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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 682 p4p, 89 weight class) and Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 984 p4p, 130 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez De Calderon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernandez De Calderon slips under a jab.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernandez De Calderon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fernandez De Calderon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice combination there by Gonzalez.
We've been hearing reports that Fernandez De Calderon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
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!
Fernandez De Calderon moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
A slow jab from Fernandez De Calderon misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from Gonzalez.
Fernandez De Calderon blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Fernandez De Calderon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez jabs Fernandez De Calderon right on the nose. Fernandez De Calderon blinks but takes it well.
Fernandez De Calderon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernandez De Calderon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez tests Fernandez De Calderon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a hook
and Fernandez De Calderon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez throws out a powerful jab.
Gonzalez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fernandez De Calderon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Fernandez De Calderon saw that one coming.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez De Calderon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a good cross that connects.
Gonzalez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gonzalez defending well as Fernandez De Calderon loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Fernandez De Calderon. That snapped Gonzalez's head back.
Gonzalez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez tries to sprawl but Fernandez De Calderon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez De Calderon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fernandez De Calderon lands strikes from half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon lands strikes from half guard.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Fernandez De Calderon is controlling well.
Gonzalez wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gonzalez to regain full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gonzalez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fernandez De Calderon is looking to defend but Gonzalez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fernandez De Calderon! Gonzalez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fernandez De Calderon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Gonzalez!
Anthony Gonzalez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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hype
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FIGHT
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