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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suan Paredes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson's entrance music is Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. A fine choice. Cruz Jefferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suan Paredes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paredes.
Paredes avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paredes.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick.
Paredes checks a low kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paredes avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jefferson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Paredes moved away.
A good leg kick by Jefferson.
Paredes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Paredes with that takedown attempt.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paredes lands a glancing blow to the side of Jefferson's head.
A lazy left from Jefferson finds it's target.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Paredes moves out of range.
Jefferson slaps away a takedown attempt from Paredes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suan Paredes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jefferson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paredes is defended easily by Jefferson.
Paredes thows a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Paredes. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson looks for the body kick but Paredes saw that one coming.
Paredes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Paredes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jefferson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paredes punching from mount but Jefferson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jefferson blocking the ground and pound.
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!
Paredes throwing strikes here but Jefferson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jefferson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paredes thows a huge punch but Jefferson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paredes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paredes controlling the pace.
Paredes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paredes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paredes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paredes wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Paredes thows a huge punch but Jefferson dodges it nicely.
Paredes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paredes wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Paredes thows a huge punch but Jefferson dodges it nicely.
Paredes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jefferson's head.
Jefferson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paredes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jefferson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jefferson has hold of Paredes's hands but Paredes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paredes lands strikes from half guard.
Jefferson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paredes.
Paredes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suan Paredes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paredes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Paredes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jefferson did well to prevent Paredes getting side control.
Paredes throwing shots but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Jefferson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paredes is working away from the top position though.
Paredes wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Paredes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paredes trying to mount his opponent but Jefferson defends it.
Jefferson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paredes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paredes lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Paredes.
Paredes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paredes throwing strikes from guard but Jefferson blocks nicely.
Paredes throws a big right hand that misses.
Paredes trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Paredes postures up.
Paredes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jefferson controls Paredes momentarily but Paredes frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paredes throws a big elbow that misses.
Paredes distracts Jefferson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jefferson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paredes.
Jefferson is trying to keep Paredes in close.
Paredes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paredes preventing the sweep.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paredes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paredes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paredes stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
Paredes throwing strikes from guard but Jefferson blocks nicely.
Jefferson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but Paredes is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paredes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Paredes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
Paredes lands with a nice body punch.
Paredes throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paredes checks a low kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson motions for Paredes to come forward. Jefferson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paredes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Paredes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jefferson rather than just go for the knockout.
Paredes ducks right into an uppercut from Jefferson.
Paredes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jefferson as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suan Paredes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paredes digs a good hook to Jefferson's body.
Jefferson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paredes is out of range and Jefferson settles back down.
Nice body kick from Jefferson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a right hand that Paredes ducks under and follows up with a left that Paredes also avoids with ease.
Paredes lands with a nice body punch.
Jefferson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jefferson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paredes is out of range.
Jefferson lands a leg kick that knocks Paredes off balance momentarily.
Paredes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paredes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jefferson but Jefferson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jefferson wants to slow Paredes down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paredes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paredes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Paredes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paredes.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Paredes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paredes throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
Paredes misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paredes misses with a body shot.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but Paredes keeps it at a distance.
Paredes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.
Paredes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suan Paredes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paredes defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Jefferson stuffs the takedown attempt from Paredes. Paredes gets slowly back to his feet.
Paredes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jefferson's waist but Jefferson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paredes off to one side.
Cruz Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suan Paredes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
A clash of legs there as Paredes blocks the low kick.
Paredes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Paredes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jefferson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paredes dives in and scores a takedown into Jefferson's guard.
Paredes trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Jefferson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jefferson, not yet.
Paredes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jefferson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cruz Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Paredes from controlling successfully.
Paredes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Suan Paredes.
Jefferson connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paredes checks a leg kick nicely.
Paredes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson is not content to let Paredes control the position.
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 Cruz Jefferson.
I think Paredes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suan Paredes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Suan Paredes made sure he mentioned Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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