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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregoire Aebersold (ranked 4259 p4p, 3755 weight class) and Raymond Gascon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 cm
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214
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregoire Aebersold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gascon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gascon controlling from side mount.
Gascon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gascon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gascon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gascon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gascon is trying to get an arm triangle but Aebersold is defending well.
Aebersold stops Gascon from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold is trying to control Gascon's posture but Gascon avoids it.
Gascon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aebersold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gascon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aebersold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gascon working away.
Gascon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aebersold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gascon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gascon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gascon advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gascon looking to secure an arm triangle but Aebersold defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon goes for an armbar but Aebersold turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aebersold.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aebersold passes Gascon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gascon looking for submissions off his back.
Gascon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gascon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aebersold defends well.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Aebersold is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gascon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Aebersold working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aebersold working the ground and pound but Gascon is defending the strikes.
Gascon is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gascon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gascon is looking to regain half guard here but Aebersold keeps moving and retains side control.
Aebersold is looking to take a break and control but Gascon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aebersold connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gascon some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gascon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aebersold's best efforts.
Gascon won't allow Aebersold to pass to mount.
Aebersold working over Gascon with some ground and pound. Gascon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aebersold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gascon regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gascon is on top in guard.
Aebersold keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aebersold is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aebersold has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aebersold tries to stand but Gascon is controlling from the bottom.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raymond Gascon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aebersold shoots in for a takedown but Gascon shows good takedown defense.
Aebersold tries for a takedown but Gascon circles away easily
and Gascon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gascon wants to work for an arm triangle but Aebersold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gascon is working for a submission of some sort.
Gascon uses his free foot to push down on Aebersold's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aebersold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gascon.
Aebersold tries to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aebersold is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gascon trying to control but Aebersold is having none of it.
Aebersold tries to hold on but Gascon postures up.
Gascon is working for a guillotine from mount but Aebersold frees his head quite easily.
Aebersold defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gascon.
Aebersold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aebersold regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gascon moves nicely into side control.
Gascon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aebersold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gascon is trying to get an arm triangle but Aebersold is defending well.
Aebersold sneaks back into half guard.
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aebersold is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold.
Aebersold wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gascon wants to work for an arm triangle but Aebersold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gascon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aebersold!
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Raymond Gascon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aebersold tries to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
Aebersold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aebersold is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Aebersold tries to hold on but Gascon postures up.
Gascon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gascon wants to control the action but instead Aebersold gets a body lock and reverses into Gascon's guard! Nice work!
Aebersold won't allow Gascon to get back to his feet.
Gascon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aebersold is aware though and is defending well.
Aebersold stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gascon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gascon wants to hit a sweep here but Aebersold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gascon there!
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Gascon is desperately trying to improve his position but Aebersold has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Gascon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gascon looks for a takedown but Aebersold sprawls well.
Aebersold moves into the clinch.
Gascon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aebersold is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aebersold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascon manages to get himself to full guard.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Aebersold is keeping the position.
Gascon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold wants to stand but Gascon is controlling the position.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aebersold is keeping the position for now.
Gascon forces his way into half guard.
Aebersold wants to control but Gascon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aebersold gets back to full guard.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aebersold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aebersold striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aebersold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Aebersold.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aebersold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gascon is pushing down on Aebersold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aebersold is fighting to maintain full guard but Gascon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura but Aebersold is defending well.
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aebersold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gascon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gascon wants to take a breather but Aebersold is having none of it.
Aebersold wants to control but Gascon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gascon passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold gets back to half guard.
Gascon is looking for a kimura but Aebersold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gascon to get the leverage.
Aebersold trying to hold on to Gascon's head to control him but Gascon postures up.
Gascon wants to work for an arm triangle but Aebersold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aebersold is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold.
Gascon is thwarting Aebersold's attempts to control the position.
Gregoire Aebersold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raymond Gascon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aebersold missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Gascon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gascon 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Gascon!
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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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