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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Buckingham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heidemann sprawls well. Heidemann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckingham gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckingham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heidemann sprawls well. Heidemann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckingham gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckingham misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckingham wants to clinch#TD#
and Heidemann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Heidemann.
Heidemann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Buckingham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Buckingham is pulling down on Heidemann's head to control his posture.
Heidemann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform us that Buckingham has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Heidemann throwing strikes from guard but Buckingham blocks nicely.
Heidemann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heidemann with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckingham is pulling down on Heidemann's head. It's preventing any offense from Heidemann, at least for the moment.
Heidemann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Buckingham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heidemann is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buckingham can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Buckingham working for a triangle but Heidemann defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heidemann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Buckingham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heidemann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buckingham 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.
Heidemann throwing strikes from guard but Buckingham blocks nicely.
Buckingham wants to sweep here but Heidemann controlling him for the moment.
Heidemann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buckingham 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.
Heidemann throwing strikes from guard but Buckingham blocks nicely.
Heidemann won't allow Buckingham to sweep him here.
Heidemann connects with a couple of short punches.
Heidemann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Buckingham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buckingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckingham, not yet.
Heidemann advances position into side control!
An elbow from Heidemann crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckingham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Buckingham scores with a few weak punches.
Buckingham is trying to control but can't.
Buckingham is looking for a sweep. Heidemann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buckingham is still trying to improve position.
Heidemann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buckingham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heidemann.
Heidemann winds up and cracks Buckingham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Buckingham moves into full guard.
Heidemann landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Heidemann postures up.
Buckingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckingham, not yet.
Heidemann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heidemann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heidemann preventing the sweep.
Buckingham is trying to control the position but Heidemann postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heidemann throws a big right hand that misses.
Buckingham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buckingham pulls Heidemann in close to prevent any damage.
Heidemann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Heidemann dominated that round.
That's time! Heidemann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Buckingham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heidemann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buckingham throws a right and a left that Heidemann avoids nicely.
Heidemann stuffs the takedown.
Heidemann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buckingham throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Heidemann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buckingham's guard.#SUB2#
Heidemann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valentin Heidemann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heidemann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buckingham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidemann lands a couple of digs.
Heidemann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckingham can do to turn this around?
Buckingham wants to sweep here but Heidemann controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Heidemann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckingham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heidemann has managed to get both his arms back between Buckingham's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heidemann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heidemann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heidemann being controlled here momentarily.
Heidemann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heidemann wants to pass the guard but Buckingham is keeping the position.
Heidemann connects with a couple of short punches.
Buckingham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heidemann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heidemann 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.
Heidemann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buckingham looking to control.
#T2#
Heidemann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heidemann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buckingham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckingham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heidemann is one step ahead there.
Buckingham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heidemann's guard. #REVB#
Buckingham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heidemann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Heidemann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heidemann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Buckingham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buckingham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Heidemann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buckingham controls the pace.
Buckingham trying to control but Heidemann is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buckingham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buckingham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buckingham is working Heidemann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buckingham is in close to Heidemann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buckingham controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buckingham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buckingham works over Heidemann with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckingham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buckingham wants to control from the top but Heidemann keeps moving.
Buckingham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heidemann's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randel Buckingham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Buckingham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Buckingham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Buckingham is trying to ground and pound but Heidemann uses the momentary lack of control by Buckingham to regain half guard.
Buckingham slows the pace down in half guard.
Buckingham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckingham throwing shots but Heidemann is blocking nicely.
Buckingham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Buckingham trying to mount his opponent but Heidemann defends it.
Buckingham is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Buckingham lands with a punch from half guard.
Buckingham trying to control from Heidemann's half guard. Heidemann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Buckingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Heidemann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckingham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buckingham tries to free his leg and advance position but Heidemann is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heidemann keeping moving, preventing Buckingham from controlling successfully.
Buckingham connects with a couple of short punches.
Heidemann keeping moving, preventing Buckingham from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buckingham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heidemann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heidemann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Buckingham gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Buckingham lands some shots froms side control.
Buckingham working the ground and pound.
Buckingham in side control, throwing shots but Heidemann defends.
Buckingham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heidemann some visible discomfort.
Buckingham is looking to take a break and control but Heidemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buckingham working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Buckingham crashes against the mat.
Buckingham trying to control the position but Heidemann is working away.
Buckingham scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Buckingham throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Buckingham is looking to take a break and control but Heidemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Buckingham politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Buckingham prefers to stall for the moment though.
Buckingham working the head with strikes.
Buckingham slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckingham throws an elbow but Heidemann slips to the side and avoids it well.
Buckingham lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randel Buckingham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buckingham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randel Buckingham!
Valentin Heidemann spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm very disappointed in myself for not fighting up to my own standards, and most importantly not putting on an enjoyable fight '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Heidemann circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Heidemann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Heidemann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heidemann postures up and lands a big shot to Neal's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidemann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heidemann is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Neal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heidemann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heidemann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heidemann throws a strike but Neal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Heidemann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heidemann wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neal won't allow Heidemann to sweep him here.
Neal throws an elbow that misses. Heidemann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neal's guard. Nice move by Heidemann!#REVB#
Heidemann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neal has momentary wrist control but Heidemann slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Neal has momentary wrist control but Heidemann slips an elbow through the middle.
Heidemann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Neal's head.
Heidemann postures up in Neal's guard and throws a big left but Neal blocks it.
Heidemann throwing strikes but missing.
Heidemann connects with a couple of short punches.
Heidemann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Heidemann working some strikes from top position.
Neal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heidemann.
Neal has momentary wrist control but Heidemann slips an elbow through the middle.
Heidemann with a nice head shot there.
Heidemann distracts Neal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heidemann throwing strikes from guard but Neal blocks nicely.
Neal is breathing heavily.
Heidemann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Neal is rocked!#T3#
Heidemann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Neal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heidemann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heidemann cracks Neal with a solid left hand.
Heidemann postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Neal covers up, he's hurt! Heidemann keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Heidemann and the ref steps in to end the fight! Heidemann can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Heidemann!
Post fight, Valentin Heidemann stared into the camera and said 'I'd like to thank my fans, my trainers, my family for all the support you guys have given me. I sure as hell couldn't have pulled it off without you guys'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Leonard shoots and misses #TD2#
and Heidemann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonard won't be happy with that.
Heidemann connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Leonard some visible discomfort.
Leonard defending against the ground and pound.
Heidemann fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leonard is looking to reverse the position.
Heidemann misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Heidemann scoring with punches and elbows.
Heidemann lands a few punches from side control.
Leonard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heidemann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heidemann lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Leonard is rocked!
Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heidemann in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Leonard looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Heidemann turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Heidemann!
Valentin Heidemann made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my fans, my trainers, my family for all the support you guys have given me. I sure as hell couldn't have pulled it off without you guys'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Pollard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Heidemann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pollard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heidemann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heidemann works over Pollard with some ground and pound from guard.
Heidemann lands a couple of digs.
Heidemann works over Pollard with some ground and pound from guard.
Heidemann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pollard's head.#ROC2#
Pollard is rocked!
Heidemann with a nice head shot there.
Oh Pollard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heidemann gets to his feet and stands over Pollard, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pollard felt that one! Heidemann unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pollard from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Heidemann!
An intense looking Valentin Heidemann took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd like to thank my fans, my trainers, my family for all the support you guys have given me. I sure as hell couldn't have pulled it off without you guys'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Parks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parks wants to clinch#TD2#
and Heidemann counters with a takedown into side control.
Heidemann scores with punches from side control.
Parks is trying to buck Heidemann off.
Parks really is a fat lump.
Heidemann blocks the strikes from Parks.
Parks struggling a bit here.
Parks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidemann scores with punches from side control.
Parks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heidemann slips a nice elbow through Parks's hands, connecting with Parks's forehead.
Parks really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Parks is looking for a sweep. Heidemann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Parks wants to control but Heidemann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heidemann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Parks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Heidemann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Heidemann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Heidemann lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Heidemann there.
Heidemann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Parks is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heidemann connects with a nice short shot to Parks's temple.
Oh Parks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heidemann working the head and body with strikes.
Heidemann lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Parks quite badly. Parks pulls Heidemann in close trying to recover. Heidemann postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Parks on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Parks doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Heidemann!
In his post fight interview, Valentin Heidemann gave a big smile as he said 'I'd like to thank my fans, my trainers, my family for all the support you guys have given me. I sure as hell couldn't have pulled it off without you guys'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mccormick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heidemann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heidemann with the counter takedown but Mccormick avoids it easily.#CL#
Mccormick takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mccormick.
#TD2#
Heidemann has clasped his hands together around Mccormick's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Heidemann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mccormick's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccormick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Heidemann asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heidemann taking a breather here. #T1#
Heidemann prevents Mccormick from escaping the position.
Heidemann is staying tight to Mccormick's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Heidemann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heidemann prevents Mccormick from escaping the position.
Heidemann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccormick keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mccormick wants to get back to his feet.
Mccormick tries to improve position but can't.
Mccormick wants to get back to his feet.
Heidemann slows the pace down.
Mccormick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heidemann controls the position from side control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mccormick is pushing Heidemann's head away, looking to escape. Heidemann manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Mccormick pushes Heidemann up against the cage in a clinch.
Heidemann goes for a takedown attempt but Mccormick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mccormick fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mccormick cracks Heidemann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mccormick.
Heidemann feints the counter takedown.
Mccormick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heidemann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heidemann feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Mccormick instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Heidemann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mccormick wants to clinch.
Heidemann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Mccormick gets a clinch. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mccormick jumps into guard, dragging Heidemann to the mat.
Heidemann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heidemann is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mccormick wants to stand up but Heidemann is controlling him.
Heidemann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heidemann won't allow Mccormick to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steve Mccormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccormick jabs Heidemann right on the nose. Heidemann blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Mccormick.
Heidemann circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Mccormick misses with a straight left.
Heidemann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mccormick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heidemann feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Heidemann as Mccormick shoots in.
And Heidemann tries to counter it with a takedown but Mccormick pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mccormick fails to land the takedown.
Heidemann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mccormick defends it well.
Mccormick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heidemann as he jumps to the side.
And Heidemann tries to counter it with a takedown but Mccormick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Mccormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccormick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heidemann with the counter takedown but Mccormick avoids it easily.
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 Steve Mccormick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Heidemann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mccormick doesn't manage to clinch there - Heidemann circles away.
And Heidemann tries to counter it with a takedown but Mccormick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mccormick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heidemann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heidemann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mccormick defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccormick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heidemann feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Good leg kick by Mccormick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mccormick goes for a double leg but Heidemann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Heidemann continues to drive forward.
Heidemann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mccormick jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mccormick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heidemann is fending him off so far but Mccormick persists. Nope, Heidemann circles away and we're back to standing.
Mccormick tries to clinch but Heidemann moves out of range.
Heidemann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mccormick.
Heidemann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Heidemann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mccormick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Mccormick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL#
Mccormick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mccormick leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Mccormick is fighting off a takedown attempt but Heidemann is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mccormick to the mat. Mccormick regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Heidemann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mccormick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Let's hope that Heidemann 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.
Valentin Heidemann has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mccormick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heidemann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heidemann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heidemann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Mccormick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heidemann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heidemann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccormick being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mccormick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heidemann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Heidemann.
I think Heidemann 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Mccormick!
Valentin Heidemann was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm very disappointed in myself for not fighting up to my own standards, and most importantly not putting on an enjoyable fight '.
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