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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triton Heaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent FootRub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent FootRub will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Triton Heaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent FootRub!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FootRub misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heaton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from FootRub.
FootRub loads up on a big right hand but Heaton slips the punch.
Heaton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heaton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as FootRub throws out the jab.
FootRub fails to land with a series of punches.
FootRub bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heaton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heaton shoots in and drives through. FootRub sprawls well.
FootRub throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
FootRub misses with a series of wild punches.
Vincent FootRub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FootRub displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
FootRub just misses with a punch to the body.
FootRub throws the left hand but Heaton avoids the punch easily.
FootRub scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heaton in his tracks.
FootRub misses with a few strikes there.
Heaton slips a jab from FootRub.
FootRub throws a right hand that Heaton ducks under and follows up with a left that Heaton also avoids with ease.
Heaton dodges the punch combination from FootRub.
Heaton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FootRub wants to get back to his feet but Heaton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heaton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
FootRub is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heaton is controlling him.
FootRub keeping moving, preventing Heaton from controlling successfully.
Heaton won't allow FootRub to get back to his feet.
FootRub has momentary wrist control but Heaton slips an elbow through the middle.
FootRub is looking to stand up but Heaton isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Heaton works over FootRub with some ground and pound from guard.
Heaton prevents FootRub from getting back to his feet.
FootRub really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heaton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
FootRub looks gassed!
FootRub keeping moving, preventing Heaton from controlling successfully.
FootRub is looking to stand up but Heaton isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Heaton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with FootRub, pushing him back against the ropes.
Heaton lands a nice uppercut.
Heaton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Heaton on the inside.
Heaton tries to score a body lock takedown but FootRub shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Triton Heaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heaton.
FootRub stops a takedown attempt from Heaton.
Heaton is stalling here.
Heaton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heaton tries to throw a body punch but FootRub avoids it by throwing Heaton back against the cage.
Heaton has FootRub pressed against the ropes, preventing FootRub from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Heaton.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Heaton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Heaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
FootRub being controlled against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Triton Heaton.
FootRub lands with a right hand.
FootRub fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Heaton.
FootRub scores with a decent looking hook.
Heaton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FootRub.
Heaton slips a straight right by FootRub.
FootRub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by FootRub there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heaton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heaton dodges the punch combination from FootRub.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent FootRub dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
FootRub throws a series of punches but Heaton moves out of range.
FootRub misses with a looping left.
Heaton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FootRub is fending him off so far but Heaton persists. Nope, FootRub circles away and we're back to standing.
Heaton scores with a sloppy right hand. FootRub should have avoided that one.
FootRub lands with a hook. Heaton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heaton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Heaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
FootRub wants to stand up but Heaton is controlling him.
Heaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heaton 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.
Heaton trying to control but FootRub is working from the bottom.
Heaton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heaton chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FootRub wants to stand up but Heaton is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
FootRub connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - FootRub coming out on top.
Heaton shoots in and bounces FootRub off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for FootRub. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
FootRub wants to stand but Heaton is controlling the position.
Heaton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
FootRub working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heaton.
Heaton landing with the ground and pound.
Heaton prevents FootRub from getting back to his feet.
FootRub avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
FootRub wants to stand up but Heaton is controlling him.
FootRub is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaton trying to control but FootRub is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
FootRub gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heaton throws a big right hand that misses.
FootRub is looking to stand back up but Heaton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by FootRub.
FootRub blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heaton.
Heaton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heaton lands with a punch from half guard.
FootRub wants to get back to his feet.
FootRub taking some punishment here, with Heaton in his half guard.
FootRub on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heaton controlling the action here.
Heaton stops FootRub from getting back to his feet.
Heaton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
FootRub is looking to escape.
Heaton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
FootRub is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Heaton trying to control from half guard but FootRub is working away.
FootRub pushes Heaton off looking to stand but Heaton dives back in and keeps control.
Heaton trying to mount his opponent but FootRub defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Heaton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
FootRub slips a jab from Heaton.
FootRub gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heaton stops FootRub from standing up.
Heaton advances to half guard.
FootRub pushes Heaton off looking to stand but Heaton dives back in and keeps control.
Heaton is keen to just control but FootRub is a slippery customer.
FootRub blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heaton.
Heaton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FootRub has hold of Heaton's hands but Heaton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
FootRub looks like he's trying to stand up.
Heaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but FootRub keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Triton Heaton dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Heaton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Heaton showed some decent athleticism there.
Heaton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks FootRub with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
FootRub is looking to escape.
Heaton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
FootRub is trying to stand back up but Heaton is controlling him
Heaton trying to mount his opponent but FootRub defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FootRub wants to get back to his feet.
Heaton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Heaton or perhaps it was just good defense by FootRub which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FootRub 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.
FootRub misses with a series of wild punches.
FootRub swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vincent FootRub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heaton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
FootRub is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Heaton wants to control the pace but FootRub is squirming around nicely.
Heaton won't let FootRub get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Heaton controlling the position easily from mount.
Heaton dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaton with shots to the head and body - FootRub looks very uncomfortable down there.
Heaton cracks FootRub with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
You get the feeling that FootRub really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Heaton lands a nice shot to the head.
Heaton controlling his opponent.
FootRub is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Heaton lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if FootRub can do anything to dispel that myth.
FootRub wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Heaton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can FootRub hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heaton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Heaton landing shots from mount.
Heaton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can FootRub hang on?
Heaton with a couple of short strikes.
Heaton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
You get the feeling that FootRub really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Heaton lands a heavy elbow.
FootRub is trying to stand up.
Heaton wants to finish this one by submission but FootRub is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Heaton.
FootRub is trying to stand.
Heaton unloading with bombs!
FootRub tries to buck Heaton off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heaton with shots to the head and body - FootRub looks very uncomfortable down there.
You get the feeling that FootRub really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Heaton lands a nice shot to the head.
FootRub squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Heaton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
FootRub is bucking up trying to escape but Heaton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
FootRub wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
FootRub is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
A nice elbow there by Heaton.
FootRub really wants to buck Heaton off and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Triton Heaton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heaton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triton Heaton!
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