Spain’s Kevin Cordero defeats Ricky Bandejas in Combate Global debut
September 4, 2021
Miami, FL– Spain’s Kevin Cordero’s (12-2) debut was triumphant defeating the veteran Ricky Bandejas (14-6) by way of submission at 4:59 in the first round.
The fight started with Bandejas connecting a right hook. He later went for the takedown, but a calm Cordero patiently defended and rushed to connect his opponent.
In the latter part of the first round, the fight went to the floor, but Cordero connected a triangle choke with just one second left in the first round.
With the victory, Cordero secured a spot for Spain in December’s Copa Combate tournament.
Jade Jorand (5-5) vs Gloria Bravo (0-2)
Jorand started off with a jab and a kick displaying her kickboxing right from the start, but Bravo returned the favor with her fair share of striking. Jorand landed a knee which brought Bravo to the ground. Unfortunately, it was not the best place for Jorand if she wanted a victory as she was caught in an arm bar with just a few seconds left in the round.
Bravo defeated Jorand 4:36 in the first round by way of submission.
Gerardo Graniel (7-2) vs Roger Blanque (4-3)
Mexico’s Gerardo Graniel was not surprised by Blanque’s footwork resembling to start off the first round. Blanque used his movement to throw his opponent off, however, Graniel kept pushing the pace and moved forward to attack.
However, in the second round, the fight came to an abrupt end as Blanque injured his knee. Graniel took the fight by way of TKO.
CG2021 September 3 Results
Kevin Cordero defeated Ricky Bandejas at 4:59 in the first round by way of submission.
Gloria Bravo defeated Jade Jorand at 4:36 in the first round by way of submission.
Gerardo Graniel defeated Roger Blanque at 1:02 by TKO (injury) in the second round.
Enrique Gonzalez (9-4) defeated Jean Howell (13-7) at 1:37 by TKO in the first round.
Nohelin Hernandez (12-5) defeated Eduardo Torres (11-1) by unanimous decisión.