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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erick Rootmans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rootmans kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Busta Rhymes - Put your hands where my eyes can see. Jeffrey Sarpong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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202 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Rootmans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey Sarpong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarpong is looking to slow Rootmans down with leg kicks.
Sarpong throws a low kick but Rootmans moves out of range easily.
Sarpong throws a leg kick which misses Rootmans's front leg but catches the back leg as Rootmans tries to avoid it.
Rootmans misses with a double jab.
Rootmans misses with a wild combination.
Rootmans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rootmans clinches with his opponent.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rootmans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sarpong can't fight it off and eventually Rootmans manages to take the fight to the floor. Sarpong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sarpong wants to hit a switch here but Rootmans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sarpong there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rootmans wants to stand but Sarpong is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Sarpong regains half guard.
Rootmans prevents Sarpong from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootmans tries to stand and escape but Sarpong is controlling the position.
Sarpong actively working from the bottom here.
Sarpong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rootmans wants to stand up but Sarpong is controlling the position.
Sarpong actively working from the bottom here.
Sarpong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong tries to get to full guard but Rootmans has control of the leg.
Rootmans tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sarpong.
Sarpong actively working from the bottom here.
Sarpong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarpong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rootmans wants to stand up but Sarpong is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong tries to roll over but Rootmans keeps him under control.
Rootmans seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sarpong wants to improve his position but Rootmans is controlling well.
Rootmans tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sarpong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarpong, not yet.
Rootmans wants to stand but Sarpong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rootmans stopping the sweep attempt from Sarpong.
Sarpong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rootmans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sarpong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rootmans is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sarpong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarpong tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffrey Sarpong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rootmans blocks a head kick by Sarpong.
Rootmans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rootmans misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sarpong.
Rootmans misses with a two punch combination.
Sarpong dodges the punch combination from Rootmans.
Rootmans wants to clinch up but Sarpong keeps it at a distance.
Sarpong dodges the punch combination from Rootmans.
Jab, jab by Sarpong - just one landing.
Rootmans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rootmans tries to clinch but Sarpong moves out of range.
Rootmans motions for Sarpong to come forward. Rootmans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rootmans tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarpong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rootmans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rootmans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erick Rootmans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Rootmans.
Rootmans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rootmans takes one to the chin there.
Rootmans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sarpong throws a body kick that misses
and Rootmans counters with a leg kick.
Rootmans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sarpong checks the leg kick.
Sarpong throws a leg kick which misses Rootmans's front leg but catches the back leg as Rootmans tries to avoid it.
Sarpong moves out of range of the body kick from Rootmans.
Sarpong checks a low kick from Rootmans.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarpong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarpong.
Rootmans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rootmans tries to clinch there but Sarpong circles away.
Rootmans thuds his shin into the meat of Sarpong's side.
Sarpong shoots in and drives through. Rootmans sprawls well.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarpong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rootmans but Rootmans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rootmans lands a head kick!
Rootmans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sarpong thuds his shin into the meat of Rootmans's side.
Rootmans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sarpong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rootmans won't be happy with that.
Sarpong working the ground and pound but Rootmans is defending the strikes.
Sarpong swings around for an armbar but Rootmans sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sarpong's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong looking for a guillotine here but Rootmans defends easily.
Rootmans is looking to stand up but Sarpong won't let him.
Jeffrey Sarpong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarpong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rootmans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rootmans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sarpong has a closed guard, preventing Rootmans from standing up.
Rootmans won't allow Sarpong to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong working for a triangle but Rootmans defends it easily.
Sarpong has a closed guard, preventing Rootmans from standing up.
Rootmans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rootmans throws a wild body kick that Sarpong sees coming a mile off.
Danga de danga de dang - Rootmans scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rootmans moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Sarpong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sarpong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rootmans is retaining full guard.
Sarpong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Sarpong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sarpong throws a head kick but Rootmans moves out of range.
Rootmans throws a nice looking combination but Sarpong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rootmans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Rootmans as he checks the leg kick.
Rootmans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sarpong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rootmans.
Sarpong moves out of range of the leg kick from Rootmans.
Sarpong keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sarpong, right into the meat.
Erick Rootmans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
Rootmans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sarpong's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Sarpong.
Sarpong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sarpong is looking to land body kicks.
Rootmans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarpong misses with a head kick.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sarpong staying out of range there.
Sarpong checks a low kick from Rootmans.
Sarpong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rootmans.
Rootmans misses with a double jab.
Sarpong slips a jab and a cross from Rootmans.
Rootmans tries to clinch up but Sarpong circles away and keeps his distance.
Rootmans misses with a low kick.
Rootmans tries to clinch but Sarpong moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rootmans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarpong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarpong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sarpong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sarpong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sarpong working Rootmans over with strikes.
Sarpong seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarpong.
Sarpong trying to advance position but Rootmans counters by regaining guard.
Rootmans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sarpong wants to pass the guard but Rootmans is keeping the position.
Sarpong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rootmans manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sarpong has Rootmans in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rootmans is aware though and is defending well.
Jeffrey Sarpong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rootmans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sarpong has an active guard here but Rootmans has managed to pass into half guard.
Erick Rootmans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarpong trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rootmans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sarpong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rootmans.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Sarpong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sarpong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Sarpong!
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