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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aurelio Osborne (ranked 25161 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deivids Juonusus (ranked 5278 p4p, 0 weight class). Deivids Juonusus 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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164 cm
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214 lbs
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199 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aurelio Osborne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deivids Juonusus! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Juonusus tries a low kick but Osborne avoids it. Juonusus throws the kick towards the body but Osborne avoids it. Deivids Juonusus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Osborne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Juonusus dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Osborne dodges the punch combination from Juonusus.
Osborne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juonusus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Osborne scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Aurelio Osborne has been cut. Juonusus misses with a kick to the body and Osborne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Juonusus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osborne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osborne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Juonusus wants to sweep here but Osborne controlling him for the moment. Juonusus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osborne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Osborne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juonusus working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Osborne content to stall in guard here. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Juonusus is working an open guard so Osborne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Juonusus misses with a head kick.
Juonusus looks winded! Osborne closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Juonusus quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Osborne prevents Juonusus from standing back up.
Osborne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juonusus defends it well. Osborne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juonusus sees it coming and defends easily. Osborne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Osborne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juonusus is just riding it out for now. Osborne eventually gives up the hold. Juonusus tries to roll over but Osborne keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osborne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Osborne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juonusus defends it well. Osborne is working for a kimura but Juonusus is defending it quite comfortably.
Osborne is keen to just control but Juonusus is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Osborne is thwarting Juonusus's attempts to control the position. Osborne is looking for a kimura but Juonusus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Osborne to get the leverage. Juonusus is defending against the submission attempts here by Osborne.
Osborne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Juonusus moves into full guard.
Osborne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Osborne wants to control from the top but Juonusus keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aurelio Osborne will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Aurelio Osborne's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab from Juonusus. Juonusus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juonusus is looking to land body kicks. A head kick by Juonusus misses and Osborne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Juonusus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osborne tries to pull guard but Juonusus holds him up against the cage and eventually Osborne drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Juonusus.
Juonusus has had enough of the clinch but Osborne keeps him there for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Osborne - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Juonusus stops a takedown attempt from Osborne.
Osborne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Osborne controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osborne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Osborne has his foot on Juonusus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juonusus works his way back into a safe position though. Osborne is looking for a triangle but Juonusus pushes his legs off easily.
Osborne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juonusus is aware though and is defending well. Osborne keeping moving, preventing Juonusus from controlling successfully. Juonusus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Juonusus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Osborne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Osborne blocks the low kick. Osborne is looking for a counter combo. Juonusus lands a left and a right that send Osborne crashing to the mat, dazed. Juonusus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Osborne is rocked! Juonusus lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Osborne up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Juonusus from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Osborne's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deivids Juonusus! After the fight, Deivids Juonusus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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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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