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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Amagov (ranked 4492 p4p, 4588 weight class) and Jose Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Amagov!
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, Jose Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amagov slips under a jab.
Santa Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amagov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santa Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santa Cruz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santa Cruz as Amagov tries to tie him up.
Santa Cruz prevents Amagov from breaking the clinch.
Amagov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santa Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amagov is trying to break the clinch but Santa Cruz is controlling him.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Amagov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amagov is trying to push Santa Cruz away but Santa Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santa Cruz misses with a body punch.
Santa Cruz avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santa Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santa Cruz successfully pulls guard.
Santa Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Amagov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov is looking to stand up but Santa Cruz won't let him.
Santa Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amagov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amagov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Santa Cruz is looking to stand up but Amagov isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amagov wants to clinch.
Amagov lands a head kick. Santa Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Amagov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Amagov duly obliges.
Amagov misses with a hook to the body
and Santa Cruz counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Santa Cruz fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santa Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz jumps guard and drags Amagov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amagov wants to stand but Santa Cruz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Amagov is breathing heavily.
Santa Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four 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.
Amagov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santa Cruz pushes Amagov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Santa Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amagov is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santa Cruz! But no joy.
Amagov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivan Amagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santa Cruz looks to throw the jab but Amagov is out of range.
Santa Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Santa Cruz pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Santa Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Amagov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Amagov's front leg with a kick but Amagov checks it.
Amagov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Amagov coming out on top.
Amagov slips under a jab from Santa Cruz.
Amagov lands with an overhand left.
Santa Cruz has managed to clinch.
Santa Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amagov's elbow.
Santa Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amagov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santa Cruz misses with a body punch.
Santa Cruz successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz keeping full guard, as Amagov tries to pass.
Santa Cruz is looking to stand up but Amagov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amagov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santa Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Amagov won't allow Santa Cruz to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santa Cruz is working an open guard so Amagov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Santa Cruz misses with a looping right.
Amagov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz blocks a head kick by Amagov.
Santa Cruz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Amagov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Cruz counters by moving into the clinch.
Amagov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz tries a body shot but Amagov blocks it.
Santa Cruz misses with a body punch.
Amagov misses with an elbow over the top.
Santa Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amagov's efforts to push away.
Santa Cruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Amagov prevents a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amagov uses from the top position.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov wants to stand but Santa Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Santa Cruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amagov is controlling him.
Santa Cruz kicks Amagov off and gets to his feet.
Santa Cruz instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz misses with a body punch.
Santa Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amagov working hard to break the clinch.
Santa Cruz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amagov has Santa Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santa Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Amagov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santa Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santa Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santa Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amagov uses from the top position.
Jose Santa Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santa Cruz wants to stand up but Amagov is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amagov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Santa Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Santa Cruz looks to throw the jab but Amagov is out of range.
Ivan Amagov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Santa Cruz.
A slow jab from Santa Cruz misses its intended target.
A combination from Amagov does no damage.
Santa Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Amagov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santa Cruz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Amagov is looking to slow Santa Cruz down with leg kicks.
Amagov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santa Cruz.
Amagov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the side of Amagov's head but Amagov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amagov shoots in but no luck this time.
Santa Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amagov has time to react.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santa Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amagov did well to prevent Santa Cruz getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz working over Amagov with some ground and pound. Amagov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Santa Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santa Cruz in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Santa Cruz 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Santa Cruz.
That's two 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santa Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amagov.
The fighters circling - Santa Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santa Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santa Cruz trying to control the pace.
Santa Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Santa Cruz stalling.
Amagov wants to control but Santa Cruz is keeping busy.
Santa Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Santa Cruz is nestled in close to Amagov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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 stalling.
Yet more stalling tactics from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amagov is trying to stand back up but Santa Cruz is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santa Cruz controlling the action here.
Amagov taking some punishment here, with Santa Cruz in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santa Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivan Amagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Santa Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amagov is looking for a sweep. Santa Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Santa Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santa Cruz 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Santa Cruz!
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