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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aquiles Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Henderson (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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167 lbs
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168 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aquiles Bergasmarchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bergasmarchi was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bergasmarchi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bergasmarchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Bergasmarchi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bergasmarchi wants to pass the guard but Henderson is defending well.
Bergasmarchi prevents Henderson from standing back up.
Bergasmarchi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bergasmarchi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bergasmarchi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bergasmarchi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Henderson.
Bergasmarchi laying and praying for a moment but Henderson takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi is controlling the pace.
Henderson is not content to let Bergasmarchi control the position.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
Bergasmarchi content to control rather than advance.
Bergasmarchi tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.
Bergasmarchi wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aquiles Bergasmarchi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bergasmarchi misses with a wild combination.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Bergasmarchi counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Henderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bergasmarchi is controlling him.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bergasmarchi defends it easily.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergasmarchi looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to control but Bergasmarchi passes into half guard.
Henderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henderson.
Bergasmarchi misses with the combination.
Henderson cracks Bergasmarchi with a good jab.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bergasmarchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aquiles Bergasmarchi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henderson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Bergasmarchi manages to get to full guard.
Henderson wants to get up but he can't break Bergasmarchi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergasmarchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergasmarchi is controlling Henderson's posture.
Henderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bergasmarchi's guard.
Bergasmarchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bergasmarchi has a closed guard, preventing Henderson from standing up.
Bergasmarchi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Henderson wants to hold on but Bergasmarchi pushes him away.
Henderson is working to get back to half guard.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount but Bergasmarchi keeps good control and instead manages to take Henderson's back.
Bergasmarchi controlling from the back.
Bergasmarchi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Henderson holding both Bergasmarchi 's hands and preventing any damage.
Henderson is really stuck here.
Bergasmarchi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Henderson just trying to survive but Bergasmarchi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergasmarchi looking to break Henderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bergasmarchi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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!
Henderson fending off the submission attempt from Bergasmarchi.
Henderson won't enjoy being in this position. Bergasmarchi looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Henderson is tapping - it's over boys! Bergasmarchi picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aquiles Bergasmarchi!
Aquiles Bergasmarchi retains his lightweight title!
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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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