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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 687 p4p, 87 weight class) and Jorge Morueco (ranked 1305 p4p, 161 weight class). Morueco has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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188 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Morueco!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morueco is defended easily by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jorge Morueco has been cut.
Morueco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aquila Corvus can pounce on him.
Jorge Morueco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morueco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morueco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aquila Corvus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morueco moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aquila Corvus ducks under a wild hook from Morueco.
Aquila Corvus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morueco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus prevents Morueco from moving into mount.
Morueco swings around for an armbar but Aquila Corvus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morueco's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus preventing the sweep.
Aquila Corvus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morueco holds on and takes a little breather.
Morueco is looking for a triangle but Aquila Corvus pushes his legs off easily.
Morueco wants to hit a switch here but Aquila Corvus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morueco there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morueco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morueco wants to improve his position but Aquila Corvus is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus controlling the action here.
Morueco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aquila Corvus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aquila Corvus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morueco!
Morueco gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus tries to pass to full mount but Morueco defends it.
Morueco trying to control but Aquila Corvus postures up.
Aquila Corvus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morueco wants to control but Aquila Corvus is keeping busy.
Morueco is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aquila Corvus is taking a breather. Morueco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Morueco actively working from the bottom here.
Morueco wants to get back to full guard but Aquila Corvus has mounted him!
Aquila Corvus controlling from mount.
Aquila Corvus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morueco is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morueco is desperately trying to improve his position but Aquila Corvus has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajax Aquila Corvus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Morueco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Aquila Corvus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aquila Corvus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morueco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aquila Corvus swivels and escapes.
Aquila Corvus keeps the fight on the outside.
Morueco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aquila Corvus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morueco can do to turn this around?
Aquila Corvus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aquila Corvus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morueco wants to get back to full guard but Aquila Corvus has mounted him!
Morueco is trying desperately to improve position.
Morueco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Morueco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquila Corvus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ajax Aquila Corvus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morueco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morueco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morueco has knee on belly momentarily but Aquila Corvus bucks him off and regains half guard.
Morueco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aquila Corvus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morueco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morueco is trying to work for a kimura but Aquila Corvus is defending well.
Morueco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aquila Corvus is defending against the submission attempts here by Morueco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morueco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aquila Corvus is just riding it out for now. Morueco eventually gives up the hold.
Aquila Corvus is defending against the submission attempts here by Morueco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aquila Corvus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morueco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aquila Corvus defends it well.
Morueco is looking for a kimura but Aquila Corvus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morueco to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aquila Corvus is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorge Morueco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jorge Morueco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Aquila Corvus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morueco fails to land the takedown.
Aquila Corvus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morueco misses with a double jab
and Aquila Corvus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aquila Corvus just misses with a punch to the body.
Morueco misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus fakes the leg kick and cracks Morueco in the body.
Morueco throws a shot from downtown. Aquila Corvus moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus throws a wild body kick that Morueco sees coming a mile off.
Morueco throws a hook but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
A head kick by Morueco misses
and Aquila Corvus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morueco throws a head kick that misses
letting Aquila Corvus counter with a right hand.
Morueco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Morueco.
Aquila Corvus circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Morueco to the canvas! Morueco doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Aquila Corvus keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajax Aquila Corvus!
An out of breath Ajax Aquila Corvus 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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hype
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RATING
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