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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Herley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hud Ursao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hud Ursao acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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198 cm
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255 lbs
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190 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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, Bull Herley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hud Ursao! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Herley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ursao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herley somewhat. Herley shoots in for a takedown but Ursao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ursao with a nice cross. Ursao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ursao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herley avoids it really well and circles away. Herley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ursao but Ursao pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Herley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ursao shoots in but Herley avoids the takedown attempt easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Ursao. Herley does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Herley shoots in looking for a takedown. Ursao tries to sprawl out of it but Herley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ursao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Herley lands a two punch combo.
Herley shoots for a takedown but Ursao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Herley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ursao pinned against the cage. Ursao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Herley pushes Ursao up against the cage in a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ursao being controlled against the cage. Ursao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ursao gets underhooks to prevent Herley's takedown attempt.
Ursao misses with an elbow over the top. Ursao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Herley after a bit of a struggle. Herley taking a breather. Ursao breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herley. Ursao misses with an uppercut. Herley saw that one coming. Ursao looks gassed! No luck for Ursao with that takedown attempt. Ursao dives in and grabs Herley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herley pushes down on Ursao's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Herley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ursao circles away. Herley slaps away a takedown attempt from Ursao, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ursao blocks a leg kick. Herley shoots in but Ursao avoids the takedown attempt easily. A head kick misses from Herley. A bone on bone clash there as Ursao blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Herley. Herley shoots in but Ursao avoids the takedown attempt easily. Herley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ursao as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ursao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herley pinned against the cage. Herley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Herley has managed to clinch.
Herley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Herley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ursao has him pressed against the cage. Ursao can't get the takedown.
Herley working hard to break the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Herley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ursao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Ursao tries to circle away but Herley has him pinned against the cage. Herley jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Herley dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Herley keeps the fight on the outside. Herley pushes Ursao up against the cage in a clinch. Herley managing to block the knees to the body from Ursao.
Ursao working hard to break the clinch. Ursao is pressed up against the cage. Herley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ursao down to the mat. Ursao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Herley fails with a takedown attempt. Ursao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herley swivels and escapes. Ursao stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Herley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ursao is breathing heavily. Ursao shoots in looking for a takedown but Herley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ursao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Herley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ursao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ursao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ursao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herley. Ursao shoots in for a takedown but Herley shows good takedown defense. Ursao fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Herley tries a head kick but it misses.
Ursao stuffs the takedown. Ursao fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Herley clinches up against the cage. Ursao keeps control of Herley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Herley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Herley drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Ursao stopping the sweep attempt from Herley. Herley seems keen to control Ursao's posture. Herley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ursao is one step ahead there. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ursao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Herley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ursao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ursao tries to free his leg and advance position but Herley is retaining full guard. Ursao trying to control but Herley is working from the bottom. Ursao looking to sit in guard and control but Herley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Herley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Ursao gets caught flat footed, as Herley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Herley pushing down on Ursao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Herley trying to control the pace. Herley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Herley is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Herley dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Herley shoots in for a takedown but Ursao shows good takedown defense. No luck for Herley with that takedown attempt. Herley fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Herley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ursao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ursao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herley avoids it really well and circles away. Ursao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ursao wants it to stay on the feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Herley has a takedown stuffed. Herley shoots in looking for a takedown but Ursao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Herley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ursao shoots for a double leg takedown but Herley sprawls well. He's pushed Ursao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ursao tries to close the distance and clinch but Herley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Herley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Herley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ursao just stands there and leans against the cage. Ursao breaks from the clinch.
Herley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herley fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ursao tries to close the distance and clinch but Herley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ursao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Herley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ursao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Herley's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ursao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Herley counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ursao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Herley moves into the clinch successfully.
Herley jumps into guard, dragging Ursao to the mat.
Ursao trying to control but Herley is working from the bottom. Herley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ursao wants to control from the top but Herley keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Herley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ursao trying to control but Herley is working from the bottom. Herley seems keen to control Ursao's posture. Herley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bull Herley. Well Herley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Herley!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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