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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deal has chosen Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction as his entrance music. Al Deal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Heartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Deal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heartman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heartman doesn't manage to clinch there - Deal circles away.
Deal swats away the attempt to clinch by Heartman.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Igor Heartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heartman tries to clinch but Deal moves out of range.
Heartman tries a head kick but it misses.
Heartman throws a combination that misses
and Deal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heartman wants to clinch but Deal slips to the side
and Deal counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Heartman's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deal wants to control from the top but Heartman keeps moving.
Heartman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deal trying to control the position from guard on top but Heartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal landing some decent shots from guard.
Heartman wants to sweep but no luck.
Heartman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heartman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heartman's head.
Deal throwing strikes from guard but Heartman blocks nicely.
Deal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Deal trying to control the position from guard on top but Heartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heartman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deal is one step ahead there.
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.
Deal throwing strikes but missing.
Deal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deal scoring with some ground and pound.
Deal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Deal preventing the sweep.
Deal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deal lands a couple of digs.
Deal trying to control the position from guard on top but Heartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heartman has momentary wrist control but Deal slips an elbow through the middle.
Heartman looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal preventing the sweep.
Deal trying to control but Heartman is working from the bottom.
Deal postures up.
Deal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heartman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heartman tries to get out of the position.
Deal throwing strikes but missing.
Deal lands a couple of elbows.
Deal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heartman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heartman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deal landing with the ground and pound.
Deal wants to control from the top but Heartman keeps moving.
Deal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heartman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deal on the ground.
Deal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Heartman trying to keep a closed guard but Deal is proving a slippery customer.
Deal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deal working some strikes from top position.
Heartman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Heartman keeping moving, preventing Deal from controlling successfully.
Deal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Deal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heartman misses with a takedown
and Deal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heartman tries to clinch but Deal moves away
and Deal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Deal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Deal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Deal winds up and cracks Heartman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deal working the head and body with strikes.
Heartman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heartman wants to improve his position but Deal is controlling well.
Heartman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deal scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deal working over Heartman with some ground and pound. Heartman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Deal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deal working over Heartman with some ground and pound. Heartman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deal lands with a punch from half guard.
Heartman is not content to let Deal control the position.
Deal uses his free foot to push down on Heartman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Heartman.
Deal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deal dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Heartman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deal dominating with strikes here.
Deal cracks Heartman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Deal lands a big elbow.
Deal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deal with shots to the head and body - Heartman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Heartman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Deal pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Deal controlling the pace for now.
Al Deal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heartman hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Deal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Deal working the ground and pound effectively.
Heartman is rocked!
Deal lands a big shot there that rocks Heartman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Deal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deal lands a heavy elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Deal. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
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!
Deal cracks Heartman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Deal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heartman hang on?
Deal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deal looking to control but Heartman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deal lands a nice shot to the head.
Deal is landing with some decent strikes but Heartman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deal breaks from Heartman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Deal is landing with some decent strikes but Heartman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Heartman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Heartman is looking to improve his position but Deal isn't that keen on the idea.
Deal lands with some strikes.
Deal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Deal working Heartman over with strikes here.
Oh Heartman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deal with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Deal working Heartman over with strikes here.
Heartman seems to have got his legs back now.
Deal with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Deal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Heartman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Heartman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heartman wants it to stay on the feet.
Heartman wants to clinch
and Deal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deal tries to bum rush Heartman with a series of wild strikes but Heartman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heartman tries to clinch
and Deal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deal.
Deal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heartman is trying to control the position but Deal postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Heartman holds on and takes a little breather.
Deal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heartman's head.
Heartman being controlled here, momentarily.
Deal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal lands a couple of digs.
Heartman keeping moving, preventing Deal from controlling successfully.
Deal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deal stands up over Heartman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deal postures up.
Deal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deal slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heartman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Heartman is not content to let Deal control the position.
Deal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deal wants to control but Heartman is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Deal connects with a nice short shot to Heartman's temple.
Deal lands strikes from half guard.
Deal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heartman's head.
Heartman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deal landing with the ground and pound.
Deal trying to control but Heartman is working from the bottom.
Deal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Heartman wants to stand and escape but Deal is having none of it.
Deal working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deal is pushing down on Heartman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heartman is fighting to maintain full guard but Deal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deal is nestled in close to Heartman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Deal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heartman!
Deal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Heartman?
Deal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Deal.
Deal lands a big elbow.
Heartman is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Heartman?
Deal landing strikes from the mount.
Deal is landing with some decent strikes but Heartman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Deal really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Deal lands a body shot.
Deal lands a jab to the head.
Heartman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Deal counters with a one-two to the body.
Heartman throws a hook but Deal blocks it.
Heartman looks to clinch
and Deal counters with a three punch combo that has Heartman backing up. Heartman nods at Deal to acknowledge the strikes.
Heartman moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heartman.
Deal breaks the clinch.
Heartman wants to clinch
and Deal counters with a three punch combo that has Heartman backing up. Heartman nods at Deal to acknowledge the strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Deal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Deal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Heartman!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Heartman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Deal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Deal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Heartman is in a horrible position here. Deal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Deal throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Heartman has his hands clasped together but Deal breaks the hold and Heartman is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Deal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Deal!
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