Tremendous-lightweight turns into all-the-more candy by way of ‘Sugar’ Cain Sandoval (14-0), who made himself a critical contender this Saturday with a searing knockout of the sturdy fringe contender Romero Duno (26-5). The bout was the primary occasion of a 360 Promotions occasion held in Santa Ynez, California and broadcast on UFC Combat Cross.
Sandoval was scheduled to share ten rounds with the ‘Ruthless’ Filipino, who can depend quite a few accolades to his identify. As a substitute, Sandoval used self-discipline to slowly grind the battle out of the 28-year-old veteran, sporting the battle out of him.
Though, this isn’t to say that Duno didn’t battle; it was a power-punching affair from each males. Sandoval’s work paid off within the sixth, when a rapturous physique shot despatched Duno down for good. It was just like the shot that Diego Pacheco (22-0) would use to dispatch of Maciej Sulecki (32-3), additionally in California on Saturday.
With the efficiency, Sandoval is actually approaching high contendership within the division.
Within the co-main occasion, the ‘Soldier of Q’ Sadriddin Akhmedov (14-0) additionally improved to 14-0 with a blistering first spherical knockout of Georgia’s Antonio Todd (17-10). The Kazakh aggressor swarmed Todd from the opening bell, refusing to present an inch as he stopped the skilled journeyman early.
It’s clear that Akhmedov is at a excessive stage and, beneath the 360 Promotions banner, is likely to be afforded the chance to check his talent in opposition to high-level opposition.
The heavy-hitting light-heavyweight Umar Dzambekov (9-0) additionally elevated his successful streak with a fourth spherical stoppage of Edward Jeramie Ortiz (13-2-1) of Texas. Dzambekov’s pedigree was displayed from the opening bell, as he handled the wily Ortiz in a wise and disciplined method, loading up on pictures in a methodical method.
Ortiz felt the feel of the canvas twice earlier than the stoppage got here midway via their scheduled eight rounder. It’s clear that Dzambekov, a embellished beginner in Austria, is prepared for ten rounders.
Additionally on the cardboard, 19-year-old ‘Apocalipto’ Angel Carrillo (3-0-1) received again on observe after a draw final outing. Right here, Carrillo handled the unorthodox Filipino Josaphat Navarro (1-2-1) in a pressuring method, nicely past his years.
Daniel Robles (9-3-1) additionally unleashed ‘The Dawg’ in opposition to Jonathan Almacen (7-12-3) by unanimous choice at featherweight.
