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SPNY 247: Santa Cruz - Timma PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Molina!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz.
A nice side step and Molina releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Molina sprawls well.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Molina counters with a shoot takedown. Cruz fights it but they end up in guard.
Molina scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Molina preventing the sweep.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molina controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Molina has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Molina won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but Molina is having none of it.
Cruz has his foot on Molina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molina works his way back into a safe position though.
Molina not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Molina wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Molina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molina wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Molina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Molina, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina misses with a body kick.
Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Molina checks it well.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Molina is just out of range.
Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molina pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Molina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Molina lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Molina is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cruz working a defensive guard but Molina passes into half guard.
Cruz has hold of Molina's hands but Molina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cruz tries to kick Molina off but Molina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Molina is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molina seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Molina has control of the leg.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molina content to control rather than advance.
Cruz is looking to control Molina's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Molina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cruz looks for a takedown but Molina sprawls well.
Molina is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Molina tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Molina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Molina shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cruz is trying to defend but Molina finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cruz wants to control but Molina is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Molina is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Molina seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to roll over but Molina keeps him under control.
Cruz trying to hold on to Molina's head to control him but Molina postures up.
Molina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Molina has control of the leg.
Cruz is looking to control Molina's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cruz trying to hold on to Molina's head to control him but Molina postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Molina closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruz quickly recovers to half guard.
Cruz trying to hold on to Molina's head to control him but Molina postures up.
Cruz is controlling Molina's trapped leg to prevent Molina from advancing to side control.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Molina prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Molina has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz wants to control but Molina passes easily into half guard.
Molina content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Molina seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Cruz controlling the position for now.
Molina wants to stand but Cruz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Molina counters with a takedown into side control.
Molina working the head with strikes.
Molina gets to mount! Cruz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molina content just to control the position here.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Molina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Molina stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Molina. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Molina drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Molina counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Molina postures up.
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Molina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molina is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Molina is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Molina slips an elbow through the middle.
Jeffrey Molina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jeffrey Molina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Molina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Molina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Molina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Molina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cruz punching from the bottom.
Molina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz pushes Molina off looking to stand but Molina dives back in and keeps control.
Molina controlling the pace.
Cruz trying to hold on to Molina's head to control him but Molina postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Molina has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cruz is trying to keep an underhook but Molina manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Molina is working away from the top position though.
Molina controlling the pace.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Molina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abel Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molina performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Molina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Molina winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Molina!
Jeffrey Molina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hu Kokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hu Kokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcello Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Kokov tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kokov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokov.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kokov enables Sanchez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kokov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kokov working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez pushing down on Kokov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez stalling away here and it's allowed Kokov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kokov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Kokov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Kokov!
Kokov prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Kokov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kokov has picked Sanchez up and slammed him! Sanchez can't keep hold of the triangle and Kokov manages to pass to side control!
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Kokov has advanced to mount!
Kokov landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokov wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Kokov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanchez has a hand on Kokov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kokov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
BOOM! Kokov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Sanchez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Kokov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kokov prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Kokov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Kokov isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kokov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kokov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanchez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sanchez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
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.
Kokov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kokov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sanchez is rocked!
It looks like Marcello Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Kokov finish him?
Kokov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sanchez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kokov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kokov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hu Kokov!
A relieved looking Hu Kokov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Desean Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zin Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zin Foe!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant slaps away a takedown attempt from Foe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Foe manages to avoid it.
Foe misses with a takedown attempt
and Foe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desean Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zin Foe.
Foe looks for a takedown but Bryant sprawls well.
Foe moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
Foe with a poor takedown
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
Foe staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
Foe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Foe is rocked!
Bryant drops Foe with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Foe! Bryant dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desean Bryant!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiran Corkhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keiran Corkhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson's coach down at LOD: Performance Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Robinson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
Corkhill shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Corkhill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corkhill's head backwards.
It looks like Keiran Corkhill has been cut.
Corkhill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Corkhill.
Corkhill shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiran Corkhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson tests Corkhill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corkhill.
Oooh a lovely combination from Robinson sends Corkhill down but not out. Robinson dives into side control looking to finish.
Corkhill is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Corkhill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corkhill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corkhill seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Corkhill. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Corkhill to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Corkhill looking for subs off his back but Robinson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Corkhill wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Corkhill.
Robinson is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Robinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corkhill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Robinson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
No luck for Corkhill with that takedown attempt.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Corkhill in a clinch.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson cracks Corkhill with an open hand slap.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Corkhill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robinson sprawls and moves away.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Corkhill avoids them all with ease.
Corkhill fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Robinson both land. Nice combination.
Robinson connects with the punch.
Keiran Corkhill's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corkhill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robinson is trying to stand back up but Corkhill is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keiran Corkhill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Corkhill tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Corkhill backs up against the cage.
Sean Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corkhill shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
Robinson clinches.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sean Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corkhill shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corkhill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiran Corkhill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robinson, as that shot connected.
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Corkhill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robinson prevents it.
Corkhill has been working on his balance at Midnight MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Robinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corkhill.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corkhill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corkhill shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Corkhill shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Corkhill 's eye.
A short left from Robinson.
Robinson drags the fight down to the ground.
Corkhill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Robinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Robinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Robinson!
Robinson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corkhill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Corkhill wants to get back to full guard.
Corkhill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corkhill wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Corkhill gets back to full guard.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Corkhill's guard.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corkhill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corkhill looking for a triangle here. Robinson is fighting it but it looks tight! Corkhill pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Robinson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keiran Corkhill!
A very excited looking Keiran Corkhill made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leak has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angelo Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf missing with a left hand there. Leak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smokeleaf is looking to slow Leak down with leg kicks.
Smokeleaf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smokeleaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smokeleaf lands a nice hook to Leak's body. Leak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leak is breathing heavily.
Leak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smokeleaf.
Leak throws out a loose jab but Smokeleaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smokeleaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leak lands the left hand.
Smokeleaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Leak.
Smokeleaf wants to counter with a clinch but Leak pushes him away.
Leak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid body kick from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leak's head.
Smokeleaf cracks Leak with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smokeleaf has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leak to stand back up!
It looks like Kelly Leak has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smokeleaf lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Angelo Smokeleaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smokeleaf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Smokeleaf! Leak is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Smokeleaf!
A victorious Angelo Smokeleaf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Faulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barreda comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Caravan. This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Barreda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Faulk!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Faulk.
Barreda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Faulk defends well and Barreda ends up having to push Faulk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Barreda.
Barreda throws the left hand but Faulk avoids the punch easily.
Faulk misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Faulk does it's job there.
Barreda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Faulk takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Barreda.
Barreda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faulk.
Barreda tries for a takedown but Faulk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Barreda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faulk throws a head kick that Barreda semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barreda with a poor takedown
and Faulk counters with a nice uppercut.
Barreda is rocked!
Barreda has his takedown stuffed
and Faulk counters with a left to the body.
Oh Barreda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barreda is breathing heavily.
Faulk tries a head kick but it misses.
Barreda seems to have got his legs back now.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Faulk! Barreda is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Faulk!
An out of breath Arthur Faulk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuraimo Rassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Samuraimo Rassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vladik Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rassi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rassi misses the target.
Rassi walks into a straight right hand from Fedotov.
Rassi misses with an uppercut.
Rassi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rassi tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Fedotov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rassi throws a hook but Fedotov blocks it.
Fedotov drives through and clinches with Rassi against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Samuraimo Rassi has been cut.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedotov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rassi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rassi scores a nice knee to the body.
Rassi missing with knees to the body.
Fedotov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fedotov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fedotov takes a shot to the head.
Rassi missing with knees to the body.
Rassi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fedotov has a couple of punches blocked by Rassi.
Rassi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi blocking some punches.
Rassi trying to control the position but instead, Fedotov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rassi into the cage.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rassi's elbow.
Rassi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rassi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fedotov.
Rassi trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rassi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rassi managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Rassi.
Fedotov takes a shot to the head.
Rassi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov tries a body shot but Rassi blocks it.
Fedotov managing to block the knees to the body from Rassi.
Fedotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rassi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rassi.
Rassi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now.
Rassi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rassi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov throws a head punch that misses.
Rassi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fedotov's defenses.
Rassi has Fedotov pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov misses with an elbow strike.
Rassi lands a nice knee to the body.
Fedotov looks winded!
Fedotov throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee calls for Rassi to work.
Fedotov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rassi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fedotov can turn it around.
Rassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fedotov avoids it.
Rassi tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Rassi back against the cage.
Fedotov takes a shot to the head.
Rassi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rassi.
Rassi has Fedotov pressed against the cage.
Rassi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fedotov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rassi working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuraimo Rassi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuraimo Rassi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rassi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fedotov, pushing him back against the cage.
Rassi leaning against his opponent.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Rassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rassi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rassi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now.
Fedotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rassi tries to land knees in the clinch but Fedotov avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rassi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedotov is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rassi lands with a right to the head.
Rassi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rassi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rassi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedotov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rassi's brow.
Rassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov tries a body shot but Rassi blocks it.
Fedotov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rassi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fedotov.
Rassi misses with a knee strike.
Fedotov misses with a body punch.
Rassi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fedotov avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Rassi scores with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rassi.
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!
Fedotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rassi's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi missing with knees to the body.
Rassi misses with some punches.
Rassi controlling the action here for a moment.
Rassi pushes off an throws an elbow but Fedotov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rassi pushes off an throws an elbow but Fedotov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fedotov avoiding damage as Rassi throws knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rassi backwards.
Rassi throws a head punch that misses.
Rassi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rassi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rassi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
Fedotov is rocked!
Rassi lands an elbow that stopped Fedotov in his tracks for a moment.
Fedotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rassi finish him?
Rassi has Fedotov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Fedotov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rassi - that's hurt Fedotov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Fedotov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Fedotov doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Samuraimo Rassi!
In his post fight interview, Samuraimo Rassi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex De Paiva Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobretti comes to the cage accompanied by White Zombie - Black Sunshine . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
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33
195 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcello Cobretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex De Paiva Santos!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Paiva Santos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from De Paiva Santos.
Cobretti shoots in looking for a takedown. De Paiva Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Cobretti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Paiva Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cobretti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Paiva Santos.
Cobretti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobretti lands a high kick!
De Paiva Santos takes a swing at Cobretti's ribcage but misses.
Cobretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobretti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Paiva Santos.
De Paiva Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Paiva Santos throws a shot from downtown. Cobretti moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Paiva Santos throws a leg kick which misses Cobretti's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobretti tries to avoid it.
De Paiva Santos jabs at Cobretti's body.
De Paiva Santos misses with a looping left.
De Paiva Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Paiva Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Paiva Santos lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti has his foot on De Paiva Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Paiva Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Cobretti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
De Paiva Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobretti manages to get himself to full guard.
Cobretti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Paiva Santos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Paiva Santos wants to control from the top but Cobretti keeps moving.
De Paiva Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobretti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cobretti has his foot on De Paiva Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Paiva Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Paiva Santos forces his way into half guard.
De Paiva Santos wants to pass the guard but Cobretti is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cobretti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cobretti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cobretti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Paiva Santos is aware though and is defending well.
De Paiva Santos landing with the ground and pound.
De Paiva Santos passes into half guard.
De Paiva Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Paiva Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobretti keeps working.
De Paiva Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos moves into full mount! Cobretti won't be happy about that!
De Paiva Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cobretti is looking to escape.
De Paiva Santos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cobretti is looking to get to half guard.
Cobretti is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos wants to control the pace but Cobretti is squirming around nicely.
Cobretti swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cobretti is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Paiva Santos with shots to the head and body - Cobretti looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Marcello Cobretti has been cut.
De Paiva Santos working for a submission but Cobretti is keeping him at bay.
Cobretti sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Paiva Santos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Paiva Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Paiva Santos throwing shots but Cobretti is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex De Paiva Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcello Cobretti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Paiva Santos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cobretti napping and manages to drive through into side control!
De Paiva Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobretti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Paiva Santos trying to mount his opponent but Cobretti defends it.
De Paiva Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Cobretti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
De Paiva Santos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marcello Cobretti's cut is getting worse.
De Paiva Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Cobretti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jeez, Marcello Cobretti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcello Cobretti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex De Paiva Santos!
Alex De Paiva Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emory Majors's chin.
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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
31 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins drops Majors with a left right combo! Jenkins follows him down to the ground into side control.
Majors is rocked!
It looks like Emory Majors has been cut.
Majors is trying to improve his position.
Majors is still in real trouble! Can Jenkins finish him?
Majors can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Majors seems to have recovered his senses.
Majors is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jenkins takes a little break here. Majors wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jenkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Majors sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Majors manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jenkins's best efforts.
Jenkins working Majors over with strikes.
Jenkins slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Majors is working from the bottom.
Majors wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Majors sees it coming and defends easily.
Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Majors gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majors is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Majors takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jenkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Majors stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Majors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruce Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up with Majors, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes Majors against the cage but Majors circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Majors lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Majors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Majors is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jenkins with a body shot.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Majors moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Majors now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Majors paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Majors steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins scores with a jab. Majors acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majors moves away.
Majors misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins feinted with a counter takedown.
Jenkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Majors pinned against the cage. Majors gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins swings for the body but Majors moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Majors scores with a punch to the head.
Jenkins darts in looking for a takedown but Majors gets double underhooks and turns Jenkins into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and Majors counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Majors working away.
Majors wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Majors is working Jenkins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Majors tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jenkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Majors keeps moving and retains side control.
Majors working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emory Majors's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jenkins clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majors tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Majors holds him up against the cage and eventually Jenkins drops back down to his feet.
Majors drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Jenkins as the two fighters clinch.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Majors.
Majors tries to stall but Jenkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors breaks the clinch.
Majors staying out of range there.
Majors misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Majors moves out of range of the body kick.
Majors listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Majors.
Jenkins lands a jab.
Jenkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Majors manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
Majors pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to slow Majors down with leg kicks.
Jenkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Majors has wrist control.
Majors can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jenkins controls the pace.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Majors trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
Majors keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors 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.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Majors connects with a body shot.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Jenkins there.
Emory Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins darts in trying to clinch
and Majors counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Majors to acknowledge the strikes.
Majors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majors manages to avoid it.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Majors is looking for the big counter here.
Majors has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Majors is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jenkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Majors sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Majors tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
Jenkins tries to clinch
enabling Majors to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Jenkins slams his shin into Majors's torso.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Jenkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emory Majors's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jenkins is looking to clinch but Majors is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Majors on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Jenkins blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Jenkins lands a head shot.
Majors stuffs the takedown attempt from Jenkins. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Majors takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins darts in and clinches Majors up against the cage.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Majors trying to control the position but instead, Jenkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Majors into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Majors breaks the clinch.
Majors slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
Jenkins fails to land the takedown.
Majors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins attempts a counter takedown but Majors avoids it well and moves away.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Majors pushes him off.
Majors closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Majors lands in his opponent's guard.
Jenkins is trying to keep Majors in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majors gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Majors controlling him for the moment.
Majors loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emory Majors has got the better of the ground game so far.
Majors advances to half guard.
Majors throws a strike but Jenkins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Majors postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Majors stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majors must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Majors with a flurry of punches that miss.
Majors with a nice head shot there.
Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Majors defends easily.
Emory Majors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Majors can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Majors chips away with some ground and pound.
Jenkins looking to control.
Majors loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruce Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Majors from controlling successfully.
Majors with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Majors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Majors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Majors ducks under and follows up with a left that Majors also avoids with ease.
Majors now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jenkins throws a jab when Majors was well out of range.
Jenkins swings for the body but Majors moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Majors leaves Jenkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Majors getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Jenkins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jenkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Jenkins!
Our winner, Bruce Jenkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 50 cent P.I.M.P. Timma has chosen Z FARTEM as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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34
183 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaspars Timma!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Cruz slips a straight right by Timma.
Timma avoids the body shot from Santa Cruz.
Timma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santa Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Timma.
Santa Cruz jabs Timma right on the nose. Timma blinks but takes it well.
Santa Cruz throws a body punch but Timma moves out of range.
Timma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timma moves out of range of the body kick from Santa Cruz.
Timma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santa Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Timma swings for the body but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Timma misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Timma.
Timma tries to bum rush Santa Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Santa Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timma staying out of range there.
Jab from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Timma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santa Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaspars Timma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timma jabs Santa Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Timma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santa Cruz manages to avoid it.
Timma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Timma throws a right hand that Santa Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Santa Cruz also avoids with ease.
A jab from Timma misses.
Santa Cruz motions for Timma to come forward. Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Timma misses
and Santa Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Santa Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Timma seems unphased.
Santa Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Santa Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timma's head.
Santa Cruz is keen to just control but Timma is a slippery customer.
Santa Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santa Cruz throwing shots but Timma is blocking nicely.
Timma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santa Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santa Cruz is looking to advance position but Timma won't allow it.
Santa Cruz is just content to waste time from the top position. Timma takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Timma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santa Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Timma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santa Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Timma defends easily.
Timma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santa Cruz is looking for a triangle but Timma pushes his legs off easily.
Timma stopping the sweep attempt from Santa Cruz.
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.
Santa Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Timma passes into side control.
Santa Cruz tries to buck Timma off but Timma is having none of it.
Santa Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Timma's best efforts.
Santa Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timma passes into side control, despite Santa Cruz's attempt to control the position.
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 Rafael Santa Cruz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Timma throws a poor cross that misses
and Santa Cruz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santa Cruz takes a swing at Timma's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santa Cruz!
A good leg kick by Santa Cruz.
A slow jab from Santa Cruz misses its intended target.
Santa Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Timma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Timma quickly recovers to half guard.
Timma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Timma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santa Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santa Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Timma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santa Cruz.
Timma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santa Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rafael Santa Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santa Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timma's head.
Timma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Timma wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timma connects with a right hand. Santa Cruz shakes it off.
Santa Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Timma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Santa Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Timma momentarily.
Santa Cruz jabs at Timma's body.
Santa Cruz digs a good body shot into Timma's ribs.
Santa Cruz misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timma manages to avoid it.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timma slips a jab from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santa Cruz defending well as Timma loads up on a big left hand.
Santa Cruz takes a swing at Timma's ribcage but misses.
Santa Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rafael Santa Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Timma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santa Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santa Cruz blocks a head kick by Timma.
Santa Cruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Santa Cruz avoids the head kick by Timma.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santa Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timma can do to turn this around?
Santa Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Timma moves away and avoids it.
Santa Cruz pushes Timma away with a front kick.
Santa Cruz staying out of range there.
Santa Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Santa Cruz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Timma will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma leaves Santa Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santa Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Timma has time to react.
Timma looks to land a right hand but Santa Cruz moved out of range.
Timma scores with a punch to the head.
Santa Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timma throws out the jab.
Santa Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Santa Cruz throws a strike but Timma avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Santa Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Timma blocks nicely.
Santa Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Timma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santa Cruz wants to control from the top but Timma keeps moving.
Santa Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santa Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santa Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timma throws a head kick that misses.
Timma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santa Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santa Cruz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Timma scores with a head kick. Santa Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Santa Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santa Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timma throws out the jab.
Jab from Timma.
Timma lands a nice shot that snaps Santa Cruz's head back.
Santa Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Timma.
Santa Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Timma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Timma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santa Cruz lands a nice looking body kick.
Santa Cruz misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Timma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santa Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santa Cruz is looking for a kimura but Timma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santa Cruz to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz throwing shots but Timma is blocking nicely.
Santa Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Timma pushes Santa Cruz off looking to stand but Santa Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Santa Cruz is trying to control. Timma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santa Cruz works his way into full mount!
Santa Cruz raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throwing strikes but Timma recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Timma is not content to let Santa Cruz control the position.
Santa Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timma defending well though.
Timma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santa Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Timma defends it.
Timma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rafael Santa Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santa Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaspars Timma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santa Cruz wants to control but Timma is keeping him busy.
Santa Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Timma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Timma tries to kick Santa Cruz off but Santa Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Santa Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timma.
Santa Cruz cracks Timma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Timma.
Santa Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Kaspars Timma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Santa Cruz!
A swing and a miss from Timma.
Santa Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Santa Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timma misses with the combination.
Santa Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Santa Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santa Cruz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Santa Cruz!
Rafael Santa Cruz took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ozinuki, it is 1-1 why you run after you get lucky, come on, man the fuck up punk!'.
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