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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lipton Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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290 lbs
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197 cm
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chael Heavy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lipton Myers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Heavy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heavy shoots in but Myers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Myers swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavy.
Heavy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Myers drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Myers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Myers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myers tries to free his leg and advance position but Heavy is retaining full guard.
Myers is looking to pass into half guard but Heavy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Heavy is in guard.
Heavy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers wants to sweep here but Heavy controlling him for the moment.
Heavy trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Myers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heavy throwing strikes from guard but Myers blocks nicely.
Heavy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Heavy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heavy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heavy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Heavy is looking to work some ground and pound but Myers has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heavy wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Myers wants to stand up but Heavy is controlling him.
Heavy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heavy wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chael Heavy just wasn't active enough.
Myers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Myers looks winded!
Myers trying to control but Heavy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is looking to work some ground and pound but Heavy has wrist control.
Myers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heavy is on top in guard.
Heavy wants to stand but Myers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Heavy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heavy trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Myers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Heavy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Chael Heavy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lipton Myers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chael Heavy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Myers tries to clinch up but Heavy circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been informed that Myers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heavy doesn't manage to clinch there - Myers circles away.
Heavy moves in looking to clinch but Myers pushes him off.
Myers keeps the fight on the outside.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heavy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavy.
Myers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heavy tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Heavy back against the cage.
Heavy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Myers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heavy pulls Myers into guard.
Myers is breathing heavily.
Myers throwing strikes but missing.
Myers throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Myers trying to move into half guard but instead Heavy has managed to sweep!
Myers is trying to keep Heavy in close.
Myers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heavy wants to stand but Myers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Heavy connects with a couple of short punches.
Heavy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Myers's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers managing to control the position.
Myers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heavy won't allow Myers to get back to his feet.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Heavy from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heavy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heavy trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heavy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Heavy from controlling successfully.
Lipton Myers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heavy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heavy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heavy passes Myers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heavy wants to work for an arm triangle but Myers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Myers is trying to control but can't.
Heavy is looking for submissions but instead, Myers has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers has his hands on Heavy's head, controlling the position.
Heavy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heavy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heavy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heavy throws an elbow that misses. Myers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heavy's guard. Nice move by Myers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Heavy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chael Heavy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Heavy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myers's waist but Myers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heavy off to one side.
Heavy closes the distance and clinches.
Myers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heavy just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Heavy.
Myers trying to stall but Heavy improves his position.
Heavy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Myers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Myers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Heavy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Myers but great work by Heavy.
Myers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heavy trying to control the position but Myers is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heavy throws a strike aimed at the side of Myers's head but Myers avoids it well.
Myers struggling a bit here.
Heavy scores with punches from side control.
Heavy tries to score with some ground and pound. Myers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Heavy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myers, who protects the arm well.
Heavy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Myers has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavy wants to control but Myers is keeping him busy.
Heavy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Heavy cracks Myers with a big elbow.
Heavy is trying to ground and pound but Myers uses the momentary lack of control by Heavy to regain half guard.
Heavy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Myers defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy with the ground and pound but Myers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Heavy has gone for a leg lock! Myers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Heavy's guard.
Myers throws an elbow that misses. Heavy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Myers's guard. Nice move by Heavy!
Heavy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Myers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Heavy, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Myers postures up and lands a big shot to Heavy's brow.
Myers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heavy wants to stand and escape but Myers is having none of it.
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 Chael Heavy.
I think Heavy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Chael Heavy!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Chael Heavy!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Lipton Myers!
Chael Heavy wins by split decision!
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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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