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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vemurafenib Zelboraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Geeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geeson has chosen Slayer - Bloodline as his entrance music. Gerard Geeson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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178 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vemurafenib Zelboraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Geeson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geeson shoots in and bounces Zelboraf off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Geeson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Geeson wants to control from the top but Zelboraf keeps moving.
Geeson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Geeson shoots in and gets a takedown into Zelboraf's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelboraf working for a triangle but Geeson defends it easily.
Zelboraf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Geeson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelboraf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Geeson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zelboraf's head.
Zelboraf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geeson defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zelboraf is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geeson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zelboraf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zelboraf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zelboraf has gone for a leg lock! Geeson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zelboraf's guard.
Geeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zelboraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geeson has managed to get both his arms back between Zelboraf's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geeson lands a couple of digs.
Zelboraf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geeson defends well.
Zelboraf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Geeson defends it easily.
Zelboraf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geeson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zelboraf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Geeson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geeson working some strikes from top position.
Zelboraf 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.
Geeson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zelboraf looking for a guillotine here but Geeson defends easily.
Geeson wants to control from the top but Zelboraf keeps moving.
Geeson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Geeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zelboraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geeson has managed to get both his arms back between Zelboraf's legs - danger averted.
Zelboraf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geeson defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelboraf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Geeson defends it easily.
Geeson 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.
Zelboraf has his foot on Geeson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Geeson works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geeson stands up over Zelboraf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Geeson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Geeson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zelboraf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Geeson is aware though and is defending well.
Geeson stands up over Zelboraf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Geeson dominated that round.
That's time! Zelboraf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Geeson tries for a takedown but Zelboraf circles away easily
enabling Zelboraf to counter with a crisp jab.
Geeson fails with the takedown
and Zelboraf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Geeson shoots in for a takedown but Zelboraf shows good takedown defense.
Vemurafenib Zelboraf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Geeson.
Geeson misses with a takedown attempt - Zelboraf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Zelboraf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Zelboraf both land. Nice combination.
Geeson is breathing heavily.
Geeson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zelboraf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geeson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zelboraf keeps working.
Zelboraf tries to bench press Geeson off him but Geeson keeps the position.
Zelboraf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zelboraf is pressing down on Geeson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zelboraf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zelboraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geeson has managed to get both his arms back between Zelboraf's legs - danger averted.
Zelboraf working for a triangle but Geeson defends it easily.
Geeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zelboraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geeson has managed to get both his arms back between Zelboraf's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelboraf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zelboraf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geeson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zelboraf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zelboraf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zelboraf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geeson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Geeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zelboraf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geeson has managed to get both his arms back between Zelboraf's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelboraf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geeson defends well.
Geeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelboraf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zelboraf has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Geeson doesn't defend quickly enough and Zelboraf has managed to lock this one up! Can Geeson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zelboraf on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vemurafenib Zelboraf!
Vemurafenib Zelboraf got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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hype
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