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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heart Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
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250 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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190 cm
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272 lbs
21 - 26 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heart Breaker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Breaker scores with a nice strike. Eikmeyer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Breaker struggling a bit here. Breaker tries to buck Eikmeyer off but Eikmeyer is having none of it. Eikmeyer cracks Breaker with a big elbow. Breaker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Breaker is trying to get back to half guard. Eikmeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The strikes coming from Eikmeyer are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Breaker is looking for a sweep. Breaker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer working the ground and pound from side control. Breaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eikmeyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Eikmeyer tries to score with some ground and pound. Breaker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Breaker tries to get back to half guard but can't. Eikmeyer cracks Breaker with a big elbow. Breaker is looking to reverse the position. Eikmeyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Breaker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round. Eikmeyer misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Breaker tries to buck Eikmeyer off but Eikmeyer is having none of it. Breaker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Breaker is defending well. Breaker is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Eikmeyer throws an elbow but Breaker slips to the side and avoids it well. Breaker tries to improve position but can't. You can see the frustration on Breaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Breaker tries to improve position but can't. Eikmeyer working the ground and pound. Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Breaker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Breaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Still in half guard, Breaker seems content to control. Eikmeyer is looking to improve his position.
Breaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Breaker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here. Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily. Breaker works his foot free and advances to mount. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Breaker controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Further stalling from Breaker. Breaker working Eikmeyer over with strikes here. Breaker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eikmeyer is looking to escape. Eikmeyer tries to get back to half guard but can't. Eikmeyer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily. Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Still in half guard, Breaker seems content to control. Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here. Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here. Well, if Breaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Breaker prevents Eikmeyer from improving his position. Nice strikes from Breaker there. Eikmeyer wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily. Breaker trying to control the pace. Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily. Breaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eikmeyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Eikmeyer will probably get the nod. That's time! Breaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eikmeyer tries to clinch up and Eikmeyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Eikmeyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Eikmeyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Breaker. Mario Eikmeyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Eikmeyer shoots in for a double leg but Breaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A jab from Breaker finds it's way through Eikmeyer's defenses. Eikmeyer closes the distance and clinches up with Breaker, looking for a takedown. Eikmeyer pushes Breaker against the cage but Breaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Heart Breaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer. Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice sprawl there from Breaker as Eikmeyer shoots in. Eikmeyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Breaker's waist but Breaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eikmeyer off to one side. Breaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Breaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Eikmeyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eikmeyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Breaker's guard. Eikmeyer stopping the sweep attempt from Breaker. Eikmeyer throws a big right hand that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Eikmeyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Breaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eikmeyer's guard.
Eikmeyer working for a triangle but Breaker defends it easily.
Breaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Eikmeyer is breathing heavily. Eikmeyer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Breaker stacks Eikmeyer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Breaker! Eikmeyer seems a little lost for a moment, as Breaker dominates the positioning. Eikmeyer is looking for a sweep. Breaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eikmeyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Breaker trying to control the position but Eikmeyer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Breaker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Eikmeyer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Eikmeyer tries to bench press Breaker off him but Breaker keeps the position. Breaker decides to take the fight back to the feet. Eikmeyer blocks a head kick by Breaker.
Breaker throws a quick inside leg kick. Breaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Breaker defends well and Eikmeyer ends up having to push Breaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Breaker swings for the body but Eikmeyer moves out of range.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown but Breaker shows good takedown defense. Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown but Breaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Breaker clobbers Eikmeyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Breaker's corner calls for a 1-2. Breaker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Eikmeyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Breaker's guard. Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Breaker pulls Eikmeyer in close to prevent any damage. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Breaker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Breaker has momentary wrist control but Eikmeyer slips an elbow through the middle. Eikmeyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Eikmeyer landing some decent shots from guard. Breaker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Breaker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Eikmeyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Eikmeyer landing with the ground and pound. Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Eikmeyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Breaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Breaker trying to strike off his back.
Breaker pulls Eikmeyer in close to his closed guard and prevents Eikmeyer from doing any damage or advancing position. Breaker wants to sweep but no luck. Eikmeyer is working Breaker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Breaker has control of Eikmeyer's left arm, preventing Eikmeyer from doing any damage. Mario Eikmeyer has got the better of the ground game so far. Eikmeyer throws a big elbow that misses. Breaker tries to land a sweep but no joy. Breaker controlling Eikmeyer's posture. Eikmeyer lands a couple of digs. Breaker controlling Eikmeyer's posture. Eikmeyer with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heart Breaker dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Eikmeyer tries to clinch up and Breaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eikmeyer thinking. Breaker connects with a jab. A jab from Breaker does it's job there. Eikmeyer avoids the body shot from Breaker.
Nice uppercut lands for Breaker. That snapped Eikmeyer's head back.
Breaker throws a big shot that misses. Mario Eikmeyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Breaker lands a body shot.
Breaker scores with a hook to the body. Eikmeyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Breaker connects with a leg kick. Eikmeyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Eikmeyer staying out of range there. Breaker lands a jab. Heart Breaker is winning the standup battle so far. Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Breaker circles away easily and Breaker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Eikmeyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A momentary lapse in concentration from Breaker enables Eikmeyer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Breaker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Eikmeyer postures up and lands a big shot to Breaker's brow. Breaker wants to sweep here but Eikmeyer controlling him for the moment. Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Breaker blocks nicely. Breaker 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. Breaker pulls Eikmeyer in close to prevent any damage. Eikmeyer lands a couple of elbows. Breaker seems keen to control Eikmeyer's posture. Breaker controls Eikmeyer momentarily but Eikmeyer frees himself. Breaker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Eikmeyer chips away with some ground and pound. Breaker is pulling down on Eikmeyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Eikmeyer, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Eikmeyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Breaker has wrist control. Breaker has control of Eikmeyer's left arm, preventing Eikmeyer from doing any damage. Breaker tries to land a sweep but no joy. Breaker pulls Eikmeyer in to control the position. Breaker is looking for a triangle but Eikmeyer pushes his legs off easily.
Breaker is pulling down on Eikmeyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Eikmeyer, at least for the moment. Eikmeyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Breaker wants to sweep but no luck. Eikmeyer distracts Breaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet. Eikmeyer throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Breaker controlling Eikmeyer's posture. Eikmeyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Breaker has wrist control. Breaker controls Eikmeyer momentarily but Eikmeyer frees himself. Eikmeyer won't allow Breaker to sweep him here. Eikmeyer scoring with some ground and pound. Eikmeyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eikmeyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Eikmeyer postures up.
Eikmeyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Breaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Eikmeyer throws a big right hand that misses. Eikmeyer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breaker is on top in guard.
Breaker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Breaker trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom. Breaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breaker defends well.
And that's the end of the fight! Heart Breaker showed his dominance in that final round. I think Breaker 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heart Breaker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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