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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 247 p4p, 739 weight class) and Eddie Gelfen (ranked 36 p4p, 97 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelfen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen throws a combination. Cruz Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Gelfen looks for the body kick but Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Gelfen was just out of range.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Gelfen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Gelfen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen thuds his right hand into Cruz Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
Gelfen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz Jr's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr blocks a leg kick.
As Gelfen tries to get set, Cruz Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Gelfen manages to avoid the attempt.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gelfen misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gelfen throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gelfen! Cruz Jr lets Gelfen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gelfen feints a counter leg kick.
Gelfen takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gelfen connects with a body shot that sends Cruz Jr's belly button to the back.
That kick from Gelfen tenderised Cruz Jr's leg. Cruz Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gelfen lands a jab.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen motions for Cruz Jr to come forward. Gelfen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Gelfen misses with a looping right.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruz Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruz Jr misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gelfens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gelfen tries to clinch up but Cruz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Gelfen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gelfen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gelfen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gelfen.
Gelfen thuds his right hand into Cruz Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gelfen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Gelfen.
Cruz Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gelfen manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cruz Jr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After the fight, Jorge Cruz Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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