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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George StClaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 lbs
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170 cm
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164 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George StClaire!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson lands a right hook to the body.
Erikson looks to throw the jab but StClaire is out of range.
StClaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
George StClaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but StClaire circles away quickly and effectively.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. StClaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erikson fails to land with a series of punches.
StClaire tries for a takedown but Erikson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erikson swings for the body but StClaire moves out of range.
Erikson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erikson throws a body punch but StClaire moves out of range.
Erikson slaps away a takedown attempt from StClaire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
StClaire defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
StClaire looks to land a combination. Erikson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
StClaire shoots in looking for a takedown. Erikson tries to sprawl out of it but StClaire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Erikson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjorn Erikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George StClaire.
StClaire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Erikson thuds a left hand into StClaire's body.
StClaire looks gassed!
StClaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erikson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by StClaire.
StClaire slips a straight right by Erikson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson jabs StClaire right on the nose. StClaire blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Erikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
StClaire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
StClaire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Erikson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
StClaire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no StClaire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClaire tries for a kimura but Erikson is defending well.
StClaire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Erikson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for StClaire but great work by Erikson.
StClaire gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Erikson wants to stand up but StClaire has a hold of him and won't allow it.
StClaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erikson tries to stand and escape but StClaire is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClaire manages to get to full guard.
Erikson wants to stand but StClaire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
StClaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
StClaire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erikson defends it easily.
Erikson stands up from StClaire's guard - Erikson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. StClaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
StClaire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Erikson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
StClaire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and StClaire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
StClaire 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.
StClaire wants to pass the guard but Erikson is keeping the position.
StClaire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
StClaire has gone for a leg lock! Erikson slips out almost immediately though and dives into StClaire's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Erikson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
StClaire walks into a stiff left hand from Erikson.
StClaire closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Erikson to the mat! Erikson manages to get full guard.
StClaire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and StClaire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
StClaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erikson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
StClaire stops Erikson from standing up.
StClaire stands and throws Erikson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Erikson is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StClaire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no StClaire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Erikson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but StClaire has just dragged him back down to the mat.
StClaire is trying to get an arm triangle but Erikson is defending well.
StClaire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Erikson, who protects the arm well.
Erikson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, StClaire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StClaire tries for a kimura but Erikson is defending well.
StClaire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erikson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
StClaire has hold of Erikson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Erikson seems comfortable defending it but StClaire has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Erikson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Erikson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but StClaire couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George StClaire!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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