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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Thorvaldson (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. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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189 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
27
188 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Thorvaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gerson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorvaldson jabs Gerson right on the nose. Gerson blinks but takes it well.
Gerson walks into a left hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thorvaldson enables Gerson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thorvaldson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thorvaldson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gerson trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.
Thorvaldson seems keen to control Gerson's posture.
Gerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thorvaldson is trying to control the position but Gerson postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Thorvaldson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorvaldson is keeping the position for now.
Gerson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 looking to pass the guard.
Thorvaldson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerson is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorvaldson has wrist control.
Gerson stands up over Thorvaldson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gerson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thorvaldson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thorvaldson trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerson trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thorvaldson misses with a wild body shot.
Gerson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thorvaldson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerson.
Gerson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gerson slips a straight right by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gerson's head.
Thorvaldson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gerson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gerson working for a triangle but Thorvaldson defends it easily.
Gerson keeping moving, preventing Thorvaldson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson is looking for a triangle but Thorvaldson pushes his legs off easily.
Thorvaldson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorvaldson is looking to stand up but Gerson won't let him.
Thorvaldson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thorvaldson manages to get himself to full guard.
Gerson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gerson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorvaldson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thorvaldson working a defensive guard here.
Gerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gerson trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.
Gerson throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thorvaldson dives on top into guard.
Gerson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorvaldson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Gerson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gerson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thorvaldson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thorvaldson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gerson has gone for a leg lock! Thorvaldson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gerson's guard.
Thorvaldson trying to control but Gerson is working from the bottom.
Gerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thorvaldson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorvaldson wants to control from the top but Gerson keeps moving.
Gerson working for a triangle but Thorvaldson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thorvaldson's guard.
Gerson wants to control from the top but Thorvaldson keeps moving.
Gerson wants to pass the guard but Thorvaldson is keeping the position.
Thorvaldson working a defensive guard here.
Gerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thorvaldson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerson trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.
Thorvaldson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gerson wants to control from the top but Thorvaldson keeps moving.
Gerson has gone for a leg lock! Thorvaldson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gerson's guard.
Thorvaldson stopping the sweep attempt from Gerson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thorvaldson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thorvaldson passes into side control.
Thorvaldson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gerson tries to bench press Thorvaldson off him but Thorvaldson keeps the position.
Gerson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thorvaldson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gerson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thorvaldson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thorvaldson wants to control but Gerson is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Gerson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thorvaldson off and has taken his back!
Gerson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorvaldson tries to escape the position.
Gerson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thorvaldson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gerson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerson throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Thorvaldson misses its intended target.
Gerson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorvaldson. Gerson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gerson walks into a left hand.
Thorvaldson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gerson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thorvaldson is aware though and is defending well.
Gerson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thorvaldson defends well.
Thorvaldson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gerson working for a triangle but Thorvaldson defends it easily.
Gerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerson, not yet.
Gerson keeping moving, preventing Thorvaldson from controlling successfully.
Gerson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thorvaldson defends it easily.
Thorvaldson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorvaldson passes Gerson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thorvaldson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorvaldson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerson keeps working.
Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
Gerson is staying active underneath Thorvaldson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thorvaldson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gerson controls his leg.
Gerson wants to improve his position but Thorvaldson is controlling well.
Gerson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Thorvaldson is tapping! Great win for Gerson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Gerson!
Ricardo Gerson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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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