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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel de la Cruz (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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205 lbs
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187 cm
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 St Petersburg, Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joel de la Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dam leaves de la Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Dam - just one landing.
Dam scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Dam misses.
Dam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
de la Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dam.
Dam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dam fails to land with a series of punches.
Dam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but de la Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dam lands in his opponent's guard.
de la Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
de la Cruz has his foot on Dam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dam works his way back into a safe position though.
Dam has gone for a leg lock! de la Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dam's guard.
de la Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dam is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de la Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
de la Cruz won't allow Dam to get back to his feet.
de la Cruz looking to pass the guard.
de la Cruz drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says de la Cruz as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dam screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with de la Cruz! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joel de la Cruz!
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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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