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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Demarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesys Kazlauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
24
163 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Demarce! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kazlauskas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Demarce counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kazlauskas's guard now. Demarce landing some decent shots from guard. Kazlauskas wants to stand up but Demarce is controlling him. Kazlauskas has his foot on Demarce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demarce works his way back into a safe position though. Demarce thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Demarce looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Demarce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazlauskas is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Demarce would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Demarce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kazlauskas wants to sweep but no luck. Kazlauskas controls Demarce momentarily but Demarce frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A big right from Kazlauskas misses. Demarce takes a swing at Kazlauskas's ribcage but misses. Kazlauskas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kazlauskas doesn't succeed with the takedown and Demarce counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Kyle Demarce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesys Kazlauskas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Demarce wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazlauskas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kazlauskas is staying active underneath Demarce, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Demarce seems to be working for a kimura but Kazlauskas defends the submission attempt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kazlauskas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demarce is working away from the top position though. Kazlauskas is not content to let Demarce control the position. Demarce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Demarce controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Demarce tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Kazlauskas has a hand on Demarce's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Demarce takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Demarce avoids the attempt from Kazlauskas to control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Demarce controlling the pace for now. Demarce working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kazlauskas tries to lock up and control but Demarce gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kazlauskas tries to get back to half guard but can't. Demarce breaks from Kazlauskas's wrist control and lands an elbow. Demarce lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Demarce controlling from the full mount. Kazlauskas tries to improve his position but instead Demarce has taken his back! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Demarce is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kazlauskas taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Demarce.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Demarce!
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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
32% |
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