PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell comes to the cage accompanied by Sonne - Rammstein. Luther Heggs acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Maxwell
vs
Heggs

196 cm
43
258 lbs
37 - 23 - 0

198 cm
43
280 lbs
43 - 25 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heggs stuffs the takedown.
Heggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
Ross Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Maxwell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell trying to control the action but Heggs is working from the bottom.
Maxwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell throws a strike but Heggs avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Heggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maxwell looking to sit in guard and control but Heggs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Maxwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Maxwell, not yet.

Heggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Maxwell is looking to clinch.

Maxwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to control for a moment but Heggs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Maxwell throwing shots but Heggs is blocking nicely.
Maxwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maxwell trying to control from half guard but Heggs is working away.
Maxwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heggs defending well though.
Maxwell trying to control from half guard but Heggs is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maxwell wants to take a breather but Heggs is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maxwell is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell is just content to waste time from the top position. Heggs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Heggs controls Maxwell momentarily but Maxwell frees himself.
Maxwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maxwell works over Heggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Maxwell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maxwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maxwell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maxwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Heggs is keeping the position.
Heggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maxwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Heggs has wrist control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heggs is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell looks to clinch
and Heggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ross Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ross Maxwell's cut.
That's time! Maxwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.

Heggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maxwell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Heggs breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maxwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Heggs, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maxwell scrambles back to his feet.

Heggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maxwell, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heggs tries to stall but Maxwell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maxwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Maxwell controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maxwell blocks a body shot from Heggs.
Maxwell lands a knee to the body.
Heggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heggs gets through Maxwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maxwell as Heggs tries to tie him up.
Heggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maxwell pushes Heggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heggs blocks a body shot from Maxwell.
Heggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Maxwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heggs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Heggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maxwell can't get the takedown.
Maxwell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maxwell cracks Heggs with a nice body shot.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Heggs manages to break the clinch.
Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heggs.
Despite the aggression on Heggs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heggs rushes Maxwell and presses him up against the cage.
Heggs blocks an uppercut.
Heggs lands with a right to the head.
Heggs stalling in the clinch.
Maxwell taking a breather.
Maxwell trying to stall but Heggs improves his position.
Maxwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Heggs as Maxwell shoots in.
Heggs tries to clinch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Heggs as Maxwell shoots in.
Heggs tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt - Heggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell fails with the takedown

and Heggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Maxwell! Heggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maxwell to his feet! Maxwell is in big trouble!

Maxwell is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maxwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heggs counters with a good, hard body kick but Maxwell shrugs it off.
Oh Maxwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Heggs closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heggs lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Maxwell senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luther Heggs!
Luther Heggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.