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GFC 1: The Rise
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Perez. An attempted straight right counter from Suomalainen misses the target. Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suomalainen misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Suomalainen. Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suomalainen manages to avoid it. Perez blocks a jab. Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suomalainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suomalainen moves out of range of the strikes. Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jari Suomalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Perez.#T1# Suomalainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Suomalainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Suomalainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suomalainen counters with a straight right hand.#TD2# Perez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suomalainen is trying to defend but Perez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Perez slips a nice elbow through Suomalainen's hands, connecting with Suomalainen's forehead. Suomalainen is not content to let Perez control the position. Suomalainen is trying to stand back up but Perez is controlling him
Suomalainen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# Perez misses with a head shot. Suomalainen uses the momentum to regain guard. #SU2# Perez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jab from Suomalainen. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Suomalainen throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2# and Perez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2# Perez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Suomalainen preventing the sweep. Perez controls Suomalainen momentarily but Suomalainen frees himself. #T3##SUB2# Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suomalainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Perez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suomalainen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Perez wants to control but Suomalainen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Suomalainen tries to stand and escape but Perez is controlling the position. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Perez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Suomalainen has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Suomalainen prevents Perez from getting the reversal. Perez tries to hold on but Suomalainen pushes him away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Perez is looking to get to half guard. Perez wants to hold on but Suomalainen pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A punch combination from Suomalainen misses. Suomalainen sets himself, and Perez steps forward looking for the clinch! Suomalainen avoids it this time. Perez wants to clinch but Suomalainen slips to the side and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Suomalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around? A punch combination from Suomalainen misses. Suomalainen throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it. Perez tries to clinch and Suomalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Perez misses with a takedown letting Suomalainen counter with a right hand. Perez with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suomalainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Suomalainen circles away from the clinch attempt and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Suomalainen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1# Perez tries to clinch but fails miserably and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jari Suomalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Suomalainen looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well. Suomalainen lands with a right hand. Nice takedown defense from Suomalainen. No joy for Perez on that attempt. Jari Suomalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Perez. Suomalainen lands with an overhand left. Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab. Suomalainen misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely. Perez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suomalainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Suomalainen cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC# Perez is rocked! Suomalainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Suomalainen finish him? Perez has his takedown stuffed and Suomalainen counters with a huge left! Perez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Suomalainen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Perez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Suomalainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Suomalainen!
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