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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Claremont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Arsene Peroche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peroche has chosen Down with the sickness as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Matt Claremont has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matt Claremont seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
24
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Claremont! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Arsene Peroche! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peroche punishes Claremont's body with a nice straight punch. Peroche throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Claremont. Claremont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peroche throws out the jab. Peroche scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Matt Claremont has been cut. 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! Claremont blocks a jab. Claremont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peroche. Peroche throws a right and a left that Claremont avoids nicely. Claremont needs to keep his hands up - Peroche had a free shot at his head there. Peroche missing with a left hand there. Claremont was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Claremont shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Claremont not landing any meaningful shots this time. Claremont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peroche on the ground. Peroche wants to get back to his feet. Claremont tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Peroche is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Claremont blocks the strikes from Peroche.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peroche actively working from the bottom here. Well, if Claremont is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Peroche thows a body shot but no joy. Peroche misses with a takedown attempt and Claremont counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Claremont. Peroche looks gassed! Peroche controls Claremont momentarily but Claremont frees himself. Peroche is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Claremont working some strikes from top position. Claremont content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Claremont gets to his feet. Peroche looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Claremont closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Peroche did well to prevent Claremont getting side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Claremont is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peroche doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Claremont. Peroche punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peroche wants to control but Claremont is keeping busy and won't allow it. Peroche blocking the ground and pound attempt from Claremont. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Peroche throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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. Claremont connects with a nice short shot to Peroche's temple. Claremont thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Peroche wants to get back to his feet. Claremont decides to stand and escape the position. Claremont shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Claremont throwing shots but Peroche is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peroche missing with punches from the bottom.
Claremont misses with a head shot. Peroche uses the momentum to regain guard. Peroche working for a triangle but Claremont defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Claremont throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Claremont decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peroche, up you get! Claremont looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Peroche! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Claremont dominated that round. The cut man is working on Matt Claremont's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Claremont takes the fight into the clinch. Claremont has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peroche avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Claremont wants a takedown but no success here.
Claremont prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claremont drags the fight down to the ground.
Peroche trying to control but Claremont is working from the bottom. Claremont being controlled here, momentarily. Claremont throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Claremont is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Claremont is looking to stall here but Peroche recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Claremont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Peroche seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Peroche trying to keep a closed guard but Claremont is proving a slippery customer.
Claremont won't allow Peroche to get back to his feet. Peroche is breathing heavily. Claremont trying to control but Peroche is working from the bottom. Peroche is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Peroche might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Claremont kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A big left from Peroche misses. Peroche throws a sloppy body shot
and Claremont counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Peroche looking for a takedown. Peroche pulls Claremont into guard.
Claremont won't allow Peroche to sweep him here. Claremont stands up over Peroche, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Peroche avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Claremont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peroche swivels though and keeps the full guard. Claremont drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claremont jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Claremont landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peroche has his feet on Claremont's thighs here. He's pushed Claremont 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! Claremont screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Arsene Peroche!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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