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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urwifs Othrguy (ranked 4064 p4p, 3045 weight class) and Rick Siver (ranked 399 p4p, 315 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Urwifs Othrguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Siver!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Othrguy misses with a series of wild punches.
Rick Siver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Othrguy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Siver scrambles back to his feet.
Othrguy cracks Siver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Rick Siver has been cut.
Siver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Siver tries for a takedown but Othrguy circles away easily
letting Othrguy counter with a right hand.
Othrguy misses with a head kick.
Siver tries to keep at a distance but Othrguy has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Siver - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Siver is looking to take this one to the mat.
Urwifs Othrguy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Siver.
Othrguy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Siver pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Othrguy can't do much from the bottom here.
Siver in side control, throwing shots but Othrguy defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siver scores with a couple of short elbows.
Othrguy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Siver working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Othrguy struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Siver crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy struggling a bit here.
Siver creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Othrguy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Siver in side control, throwing shots but Othrguy defends.
Othrguy wants to control but Siver postures up.
Othrguy is trying to improve his position.
Siver throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Othrguy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Othrguy is pressing down on Siver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Othrguy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Othrguy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siver stands up over Othrguy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siver distracts Othrguy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Othrguy looking to control.
Siver wants to pass the guard but Othrguy is keeping the position.
Siver passes Othrguy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Siver thows a huge punch but Othrguy dodges it nicely.
Siver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Siver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Othrguy defending well though.
Othrguy wants to improve his position but Siver is controlling well.
Siver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Siver wants to control but Othrguy is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Othrguy taking some punishment here, with Siver in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siver lands a nice short elbow.
Siver landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Othrguy taking some punishment here, with Siver in his half guard.
It looks like Urwifs Othrguy has been cut.
Siver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Siver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Othrguy defending well though.
Othrguy is refusing to be controlled, as Siver sits in half guard.
Othrguy is trying to maintain the position but Siver is very close to passing his half guard.
Siver works his way into side control.
Othrguy struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Siver dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Siver shoots in looking for a takedown. Othrguy tries to sprawl out of it but Siver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Othrguy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Siver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Othrguy has one foot on Siver's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Siver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Othrguy defends well and Siver ends up having to push Othrguy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siver tries to clinch up
and Othrguy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siver shoots for a double leg takedown but Othrguy sprawls well. He's pushed Siver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Urwifs Othrguy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Siver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siver shoots and misses
and Othrguy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Our sources have told us that Othrguy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Siver works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siver is breathing heavily.
Othrguy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siver manages to get himself to full guard.
Othrguy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Othrguy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siver's guard.
Siver is trying to get back to full guard.
Othrguy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rick Siver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siver flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Othrguy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siver is trying to get back to full guard.
Othrguy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Siver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Othrguy.
Siver trying to control from the bottom.
Othrguy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Othrguy is looking for a kimura but Siver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Othrguy to get the leverage.
Siver wants to improve his position but Othrguy is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siver has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Othrguy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Othrguy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Othrguy stopping the sweep attempt from Siver.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Siver has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Siver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Siver working over Othrguy with some ground and pound. Othrguy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Othrguy trying to hold on to Siver's head to control him but Siver postures up.
Ground and pound from Siver.
Othrguy wants to control but Siver is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Siver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Othrguy is trying to control but can't.
Siver wants to take a breather but Othrguy is having none of it.
Othrguy is looking to control Siver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Othrguy avoid being mounted?
Siver scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Siver working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Siver lands strikes from half guard.
Siver throwing shots but Othrguy is blocking nicely.
Siver is keen to just control but Othrguy is a slippery customer.
Siver is thwarting Othrguy's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Urwifs Othrguy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Siver shoots in but no luck this time.
Othrguy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Siver shoots in and gets a takedown into Othrguy's guard.
Othrguy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Othrguy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siver is one step ahead there.
Othrguy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Othrguy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Othrguy's guard.
Siver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Siver won't allow Othrguy to sweep him here.
Siver working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Othrguy's head.
Urwifs Othrguy's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siver trying to control but Othrguy is working from the bottom.
Siver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Siver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Siver trying to control but Othrguy is working from the bottom.
Siver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Othrguy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siver connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Siver trying to control but Othrguy is working from the bottom.
Siver lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siver throws a big elbow that misses.
Othrguy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Siver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Othrguy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Othrguy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siver working for a triangle but Othrguy defends it easily.
Siver will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Othrguy slips nicely into half guard.
Siver is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Othrguy pushes down on Siver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Siver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy advances position into side control!
Siver tries to bench press Othrguy off him but Othrguy keeps the position.
Othrguy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Othrguy tries for a kimura but Siver is defending well.
Siver manages to work his way to half guard, despite Othrguy's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siver is looking to improve his position.
Siver wants to control but Othrguy is keeping busy.
Siver is looking for a sweep. Othrguy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Siver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Siver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Siver!
Our winner, Rick Siver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Urwifs Othrguy was interviewed post fight and said 'I was cheated'.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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