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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Eirikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eirikson comes into the arena with If I had a heart blaring out of the sound system. George Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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299 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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198 cm
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265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Eirikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Washington !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eirikson's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eirikson is staying active underneath Washington , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Washington stops Eirikson from getting back to his feet.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Eirikson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eirikson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Washington on the ground.
Eirikson pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.
Washington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eirikson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Eirikson is staying active underneath Washington , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eirikson is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington scores with a takedown into Eirikson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eirikson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Eirikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eirikson is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Eirikson is retaining full guard.
Eirikson has his feet on Washington 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eirikson misses with a straight right.
Washington tries to clinch but Eirikson moves away
and Eirikson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like George Washington has been cut.
Eirikson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Eirikson. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Eirikson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington avoids the body shot from Eirikson.
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington jumps guard but Eirikson stands there with Washington around his waist. Washington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leif Eirikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Washington .
Washington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eirikson pulls his leg out and moves away.
George Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eirikson but Eirikson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Washington with a poor takedown
and Eirikson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eirikson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington .
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eirikson as he jumps to the side.
Washington rushes Eirikson and presses him up against the cage.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eirikson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eirikson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eirikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Eirikson counter with a right hand.
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eirikson counters with a nice right hand that sends Washington toppling to the canvas! Washington scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Eirikson finish him?!
Washington is aggressively charging in as Eirikson backs up avoiding any damage. Eirikson tosses out a jab and Washington runs right into it face first! Washington is out cold! Eirikson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Washington 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Eirikson!
Leif Eirikson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Cattle die
kinsmen die
all men are mortal.
Words of praise
will never perish
nor a noble name. '.
In defeat, George Washington stepped up to the mic, saying 'I try harder '.
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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
47% |
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