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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Underhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Underhill comes to the cage accompanied by 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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272 lbs
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Underhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underhill.
Ghotha throws a series of punches but Underhill avoids them all with ease.
Underhill shoots in and bounces Ghotha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ghotha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Underhill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ghotha keeping moving, preventing Underhill from controlling successfully.
Ghotha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Underhill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Underhill landing with the ground and pound.
Underhill stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha wants to hit a switch here but Underhill passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ghotha there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill controlling the position easily from mount.
Underhill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ghotha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ghotha tries to hold on but Underhill pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underhill looking to control but Ghotha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Underhill with a couple of short strikes.
Underhill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ghotha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underhill fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ghotha tries to reverse the position but Underhill maintains control.
Underhill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ghotha is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underhill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Underhill looking to control but Ghotha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghotha throwing hammer fists to the chest of Underhill. What's that going to do exactly?
Ghotha tries to hold on but Underhill pushes him away.
BOOM! Underhill connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Underhill in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ghotha working to try and regain half guard.
Underhill working Ghotha over with strikes here.
Underhill lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ghotha hang on?
Underhill landing strikes, looking to finish!
Underhill looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Underhill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underhill lands a big shot there that rocks Ghotha but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ghotha slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ghotha is looking for a sweep. Underhill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Underhill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Ghotha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Underhill is trying to control the action in half guard but Ghotha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ghotha wants to get back to full guard.
Underhill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Underhill working over Ghotha with some ground and pound. Ghotha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghotha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Underhill scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underhill is trying to control. Ghotha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Underhill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ghotha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ghotha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghotha manages to get to full guard.
Underhill looking to pass the guard.
Underhill stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Underhill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Underhill dominated that round.
That's time! Underhill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ghotha throws a looping overhand right but Underhill ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Ghotha misses.
Underhill looking to score a takedown here. Ghotha is defending well but Underhill drives through and ends up in Ghotha's guard.
Ghotha wants to sweep but no luck.
Underhill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ghotha keeping moving, preventing Underhill from controlling successfully.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
Ghotha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Underhill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Underhill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
Ghotha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Underhill pushing down on Ghotha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to control here.
Underhill trying to control from half guard but Ghotha is working away.
Underhill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ghotha is trying to get back to full guard.
Mike Underhill has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Underhill scores with a jab to the body.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghotha moves away.
Underhill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghotha throws a leg kick but Underhill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underhill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ghotha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Underhill connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ghotha some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghotha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Underhill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Underhill working the ground and pound but Ghotha is defending the strikes.
Underhill trying to control the action but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha tries to bench press Underhill off him but Underhill keeps the position.
Underhill trying to control the position but Ghotha is working away.
Ghotha is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underhill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghotha keeps working.
Ghotha looking for a sweep but Underhill has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ghotha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghotha gets full guard.
Underhill trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
Underhill throws a big right hand that misses.
Underhill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghotha is keeping the position for now.
Ghotha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Underhill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Underhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underhill is stalling in the full guard.
Ghotha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghotha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Underhill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Underhill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Underhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Underhill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
Underhill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Underhill dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ghotha fails to land with a series of punches.
Underhill lands a jab to Ghotha's midsection.
Ghotha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Underhill.
Underhill throws a right hand that Ghotha ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghotha also avoids with ease.
Underhill misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Underhill misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Underhill here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Left hook, right uppercut from Underhill.
Ghotha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Underhill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Underhill looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghotha is just out of range.
Underhill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Underhill misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha throws a looping overhand right but Underhill ducks down to avoid it.
Ghotha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghotha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Underhill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ghotha scrambles back to his feet.
Ghotha moves forwards but Underhill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Underhill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Underhill lands.
Underhill clobbers Ghotha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghotha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Underhill. No joy for Ghotha on that attempt.
Underhill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghotha can do to turn this around?
Ghotha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Underhill throws a body punch but Ghotha moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Underhill.
Underhill cracks Ghotha with a big right hand but Ghotha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ghoul Ghotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Underhill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ghotha won't allow Underhill to pass to mount.
Ghotha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Underhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghotha wants to improve his position but instead Underhill has moved into half guard.
Underhill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Underhill seems content to control.
Ghotha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Underhill is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Underhill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Underhill wants to pass to mount but Ghotha is defending the position.
Ghotha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ghotha is looking for a triangle but Underhill pushes his legs off easily.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
Underhill trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
Ghotha is trying to control the position but Underhill postures up.
Underhill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghotha is keeping the position for now.
Mike Underhill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Underhill scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha keeping moving, preventing Underhill from controlling successfully.
Ghotha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Underhill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mike Underhill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Ghotha keeping moving, preventing Underhill from controlling successfully.
Ghotha is looking for a triangle but Underhill pushes his legs off easily.
Underhill trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ghotha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Underhill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Underhill has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Underhill!
Our winner, Mike Underhill, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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