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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Kofhal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Waterston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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230 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Kofhal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Waterston!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kofhal tries to clinch but Waterston moves out of range.
Waterston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kofhal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waterston throws a body punch but Kofhal moves out of range.
Kofhal could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kofhal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Waterston wants to improve his position but Kofhal is controlling well.
Waterston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kofhal is working away from the top position though.
Waterston is looking to improve his position.
Waterston is in trouble now - Kofhal has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofhal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Waterston to take his back!
Kofhal has the hooks in. Waterston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kofhal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waterston on the ground.
Kofhal is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Waterston. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Waterston is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Waterston is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Waterston is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kofhal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Waterston for as long as he can get away with.
Waterston is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterston holding both Kofhal 's hands and preventing any damage.
Waterston trying to control the hands but Kofhal won't let him.
Kofhal working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kofhal has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Waterston has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kofhal controls the action.
Waterston is really stuck here.
Waterston trying to control the hands but Kofhal won't let him.
Waterston rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Waterston is trying to stand up here but Kofhal is controlling him well.
Waterston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waterston looks gassed!
Kofhal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kofhal in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waterston is pressing down on Kofhal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kofhal controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Kofhal 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.
Waterston moves in looking to clinch but Kofhal pushes him off.
Waterston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Waterston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Waterston misses with the combination.
Kofhal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Waterston tries to strike from the bottom.
Waterston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Waterston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kofhal!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waterston thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofhal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Waterston misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Waterston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kofhal is looking to escape.
Kofhal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waterston looking to finish Kofhal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kofhal!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Waterston throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kofhal can't escape the position.
Waterston avoids the attempt from Kofhal to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kofhal looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Kofhal is looking to improve his position but Waterston isn't that keen on the idea.
Kofhal throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofhal tries to hold on but Waterston postures up.
Kofhal tries to reverse the position but Waterston maintains control.
Kofhal wants to hold on but Waterston pushes him away.
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.
Kofhal holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kofhal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kofhal bucks Waterston off and manages to get back to his feet!
Kofhal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kofhal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waterston wants to get back to his feet but Kofhal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kofhal lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Kofhal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Waterston connects with a high kick.
Waterston throws a head kick that half lands.
Waterston gets caught flat footed, as Kofhal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Waterston controls Kofhal momentarily but Kofhal frees himself.
Waterston is looking to stand up but Kofhal isn't so interested in that idea.
Kofhal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Waterston kicks Kofhal off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kofhal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waterston throws a head kick that misses.
Waterston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofhal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waterston circles away.
Waterston lands with a slapping head kick.
Kofhal is rocked!
Sam Waterston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waterston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Kofhal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waterston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Waterston.
Waterston tries a head kick but it misses.
Waterston misses with a two punch combination.
Waterston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waterston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waterston is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kofhal flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kofhal is out cold! Waterston holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Waterston!
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hype
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FIGHT
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