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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santacruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santacruz comes to the cage accompanied by power kanye west. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Santacruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Christian!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santacruz tries to clinch up.
Santacruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santacruz to keep the fight standing.
Santacruz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Santacruz successfully pulls guard.
Santacruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santacruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christian has managed to get both his arms back between Santacruz's legs - danger averted.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Santacruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santacruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santacruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santacruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christian is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian being controlled here momentarily.
Santacruz working for a triangle but Christian defends it easily.
Christian wants to control from the top but Santacruz keeps moving.
Christian stands up from Santacruz's guard - Christian perhaps looking for a knockout.
Christian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian tries to pull guard but Santacruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Christian looking to slow down the pace here.
Christian is trying to break free.
Santacruz scores with a knee to the head.
Christian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santacruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jorge Santacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Christian.
Santacruz prevents a body shot from Christian.
Santacruz jumps guard but Christian stands there with Santacruz around his waist. Santacruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Christian is trying to pull guard but Santacruz has him pressed against the cage.
Santacruz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
A bit of stalling here from Santacruz.
Santacruz keeps control of Christian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santacruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Santacruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santacruz looking for a guillotine here but Christian defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santacruz kicks Christian off and gets to his feet.
Santacruz is breathing heavily.
Santacruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Christian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santacruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christian sprawls well. Christian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santacruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Santacruz is looking to clinch.
Santacruz tries to clinch there but Christian circles away.
Christian scores with a takedown into Santacruz's guard.
Santacruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christian defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Jorge Santacruz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Christian throws a series of punches but Santacruz moves out of range.
Christian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santacruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santacruz tries to sprawl but Christian drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Santacruz is trying to stand up here but Christian is controlling him well.
Christian seems to be looking for submissions.
Santacruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christian postures up and lands a big shot to Santacruz's brow.
Santacruz has his foot on Christian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christian works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santacruz is looking for a triangle but Christian pushes his legs off easily.
Santacruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christian defends it easily.
Santacruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christian.
Santacruz keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully.
Santacruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santacruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian wants to get up but he can't break Santacruz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Santacruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brian Christian has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Christian closes the distance and clinches up with Santacruz, looking for a takedown. Christian pushes Santacruz against the cage but Santacruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santacruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christian tries to work over Santacruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christian tries to score a body lock takedown but Santacruz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jorge Santacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Christian.
Santacruz lands a knee to the body.
Santacruz connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santacruz slowing the pace effectively.
Santacruz breaks from the clinch.
Christian wants to clinch up but Santacruz keeps it at a distance.
Santacruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santacruz stalling the fight.
Santacruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christian tries to clinch but Santacruz moves out of range.
Christian fails with a takedown attempt.
Santacruz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santacruz tries to clinch up.
Christian throws the kick towards the body but Santacruz avoids it.
Santacruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Christian motions for Santacruz to come forward. Christian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Christian is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Christian is trying to break the clinch but Santacruz has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Christian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Santacruz clinches with his opponent.
Christian is trying to pull guard but Santacruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Come on Santacruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santacruz lands a knee to the head.
Christian tries to pull guard but Santacruz won't allow it.
Santacruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Christian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santacruz lands a nice elbow.
Santacruz manages to break the clinch.
Santacruz wants to clinch.
Brian Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santacruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Christian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santacruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christian throws a leg kick
and Santacruz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christian tries to land knees in the clinch but Santacruz avoids the damage to the body.
Christian jumps guard but Santacruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jorge Santacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Christian.
Christian can't get the takedown.
Christian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santacruz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santacruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santacruz is trying to pull guard but Christian has him pressed against the cage.
Jorge Santacruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santacruz jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santacruz is looking for a triangle but Christian pushes his legs off easily.
Santacruz trying to keep a closed guard but Christian is proving a slippery customer.
Christian wants to control from the top but Santacruz keeps moving.
Christian 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.
Christian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santacruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christian has managed to get both his arms back between Santacruz's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christian prevents Santacruz from getting back to his feet.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Santacruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian wants to get up but he can't break Santacruz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Santacruz working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santacruz looking for subs off his back but Christian has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santacruz trying to control but Christian postures up.
Christian is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santacruz sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santacruz tries to kick Christian off but Christian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Santacruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santacruz 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Santacruz!
As Jorge Santacruz got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm here for fighting. I trained hard for this fight. That's all'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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