Gemma Auld had a successful career on the amateur circuit, going 6-0 with four amateur women’s flyweight titles along the way. Auld showcased strong grappling skills on this scene, displaying an impressive ability at securing submissions. Auld most recently fought in April, submitting Camilla Bergstrom in the third round.
Weronika Pietruszka is also an amateur MMA veteran, going 9-5 on the circuit with an amateur flyweight title to her name. Pietruszka is a grappling specialist as well, with all nine of her victories coming via submission. She most recently fought 11 months ago, submitting Magdalena Chachulska.
With both ladies making their professional MMA debuts here tonight, who will score their first victory?
Round 1
Low kick from Pietruszka as Auld is on the front foot to start. Pietruszka scores an early takedown, looking to press pressure down on Auld’s shoulder. Pietruszka tries to pass over and transition, but Auld reverses, and now she’s the one on top. Auld works the right hand. Auld gets a knee on Pietruszka’s belly, but Pietruszka prevents the transition. Auld looking to isolate a limb. Auld trying to step over to the mount position. Auld fires off a few solid left hands. Pietruszka puts up her legs, looking for an armbar. Auld gets her arm free, however, and she fires off ground-and-pound! The referee warns Pietruszka to improve her position, and she manages to get the closed guard up.
Auld continuing with her striking. Auld looks to posture up, but Pietruszka throws up another armbar attempt. Auld clears her arm, but she’s still battling the guard of Pietruszka. Auld works her way into side control. More hammerfists from Auld. Another armbar attempt from Pietruszka, and it looks tight! Pietruszka tries to isolate the arm. Auld is still holding strong, getting back on top with some strikes. Auld targeting Pietruszka’s head with the left hand. Auld brings down more ground-and-pound! The referee is checking, and he stops the fight with 10 seconds left in the round!
THE REF STEPS IN!
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What an impressive pro debut for Gemma Auld!
OFFICIAL RESULT
Gemma Auld defeats Weronika Pietruszka by 1st round TKO (4:50) in a women’s flyweight showcase fight