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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Sepultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deryck Quist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quist has chosen Seven Nation Army Remix-The Glitch Mob as his entrance music. Deryck Quist told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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188 cm
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212 lbs
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180 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 Los Angeles, Damien Sepultra! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deryck Quist! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Quist is looking to clinch but Sepultra is avoiding it.
Quist tries to clinch up but Sepultra circles away and keeps his distance. Sepultra throws the kick towards the body but Quist avoids it. Sepultra cracks Quist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sepultra throws a big shot that misses. No luck for Quist with that takedown attempt. Quist misses with a head kick.
Quist gets a takedown into half guard. Quist trying to pass the guard but Sepultra defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sepultra is staying active underneath Quist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sepultra wants to control but Quist is keeping busy.
Quist postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sepultra to stand up. Quist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepultra scores with a leg kick.
Quist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Quist fails with a takedown attempt. Sepultra is looking to counter with head kicks. Quist has Sepultra up against the cage in a clinch.
Sepultra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Quist's defenses. Sepultra looking to slow down the pace here. Quist keeps control of Sepultra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Quist tries to pull guard but Sepultra forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Damien Sepultra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deryck Quist. Sepultra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Quist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sepultra just stands there and leans against the cage. Quist is trying to pull guard but Sepultra has him pressed against the cage. Quist is trying to pull guard but Sepultra has him pressed against the cage. Quist takes an elbow to the forehead. Quist goes for a takedown attempt but Sepultra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quist shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sepultra's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Quist has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sepultra is proving hard to escape from. Sepultra is looking to sweep but instead, Quist has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quist is thwarting Sepultra's attempts to control the position. Sepultra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Quist tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Quist passes into side control, despite Sepultra's attempt to control the position.
Quist lands an elbow. Sepultra can't do much from the bottom here. Quist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sepultra rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Quist's guard! Nice work there by Sepultra! Sepultra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quist on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sepultra trying to control the position from guard on top but Quist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Quist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Quist trying to control the action but Sepultra is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sepultra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sepultra is controlling Quist's trapped leg to prevent Quist from advancing to side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deryck Quist will probably get the nod. That's time! Sepultra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sepultra scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sepultra. Quist throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sepultra connects with an inside leg kick. Sepultra cracks the inside of Quist's front leg. Quist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Sepultra scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quist shoots in but no luck this time. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sepultra, right into the meat.
Quist shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sepultra eats them both and turns towards Quist to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Damien Sepultra has been cut. Sepultra feints and then cracks Quist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quist down. 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! Quist misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sepultra punishes Quist's body with a nice straight punch. Sepultra thows a left - swing and a miss! Quist doesn't manage to clinch there - Sepultra circles away.
Quist with a poor takedown and Sepultra counters with a nice body kick. Damien Sepultra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deryck Quist. Quist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Damien Sepultra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sepultra pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Quist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sepultra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quist somewhat. Quist is breathing heavily. Sepultra lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sepultra throws a nice head kick!
Sepultra throws a series of punches but Quist moves out of range. Quist throws a big counter head kick but Sepultra avoids it with no problem. A slapping leg kick lands for Sepultra.
Quist closes the distance and clinches up with Sepultra, looking for a takedown. Quist pushes Sepultra against the cage but Sepultra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A head kick misses from Sepultra. Quist thuds a left hand into Sepultra's body. Sepultra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quist can do to turn this around? 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! Sepultra jabs at Quist's body. A nice inside leg kick there by Sepultra. That's going to slow Quist down. Sepultra is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Quist unleashes a big counter combination but Sepultra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Sepultra lands with a kick to the temple. Quist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Quist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sepultra.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from Sepultra. Quist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sepultra takes a step back to recover. Quist wants to clinch up but Sepultra keeps it at a distance. Quist tries to clinch but Sepultra moves out of range. Quist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sepultra. Sepultra throws a lazy right hand but Quist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sepultra lands a nice looking body kick. Sepultra misses the shot to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Sepultra as he connects with a hook. Damien Sepultra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Quist shoots in and drives through. Sepultra sprawls well. That kick from Sepultra tenderised Quist's leg. Quist is trying to keep his angry face on. Sepultra takes a swing at Quist's ribcage but misses. Damien Sepultra is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sepultra throws a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Sepultra misses the target. Sepultra stuffs the takedown attempt from Quist. Quist gets slowly back to his feet. Sepultra swings for the body but Quist moves out of range.
Sepultra throws a front kick that sends Quist stumbling back into the cage. Quist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sepultra sprawls well. Sepultra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quist gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Quist takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sepultra throws a leg kick which misses Quist's front leg but catches the back leg as Quist tries to avoid it. Quist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Sepultra dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Damien Sepultra's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Sepultra moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Quist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quist goes for a double leg but Sepultra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sepultra continues to drive forward. Quist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sepultra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Sepultra closes the distance and clinches. Nice elbow from Sepultra. Sepultra effectively controlling the action here. Sepultra trying to stall but Quist improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quist jumps into guard, dragging Sepultra to the mat.
Quist controls Sepultra momentarily but Sepultra frees himself. Quist looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sepultra is defending well. Quist quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sepultra has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Quist celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deryck Quist! A very excited looking Deryck Quist made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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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