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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavi D Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by mama said knock you out. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavi D Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pietro Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from D Cruz misses.
A nice combination there by D Cruz.
D Cruz works Guerra's body with a nice hook.
D Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guerra stuffs the takedown attempt from D Cruz. D Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
D Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guerra circles away quickly and effectively.
D Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guerra lands a jab to D Cruz's midsection.
D Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
D Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
D Cruz misses with a hook.
D Cruz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and D Cruz duly obliges.
Guerra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
D Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerra lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Guerra scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guerra gets back to full guard.
D Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra looking to control.
D Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.
D Cruz thows a big elbow that misses.
Guerra is trying to keep D Cruz in close.
D Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guerra's head.
Guerra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guerra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guerra looks gassed!
Guerra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.
D Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
D Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Guerra is retaining full guard.
Guerra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra trying to control the position.
D Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
D Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guerra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. D Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
D Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.
D Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
D Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guerra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. D Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
D Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Cruz stands up over Guerra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
D Cruz lands a couple of digs.
D Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells D Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
D Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
D Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
D Cruz with a nice head shot there.
D Cruz cracks Guerra with a solid left hand.
D Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Guerra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Cruz.
D Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
D Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
D Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerra wants to stand but D Cruz is controlling the position.
D Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guerra keeping moving, preventing D Cruz from controlling successfully.
Guerra has momentary wrist control but D Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
D Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guerra's head.
D Cruz is working Guerra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
D Cruz postures up.
D Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
D Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 Xavi D Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
D Cruz looks to land a combination. Guerra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guerra ducks right into an uppercut from D Cruz.
D Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guerra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Xavi D Cruz has been cut.
Guerra misses with a body kick.
Guerra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
D Cruz throws a hook but Guerra blocks it.
D Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
D Cruz scores with a takedown into Guerra's guard.
Guerra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
D Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Guerra trying to keep a closed guard but D Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
D Cruz looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
D Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerra is trying to keep D Cruz in close.
D Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
D Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
D Cruz working some strikes from top position.
D Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
D Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
D Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guerra's head.
D Cruz wants to control from the top but Guerra keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
D Cruz stops Guerra from standing up.
D Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guerra keeping moving, preventing D Cruz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
D Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
D Cruz stands and steps away. Guerra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
D Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guerra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
D Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
D Cruz lands an overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from D Cruz.
D Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guerra. Guerra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
D Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pietro Guerra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerra slips under a jab from D Cruz.
D Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Xavi D Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Cruz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
D Cruz looks to throw the jab but Guerra is out of range.
Guerra moves out of range of the strikes.
D Cruz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
D Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Guerra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
D Cruz stuns Guerra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by D Cruz.
Guerra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Cruz gets the takedown into side control.
Guerra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
D Cruz stands up and beckons Guerra to his feet.
Guerra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guerra throws a series of punches but D Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Guerra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
D Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
Guerra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by D Cruz - just one landing.
D Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
D Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
D Cruz lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavi D Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xavi D Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from D Cruz is defended easily by Guerra.
Pietro Guerra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guerra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
D Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xavi D Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
D Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
D Cruz with a nice cross.
D Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guerra misses with a body shot.
D Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Guerra misses.
D Cruz darts in and clinches Guerra up against the cage.
D Cruz wants to break free but Guerra has control.
D Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Guerra keeps him there for the moment.
Guerra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but D Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
D Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerra ducks right into an uppercut from D Cruz.
D Cruz cracks Guerra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guerra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guerra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from D Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guerra.
Guerra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
D Cruz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guerra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
D Cruz lands with a nice combination. Guerra backs away looking to recover.
Guerra on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guerra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
D Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guerra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
D Cruz connects with a nice looking jab.
D Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
D Cruz lands with a straight right. Guerra didn't see that one coming.
D Cruz throws a one two combo.
Danga de danga de dang - D Cruz scores with a four punch combination!
D Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guerra on the side of the head.
Guerra drops his hands momentarily and D Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
D Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
D Cruz lands a jab to Guerra's midsection.
D Cruz tests Guerra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
D Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerra.
D Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guerra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from D Cruz does no damage.
D Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
D Cruz lands with a right hand.
Guerra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
D Cruz jabs Guerra right on the nose. Guerra blinks but takes it well.
Guerra blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by D Cruz - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerra.
D Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guerra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down D Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
D Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
D Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Guerra counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
D Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from D Cruz.
D Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
D Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
D Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by D Cruz as he connects with a hook.
D Cruz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guerra in his tracks.
Jab, jab by D Cruz - just one landing.
D Cruz connects with a nice looking jab.
D Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guerra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from D Cruz finds it's way through Guerra's defenses.
D Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
D Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
D Cruz cracks Guerra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
D Cruz works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Cruz.
Xavi D Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
D Cruz throws a combination. Guerra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Guerra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
D Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
D Cruz lands a head shot.
Guerra walks into a jab.
Pietro Guerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guerra misses with a kick to the body
letting D Cruz counter with a right hand.
Guerra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
D Cruz tests Guerra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
D Cruz swinging wildly here.
Guerra takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guerra on the side of the head.
D Cruz tries to clinch but Guerra moves out of range.
D Cruz works over Guerra's head and body with a nice combination.
D Cruz connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavi D Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well D 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavi D Cruz!
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