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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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175 cm
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140 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Berdich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Gaarlandt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdich slips a jab and a cross from Gaarlandt.
Berdich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaarlandt to the mat! Gaarlandt manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gaarlandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berdich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berdich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berdich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berdich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berdich has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Berdich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaarlandt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaarlandt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berdich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaarlandt has his foot on Berdich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berdich works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berdich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaarlandt's head.
Our spies down at at HILITE Fighting Club inform us that Gaarlandt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gaarlandt has his feet on Berdich's thighs here. He's pushed Berdich off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Berdich screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Gaarlandt!
Jesus Gaarlandt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KO Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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