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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Cerci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Gerrig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 cm
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197 lbs
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190 cm
25
203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emilio Cerci! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Gerrig! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cerci circles away from the clinch attempt and Cerci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gerrig dodges the punch combination from Cerci.
Cerci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cerci connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gerrig gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Cerci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerci lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Richard Gerrig has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cerci scores with a jab to the head.
Cerci lands with a cross.
Gerrig is rocked! Gerrig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cerci is fending him off so far but Gerrig persists. Nope, Cerci circles away and we're back to standing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gerrig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gerrig is still on wobbly legs! Can Cerci finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round. Gerrig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Good exchange - Cerci coming out on top. Gerrig avoids the body shot from Cerci.
Gerrig seems to have recovered his senses. Cerci gets caught flat footed, as Gerrig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Cerci pulls Gerrig in close to prevent any damage. Gerrig trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cerci trying to keep a closed guard but Gerrig is proving a slippery customer.
Gerrig wants to control from the top but Cerci keeps moving. Cerci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerci tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gerrig content to stall in guard here. Gerrig is looking to work some ground and pound but Cerci has wrist control. Gerrig wants to pass the guard but Cerci is keeping the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Gerrig stays in close to Cerci's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Gerrig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Cerci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cerci leaves Gerrig with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Cerci is looking to counter punch. Emilio Cerci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Gerrig. Cerci throws a shot to the body.
Cerci scores with a nice head shot. Cerci connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gerrig ducks under a wild hook from Cerci. Cerci is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gerrig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gerrig misses with a wild combination.
Emilio Cerci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gerrig shoots in for a takedown but Cerci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cerci cracks Gerrig with a good jab. Cerci darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cerci lands a two punch combo.
Emilio Cerci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gerrig fails with the takedown and Cerci counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. and Cerci counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gerrig! He's just covering up as Cerci starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Cerci!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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