands a big uppercut and Boy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boy looks OK. Bean waves Boy back to his feet!
Boy is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bean clinches up with Boy and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bean.
Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bean drops Boy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bean finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boy is holding his hands too far apart here. Bean throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Boy is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butter Bean!
During a confident post fight interview, Butter Bean thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
143 lbs
24 - 16 - 1 |
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141 lbs
21 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Zhirkov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhirkov.
Nice takedown defense from Zhirkov. No joy for Simons III on that attempt.
Simons III misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhirkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simons III.
Zhirkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simons III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhirkov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhirkov. That's going to slow Simons III down.
Zhirkov is looking to slow Simons III down with leg kicks.
Zhirkov misses with a double jab.
Zhirkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhirkov scores with a hook.
Zhirkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons III moves out of range as Zhirkov throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhirkov.
Simons III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhirkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zhirkov lunges at Simons III with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simons III's hand.
Zhirkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zhirkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhirkov cracks the inside of Simons III's front leg.
Zhirkov slips a jab and a cross from Simons III.
Simons III is breathing heavily.
Zhirkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zhirkov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Simons III if he has to take too many more of those.
Simons III clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhirkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Zhirkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zhirkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhirkov blocks a body shot from Simons III.
Zhirkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhirkov with a knee to the head.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
Zhirkov is looking to control Simons III's arms but Simons III gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zhirkov has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Zhirkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zhirkov has a couple of punches blocked by Simons III.
Zhirkov lands with a right to the head.
Zhirkov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Zhirkov.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Zhirkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Zhirkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zhirkov with a knee to the head.
Zhirkov looking to throw knees to the head but Simons III is blocking nicely.
Zhirkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simons III blocks it with crossed arms.
Zhirkov lands with a left to the head.
Zhirkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simons III blocks it with crossed arms.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Zhirkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simons III tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Zhirkov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhirkov.
Simons III avoids the elbow strike from Zhirkov, against the cage.
Simons III is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simons III decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simons III working for a triangle but Zhirkov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirkov is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zhirkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zhirkov lands a couple of digs.
Zhirkov wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Zhirkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simons III's head.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Zhirkov from controlling successfully.
Zhirkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zhirkov trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Simons III looking for a guillotine here but Zhirkov defends easily.
Zhirkov content to stall in guard here.
Simons III utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III is looking for a triangle here but Zhirkov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zhirkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simons III down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zhirkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Simons III'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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons III.
Simons III misses with a head kick.
Zhirkov scores with a jab.
Simons III avoids the head kick by Zhirkov.
Simons III dives in and grabs Zhirkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhirkov pushes down on Simons III's head and hops out.
Zhirkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simons III rushes Zhirkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Zhirkov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhirkov.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov pushes Simons III back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhirkov lands a knee to the head.
Zhirkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simons III takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zhirkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhirkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III manages to pull guard.
Zhirkov wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Zhirkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simons III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zhirkov is aware though and is defending well.
Simons III can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhirkov controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Robert Zhirkov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Simons III instigates a clinch.
Zhirkov wants to stall.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhirkov to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Zhirkov won't allow it.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Zhirkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zhirkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhirkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhirkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simons III backwards.
Zhirkov misses with a knee to the head.
Zhirkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simons III fails to pull guard.
Zhirkov gets through Simons III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhirkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhirkov lands a nice uppercut.
Zhirkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zhirkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhirkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simons III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhirkov has Simons III pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zhirkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Zhirkov to work.
Simons III drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zhirkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Zhirkov has him pressed against the cage.
Zhirkov presses Simons III against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhirkov stalling the fight.
Zhirkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simons III tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simons III jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zhirkov walks away with a smile on his face. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simons III takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov controlling the action here for a moment.
Zhirkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simons III.
A short right from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Zhirkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov looking to throw knees to the head but Simons III is blocking nicely.
Zhirkov avoiding damage as Simons III throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhirkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Simons III's brow.
Simons III fails to pull guard.
Zhirkov'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.
Zhirkov is looking to control Simons III's arms but Simons III gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zhirkov has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zhirkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zhirkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhirkov is looking to land body kicks.
Zhirkov feints and then cracks Simons III's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simons III down.
Simons III takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zhirkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simons III slips a jab and a cross from Zhirkov.
Simons III has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhirkov.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but Zhirkov shows good takedown defense.
Simons III takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zhirkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhirkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simons III.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhirkov thows a body kick. Simons III tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simons III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhirkov manages to avoid it.
Simons III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhirkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhirkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robert Zhirkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Zhirkov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zhirkov.
Simons III tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhirkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Simons III should have avoided that one.
Zhirkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simons III throws a right hand that Zhirkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhirkov also avoids with ease.
Zhirkov connects with a high kick.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simons III shoots for a takedown but Zhirkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhirkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters circling a little - Zhirkov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zhirkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Simons III is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhirkov connects with a single shot there.
Simons III is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Simons III crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zhirkov - the referee stops the clock and Simons III gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zhirkov. Simons III manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zhirkov thows a body kick. Simons III tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zhirkov misses with a double jab.
Robert Zhirkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhirkov throws a series of punches but Simons III moves out of range.
Simons III takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Simons III on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zhirkov.
Zhirkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simons III misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Zhirkov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhirkov, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhirkov. Zhirkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhirkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Simons III is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhirkov scores with a push kick.
Simons III has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhirkov.
Simons III looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov cracks the inside of Simons III's front leg.
Zhirkov lunges at Simons III with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simons III's hand.
Simons III steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhirkov. That one must have hurt.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhirkov scores with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zhirkov. Simons III shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov cracks the inside of Simons III's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simons III has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhirkov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhirkov. That's going to slow Simons III down.
Zhirkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robert Zhirkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zhirkov lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhirkov.
Simons III fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhirkov, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov lands a nice uppercut.
Zhirkov taking a breather.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Zhirkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhirkov gets through Simons III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhirkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zhirkov to keep the fight standing.
Zhirkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Zhirkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhirkov 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Zhirkov!
A very excited looking Robert Zhirkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Underhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Underhill's choice of entrance music: Chimaira - Warpath. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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235 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Underhill!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heggs clinches up against the cage.
Heggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heggs has had enough of the clinch but Underhill keeps him there for the moment.
Underhill throws a head punch that misses.
Underhill tries to throw a body punch but Heggs avoids it by throwing Underhill back against the cage.
Heggs misses with a body punch.
Heggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heggs pushes Underhill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Underhill stalling the fight.
Underhill has Heggs pressed against the cage, preventing Heggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Underhill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heggs digs a right hand into Underhill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Underhill's gas tank.
Underhill misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heggs wants to clinch up but Underhill keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Underhill misses the target.
Heggs avoids the body shot from Underhill.
Underhill thows a body shot but no joy.
Underhill tries to bum rush Heggs with a series of wild strikes but Heggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Underhill misses.
Heggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Underhill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Underhill avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs misses with a body kick.
Heggs staying out of range there.
Underhill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Underhill jabs at Heggs's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underhill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Underhill blocks a jab.
Mike Underhill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underhill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heggs manages to avoid it.
Heggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Underhill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Underhill has knocked Heggs down with a huge combo! Underhill steps away and waves a wobbly Heggs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Luther Heggs has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heggs avoids the body shot from Underhill.
Underhill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Underhill connects with a body shot.
Heggs clinches.
Heggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Underhill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heggs breaks the clinch.
Underhill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Underhill, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Underhill misses with a body shot
and Heggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Underhill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underhill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heggs manages to avoid it.
Underhill misses the shot to the body.
Underhill cracks Heggs with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Heggs looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Underhill finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heggs closes the distance and clinches.
Heggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Underhill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Heggs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Heggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Underhill. Underhill gets slowly back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Underhill. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Heggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Underhill.
Underhill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Underhill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Underhill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Underhill misses the jab.
Heggs tries to clinch but Underhill moves away
and Underhill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Underhill misses the shot to the body.
Underhill connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underhill. Heggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heggs takes one on the button.
Underhill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Underhill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Underhill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heggs. Heggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Heggs. Those never looked like landing.
Underhill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Heggs's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Underhill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underhill stands up over Heggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Heggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heggs trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Underhill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Underhill trying to control but Heggs is working from the bottom.
Underhill looking to sit in guard and control but Heggs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Underhill is on top in guard.
Underhill throws an elbow that misses. Heggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Underhill's guard. Nice move by Heggs!
Underhill is looking to sweep but instead, Heggs has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underhill is trying is best to control the position here.
Underhill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Underhill.
Underhill looking for a sweep. Not yet Underhill, not yet.
Heggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Luther Heggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Underhill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Underhill misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Underhill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Heggs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Underhill. Heggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underhill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heggs manages to avoid it.
Heggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underhill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heggs throws the kick towards the body but Underhill avoids it.
Heggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Underhill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Underhill misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Underhill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heggs doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Heggs! Underhill dives in looking to finish! Heggs is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Underhill!
A victorious Mike Underhill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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