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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brewer (ranked 1474 p4p, 137 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 2302 p4p, 213 weight class). Brewer comes into the arena with Gangster's Paradise blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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228 lbs
29 - 15 - 3 |
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
29 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 44 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer closes the distance and clinches.
Brewer tries to work over Eikmeyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brewer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eikmeyer or not.
Brewer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eikmeyer backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eikmeyer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brewer prevents it.
Brewer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brewer gets underhooks to prevent Eikmeyer's takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frank Brewer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Brewer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Brewer.
Brewer lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eikmeyer's elbow.
Brewer lands a hook that snaps the head of Eikmeyer backwards.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brewer misses with a punch to the body.
Eikmeyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Brewer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brewer tries to throw a body punch but Eikmeyer avoids it by throwing Brewer back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Eikmeyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brewer sees it coming and defends easily.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Eikmeyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brewer is trying to stand up here but Eikmeyer is controlling him well.
Eikmeyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eikmeyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eikmeyer prevents Brewer from standing back up.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brewer is doing well to control the position and prevent Eikmeyer from advancing to side control.
Brewer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brewer has one foot on Eikmeyer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick and Eikmeyer moves out of range easily.
Eikmeyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brewer's waist but Brewer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eikmeyer off to one side.
Brewer is looking for a counter combo.
Eikmeyer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Eikmeyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brewer sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer is working for a kimura but Brewer is defending it quite comfortably.
Eikmeyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eikmeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brewer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eikmeyer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eikmeyer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brewer is defending against the submission attempts here by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer prevents Brewer from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eikmeyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eikmeyer with the ground and pound but Brewer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brewer wants to stand and escape but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Eikmeyer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brewer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brewer has escaped and now he's on top!
Eikmeyer keeping full guard, as Brewer tries to pass.
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eikmeyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is in close to Eikmeyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brewer passes Eikmeyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brewer is working for a submission of some sort.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Brewer trying to control from half guard but Eikmeyer is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Brewer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brewer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brewer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eikmeyer can't get the takedown.
Brewer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eikmeyer is looking for a takedown.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Eikmeyer controls the action.
Eikmeyer blocks a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer gets underhooks to prevent Eikmeyer's takedown attempt.
Frank Brewer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Brewer lands a nice shot to the body.
Brewer lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Brewer.
Eikmeyer goes for a takedown attempt but Brewer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer clinches with his opponent.
Brewer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brewer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eikmeyer up against the cage.
Brewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brewer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eikmeyer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily.
Brewer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eikmeyer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Eikmeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brewer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eikmeyer.
Brewer is trying to stand up here but Eikmeyer is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Eikmeyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brewer is trying to stand.
Eikmeyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brewer taking some punishment here, with Eikmeyer in his half guard.
Eikmeyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brewer is trying to stand back up but Eikmeyer is controlling him
Brewer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eikmeyer can do to turn this around?
Eikmeyer is working for a kimura but Brewer is defending it quite comfortably.
Brewer pushes Eikmeyer off looking to stand but Eikmeyer dives back in and keeps control.
Eikmeyer is nestled in close to Brewer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is trying to stand.
Eikmeyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brewer sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer winds up and cracks Brewer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Eikmeyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brewer sees it coming and defends easily.
Brewer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eikmeyer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brewer pushes Eikmeyer off looking to stand but Eikmeyer dives back in and keeps control.
Eikmeyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eikmeyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brewer's head.
Mario Eikmeyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eikmeyer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eikmeyer prevents Brewer from standing back up.
Eikmeyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brewer looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brewer defends it well.
Eikmeyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brewer defending well though.
Brewer is looking to escape.
Eikmeyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eikmeyer looking for a submission but Brewer manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Eikmeyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Eikmeyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brewer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brewer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brewer stops a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Eikmeyer controls the action.
Brewer cracks Eikmeyer with a nice body shot.
Brewer digs a right hand into Eikmeyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eikmeyer's gas tank.
Brewer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eikmeyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brewer pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Brewer manages to get underhooks.
Frank Brewer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eikmeyer can't get the takedown.
Brewer works on Eikmeyer's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Brewer.
Brewer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brewer is pushing Eikmeyer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Brewer.
Brewer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Brewer.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brewer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Brewer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eikmeyer backwards.
Brewer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brewer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brewer.
Brewer stops a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Brewer stalling in the clinch.
Eikmeyer looking for a takedown.
Eikmeyer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brewer regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eikmeyer is controlling him.
Eikmeyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eikmeyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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!
Eikmeyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brewer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer throws an elbow that misses. Brewer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eikmeyer's guard. Nice move by Brewer!
Brewer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brewer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eikmeyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brewer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brewer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brewer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eikmeyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brewer has managed to get both his arms back between Eikmeyer's legs - danger averted.
Brewer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brewer trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Brewer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eikmeyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brewer has managed to get both his arms back between Eikmeyer's legs - danger averted.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brewer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eikmeyer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brewer uses it to pass to side control.
Eikmeyer sneaks back into half guard.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brewer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Eikmeyer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brewer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Brewer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brewer 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Brewer!
Frank Brewer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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