PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Superkick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow [G-Mix] ft. Snoop Dogg, Juicy J & T-Pain . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cruz
vs
Superkick

180 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

KINGDOM
TITAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Superkick!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superkick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Superkick's waist but Superkick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.

Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Superkick's guard.
Superkick wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Superkick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patrick Cruz.
Cruz takes a swing at Superkick's ribcage but misses.
Cruz throws a push kick but Superkick slaps the foot to one side.

Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Superkick is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
Superkick wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superkick is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Superkick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Superkick scores with a head kick.

It looks like Patrick Cruz has been cut.
Superkick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Superkick wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Superkick defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Superkick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Superkick misses with a head kick.

Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patrick Cruz.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Superkick sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Superkick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz blocks a head kick by Superkick.
A head kick misses from Superkick.
Superkick looks gassed!
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Superkick misses with a head kick.
Stephen Superkick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Superkick throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Superkick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz dives in and grabs Superkick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Superkick pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.

Cruz drives through with a takedown into Superkick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cruz wants to stand but Superkick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Superkick keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Patrick Cruz wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Superkick is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Superkick tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Superkick is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Cruz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick misses from Superkick.

Cruz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Superkick's half guard.
Cruz stops Superkick from getting back to his feet.
Patrick Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is keen to just control but Superkick is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patrick Cruz.
Superkick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Superkick.

Cruz scores with a takedown into Superkick's guard.
Cruz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Superkick is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Superkick wriggles free and stands up.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Superkick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stephen Superkick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Superkick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Superkick. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Superkick tries a head kick but it misses.
Superkick thows a body shot but no joy.

Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Superkick is breathing heavily.
Superkick wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Patrick Cruz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Superkick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Superkick misses with a body shot.
Superkick throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.

Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Superkick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz prevents Superkick from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control from Superkick's half guard. Superkick has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cruz stops Superkick from standing up.

We're going to have a standup here because Patrick Cruz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Superkick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Superkick.

Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Superkick was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Cruz gets to his feet. Superkick looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superkick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Superkick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Superkick trying to remain calm as Cruz controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to control for a moment but Superkick uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz is looking to stall here but Superkick recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Cruz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Stephen Superkick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Superkick avoids them all with ease.
Superkick misses the shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Superkick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz dives in and grabs Superkick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Superkick pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Superkick misses with a head kick.
Superkick throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Superkick.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Superkick.

Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Superkick scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cruz manages to mount him!
Superkick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to control but Superkick wriggling away.
Superkick wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Superkick is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Patrick Cruz just wasn't active enough.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Superkick.
Superkick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Superkick wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Patrick Cruz just wasn't active enough.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Superkick avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Superkick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cruz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Superkick's half guard.
Superkick is trying to stand.
Stephen Superkick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Superkick keeps working.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patrick Cruz.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Superkick which made him look bad.

Cruz gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Superkick is trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Cruz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Patrick Cruz waved his t-shirt featuring TITAN's logo in front of the cameras.