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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacinto Cruz (ranked 409 p4p, 520 weight class) and Diego Lacasa (ranked 49 p4p, 63 weight class). Lacasa has chosen DIEGO LACASA (OFFICIAL THEME) as his entrance music. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Lacasa!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz stuns Lacasa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Lacasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lacasa, pushing him back against the cage.
Lacasa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacasa.
Lacasa takes a shot to the head.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacasa working aggressively here.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
Cruz blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacasa tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Lacasa back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz stalling the fight.
Lacasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Lacasa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
Lacasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz jumps guard but Lacasa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Lacasa has him pressed against the cage.
Lacasa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz tries a body shot but Lacasa blocks it.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacasa has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Lacasa avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacasa misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Cruz.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Lacasa misses with the head strike.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacasa.
Lacasa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz cracks Lacasa with a nice body shot.
Lacasa tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Lacasa back against the cage.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Lacasa won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacinto Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Lacasa has moved into half guard.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Lacasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Lacasa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lacasa is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lacasa fails to land with a series of punches.
And Cruz counters with a quick kick to the body but Lacasa blocks it.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacasa can do to turn this around?
Lacasa misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Lacasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacasa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacinto Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Lacasa.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Lacasa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacasa lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
Lacasa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Lacasa blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
Lacasa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz works on Lacasa's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Cruz.
A head punch on the inside from Lacasa fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz cracks Lacasa with a nice body shot.
Lacasa blocking some punches.
Lacasa misses with the head strike.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Lacasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lacasa fails to land.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Lacasa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacasa controls his hands.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacasa.
A right handed body shot lands from Cruz.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Lacasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Cruz cracks Lacasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Lacasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacasa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruz.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Lacasa punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacasa throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lacasa's knee momentarily.
Cruz slips a jab from Lacasa.
Cruz thumps Lacasa with a low kick.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Cruz tried to counter with a leg kick but Lacasa avoided it.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Cruz has Lacasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Lacasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Lacasa pushes him off.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lacasa throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a leg kick.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Cruz tried to counter with a leg kick but Lacasa avoided it.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Lacasa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a right hand to the body.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Lacasa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz slips a jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Lacasa backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick lands for Cruz.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Lacasa checks it.
Lacasa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Lacasa takes one on the button.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz tried to counter with a leg kick but Lacasa avoided it.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruz cracks Lacasa with an open hand slap.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Lacasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz forces Lacasa back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Lacasa.
Lacasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Lacasa's head.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacasa misses with a body punch.
Lacasa blocking some punches.
Lacasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
Cruz pushes Lacasa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacasa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
A short right from Lacasa.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacasa breaks the clinch.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Lacasa moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz tries to work over Lacasa's front leg with a kick but Lacasa checks it.
Lacasa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Lacasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lacasa jabs Cruz right on the nose. Cruz blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Lacasa.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Despite the aggression on Lacasa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Lacasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacasa circles away.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Lacasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruz clobbers Lacasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diego Lacasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz tries to clinch but Lacasa is having none of it.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lacasa under the eye.
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 Jacinto Cruz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
Jacinto Cruz 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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