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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roma Kucherov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kucherov's choice of entrance music: The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid. The key to victory for Eulalio Gonzalez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eulalio Gonzalez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roma Kucherov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucherov.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Kucherov is avoiding it.
Kucherov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gonzalez sprawls well initially but Kucherov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Kucherov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez is looking to control Kucherov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez is not content to let Kucherov control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roma Kucherov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gonzalez.
Kucherov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzalez regains half guard.
Kucherov throws a strike but Gonzalez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kucherov looking to pass the guard.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez is pulling down on Kucherov's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eulalio Gonzalez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Kucherov moves out of range.
Kucherov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Kucherov keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kucherov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonzalez is looking to regain half guard here but Kucherov keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roma Kucherov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kucherov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gonzalez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gonzalez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gonzalez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzalez seems to be working for a kimura but Kucherov defends the submission attempt.
Kucherov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kucherov is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzalez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kucherov defends it well.
Gonzalez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kucherov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez wants to pass to mount but Kucherov is defending the position.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kucherov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but Kucherov won't allow it.
Kucherov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonzalez is working away from the top position though.
Gonzalez stalling away here and it's allowed Kucherov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucherov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kucherov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kucherov moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov is looking to pass Gonzalez's guard but actually Gonzalez recovers to full guard.
Gonzalez managing to control the position.
Kucherov looking to sit in guard and control but Gonzalez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eulalio Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kucherov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kucherov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gonzalez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kucherov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucherov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kucherov is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kucherov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gonzalez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kucherov's guard! Nice work there by Gonzalez!
Kucherov trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalez is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzalez trying to control but Kucherov is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kucherov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kucherov has wrist control.
Kucherov has Gonzalez pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucherov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eulalio Gonzalez just wasn't active enough.
Kucherov shoots in and bounces Gonzalez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gonzalez looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Roma Kucherov just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kucherov.
Gonzalez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kucherov off and has taken his back!
Kucherov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gonzalez's guard. Nice work there by Kucherov.
Kucherov throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Gonzalez is pulling down on Kucherov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kucherov, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucherov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzalez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kucherov is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez stalling away here and it's allowed Kucherov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Kucherov.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Kucherov is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Gonzalez trying to control but Kucherov is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez stands and throws Kucherov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a nice forearm strike.
Gonzalez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzalez swings around for an armbar but Kucherov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Gonzalez is really struggling to control Kucherov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eulalio Gonzalez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kucherov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
Kucherov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kucherov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulalio Gonzalez had his way with Roma Kucherov in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kucherov is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Kucherov circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Kucherov circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kucherov manages to avoid it.
Kucherov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kucherov stays in close to Gonzalez's body and controls the position.
Kucherov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gonzalez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Kucherov is keeping the position.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Kucherov.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kucherov looking to control.
Gonzalez is pushing down on Kucherov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kucherov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzalez has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to advance position but Kucherov counters by regaining guard.
Kucherov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Kucherov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kucherov looking to pass the guard.
Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Kucherov pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kucherov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzalez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kucherov defends it well.
Gonzalez passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Kucherov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kucherov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kucherov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gonzalez looking to control but instead Kucherov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kucherov keeping hold of Gonzalez's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eulalio Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eulalio Gonzalez!
Eulalio Gonzalez retains his welterweight title!
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