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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Baraoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baraoo comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota-raczej. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renan Baraoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffrey Sarpong!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraoo misses with a takedown attempt - Sarpong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sarpong swings for the body but Baraoo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Baraoo.
Sarpong looks to land a left hand but Baraoo moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baraoo.
Sarpong jabs at Baraoo's body.
Baraoo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Baraoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarpong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baraoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sarpong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sarpong is fending him off so far but Baraoo persists. Nope, Sarpong circles away and we're back to standing.
Sarpong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baraoo with a poor takedown
and Sarpong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
Sarpong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baraoo backs up against the cage.
Sarpong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sarpong thuds his right hand into Baraoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baraoo avoids the body shot from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a nice looking combination but Baraoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarpong. Baraoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarpong leaves Baraoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sarpong misses with a body kick.
Sarpong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baraoo fails with the takedown
and Sarpong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baraoo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sarpong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Baraoo is breathing heavily.
Baraoo trying to control the position but Sarpong is working away.
Sarpong is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sarpong can't do much from the bottom here.
Sarpong is looking for a sweep.
Baraoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sarpong, who protects the arm well.
Baraoo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sarpong tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baraoo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sarpong wants to stand but Baraoo is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Sarpong.
Baraoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Sarpong to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarpong lands a right hook to the body.
Baraoo fails with the takedown
and Sarpong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarpong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sarpong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baraoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong throws a right and a left that Baraoo avoids nicely.
Sarpong misses with a hook.
Baraoo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Baraoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baraoo is defended easily by Sarpong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarpong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renan Baraoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baraoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarpong defends it nicely.
Sarpong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sarpong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baraoo in his tracks.
Baraoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sarpong but Sarpong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sarpong scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarpong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sarpong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
Sarpong misses with a straight right.
Sarpong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baraoo closes the distance and clinches up with Sarpong, looking for a takedown. Baraoo pushes Sarpong against the cage but Sarpong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baraoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarpong stuffs the takedown attempt from Baraoo. Baraoo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraoo avoids the head kick by Sarpong.
Jeffrey Sarpong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baraoo throws a series of punches but Sarpong avoids them all with ease.
Sarpong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baraoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Sarpong scores with a four punch combination!
Sarpong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baraoo under the eye.
Baraoo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Sarpong.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sarpong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarpong cracks a nice hook into Baraoo's ribs.
Sarpong tries to bum rush Baraoo with a series of wild strikes but Baraoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baraoo avoids the head kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong tries to bum rush Baraoo with a series of wild strikes but Baraoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sarpong looks to score with a jab to the body but Baraoo is just out of range.
Sarpong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baraoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarpong throws out the jab.
Sarpong throws an overhand right that lands on Baraoo's shoulder, as Baraoo tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraoo shoots in and gets a takedown into Sarpong's guard.
Sarpong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baraoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sarpong is keeping the position for now.
Baraoo wants to control from the top but Sarpong keeps moving.
Baraoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baraoo sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Renan Baraoo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sarpong misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarpong scores with a shot to the body.
Baraoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sarpong sprawls well. He's pushed Baraoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sarpong lands with a good body shot.
Sarpong leaves Baraoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baraoo blocks a head kick by Sarpong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sarpong but Sarpong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Baraoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baraoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baraoo misses with a takedown
and Sarpong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baraoo blocks the body kick.
Sarpong throws a head kick but Baraoo moves out of range.
Sarpong throws a low kick but Baraoo avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong takes a swing at Baraoo's ribcage but misses.
Sarpong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sarpong wants it to stay on the feet.
Baraoo shoots and misses
and Sarpong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sarpong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sarpong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Baraoo with that takedown attempt.
Baraoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sarpong swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeffrey Sarpong.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jeffrey Sarpong!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jeffrey Sarpong!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jeffrey Sarpong!
Jeffrey Sarpong wins by unanimous decision!
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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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