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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Furstenfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Charles Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furstenfeld's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Say It - Blue October. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Brown 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Furstenfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Charles Brock!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Furstenfeld as he jumps to the side.
Furstenfeld has his takedown stuffed
and Brock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brock.
Brock advances position into side control!
Brock swings around for an armbar but Furstenfeld sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brock's guard.
Brock working for submissions but it's allowed Furstenfeld to get to half guard.
Brock is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Furstenfeld pulls his head out easily.
Furstenfeld seems to be looking for submissions.
Furstenfeld is pressing down on Brock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brock is holding on for now.
Furstenfeld could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld trying to control from half guard but Brock is working away.
Furstenfeld is trying to work for a kimura but Brock is defending well.
Brock trying to control from the bottom.
Brock is looking to get back to full guard here but Furstenfeld has managed to pass to side control instead.
Brock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brock wants to control but Furstenfeld is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brock can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Furstenfeld working for a submission but Brock is keeping him at bay.
Furstenfeld has hold of Brock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brock regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Furstenfeld is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furstenfeld doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furstenfeld manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furstenfeld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Furstenfeld drops back looking for a leg! Brock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brock manages to kick Furstenfeld off! Furstenfeld jumps back into Brock's guard.
Furstenfeld is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Furstenfeld won't allow Brock to sweep him here.
Brock has a closed guard, preventing Furstenfeld from standing up.
Brock is looking for a triangle but Furstenfeld pushes his legs off easily.
Brock keeping busy on the bottom but Furstenfeld has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Charles Brock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brock with a poor takedown
and Furstenfeld counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brock is trying to get back to full guard.
Brock looking for submissions off his back.
Furstenfeld is working for a kimura but Brock is defending it quite comfortably.
Furstenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brock keeps working.
Brock is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock tries to roll over but Furstenfeld keeps him under control.
Brock manages to get to full guard.
Furstenfeld drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furstenfeld jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Brock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furstenfeld is one step ahead there.
Brock has an active guard here but Furstenfeld has managed to pass into half guard.
Brock is defending against the submission attempts here by Furstenfeld.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brock tries to roll over but Furstenfeld keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld is working for a submission of some sort.
Brock wants to get back to full guard.
Brock looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Furstenfeld is looking for a kimura here.
Brock tries to get to full guard but Furstenfeld has control of the leg.
Brock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furstenfeld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Furstenfeld slips a straight right by Brock.
Charlie Furstenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furstenfeld with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Furstenfeld's guard.
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 Charlie Furstenfeld will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Furstenfeld fails with the takedown
and Brock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Furstenfeld is rocked!
Brock wants to pass the guard but Furstenfeld is keeping the position.
Brock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Furstenfeld dives on top into guard.
Brock 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brock throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Furstenfeld escapes and throws Brock's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Furstenfeld presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brock has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brock!
Furstenfeld keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Brock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brock tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Furstenfeld defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Furstenfeld tries to buck Brock off but Brock is having none of it.
Brock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brock goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Furstenfeld has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brock but great work by Furstenfeld.
Furstenfeld has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Furstenfeld looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Furstenfeld is hanging on to Brock's back as he tries to escape.
Brock defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Furstenfeld's arms.
Furstenfeld doesn't have the hooks in and Brock manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brock has gone for a leg lock! Furstenfeld slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brock's guard.
Brock wants to sweep here but Furstenfeld controlling him for the moment.
Brock has his foot on Furstenfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furstenfeld works his way back into a safe position though.
Brock trying to keep a closed guard but Furstenfeld is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Charles Brock.
I think Brock 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Charles Brock!
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