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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 cm
24
280 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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225 cm
32
277 lbs
24 - 23 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Brawler
Powerful |
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Cowell! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cowell fails with the takedown. Cowell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Cowell wants to pass the guard but Heggs is keeping the position. Cowell won't allow Heggs to sweep him here. Cowell wants to control from the top but Heggs keeps moving. Cowell has gone for a leg lock! Heggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cowell's guard. Cowell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cowell looking for a guillotine here but Heggs defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cowell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Cowell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heggs defends well. Cowell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Heggs has passed into side control.
The referee asks Heggs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Heggs prefers to stall for the moment though. Cowell tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cowell gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cowell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heggs pulls his head out easily. Heggs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Heggs wants to get back to his feet.
Heggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Cowell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Heggs passes into side control, despite Cowell's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cowell tries to get back to half guard but can't. Heggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowell keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cowell tries to buck Heggs off but Heggs is having none of it. Heggs gets to mount! Cowell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Cowell is looking to improve his position but Heggs isn't that keen on the idea. Heggs controlling from the full mount. Cowell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Cowell is looking to improve his position but Heggs isn't that keen on the idea. Cowell tries to lock up and control but Heggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cowell is trying desperately to improve position. Cowell tries to hold on but Heggs postures up. Heggs controlling his opponent. Cowell is trying desperately to improve position. Heggs controlling his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cowell is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Cowell 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.
Cowell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heggs tries to avoid it but Cowell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heggs to the ground. Heggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Cowell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heggs as he jumps to the side. Heggs tries to clinch but Cowell moves out of range. Cowell shoots in but no luck this time. Luther Heggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Cowell. Cowell tries for a takedown but Heggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nice sprawl there from Heggs as Cowell shoots in. Cowell motions for Heggs to come forward. Cowell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cowell shoots for a double leg takedown but Heggs sprawls well. He's pushed Cowell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cowell shoots in for a double leg but Heggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Heggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Anderson Cowell has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cowell tries for a takedown but Heggs circles away easily and Heggs counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cowell is breathing heavily. Heggs has managed to clinch.
Heggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heggs clinches up with Cowell and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cowell is looking to take this one to the mat. Heggs lands a hook to the side of the head. Heggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heggs breaks from the clinch.
Cowell tries for a takedown but Heggs circles away easily and Heggs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cowell! Heggs lets Cowell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cowell is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cowell gets tackled into the cage by Heggs. Heggs maintains the clinch. Cowell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heggs smiles and moves away.
Heggs digs a good hook to Cowell's body.
Heggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cowell is still on wobbly legs! Can Heggs finish him? Heggs is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Cowell flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cowell is out cold! Heggs 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 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luther Heggs! After winning the bout, Luther Heggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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