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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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254 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eikmeyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eikmeyer somewhat.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King lands a knee to the head.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gavin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
King is trying to break free.
Eikmeyer can't get the takedown.
Eikmeyer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
Eikmeyer working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Eikmeyer there.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to get to full guard but Eikmeyer has control of the leg.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eikmeyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eikmeyer trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eikmeyer pulls his head out easily.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eikmeyer is working away from the top position though.
Eikmeyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eikmeyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eikmeyer wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King tries to kick Eikmeyer off but Eikmeyer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eikmeyer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eikmeyer is working away from the top position though.
Eikmeyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eikmeyer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eikmeyer wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eikmeyer passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. King looks a forlorn figure.
King is in a horrible position here. Eikmeyer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
King is trying to escape the mount.
Eikmeyer has hold of King's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and King manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
King trying desperately to get to his feet.
Eikmeyer with a couple of short strikes.
Eikmeyer with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to reverse the position but Eikmeyer maintains control.
King wants to hold on but Eikmeyer pushes him away.
Eikmeyer raining down hammerfists from mount.
King is rocked!
Eikmeyer postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt King bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Eikmeyer and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Eikmeyer!
In his post fight interview, Mario Eikmeyer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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