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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mica Gavric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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187 cm
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210 lbs
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195 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 London, Mica Gavric! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Jigster! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jigster's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jigster duly obliges. A momentary lapse in concentration from Jigster enables Gavric to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jigster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jigster keeping full guard, as Gavric tries to pass. Gavric missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gavric prevents Jigster from getting back to his feet. Gavric content to stall in guard here. Gavric loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. 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! Gavric wants to control from the top but Jigster keeps moving. Gavric pushes down on Jigster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gavric content to control rather than advance. Gavric is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gavric has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Gavric is looking to advance position but Jigster won't allow it. Jigster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gavric.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gavric is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gavric seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jigster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Gavric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gavric thows a huge punch but Jigster dodges it nicely.
Jigster is trying to stand.
Gavric is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jigster regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gavric. Gavric wants to control from the top but Jigster keeps moving. Gavric tries to free his leg and advance position but Jigster is retaining full guard. Gavric is pushing down on Jigster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jigster is fighting to maintain full guard but Gavric has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gavric is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gavric is trying to work for a kimura but Jigster is defending well.
Jigster is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gavric is working for a submission of some sort.
Jigster tries to kick Gavric off but Gavric keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mica Gavric dominated that round. That's time! Gavric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jigster tries to clinch but Gavric is having none of it. Gavric with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jigster to score with a decent uppercut. Jigster has closed the distance and engaged Gavric in a clinch.
Jigster breaks from the clinch.
Jigster misses with a wild combination.
Jigster throws a right hand that Gavric ducks under and follows up with a left that Gavric also avoids with ease. Jigster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jigster is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Jigster. Jigster moves into the clinch successfully.
Gavric is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jigster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jigster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gavric wants a takedown but no success here.
Jigster manages to break the clinch.
Jigster throws a sloppy head kick and Gavric moves out of range easily. Jigster tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Gavric counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jigster!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gavric tries to advance to mount but Jigster denies him. Jigster avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gavric. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gavric is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jigster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Mica Gavric overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gavric wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jigster, who protects the arm well. Jigster is trying to control Gavric's posture but Gavric avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gavric decides to stand back up. Gavric steps back and let's Jigster get back to his feet. Jigster throws a series of punches but Gavric moves out of range. Jigster misses with a two punch combination.
Jigster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavric swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gavric closes the distance and clinches up with Jigster, looking for a takedown. Gavric pushes Jigster against the cage but Jigster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mica Gavric. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good shot there by Jigster.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck for Gavric with that takedown attempt. Gavric has a takedown stuffed. Gavric blocks a head kick by Jigster.
Gavric fails with a takedown attempt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gavric instigates a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Jigster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jigster. Gavric shrugs it off though. Jigster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gavric moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jigster lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Mica Gavric has been cut. Gavric seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Jigster shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gavric is backing up but Jigster catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gavric covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Jigster Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Jigster!
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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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