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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Croix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A Little Respect. Genetia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Remain Nameless kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques St Croix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Croix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Genetia throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Croix.
St Croix throws a big shot that misses.
St Croix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
St Croix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Genetia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Genetia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Croix.
Genetia throws a chopping leg kick but St Croix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Croix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Genetia's sensitive parts.
St Croix clinches with his opponent.
St Croix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genetia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Croix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Genetia is predictable there
and St Croix counters with a big head kick but Genetia shrugs it off.
Genetia throws a sloppy head kick
and St Croix counters with a nice uppercut.
St Croix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genetia takes a swing at St Croix's ribcage but misses.
St Croix tries to move into range but Genetia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Genetia tries to land a leg kick but St Croix saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Genetia checks a leg kick.
St Croix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genetia.
St Croix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Genetia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
St Croix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Genetia misses the target.
St Croix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genetia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Croix throws a leg kick
and Genetia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Genetia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Genetia is looking to slow St Croix down with leg kicks.
Genetia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Croix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Genetia counters with a head kick. That will keep St Croix thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Genetia blocks a leg kick.
Jacques St Croix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Croix jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses
and St Croix counters with a head kick.
Genetia throws a leg kick that is checked
and St Croix counters by clinching up.
Genetia successfully pulls guard.
St Croix gets to his feet. Genetia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Genetia missing with a left hand there. St Croix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Genetia misses
and St Croix counters with an outside leg kick.
St Croix scores with a jab. Genetia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Genetia throws the kick towards the body but St Croix avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix throws a nice head kick!
St Croix connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Genetia.
St Croix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Genetia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Genetia throws a leg kick
and St Croix counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genetia looks to land a combination but St Croix avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genetia misses with a body kick.
St Croix cracks Genetia with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix dominated that round.
That's time! St Croix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Genetia checks a leg kick nicely.
Genetia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
St Croix misses with a head kick.
St Croix throws a shot from downtown. Genetia moves away and avoids it.
Genetia misses with a leg kick
and St Croix counters with a straight right hand.
Genetia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as St Croix blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Croix misses with a leg kick.
St Croix throws a sloppy head kick
and Genetia counters with a straight right hand.
Genetia lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia misses the jab.
Genetia misses with a leg kick
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from St Croix misses
and Genetia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. St Croix is lucky that one didn't land flush.
St Croix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Croix loads up on a big right hand but Genetia slips the punch.
St Croix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Genetia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Croix has time to react.
Genetia keeps St Croix at a distance using the push kick.
Genetia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacques St Croix is winning the standup battle so far.
Genetia throws a leg kick
and St Croix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Genetia lands but St Croix takes it in his stride.
St Croix tries a head kick but it misses.
Genetia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Genetia checks a leg kick.
St Croix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genetia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Genetia decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Genetia throws a hook but St Croix blocks it.
St Croix misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Croix. That's going to slow Genetia down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Genetia shoots in and drives through. St Croix sprawls well.
St Croix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Genetia.
St Croix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Genetia throws a hook to the side of St Croix's head but St Croix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Croix lands a nice shot to the body.
St Croix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St Croix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genetia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
St Croix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from St Croix.
Genetia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Genetia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Genetia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Croix misses with a combination
and Genetia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
St Croix throws a jab when Genetia was well out of range.
St Croix just misses with a punch to the body.
Genetia checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Croix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Genetia.
St Croix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Genetia doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joliver Genetia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Croix, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Genetia.
St Croix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Genetia's calf.
St Croix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses
and St Croix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Genetia's knee momentarily.
St Croix misses with a double jab
enabling Genetia to counter with a crisp jab.
St Croix scoring well with a low kick there.
St Croix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Croix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix moves out of range as Genetia strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Genetia.
St Croix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joliver Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genetia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Genetia throws a lazy body kick
and St Croix counters with an inside leg kick.
Genetia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Genetia lands with a straight right. St Croix didn't see that one coming.
Genetia scoring well with a low kick there.
St Croix lands a nice shot that snaps Genetia's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix checks the leg kick nicely there.
St Croix throws out a leg kick but Genetia moves out of range and St Croix only half commits.
Genetia tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from St Croix misses.
Genetia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
St Croix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Genetia counters with an outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! St Croix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Genetia - the referee stops the clock and St Croix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Genetia. St Croix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
St Croix's corner calls for a 1-2. St Croix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Genetia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Croix tries to avoid it but Genetia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Croix to the ground. St Croix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick by St Croix misses
and Genetia counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia misses the body punch
and St Croix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Genetia throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Genetia misses.
Genetia tries a head kick but it misses.
St Croix throws a shot from downtown. Genetia moves away and avoids it.
St Croix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Genetia counters with a nice leg kick.
St Croix tries to land a leg kick but Genetia saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick by Genetia misses
and St Croix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Genetia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Genetia checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick by Genetia misses
and St Croix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Genetia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Croix's calf.
A head kick misses from Genetia.
Genetia moves out of range as St Croix throws a body kick.
Genetia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Croix throws a head kick that misses.
St Croix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Genetia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
St Croix lands with an uppercut that bounces Genetia off the cage and back into rage.
Genetia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Genetia closes the distance and clinches up with St Croix, looking for a takedown. Genetia pushes St Croix against the cage but St Croix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from St Croix.
Genetia lands a head kick!
Genetia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Genetia circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Croix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Genetia. That did some damage!
St Croix is looking to clinch but Genetia is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix tries a head kick but it misses.
St Croix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Genetia connects with a single shot there.
Genetia wants to slow St Croix down by chopping away at his legs.
St Croix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Genetia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in St Croix's guard.
Genetia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
St Croix is trying to control the position but Genetia postures up.
Genetia wants to stand but St Croix has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Genetia prevents St Croix from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix trying to control the position.
Genetia won't allow St Croix to sweep him here.
Genetia is looking to stand up but St Croix won't let him.
Genetia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Genetia lands a nice shot to the body.
St Croix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Genetia lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia throws a head kick but St Croix moves out of range.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from St Croix misses
and Genetia counters with a low kick, right behind St Croix 's knee.
Genetia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Genetia throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Croix.
St Croix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Genetia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genetia throws a sloppy head kick and St Croix moves out of range easily.
St Croix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Genetia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Genetia is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Croix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Genetia takes a swing at St Croix's ribcage but misses.
St Croix tries to clinch there but Genetia circles away.
Genetia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St Croix is able to avoid easily.
St Croix throws a leg kick
and Genetia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Croix throws a nice looking combination but Genetia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Genetia cracks the inside of St Croix's front leg.
Genetia ducks under a wild hook from St Croix.
Genetia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Genetia pivots, looking for a leg kick but St Croix is out of range and Genetia settles back down.
St Croix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Croix throws a leg kick
and Genetia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
St Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Genetia misses with an uppercut. St Croix saw that one coming.
A head kick by Genetia misses
and Genetia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Croix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Croix.
St Croix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Croix.
Genetia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Genetia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
St Croix throws the left hand but Genetia avoids the punch easily.
St Croix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Genetia falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Croix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St Croix misses with a leg kick.
St Croix tries to clinch up
and Genetia counters with a body kick that stops St Croix in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia throws a body punch but St Croix moves out of range.
St Croix misses with a few strikes there.
Genetia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St Croix thows a leg kick but Genetia checks it
and Genetia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Genetia misses
and St Croix counters with a slapping leg kick.
St Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genetia.
Genetia throws a right hand that St Croix ducks under and follows up with a left that St Croix also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Croix.
Genetia throws a leg kick
and St Croix counters with an inside leg kick.
Genetia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Genetia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St Croix thuds his right hand into Genetia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St Croix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Croix misses with a body kick.
Genetia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Genetia throws a lazy body kick
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
Genetia misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Croix throws a shot from downtown. Genetia moves away and avoids it.
St Croix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
Genetia avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Croix ducks under a wild hook from Genetia.
St Croix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Genetia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St Croix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
St Croix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques St Croix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Croix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques St Croix!
Jacques St Croix retains his featherweight title!
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