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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horatio Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs has chosen Green River - CCR as his entrance music. Horatio Jacobs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
27
160 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Gonzales! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horatio Jacobs! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jacobs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Jacobs. Gonzales shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jacobs's guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Gonzales trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom. Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs. Gonzales is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jacobs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gonzales! Gonzales tries to lock up and control but Jacobs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacobs has a good base and remains in mount. Jacobs lands a big elbow. Jacobs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jacobs trying to control but Gonzales is having none of it. Jacobs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Gonzales wants to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gonzales wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jacobs.
Gonzales is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonzales tries to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzales is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jacobs landing strikes from the mount. Gonzales is squirming around, avoiding Jacobs's attempts to control the action. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jacobs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jacobs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jacobs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gonzales can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gonzales regains half guard. Jacobs decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Jacobs is controlling him. A short right from Gonzales. Gonzales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jacobs tries to circle away but Gonzales has him pinned against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzales. Jacobs keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Jacobs has the dominant position. Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs delivers a nice body kick. Jacobs avoids the body shot from Gonzales.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jacobs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzales throws a leg kick that is checked and Jacobs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gonzales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobs but Jacobs pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jacobs works Gonzales's body with a nice hook. Jacobs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jacobs clinches up with Gonzales and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gonzales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jacobs keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gonzales is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacobs gets an underhook and turns Gonzales into the cage. Jacobs lands an uppercut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jacobs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzales.
Jacobs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jacobs presses Gonzales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horatio Jacobs dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gonzales ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs. Gonzales shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Some bone on bone action there as Gonzales checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Jacobs throws a head kick that misses. Jacobs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzales's head backwards. Jacobs stalks Gonzales and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gonzales's face. Gonzales staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonzales is rocked!
It looks like Hugo Gonzales has been cut. Jacobs throws a nice outside leg kick. Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gonzales bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Jacobs comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gonzales falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gonzales was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horatio Jacobs!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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