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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BurgerMeister MeisterBurger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorm Leifsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MeisterBurger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, break stuff. Leifsson has chosen Iceland's National Anthem as his entrance music. Gorm Leifsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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250 lbs
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278 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, BurgerMeister MeisterBurger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gorm Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MeisterBurger leaves Leifsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MeisterBurger fails with the takedown
and Leifsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MeisterBurger's guard now.
MeisterBurger is striking off his back. Leifsson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Leifsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MeisterBurger tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
Leifsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MeisterBurger is refusing to be controlled, as Leifsson sits in half guard.
Leifsson working over MeisterBurger with some ground and pound. MeisterBurger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MeisterBurger taking some punishment here, with Leifsson in his half guard.
MeisterBurger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leifsson on the ground.
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but MeisterBurger is working away.
MeisterBurger punching from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leifsson connects with a nice short shot to MeisterBurger's temple.
MeisterBurger is looking to improve his position.
MeisterBurger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson throwing shots but MeisterBurger is blocking nicely.
MeisterBurger is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MeisterBurger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
MeisterBurger wants to get back to full guard.
MeisterBurger punching from the bottom.
Leifsson slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leifsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leifsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MeisterBurger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
MeisterBurger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MeisterBurger missing with punches from the bottom.
MeisterBurger tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MeisterBurger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
MeisterBurger missing with punches from the bottom.
Leifsson thows a huge punch but MeisterBurger dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MeisterBurger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leifsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MeisterBurger!
Leifsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MeisterBurger is looking to escape.
MeisterBurger gets back to half guard.
MeisterBurger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
MeisterBurger gets back to full guard.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but MeisterBurger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MeisterBurger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MeisterBurger with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Leifsson can't handle though.
MeisterBurger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MeisterBurger tries to get out of the position.
Leifsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MeisterBurger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Leifsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MeisterBurger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leifsson wants a takedown but no success here.
BurgerMeister MeisterBurger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorm Leifsson.
Leifsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MeisterBurger.
MeisterBurger has Leifsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leifsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MeisterBurger successfully pulls guard.
Leifsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leifsson landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but MeisterBurger keeps moving.
MeisterBurger punching from the bottom - just letting Leifsson know he's still in a fight.
MeisterBurger tries to strike from the bottom.
Leifsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MeisterBurger's guard.
MeisterBurger tries to kick Leifsson off but Leifsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
MeisterBurger is pressing down on Leifsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MeisterBurger is on top in guard.
Leifsson trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MeisterBurger thows a big elbow that misses.
MeisterBurger throwing strikes from guard but Leifsson blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorm Leifsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
MeisterBurger with a poor takedown
and Leifsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leifsson.
MeisterBurger is looking to stand back up but Leifsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by MeisterBurger.
Leifsson is controlling the pace.
Leifsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leifsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leifsson working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leifsson in particular looking to stall.
Gorm Leifsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leifsson thows a huge punch but MeisterBurger dodges it nicely.
MeisterBurger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
MeisterBurger is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leifsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson moves nicely into side control.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but MeisterBurger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MeisterBurger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Leifsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Leifsson trying to control but MeisterBurger is having none of it.
MeisterBurger is desperately trying to improve his position but Leifsson has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Leifsson.
It looks like BurgerMeister MeisterBurger has been cut.
Leifsson blocks MeisterBurger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
MeisterBurger working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MeisterBurger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
MeisterBurger scoring with some ground and pound.
Leifsson pulls MeisterBurger in close to prevent any damage.
MeisterBurger with a flurry of punches that miss.
MeisterBurger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MeisterBurger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MeisterBurger controlling from the top position.
MeisterBurger postures up.
MeisterBurger trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
MeisterBurger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Leifsson tries to strike from the bottom.
Leifsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leifsson fails with the takedown
so MeisterBurger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leifsson is breathing heavily.
MeisterBurger preventing the sweep.
Leifsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MeisterBurger chips away with some ground and pound.
MeisterBurger works over Leifsson with some ground and pound from guard.
MeisterBurger trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is trying to control the position but MeisterBurger postures up.
MeisterBurger connects with a couple of short punches.
MeisterBurger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Leifsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leifsson controls MeisterBurger momentarily but MeisterBurger frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MeisterBurger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leifsson is trying to keep MeisterBurger in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that BurgerMeister MeisterBurger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on BurgerMeister MeisterBurger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Leifsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leifsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but MeisterBurger keeps moving.
Leifsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Leifsson stops MeisterBurger from standing up.
MeisterBurger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
MeisterBurger wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
Leifsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MeisterBurger lands some strikes from the bottom.
Leifsson thows a big elbow that misses.
MeisterBurger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson throwing strikes but missing.
Leifsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but MeisterBurger keeps moving.
Leifsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leifsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MeisterBurger trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MeisterBurger doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Leifsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MeisterBurger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
MeisterBurger punching to the body, from the bottom.
Leifsson looking to sit in guard and control but MeisterBurger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Leifsson trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MeisterBurger landing with the ground and pound.
MeisterBurger tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Leifsson controls MeisterBurger momentarily but MeisterBurger frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leifsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Leifsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MeisterBurger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MeisterBurger postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson has control of MeisterBurger's left arm, preventing MeisterBurger from doing any damage.
MeisterBurger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leifsson is controlling MeisterBurger's posture.
MeisterBurger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leifsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MeisterBurger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leifsson's head.
MeisterBurger with a flurry of punches that miss.
MeisterBurger landing with the ground and pound.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson is trying to keep MeisterBurger in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MeisterBurger throwing strikes but missing.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but MeisterBurger is proving a slippery customer.
MeisterBurger is working Leifsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MeisterBurger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
MeisterBurger trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MeisterBurger misses with a takedown
so Leifsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leifsson scoring with some ground and pound.
MeisterBurger wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorm Leifsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leifsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorm Leifsson!
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hype
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