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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maynard Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Govan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cam Govan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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278 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maynard Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cam Govan !
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Govan swivels and escapes.
Govan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Govan seems content to control.
Let's hope that Govan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Atkinson gets back to full guard.
Govan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Govan sends Atkinson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Govan is motioning to the referee to let Atkinson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Maynard Atkinson has been cut.
Atkinson gets a double leg takedown into Govan 's guard.
Govan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Atkinson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Govan throws a head punch that misses.
Govan looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Govan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atkinson misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Govan working aggressively here.
Atkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Govan blocks a body shot from Atkinson.
Atkinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Govan 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Govan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Govan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson working aggressively here.
Atkinson prevents Govan from breaking the clinch.
Atkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Govan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atkinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Govan wants to get back to striking at distance but Atkinson won't allow it.
Govan wants to get back to striking at distance but Atkinson won't allow it.
Govan is trying to break the clinch but Atkinson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Govan .
Govan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atkinson is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Atkinson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Govan .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Govan controls the action.
Govan is trying to force a seperation but Atkinson has the dominant position.
Atkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Govan .
Atkinson presses Govan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Govan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Govan has had enough of the clinch but Atkinson keeps him there for the moment.
Govan is looking to control Atkinson's arms but Atkinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Govan has his back to the cage.
Govan managing to block the knees to the body from Atkinson.
Govan blocking some punches.
Atkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Govan tries to circle away but Atkinson has him pinned against the cage.
Govan tries to throw a body punch but Atkinson avoids it by throwing Govan back against the cage.
Atkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Govan .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Govan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maynard Atkinson's cut.
That's time! Atkinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Govan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atkinson as he avoids it easily.
Govan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkinson is looking to counter punch.
Atkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Govan avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Govan tries to avoid it but Atkinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Govan to the ground. Govan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Govan fails to land with a series of punches.
Atkinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maynard Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Govan scores with a jab. Atkinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Govan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atkinson is rocked!
Atkinson drops his hands momentarily. Govan doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Atkinson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Atkinson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cam Govan !
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