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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tuten Heimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heimer comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny G - The Movement. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Erik Williams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 cm
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm
24
194 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tuten Heimer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Williams! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams looks to land a right hand but Heimer moved out of range. Nice sprawl there from Williams as Heimer shoots in. A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. Williams with a hook. Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heimer on the side of the head. A jab-cross combination lands for Williams and sends Heimer crashing to the mat! Williams follows him down to the mat - Heimer regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Heimer is rocked!
It looks like Tuten Heimer has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heimer! Oh Heimer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Heimer is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action. Heimer seems to have got his legs back now. Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Heimer is looking to get to half guard. Heimer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heimer is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea. Heimer is working hard here to advance position. Williams tries to control but Heimer wriggling away. Heimer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heimer tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Williams controlling his opponent. Heimer is looking to get to half guard. Williams controlling the position easily from mount. Heimer wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away. Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams trying to control but Heimer is having none of it. Heimer gets back to half guard. Williams trying to mount his opponent but Heimer defends it. Heimer is not content to let Williams control the position. Heimer actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Heimer is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Heimer wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Heimer looking for submissions off his back. Heimer tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Williams is looking to land body kicks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Williams dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tuten Heimer's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams. Williams throws a head kick that misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer. No luck for Heimer with that takedown attempt. Heimer slips a straight right by Williams. Williams works the jab nicely. Erik Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Williams. Heimer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. A bit of a lull in the action here. Heimer is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Heimer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working. You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heimer misses with the ground and pound. Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Heimer scoring with strikes. Heimer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Williams wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Williams throws the left hand but Heimer avoids the punch easily. Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Heimer on that attempt. Williams looks to throw the jab but Heimer is out of range. Williams's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Williams duly obliges. Williams defending well as Heimer loads up on a big left hand. A punch combination from Williams misses. Heimer blocks a leg kick. Williams lands a left and a right that sends Heimer crashing to the canvas! Williams dives into mount looking to finish! Williams looking to control and managing it successfully. Heimer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Heimer is not content to let Williams control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heimer moves into full guard.
Heimer wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Heimer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Williams is looking to stand up but Heimer won't let him. Williams postures 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. Heimer wants to control but Williams passes easily into half guard.
Heimer actively working from the bottom here. Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heimer is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tuten Heimer's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Williams. Heimer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Heimer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Heimer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heimer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Heimer being controlled here momentarily. Heimer passes into half guard. Williams is trying to maintain the position but Heimer is very close to passing his half guard. Heimer controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Heimer stops Williams from standing up. Williams seems keen to control Heimer's posture. Heimer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Heimer trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. Heimer trying to move into half guard but instead Williams has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Heimer trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Heimer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Heimer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into half guard.
Heimer tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Heimer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heimer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Williams trying to control the action but Heimer is working from the bottom. Heimer is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Williams misses with an uppercut. Heimer saw that one coming.
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. Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Williams wants to land a leg kick but Heimer is out of range. Erik Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Heimer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Heimer on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuten Heimer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Williams tries to score with a low kick but Heimer moves his leg out of the way. Tuten Heimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tuten Heimer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Williams scores with a hook to the body. Heimer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Williams tests Heimer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Heimer takes one on the button. Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heimer in his tracks. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heimer. Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heimer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing. Heimer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight! Erik Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Williams!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
79% |
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