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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redshaw comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC - Skies on Fire. Cruz has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dexter Redshaw has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dexter Redshaw seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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165 lbs
21 - 10 - 3 |
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168 cm
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163 lbs
36 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
21 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Redshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Cruz misses.
Kale Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Redshaw gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Redshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Redshaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Redshaw is controlling well.
Redshaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redshaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redshaw's back!
Redshaw tries to roll but Cruz sticks to his back.
Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Redshaw can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cruz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cruz doesn't have the hooks in and Redshaw manages to turn into his guard.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Redshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redshaw is one step ahead there.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Redshaw postures up.
Redshaw works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Redshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redshaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Redshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redshaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redshaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redshaw postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redshaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redshaw.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Redshaw slips an elbow through the middle.
Redshaw throws an elbow that misses. Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redshaw's guard. Nice move by Cruz!
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Redshaw, not yet.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Redshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redshaw looking to control.
Redshaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Redshaw is trying to keep Cruz in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dexter Redshaw wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Redshaw throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Redshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redshaw wants to clinch.
Redshaw throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz tests Redshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redshaw keeps Cruz at a distance using the push kick.
Redshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Redshaw blocks a jab.
Redshaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redshaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Redshaw wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Redshaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Redshaw lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz clobbers Redshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Redshaw with an uppercut!
Redshaw moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Redshaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Redshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Redshaw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Redshaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lands a nice hook to Redshaw's body. Redshaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Redshaw misses.
Kale Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redshaw throws a wild body kick that Cruz sees coming a mile off.
Redshaw tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redshaw is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Oh Redshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redshaw ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Redshaw throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Redshaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redshaw throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz wobbles Redshaw with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Cruz dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Redshaw to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kale Cruz!
An out of breath Kale Cruz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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