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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furious George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George has chosen Lamb of God - Descending as his entrance music. Jesus Gaarlandt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Furious George's chin.
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140 lbs
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155 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Gaarlandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Furious George!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gaarlandt.
George chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaarlandt can pounce on him.
Gaarlandt throws a lazy body kick
and George counters with a single leg into guard. Gaarlandt didn't expect that.
George wants to control from the top but Gaarlandt keeps moving.
Gaarlandt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
George controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
George pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaarlandt is keeping the position for now.
Gaarlandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
George sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaarlandt's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaarlandt is defending against the submission attempts here by George.
George frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George is trying to take his opponent's back.
George landing strikes from the mount.
George prevents Gaarlandt from getting the reversal.
George trying to control but Gaarlandt is having none of it.
George lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaarlandt hang on?
George prevents Gaarlandt from getting the reversal.
George working for a guillotine from mount but Gaarlandt is in no mood to give up.
Gaarlandt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
George looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
George wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaarlandt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaarlandt's coaches at Fighting Fitness & Freedom have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
George is looking to take a break and control but Gaarlandt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
George works his foot free and advances to mount.
George with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George wants to take Gaarlandt's back here but Gaarlandt is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gaarlandt is trying to escape the mount.
Gaarlandt regains half guard.
My spies in The Jungle Elite MMA inform me that George has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gaarlandt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
George is working for a submission of some sort.
Gaarlandt is refusing to be controlled, as George sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. George lands a nice short elbow.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaarlandt keeps working.
Gaarlandt is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
George is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaarlandt is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George tries to pass to full mount but Gaarlandt defends it.
George is taking a breather. Gaarlandt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
George wants to control but Gaarlandt is keeping him busy.
Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
George is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
George looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gaarlandt has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gaarlandt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back.
Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furious George dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
George shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gaarlandt is trying to defend but George finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
George tries to pass to full mount but Gaarlandt defends it.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaarlandt is looking to improve his position.
Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George trying to control the action but Gaarlandt is working from the bottom.
George is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
George controlling the action here.
Gaarlandt works his way to full guard. Good work.
George is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
George advances to half guard.
George seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaarlandt keeps working.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George trying to mount his opponent but Gaarlandt defends it.
Gaarlandt wants to get back to full guard.
George controlling the action here.
Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaarlandt wants to get back to full guard but George has mounted him!
George tries to control but Gaarlandt wriggling away.
Gaarlandt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
George lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well.
George stands and throws Gaarlandt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaarlandt keeps working.
Gaarlandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
George wants to control but Gaarlandt is keeping him busy.
Gaarlandt is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control.
George tries for a kimura but Gaarlandt is defending well.
Gaarlandt manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
George has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
George trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, George cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
George trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaarlandt is looking to get to half guard.
Furious George has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaarlandt is working hard here to advance position.
George wants to control the pace but Gaarlandt is squirming around nicely.
George lands a big shot there that rocks Gaarlandt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaarlandt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
George landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaarlandt can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furious George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gaarlandt misses with a low kick as George jumps back.
George shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than George was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
George is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gaarlandt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gaarlandt is looking to reverse the position.
George scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gaarlandt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
George is looking to take a break and control but Gaarlandt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
George is working for a kimura but Gaarlandt is defending it quite comfortably.
George content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George trying to mount his opponent but Gaarlandt defends it.
Gaarlandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily.
Gaarlandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily.
Gaarlandt has hold of George's hands but George slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
George seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaarlandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
Gaarlandt is staying active underneath George, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
George lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
George wants to control but Gaarlandt is keeping him busy.
Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
George winds up and cracks Gaarlandt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back.
George is trying for a kimura here. Gaarlandt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! George wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Furious George!
During a confident post fight interview, Furious George thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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