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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson has chosen RAP JIU-JITSU as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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188 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Gerson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gerson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bones.
Gerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bones looking for a guillotine here but Gerson defends easily.
Gerson postures up in Bones's guard and throws a big left but Bones blocks it.
Bones controls Gerson momentarily but Gerson frees himself.
Bones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerson is in close to Bones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bones wants to sweep here but Gerson controlling him for the moment.
Bones working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerson throwing strikes from guard but Bones blocks nicely.
Gerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones is trying to keep Gerson in close.
Gerson 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.
Gerson lands a couple of digs.
Bones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerson wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Gerson working some strikes from top position.
Gerson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gerson 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.
Bones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gerson.
Bones working for a triangle but Gerson defends it easily.
Gerson wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Gerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gerson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerson postures up and lands a big shot to Bones's brow.
Bones has his foot on Gerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bones has momentary wrist control but Gerson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gerson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bones looking for a guillotine here but Gerson defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Gerson from controlling successfully.
Bones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Gerson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gerson working some strikes from top position.
Gerson connects with a couple of short punches.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Gerson from controlling successfully.
Bones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones keeping full guard, as Gerson tries to pass.
Gerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gerson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerson has managed to get both his arms back between Bones's legs - danger averted.
Gerson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gerson stopping the sweep attempt from Bones.
Gerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerson wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Bones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gerson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bones tries to sprawl but Gerson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gerson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerson.
Gerson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bones sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bones keeps working.
Gerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bones gets back to full guard.
Gerson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gerson 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bones is on top in guard.
Bones trying to move into half guard but instead Gerson has managed to sweep!
Gerson advances position into side control!
Gerson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bones tries to buck Gerson off but Gerson is having none of it.
Bones regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bones works his way into side control.
Bones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerson, who protects the arm well.
Gerson regains half guard.
Gerson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bones.
Gerson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerson.
Bones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerson is keeping the position for now.
Bones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gerson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gerson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gerson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ricardo Gerson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerson is trying to get an arm triangle but Bones is defending well.
Bones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gerson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gerson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerson is trying to work for a kimura but Bones is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gerson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gerson scoring with some ground and pound.
Bones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gerson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gerson passes into half guard.
Bones works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerson with a nice head shot there.
Gerson 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.
Gerson wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gerson fails with the takedown.
Gerson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bones is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gerson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bones is retaining full guard.
Gerson trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
Gerson lands a couple of elbows.
Gerson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gerson wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Gerson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gerson passes into half guard.
Bones is in trouble now - Gerson has advanced to mount!
Bones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerson prevents Bones from improving his position.
Gerson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerson preventing the sweep.
Bones looking for subs off his back but Gerson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gerson 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.
Bones wants to control but Gerson is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson is looking for a kimura but Bones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerson to get the leverage.
Gerson is looking for a kimura here.
Bones wants to get back to full guard.
Gerson thows a huge punch but Bones dodges it nicely.
Bones is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bones actively working from the bottom here.
Gerson tries to pass to full mount but Bones defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gerson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Gerson!
Ricardo Gerson is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Gerson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bobby Bones was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He fought really well today'.
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