Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2019

#R1#
Kruiz throws a shot from downtown. Shelby moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Shelby gets caught flat footed, as Kruiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kruiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shelby has his foot on Kruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruiz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shelby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruiz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Shelby is looking for a triangle but Kruiz pushes his legs off easily.
Shelby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kruiz advances to half guard.
Kruiz passes to side control.
Kruiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Shelby reaches up around Kruiz's neck trying to control. But Kruiz takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Shelby! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Shelby is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Kruiz celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFC Mir vs Jones
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Kruiz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Pato to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Kruiz.
A low kick from Kruiz misses
and Kruiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pato throws a body shot but no joy.
Pato doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruiz circles away.
Pato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Pato misses with a body shot #TD2#
so Kruiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kruiz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruiz keeping moving, preventing Pato from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pato is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kruiz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pato is looking to defend but Kruiz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pato! Kruiz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pato taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018

#R1#
Kruiz cracks Hizer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruiz staying out of range there.
Hizer darts in looking for a takedown but Kruiz gets double underhooks and turns Hizer into the cage.
Kruiz dips to his left and cracks Hizer with an uppercut!
A jab from Kruiz does it's job there.
Kruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hizer.
Kruiz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hizer's hands.
Kruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hizer circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hizer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kruiz drives through with a takedown into Hizer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hizer is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kruiz advances to half guard.
Kruiz not doing much here.
Kruiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kruiz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kruiz throwing strikes here but Hizer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruiz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hizer because Kruiz loaded up on that one.
Hizer tries to hold on but Kruiz postures up.
Kruiz trying to control but Hizer is having none of it. #T2#
Hizer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kruiz.
Kruiz trying to control but Hizer is having none of it.
Kruiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Kruiz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hizer turns into him and now he's in Kruiz's guard.
Hizer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruiz has wrist control.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hizer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hizer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Hizer stopping the sweep attempt from Kruiz.
Kruiz has his hands on Hizer's head, controlling the position.
Kruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hizer throws a strike but Kruiz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hizer is looking to stand up but Kruiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Kruiz throwing strikes from guard but Hizer blocks nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kruiz won't allow Hizer to sweep him here.
Kruiz throwing strikes from guard but Hizer blocks nicely.
Kruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hizer is keeping the position for now.
Hizer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kruiz is controlling him.
Kruiz stays in close to Hizer's body and controls the position.
Hizer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruiz looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kruiz forces Hizer back against the cage and clinches.
Hizer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Kruiz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hizer is trying to keep Kruiz in close.
Kruiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hizer can do to turn this around?
Kruiz content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hizer working a defensive guard here.
Kruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hizer is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hizer wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Kruiz has taken Hizer's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Hizer has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Kruiz!
After the fight, Tom Kruiz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Hans Hizer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn this sucks man. But props to Edwin Marquez for winning the title tonight, he is a young gun and will make a great champion.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018

#R1#
Akintan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akintan tries a head kick but it misses.
Akintan misses with a left hand
and Akintan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akintan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akintan misses with a two punch combination.
Kruiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Kruiz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruiz.
Kruiz throws a nice head kick!
Akintan throws the left hand but Kruiz avoids the punch easily.
Kruiz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akintan gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Kruiz closes the distance and clinches.
Kruiz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akintan backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akintan has had enough of the clinch but Kruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Kruiz lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kruiz.
Akintan takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Kruiz wants the takedown. Akintan is fighting it off but Kruiz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Akintan's guard against the cage.
Akintan is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kruiz drops back looking for a leg! Akintan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akintan manages to kick Kruiz off! Kruiz jumps back into Akintan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kruiz is working Akintan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akintan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruiz on the ground.
Kruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Kruiz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kruiz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Akintan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kruiz has cracked it and Akintan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kruiz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018

#R1#
Kruiz dips to his left and cracks Tonga with an uppercut!#TD2#
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tonga scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kruiz manages to mount him!
Tonga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruiz on the ground.
Tonga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruiz unloading with bombs!
Kruiz lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#
Tonga is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonga can't escape the position.
Oh Tonga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruiz moves to the back position.
Kruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tonga wants to escape the position.
Tonga seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Kruiz working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Tonga is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kruiz has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Tonga taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Tama Tonga was interviewed post fight and said 'Bruhhhhhh'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Kruiz tests Akintan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Akintan.
Akintan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akintan tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Akintan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kruiz looks up at the clock and then as Akintan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kruiz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Kruiz tries for a kimura but Akintan is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kruiz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Akintan is trying to escape and Kruiz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Akintan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kruiz! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Akintan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akintan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Kruiz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akintan stops Kruiz from passing to mount.
Akintan wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz landing a few strikes.
Kruiz cracks Akintan with a big right hand but Akintan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akintan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kruiz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Akintan is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018

#R1#
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruiz pinned against the cage. Kruiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braz.
Braz shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruiz sprawls well. He's pushed Braz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruiz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Braz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Braz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kruiz, which made it look bad.
Kruiz lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruiz as he connects with a hook.
Kruiz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Kruiz gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB#
Braz actively working from the bottom here.
Braz gets back to full guard.
Kruiz pushes down on Braz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kruiz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Kruiz.
Kruiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Kruiz wants to free his trapped foot but Braz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Braz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruiz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Braz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruiz pulls his head out easily.
Kruiz is trying to control. Braz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Braz has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kruiz. Oh but Braz has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kruiz goes limp - he's gone! Braz jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KnockOut, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Imonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Imonen.
Kruiz cracks Imonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Imonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Imonen moves to clinch but Kruiz breaks away #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kruiz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Imonen is in trouble now - Kruiz has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imonen is trying to stand but he's just given Kruiz his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kruiz has his arm under Imonen's chin here. Game over son! Kruiz squeezes tightly and Imonen is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Kruiz!
After the fight, Tom Kruiz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Mika Imonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I live to fight another Day'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Kruiz misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Kruiz.
Manison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manison takes a swing at Kruiz's ribcage but misses.
Kruiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Kruiz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruiz avoids the body shot from Manison.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manison misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruiz misses with a double jab.
Kruiz tests Manison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruiz blocks a jab.
Kruiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manison sprawls and moves away.
Kruiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Manison.
A head kick misses from Kruiz.
Manison scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Kruiz misses.
Kruiz walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manison wants to land a leg kick but Kruiz is out of range.
Manison with a nice cross.
Manison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Kruiz tried to score with a low kick but Manison checks it.
Manison throws a front kick aimed at Kruiz's knee but Kruiz avoids it well.
Manison scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruiz should have avoided that one.
Kruiz is looking to clinch but Manison is avoiding it.
Manison feints a counter leg kick.
Manison lands with a cross.
Kruiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Manison gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Kruiz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manison!
Manison wants to get back to his feet but Kruiz is dominant here and he's now got Manison's back!
I really don't envy Manison right now.
Kruiz throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
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!#SUB#
Manison defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Kruiz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Manison has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Kruiz looking for the RNC. #T2#
Manison tries to escape the position.
Manison is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kruiz working for a choke but Manison reverses nicely into Kruiz 's guard.
Manison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruiz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Kruiz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruiz tries to strike from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Manison stands up and waves to Kruiz to follow him.
Manison just misses with a punch to the body.
Manison looks to land a right hand but Kruiz moved out of range.
Kruiz moves away from the strike by Manison.
Manison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruiz checks a leg kick.
Manison wants to slow Kruiz down by chopping away at his legs.
Manison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manison misses with a series of wild punches.
Manison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
A big left from Manison misses.
A big left from Manison misses.
Kruiz avoids the head kick by Manison.
Kruiz misses with a hook. Manison ducked under it nicely.
Kruiz drops his hands momentarily and Manison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruiz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Manison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruiz finds it's way round the side to connect with Manison's head.
Kruiz misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manison throws out a loose jab but Kruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Manison.
Manison throws a body shot but no joy.
Manison thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Manison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kruiz misses with a low kick as Manison jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Manison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Kruiz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manison to the ground. Kruiz is now in Manison's guard.#ES2#
Manison pushes Kruiz off and gets back to his feet.
Kruiz checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Manison coming out on top.
Manison tries to bum rush Kruiz with a series of wild strikes but Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Kruiz.
Kruiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kruiz misses.
Manison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manison looks to land a right hand but Kruiz moved out of range.
Manison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manison staying out of range there.
Manison tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manison throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kruiz counters with a single leg into guard. Manison didn't expect that.
Manison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kruiz wants to control from the top but Manison keeps moving.
Manison wants to hit a switch here but Kruiz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Manison there!
Kruiz controlling the position easily from mount.
Kruiz throws some wild stikes that Manison manages to avoid easily.
Kruiz lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Manison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kruiz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Kruiz has control of Manison's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Manison regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Manison is desperately trying to improve his position but Kruiz has a good base and remains in mount.
Kruiz raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruiz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Kruiz working for a submission but Manison is keeping him at bay.
Kruiz avoids the attempt from Manison to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manison taking shots to the head.
Manison tries to hold on but Kruiz postures up.
Manison is desperately trying to improve his position but Kruiz has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Kruiz looking to finish with strikes here!
Manison is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Kruiz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Manison has worked his arm free - good work by Manison!
Manison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Kruiz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tom Kruiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruiz prevents Manison from escaping the position.
Kruiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Manison sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kruiz is putting a hurting on Manison here, landing some big shots from side control.
Manison is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kruiz is trying to get an arm triangle but Manison is defending well. #T4#
Manison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kruiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Manison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruiz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kruiz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Manison's legs. #SUB#
Kruiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kruiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Kruiz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Konstantin Manison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manison throws the left hand but Kruiz avoids the punch easily.
Manison throws a hook but Kruiz avoids it easily.
Manison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruiz.
Kruiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manison throws an off balance right hand
and Kruiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manison throws a sloppy head kick and Kruiz moves out of range easily.
Manison throws a body punch but Kruiz moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kruiz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Manison misses the target.
Kruiz lands with an overhand left.
Manison tries to land a leg kick but Kruiz saw it coming and moves away.
Kruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruiz scores with a punch to the head.
Kruiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kruiz closes the distance and clinches up with Manison, looking for a takedown. Kruiz pushes Manison against the cage but Manison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kruiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manison's waist but Manison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruiz off to one side.
Manison throws out a counter right but Kruiz avoids it with no problem.
Manison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manison throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruiz as he connects with a hook.
Manison throws the left hand but Kruiz avoids the punch easily.
Manison misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kruiz.
Manison dodges the punch combination from Kruiz.
Manison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruiz misses with a looping right.
Manison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Manison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manison defends well and Kruiz ends up having to push Manison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Manison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruiz lands a jab.
Kruiz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manison is looking to score with low kicks.
Kruiz throws a hook but Manison avoids it easily.
Kruiz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Konstantin Manison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manison misses the shot to the body.
Manison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruiz.
A slow jab from Manison misses its intended target.
Kruiz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Manison looks to land a right hand but Kruiz moved out of range.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Manison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manison.
Kruiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manison avoids it really well and circles away.
Manison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruiz.
Manison loads up on a big right hand but Kruiz slips the punch.
Manison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruiz.
Manison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kruiz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manison looks to land a right hand but Kruiz moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruiz misses the target.
Kruiz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manison lands a nice hook to Kruiz's body. Kruiz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Kruiz.
Kruiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manison throws out the jab.
Kruiz lands a nice shot that snaps Manison's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Manison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Nice cross by Kruiz.
Kruiz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruiz loads up on a big right hand but Manison slips the punch.
Manison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Kruiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manison doesn't seem phased though.
Manison cracks Kruiz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruiz moves away.
Manison checks a leg kick nicely.
Manison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruiz.
Kruiz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manison. Kruiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruiz dodges the punch combination from Manison.
Kruiz connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konstantin Manison.
I think Manison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Konstantin Manison!
Konstantin Manison decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018

#R1#
Sinytsyn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sinytsyn circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruiz misses with a straight right.
Sinytsyn misses the jab.
Sinytsyn blocks a jab.
Kruiz blocks a leg kick.
Kruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn throws a leg kick but Kruiz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruiz missing with a left hand there. Sinytsyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sinytsyn scores with a head kick.
Sinytsyn looks to land a right hand but Kruiz moved out of range.
Kruiz throws a good cross that connects.
Kruiz clobbers Sinytsyn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruiz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinytsyn throws a looping overhand right but Kruiz ducks down to avoid it.
Kruiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sinytsyn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinytsyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruiz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sinytsyn.
Kruiz fails with the takedown.#T1#
Sinytsyn moves away from the strike by Kruiz.
Sinytsyn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sinytsyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruiz checks a leg kick.
Kruiz misses with a looping right.
Kruiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruiz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sinytsyn throws a head kick that misses.
Sinytsyn wants to clinch.
Sinytsyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruiz. #TD#
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kruiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sinytsyn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kruiz tries to score with some ground and pound. Sinytsyn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Sinytsyn is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sinytsyn is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Kruiz take his back! Uh oh - Kruiz has got a rear naked choke here! Sinytsyn is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Kruiz lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruiz as he jumps to the side.
A cross from Kruiz lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Kruiz shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruiz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Kruiz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kruiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kruiz seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Kruiz is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruiz pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Kruiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kruiz pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Kruiz trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kruiz looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Kruiz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kruiz landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble!
Kruiz lands a big elbow.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kruiz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracie's face.
Gracie swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gracie avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kruiz.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Kruiz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Kruiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kruiz looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
Gracie is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kruiz locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gracie is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Kruiz!
A very excited looking Tom Kruiz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1#
Kruiz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonga 's hands.#TD2#
Tonga shoots in and gets a takedown into Kruiz's guard.
Kruiz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tonga looking to sit in guard and control but Kruiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Tonga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tonga working a defensive guard but Kruiz passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Kruiz there. #T1#
Kruiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kruiz working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kruiz in particular looking to stall.
Kruiz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Kruiz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tonga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruiz uses his free foot to push down on Tonga 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonga .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruiz with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Tonga is rocked!#T2##SUB#
Kruiz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tonga is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tonga flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kruiz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tonga and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kruiz slips an arm under Tonga chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kruiz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kruiz is squeezing on Tonga like an anaconda would it's prey. Tonga fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Kruiz!
After the fight, Tom Kruiz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Tama Tonga stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bruhhhhhh'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Tonga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruiz as he jumps to the side.
Tonga fails to land the takedown.
Kruiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Tonga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruiz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tonga shoots and misses
and Kruiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tonga thinking.
Tom Kruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tama Tonga .
Kruiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Tonga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kruiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonga shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonga 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tonga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruiz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonga .
Kruiz scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruiz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonga under the eye.
Kruiz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonga looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruiz is just out of range.
Kruiz lands with a hook. Tonga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Tonga with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Kruiz connects with a jab.
Tonga throws a series of punches but Kruiz moves out of range.
Tonga looks winded!
Jab, jab by Kruiz - just one landing.
Tonga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruiz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tonga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruiz tries to avoid it but Tonga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruiz to the ground. Kruiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruiz connects with the punch.
Tonga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown. Tonga fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruiz stays in close to Tonga 's body and controls the position.
Kruiz working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Tonga is rocked!
Kruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Tonga 's brow.
Tonga is still in real trouble! Can Kruiz finish him?
Kruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Kruiz 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.#T2#
Kruiz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tonga seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Kruiz has hold of Tonga 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tonga seems comfortable defending it but Kruiz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tonga is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tonga is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kruiz couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tama Tonga spoke after the fight, saying 'Bruhhhhhh'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2018

#R1##KD#
Shelby lands a big right hand that sends Kruiz crashing to the mat! Shelby stays standing though and waves Kruiz back to his feet!#ROC#
Kruiz is rocked!
Shelby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruiz.
Kruiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Shelby finish him?
Shelby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shelby won't be happy with that.
Kruiz seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kruiz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shelby is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Kruiz!
A very excited looking Tom Kruiz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017

#R1#
Casacci tries a head kick but it misses.
Casacci throws a nice head kick!
Kruiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Casacci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruiz cracks Casacci with a good jab.#KD2#
Casacci lands a big head kick that sends Kruiz tumbling to the mat! Casacci takes a step backwards and waves Kruiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kruiz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tom Kruiz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casacci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Kruiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Casacci uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kruiz tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Casacci is absolutely delighted - when Kruiz wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Casacci!
Max Casacci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2017

#R1#
Casacci misses with a low kick.
Casacci lands with a kick to the temple. Kruiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Casacci ducks under a wild hook from Kruiz.
Casacci throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Casacci on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruiz tries to clinch up but Casacci circles away and keeps his distance.
Casacci throws a head kick that misses.
Casacci throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruiz throws a one two combo.
Kruiz looks for a takedown but Casacci sprawls well.
Casacci misses with a low kick.
Kruiz avoids the head kick by Casacci.
Kruiz jabs Casacci right on the nose. Casacci blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casacci doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Casacci scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kruiz misses.
Kruiz blocks a head kick by Casacci.
Kruiz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Casacci avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Casacci throws a head kick that misses.
Casacci pushes Kruiz away with a front kick.
Casacci's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruiz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Casacci scrambles back to his feet.
Casacci throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruiz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Casacci's head.
Casacci plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Casacci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Casacci misses with a head kick.
Kruiz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Casacci is out of range.
No joy there for Casacci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Casacci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Casacci throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Kruiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Casacci throws a head kick but Kruiz moves out of range.
It seemed like Kruiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruiz throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Casacci misses
and Kruiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruiz tests Casacci's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Kruiz feints and as Casacci raises his hands in defense, Kruiz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Casacci keeping full guard, as Kruiz tries to pass.
Casacci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Casacci is retaining full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Casacci manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kruiz avoids a wild elbow strike from Casacci.#TD2#
Kruiz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Kruiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Casacci knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Casacci knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Casacci is trying to get back to his feet.
Kruiz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Casacci is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Casacci takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Kruiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kruiz is trying to get an arm triangle but Casacci is defending well.
Kruiz advances to mount.
Kruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Casacci is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kruiz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Casacci has worked his arm free - good work by Casacci! #SUB2#
Kruiz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Casacci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kruiz trying to control the position but Casacci is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Kruiz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Casacci throws a nice looking combination but Kruiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Kruiz. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Casacci.
Kruiz cracks Casacci with a good jab.#TD2#
Kruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into Casacci's guard.#SUB2#
Kruiz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Casacci manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kruiz has Casacci in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kruiz working for a triangle but Casacci defends it easily.
Kruiz trying to keep a closed guard but Casacci is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruiz wants to sweep here but Casacci controlling him for the moment. #T1##SU#
Casacci gets to his feet. Kruiz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kruiz scores with a nice head shot.
Kruiz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Casacci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casacci tries to bum rush Kruiz with a series of wild strikes but Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casacci misses with a head kick.
Casacci throws a head kick that misses.
Casacci throws a head kick that misses.
Casacci lands with a slapping head kick.
Casacci throws a solid leg kick but Kruiz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Casacci.
Kruiz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Casacci doesn't seem bothered though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruiz.
Kruiz blocks the body kick.
Kruiz darts in looking for a takedown but Casacci gets double underhooks and turns Kruiz into the cage.
Kruiz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casacci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruiz avoids the head kick by Casacci.
Kruiz misses with a straight left.
Kruiz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Casacci ducks under a wild hook from Kruiz.
Kruiz throws out a powerful jab.
Kruiz blocks a head kick by Casacci.
Kruiz throws the left hand but Casacci avoids the punch easily.
Kruiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruiz catches Casacci with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Casacci misses with a head kick.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
Casacci tries a head kick but it misses.
Casacci swinging wildly here.
Casacci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Max Casacci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casacci misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Casacci.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Casacci there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Casacci throws a head kick but Kruiz moves out of range.
Kruiz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Casacci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Casacci takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Casacci tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
Casacci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Casacci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruiz blocks a head kick by Casacci.
Kruiz avoids a kick to the body.
Casacci moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Kruiz lands.
Casacci throws a head kick but Kruiz moves out of range.
Casacci throws a sloppy head kick and Kruiz moves out of range easily.
Casacci throws a head kick that misses.
Casacci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruiz throws a hook but Casacci blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruiz throws a head kick that half lands. #T4##TD2#
Kruiz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Casacci is trying to defend but Kruiz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kruiz prevents Casacci from standing back up.
Kruiz throws a strike but Casacci avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kruiz postures up in Casacci's guard and throws a big left but Casacci blocks it.
Kruiz looking to pass the guard.
Kruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Casacci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kruiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Casacci wants to stand but Kruiz is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Kruiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Casacci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casacci goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Casacci misses with a hook.
Casacci takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Casacci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casacci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Casacci looks to land a combination but Kruiz avoids it well.
Kruiz blocks a head kick by Casacci.
Kruiz darts in looking for a takedown but Casacci gets double underhooks and turns Kruiz into the cage.
A head kick misses from Casacci.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruiz! But no joy.
A combination from Casacci does no damage.
Casacci goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Casacci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casacci throws a right and a left that Kruiz avoids nicely.
Casacci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruiz misses with a hook.
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!#CL2#
Kruiz darts in and clinches Casacci up against the cage.
A short right from Kruiz. #T1#
Casacci with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruiz scores with a shot to the side of Casacci's head.
Casacci working aggressively here.
Kruiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Casacci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kruiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Casacci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Max Casacci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Kruiz.
Kruiz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Casacci is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Casacci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruiz avoids it.
Casacci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruiz avoids it.
Casacci avoiding damage as Kruiz throws knees to the body.
Kruiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Casacci throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruiz blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Kruiz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruiz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Casacci's guard.
Tom Kruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kruiz controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Kruiz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Casacci tries to kick Kruiz off but Kruiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kruiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kruiz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kruiz is continuing to stall.#T4#
Max Casacci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Kruiz.
I've got Kruiz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
LaCrosse tries to clinch up but Kruiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruiz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Kruiz tries to keep at a distance but LaCrosse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse throws an elbow but it misses.
LaCrosse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaCrosse managing to block the knees to the body from Kruiz.
LaCrosse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruiz or not.
LaCrosse gets underhooks to prevent Kruiz's takedown attempt.
Kruiz has LaCrosse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LaCrosse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kruiz tries to land knees in the clinch but LaCrosse avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz is trying to drag LaCrosse to the mat but LaCrosse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Judge LaCrosse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Kruiz.
LaCrosse lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Kruiz has been cut.
Kruiz lands with a left to the head.
LaCrosse prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from LaCrosse. #T1#
Kruiz takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from LaCrosse.
Kruiz tries to land knees in the clinch but LaCrosse avoids the damage to the body.
LaCrosse lands an elbow just above Kruiz 's eye.
LaCrosse tries to throw a body punch but Kruiz avoids it by throwing LaCrosse back against the cage.
LaCrosse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kruiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaCrosse misses with a body punch.
LaCrosse struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruiz controls his hands.
Kruiz has a couple of punches blocked by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaCrosse.
A head punch on the inside from Kruiz fails to land. #TD2#
Kruiz wants the takedown. LaCrosse is fighting it off but Kruiz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LaCrosse's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but LaCrosse is keeping the position.
Kruiz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Kruiz is putting a hurting on LaCrosse here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kruiz fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Kruiz is working to tighten his grip on LaCrosse's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. LaCrosse has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kruiz is really squeezing tight and eventually LaCrosse passes out! Kruiz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Guillard throws a lazy head kick
and Kruiz counters with a one-two to the body.
Kruiz feints a jab promting Guillard to slip. Kruiz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guillard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Guillard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Guillard. Those never looked like landing.
Kruiz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guillard's head.
Guillard misses the shot to the body.
Guillard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kruiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Guillard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Kruiz ducks under a wild hook from Guillard.
A shot to the body from Guillard misses
and Kruiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guillard thinking.
Kruiz throws a nice head kick!
Kruiz cracks Guillard with an open hand slap.
Guillard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Kruiz shoots in and bounces Guillard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Kruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Kruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Guillard can't keep his opponent in guard - Kruiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guillard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruiz on the ground.
Kruiz is trying to control. Guillard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but Guillard is defending well.
Kruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Kruiz seems to be working for a kimura but Guillard defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruiz content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Kruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kruiz moves nicely into side control.
Guillard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kruiz grinds an elbow into Guillard's temple.
Guillard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kruiz.
Kruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guillard keeps working.
Kruiz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kruiz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kruiz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Guillard is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Kruiz has an Americana. Guillard didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kruiz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kruiz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tom Kruiz!
A very excited looking Tom Kruiz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, TJ Guillard stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch next week. I ain't no punk...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Irhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruiz.
Kruiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irhin.
Kruiz blocks a head kick by Irhin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irhin. Kruiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irhin.
Kruiz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Irhin misses.
Irhin misses with a hook. Kruiz ducked under it nicely.
Irhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruiz.
Kruiz avoids the body shot from Irhin.
Kruiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruiz thuds his right hand into Irhin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruiz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice jab there from Kruiz.
Irhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruiz manages to avoid it.
Irhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruiz.
Jab by Kruiz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irhin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irhin misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Kruiz misses with a straight left.
Irhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruiz is just out of range.
Irhin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irhin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruiz looks to land a left hand but Irhin moved out of range nicely.
Artem Irhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruiz blocks a jab.
Kruiz lands a head shot.
Irhin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irhin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Irhin misses the target.
Irhin takes a swing at Kruiz's ribcage but misses.
Kruiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Irhin.
Irhin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irhin wants it to stay on the feet.
Irhin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kruiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Irhin. That snapped Kruiz's head back.
Irhin misses with a hook. Kruiz ducked under it nicely.
Irhin cracks Kruiz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irhin avoids the head kick by Kruiz. #T2#
Irhin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irhin throws a lazy right hand but Kruiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruiz cracks Irhin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irhin throws a big shot that misses.
Kruiz cracks Irhin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irhin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Kruiz misses.
Irhin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruiz moves away.
Irhin throws a right hand that Kruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruiz also avoids with ease.
Irhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruiz moves away.
Irhin misses with a looping right.
Kruiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Irhin.
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Irhin as he jumps to the side.
Irhin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruiz lands the left hand.#T3#
Irhin misses with an uppercut
and Kruiz counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Irhin misses.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
Kruiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irhin.
Irhin loads up on a big right hand but Kruiz slips the punch.
Kruiz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruiz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irhin.
Irhin walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruiz misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Irhin.
Irhin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruiz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Irhin defends it well.
Irhin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruiz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Irhin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kruiz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Irhin misses with a hook.
A nice combination there by Kruiz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irhin scores with a hook to the body. Kruiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruiz scores with a hook.
Irhin misses with the combination. #T4#
Kruiz throws a shot from downtown. Irhin moves away and avoids it.
Irhin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kruiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Irhin misses.
Irhin thuds his right hand into Kruiz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruiz tries to clinch up but Irhin circles away and keeps his distance.
Irhin misses with a jab to the body
letting Kruiz counter with a right hand.
A big right from Irhin misses.
Kruiz throws a big shot that misses.
Irhin misses with a hook to the body
and Kruiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irhin looks to throw the jab but Kruiz is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irhin.
Irhin misses with a straight left.
Irhin ducks under a wild hook from Kruiz.
Irhin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Artem Irhin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Irhin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kruiz lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruiz misses with a head kick.
Irhin slips under a jab.
Kruiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kruiz.
Kruiz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Kruiz.
Kruiz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Irhin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Irhin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruiz slips under a jab from Irhin.
Irhin misses with a head kick.
Kruiz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irhins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irhin looks to land a right hand but Kruiz moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Kruiz coming out on top.
A jab from Irhin misses.
Kruiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irhin throws a right and a left that Kruiz avoids nicely.
Kruiz throws out a counter right but Irhin avoids it with no problem.
Kruiz misses with the combination. #T1#
Kruiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irhin tries to avoid it but Kruiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irhin to the ground. Irhin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruiz loads up on a big right hand but Irhin slips the punch.
Kruiz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Irhin in his tracks.
Irhin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruiz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Kruiz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Irhin lands a slapping body shot.
Kruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irhin.
Kruiz swings widly with a right hand
and Irhin counters with a straight right hand.
Irhin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irhin throws out a loose jab but Kruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruiz misses the shot to the body.
Irhin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Irhin finds it's way through Kruiz's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irhin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruiz.
The fighters circling - Kruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Irhin misses with a double jab
and Kruiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Irhin throws the left hand but Kruiz avoids the punch easily.
Irhin needs to keep his hands up - Kruiz had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Irhin misses.
Kruiz throws an overhand right that lands on Irhin's shoulder, as Irhin tries to avoid the shot.
Kruiz throws a hook but Irhin avoids it easily.
Kruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irhin.
Nice sprawl there from Irhin as Kruiz shoots in.
Kruiz lands a jab to the nose.
Kruiz moves away from the strike by Irhin.
Nice jab there from Kruiz.
Irhin misses with a hook. Kruiz ducked under it nicely.
Artem Irhin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruiz slips a straight right by Irhin.
Irhin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irhin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Irhin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kruiz lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Irhin. Those never looked like landing.
Irhin throws a hook but Kruiz blocks it.
Good exchange - Kruiz coming out on top.
Kruiz throws a hook but Irhin avoids it easily.
Irhin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruiz misses with a looping left.
Kruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irhin throws a hook to the side of Kruiz's head but Kruiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Irhin's head.
Irhin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Irhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Irhin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruiz connects with a looping right hand.
Kruiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Kruiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irhin throws out a loose jab but Kruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irhin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irhin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruiz defending well as Irhin loads up on a big left hand.
Kruiz cracks Irhin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Kruiz.
Irhin throws the left hand but Kruiz avoids the punch easily.
Irhin misses with a series of wild punches.
Irhin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
Irhin drops his hands momentarily and Kruiz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruiz.
Kruiz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Irhin.
Kruiz scores with a jab.
Irhin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruiz at a distance.
Kruiz throws a low kick but Irhin avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Kruiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown but Irhin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Irhin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irhin with a nice cross.
Kruiz throws a big shot that misses.
Irhin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Irhin as Kruiz shoots in.
Irhin defending well as Kruiz loads up on a big left hand.
Kruiz moves forwards but Irhin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kruiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irhin misses with a double jab.
Kruiz feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kruiz.
Kruiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Irhin as Kruiz shoots in.
Artem Irhin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Kruiz.
Nice shot lands for Kruiz.
Irhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Irhin blocks a head kick by Kruiz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Irhin is just out of range.
Irhin looks to land a left hand but Kruiz moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Kruiz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#
Kruiz is rocked!
Irhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruiz.
Kruiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Irhin finish him?
Irhin scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruiz misses the target.
Kruiz misses with a hook.
Irhin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruiz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Irhin drops Kruiz with a huge uppercut! Kruiz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Irhin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Irhin!

Event: KOFC 39 - Karelin vs Obama
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Brandao wants to clinch up but Kruiz keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Kruiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruiz catches Brandao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruiz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruiz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The SkrapBox in the buildup to the fight.
Brandao lands a head kick. Kruiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kruiz looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandao is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandao slips a straight right by Kruiz.
Brandao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruiz connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Kruiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandao doesn't seem phased though.
Brandao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao takes a swing at Kruiz's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao lands with a straight right. Kruiz didn't see that one coming.
Brandao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1##CL2#
Kruiz gets tackled into the cage by Brandao. Brandao maintains the clinch.
Brandao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandao lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruiz backwards. #BC2#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kruiz moves out of range.
Brandao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kruiz.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruiz misses the target.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kruiz moves out of range.
Brandao throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruiz lands a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandao. Kruiz shrugs it off though.
Kruiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kruiz tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruiz blocks a body shot from Brandao. #BC2#
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruiz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The fighters circling - Kruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kruiz misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kruiz misses its intended target.
Kruiz connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Brandao drives through and clinches with Kruiz against the cage. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruiz misses with a hook.
Kruiz stuns Brandao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruiz with a hook.
Brandao lands a leg kick that knocks Kruiz off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Brandao closes the distance and pushes Kruiz back into the cage.
Kruiz throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch. #T3#
Kruiz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandao.
Kruiz with a jab.
Kruiz darts in looking for a takedown but Brandao gets double underhooks and turns Kruiz into the cage.
Brandao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruiz misses with a straight left.
Brandao throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Kruiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brandao was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brandao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brandao can't keep his opponent in guard - Kruiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brandao is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Brandao looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kruiz is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Brandao as he works his way to full guard. #SU#
Kruiz gets to his feet. Brandao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brandao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruiz.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao throws a head kick that Kruiz semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Brandao tries to sprawl out of it but Kruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brandao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Brandao will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kruiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruiz dives in and grabs Brandao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandao pushes down on Kruiz's head and hops out.
Kruiz throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Brandao misses with a kick to the body.
Kruiz slips a straight right by Brandao.
Kruiz tries to work over Brandao's front leg with a kick but Brandao checks it.
Kruiz misses with a head kick.
Kruiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandao takes a shot to the head.
Kruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Brandao's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruiz throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruiz. Kruiz gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kruiz looks to throw the jab but Brandao is out of range. #CL#
Kruiz moves into range and clinches up with Brandao.
Diego Brandao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Kruiz controls the action.
Kruiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruiz has Brandao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruiz.
Kruiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brandao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brandao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Brandao gets a clinch.
Kruiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Kruiz controls the action. #BC2#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandao.
Kruiz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Brandao. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruiz misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kruiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandao circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruiz with a hook.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruiz moves away.
Kruiz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruiz throws a right hand that misses
and Brandao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandao scores with a nice right hand.
Brandao is looking to clinch.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Kruiz circles away.
Kruiz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruiz.
Brandao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruiz.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A right-left combo lands from Brandao.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruiz misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming.
Brandao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Kruiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Brandao is trying to break the clinch but Kruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandao wants to break free but Kruiz has control. #BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Kruiz throws a jab when Brandao was well out of range.
Brandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
Brandao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kruiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruiz throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Brandao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruiz looks to land a left hand but Brandao moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao slips under a jab.
A jab from Kruiz misses.
Kruiz connects with a right hand. Brandao shakes it off.#T4#
Kruiz wants to land a leg kick but Brandao is out of range.
Kruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandao with a jab.
Brandao tries to bum rush Kruiz with a series of wild strikes but Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kruiz moves out of range.
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!
No joy there for Brandao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Brandao lands.
Kruiz looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao throws a solid leg kick but Kruiz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandao.
Kruiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandao sprawls and moves away.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Brandao #TD#
and Kruiz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brandao!
Brandao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Brandao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kruiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Brandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruiz shoots in and drives through. Brandao sprawls well.
Diego Brandao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandao as he jumps to the side.
Brandao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Kruiz counters with a single leg into guard. Brandao didn't expect that. #ES2#
Brandao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kruiz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nice body punch from Brandao - that landed with a thud.
Kruiz working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao gets underhooks to prevent Kruiz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruiz checks a low kick from Brandao.#T1#
Brandao lands a right hook to the body.
Brandao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruiz shoots for a takedown but Brandao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kruiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Kruiz misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruiz throws a hook but Brandao blocks it.
Kruiz misses with a looping left.
Kruiz throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Kruiz fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Brandao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruiz is working for takedown but Brandao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kruiz misses with the head strike. #T2#
Kruiz working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Brandao. #BC2#
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandao.
Kruiz blocks a head kick by Brandao.
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!
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Brandao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Brandao. Beautiful body shot.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Kruiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brandao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Kruiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kruiz is trying to ground and pound but Brandao uses the momentary lack of control by Kruiz to regain half guard. #T3#
Brandao wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz trying to control the action but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Brandao is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kruiz in particular looking to stall.
Kruiz is pressing down on Brandao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brandao is holding on for now.
Tom Kruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brandao is trying to stand up here but Kruiz is controlling him well.
Brandao trying to hold on to Kruiz's head to control him but Kruiz postures up.
Brandao tries to roll over but Kruiz keeps him under control.
Kruiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brandao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: KOFC 33 - Kruiz vs Gomez
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Gomez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruiz lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Kruiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruiz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruiz cracks Gomez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomez misses with a low kick. #TD#
Kruiz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gomez pushes Kruiz off looking to stand but Kruiz dives back in and keeps control.
Kruiz trying to mount his opponent but Gomez defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruiz lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Kruiz thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.
Kruiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruiz is pressing down on Gomez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomez is holding on for now.
Gomez tries to kick Kruiz off but Kruiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kruiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomez is looking to improve his position.
Kruiz throwing shots but Gomez is blocking nicely.
Gomez is looking to escape.#T2#
Kruiz thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.
Kruiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kruiz is keen to just control but Gomez is a slippery customer.
Kruiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kruiz is nestled in close to Gomez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kruiz passes to full mount!
Kruiz throwing strikes but Gomez bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Gomez wants to stand but Kruiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Kruiz trying to control the position.
Kruiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gomez trying to control but Kruiz is working from the bottom.
Gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Kruiz.
Kruiz trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
Kruiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruiz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gomez is looking to stand up but Kruiz won't let him.
Gomez preventing the sweep.
Kruiz keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruiz goes for a double leg but Gomez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomez continues to drive forward.
Kruiz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kruiz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gomez throws a right hand that Kruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruiz also avoids with ease.
Kruiz dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Kruiz's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but Kruiz pushes him off.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Kruiz.
Kruiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kruiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomez sprawls and moves away.
Kruiz throws a big shot that misses.
Kruiz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomez's head backwards.
Kruiz scores with a hook.
Gomez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruiz wants to clinch.
Gomez unleashes a big counter combination but Kruiz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kruiz misses with a head kick.
Gomez is looking for the big counter here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruiz misses with a looping left.
Gomez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Kruiz is avoiding it.
A combination from Gomez does no damage.
Kruiz misses the jab.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gomez throws a right hand that Kruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruiz also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruiz misses the target.
Franco Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruiz misses the jab.
Kruiz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Kruiz blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Kruiz coming out on top.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kruiz.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Gomez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruiz.
Kruiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gomez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Kruiz seems to be working for a kimura but Gomez defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Kruiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruiz prevents Gomez from improving his position.#SUB#
Kruiz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomez is refusing to be controlled, as Kruiz sits in half guard.
Tom Kruiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruiz thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely. #T3#
Gomez is trying to stand back up but Kruiz is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kruiz lands a nice short elbow.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruiz.
Kruiz prevents Gomez from standing back up. #SUB#
Kruiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomez is just riding it out for now. Kruiz eventually gives up the hold.
Gomez wants to control but Kruiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Kruiz is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomez is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Kruiz misses.
Kruiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruiz takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Kruiz scores with a jab to the head.
Kruiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruiz works over Gomez's head and body with a nice combination.
Kruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomez throws a big counter head kick but Kruiz avoids it with no problem.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruiz closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Kruiz pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Kruiz - just one landing.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tom Kruiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gomez walks into a left hand.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez tries to clinch but Kruiz moves out of range.
Kruiz lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruiz misses the target.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kruiz back to the cage. Gomez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Kruiz gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Gomez sneaks out the side door and pushes Kruiz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruiz misses with a wild body shot.
Kruiz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruiz.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Kruiz avoids it with no problem.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruiz.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Kruiz.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Kruiz keeps it at a distance.
Kruiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Gomez as he checks the leg kick.
Kruiz throws out a leg kick but Gomez moves out of range and Kruiz only half commits.
As Kruiz backs off Gomez throws a huge counter combo but Kruiz manages to avoid it all.
Kruiz is looking to chop away at Gomez's legs.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruiz. #TD#
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kruiz is thwarting Gomez's attempts to control the position.
Tom Kruiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kruiz in particular looking to stall.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but Kruiz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruiz controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
Gomez is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruiz.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Franco Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Kruiz.
Kruiz thuds a left hand into Gomez's body.
Kruiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Kruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruiz throws out the jab.
A big left from Gomez misses.
Gomez throws a right hand that Kruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruiz also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Kruiz. #T4##TD#
Kruiz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruiz controlling the pace.
Kruiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomez is trying to stand up here but Kruiz is controlling him well.
Kruiz content to control rather than advance.
Kruiz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomez for as long as he can get away with.
Franco Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Kruiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruiz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kruiz!
In his post fight interview, Tom Kruiz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KOFC 25 - Kruiz vs Grice
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Kruiz lands with a cross.
Kruiz throws a sloppy body shot
and Grice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Grice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruiz checks a leg kick.
Kruiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grice moves away.
Grice moves forwards but Kruiz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grice misses with a left hand #TD#
and Kruiz counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kruiz is trying to get an arm triangle but Grice is defending well.
Kruiz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grice sneaks back into half guard.
Kruiz throwing shots but Grice is blocking nicely.
Grice wants to control but Kruiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruiz thows a huge punch but Grice dodges it nicely. #T1#
Kruiz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Grice throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Kruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Grice thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Grice looking for a sweep. Not yet Grice, not yet.
Grice has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grice controlling the position.
Kruiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruiz 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. #SUB#
Kruiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Grice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kruiz throws a hook but Grice avoids it easily.
Grice doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruiz throws out a leg kick but Grice moves out of range and Kruiz only half commits.
Kruiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grice.
Kruiz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grice counters with an inside leg kick.
Grice is looking to clinch.
Kruiz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gary Grice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grice blocks a jab.
Grice keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruiz backing away here, and Grice unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grice pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##TD#
Kruiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grice wants to get back to full guard but Kruiz has passed into side control.
Kruiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kruiz trying to control the action but Grice is working from the bottom.
Kruiz prevents Grice from escaping the position.
Kruiz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grice stops Kruiz from passing to mount.
Kruiz cracks Grice with a big elbow.
Kruiz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kruiz throwing strikes but Grice manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grice trying to control the position but Kruiz is working away. #T4#
Grice tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Grice just content to control the position.
Kruiz struggling a bit here.
Kruiz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grice connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruiz sneaks back into half guard.
Kruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grice wants to control but Kruiz is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Grice will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Grice throws a hook but Kruiz blocks it.
Grice tries to clinch up but Kruiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruiz misses with a combination
and Grice counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruiz misses with a head kick.
Grice looks to land a right hand but Kruiz moved out of range.
Grice blocks a head kick by Kruiz.
Grice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruiz.
Grice is looking to slow Kruiz down with leg kicks.
Kruiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grice staying out of range there.
Tom Kruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruiz misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Kruiz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grice. That's going to slow Kruiz down. #T1#
Kruiz throws a right hand that misses
and Grice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruiz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grice wants it to stay on the feet.
Grice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruiz loads up on a big right hand but Grice slips the punch.
Grice misses with a straight left.
Kruiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grice bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grice throws a body kick that misses.
Grice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruiz.
Grice cracks Kruiz with a good jab.
Kruiz needs to keep his hands up - Grice had a free shot at his head there.
Grice throws a big shot that misses.
Kruiz misses with a hook
and Grice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruiz thinking.
Grice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruiz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Kruiz gets the takedown into side control.
Grice is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kruiz wants to work for an arm triangle but Grice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruiz stalling away here and it's allowed Grice to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kruiz pushing down on Grice's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grice is refusing to be controlled, as Kruiz sits in half guard.
Grice trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Kruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grice keeps working.
Grice preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kruiz trying to control the action but Grice is working from the bottom.
Grice tries to get to full guard but Kruiz has control of the leg.
Grice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruiz.
Grice is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Grice is trying to control but can't.
Kruiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kruiz passes to side control.
Kruiz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Grice works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but Grice is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruiz to get the leverage.
Grice is trying to stand back up but Kruiz is controlling him #SUB#
Kruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruiz.
Grice moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Grice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grice digs a good body shot into Kruiz's ribs.
Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grice. That's going to slow Kruiz down.
Kruiz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grice.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruiz.
Kruiz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grice.
Grice motions for Kruiz to come forward. Grice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz catches Grice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grice is looking to slow Kruiz down with leg kicks.
Grice is looking to slow Kruiz down with leg kicks.
Grice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruiz checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Kruiz finds it's way through Grice's defenses. #T1#
Kruiz throws a big shot that misses.
Grice feints a counter leg kick.
Grice pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grice takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kruiz misses with a head kick.
Kruiz scores with a jab.
Grice misses with a low kick.
Grice slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kruiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Grice misses.
Kruiz throws an off balance right hand
and Grice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruiz backing away here, and Grice unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kruiz fails with the takedown
and Grice counters with a body kick that stops Kruiz in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Grice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruiz manages to avoid it.
Kruiz throws an overhand right that lands on Grice's shoulder, as Grice tries to avoid the shot.
Grice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruiz ducks under a wild hook from Grice.
Kruiz closes the distance but Grice moves to the side
and Grice counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruiz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Kruiz blocks the low kick.
Kruiz tests Grice's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Grice forces Kruiz back against the cage and clinches.
Grice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruiz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruiz backwards. #T3#
A hook to the body from Grice.
Grice misses with a punch to the body.
Kruiz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grice misses with the head strike.
Grice misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruiz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grice.
Gary Grice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kruiz working aggressively here.
Kruiz is looking for a takedown.
Kruiz has a couple of punches blocked by Grice.
Kruiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kruiz misses with some punches.
Kruiz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tom Kruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kruiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grice managing to block the knees to the body from Kruiz.
Grice blocks an uppercut.
Grice is pressed up against the cage. Kruiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grice down to the mat. Grice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grice ducks under a wild hook from Kruiz.
Kruiz motions for Grice to come forward. Kruiz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Grice.
Kruiz misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Grice moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Grice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Grice!
A very excited looking Gary Grice made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pacio Fight Night 29
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Kruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Hay takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hay looks to clinch #TD#
so Kruiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruiz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Kruiz drops back looking for a leg! Hay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hay manages to kick Kruiz off! Kruiz jumps back into Hay's guard. #SUB#
Kruiz drops back looking for a leg! Hay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hay manages to kick Kruiz off! Kruiz jumps back into Hay's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruiz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kruiz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hay trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kruiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kruiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kruiz is looking to stand up but Hay won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruiz is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Hay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kruiz stays in close to Hay's body and controls the position.
Hay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Kruiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kruiz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kruiz slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hay defends it well. #SUB#
Kruiz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hay is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tom Kruiz waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear (Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PAcio 27
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Dhamma misses with the combination.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Dhamma throws a right hand that Kruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruiz also avoids with ease.
Kruiz leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dhamma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dhamma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruiz scores with a four punch combination!
Dhamma fails to land with a series of punches.
Dhamma throws a sloppy head kick and Kruiz moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Dhamma's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dhamma throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruiz pushing down on Dhamma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Kruiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dhamma sees it coming and defends easily.
Dhamma wants to control but Kruiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruiz is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dhamma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruiz.
Dhamma is refusing to be controlled, as Kruiz sits in half guard.
Kruiz prevents Dhamma from standing back up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dhamma is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruiz.
Dhamma won't allow Kruiz to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kruiz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Kruiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dhamma is just riding it out for now. Kruiz eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruiz wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhamma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Dhamma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SU2#
Kruiz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dhamma throws a leg kick but Kruiz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dhamma throws a lazy head kick
and Kruiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dhamma tries a head kick but it misses.
Dhamma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruiz tries to bum rush Dhamma with a series of wild strikes but Dhamma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dhamma throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Kruiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dhamma thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet but Kruiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dhamma seems keen to control Kruiz's posture.
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but Dhamma is keeping the position.
Kruiz trying to control but Dhamma is working from the bottom.
Dhamma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhamma is retaining full guard.
Dhamma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruiz is one step ahead there.
Kruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dhamma throws a head kick but Kruiz moves out of range.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Dhamma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruiz stalks Dhamma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dhamma's face. Dhamma staggers backwards, shaken.
Dhamma misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dhamma won't be happy with that.
Kruiz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dhamma will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dhamma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dhamma is not content to let Kruiz control the position.
Dhamma is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Kruiz controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kruiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kruiz prevents Dhamma from escaping the position.
Dhamma tries to buck Kruiz off but Kruiz is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kruiz swings around for an armbar but Dhamma sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kruiz's guard.
Dhamma postures up. #SUB2#
Kruiz has his foot on Dhamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dhamma works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kruiz has his foot on Dhamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dhamma works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kruiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but Kruiz keeps moving. #T2#
Kruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Dhamma stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yogi Dhamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dhamma wants to clinch up but Kruiz keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Dhamma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dhamma trying to control the position but Kruiz is working away.
Dhamma cracks Kruiz with a big right hand but Kruiz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dhamma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruiz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SU#
Dhamma escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Dhamma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Yogi Dhamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruiz as he avoids it easily.
As Dhamma backs off Kruiz throws a huge counter combo but Dhamma manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Dhamma tries to keep at a distance but Kruiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruiz lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Dhamma breaks the clinch.
Dhamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruiz tries to avoid it but Dhamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruiz to the ground. Kruiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Kruiz gets caught napping as Dhamma dives in and scores a takedown. Kruiz manages to retain guard.
Dhamma stopping the sweep attempt from Kruiz.
Kruiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tom Kruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhamma is trying to stand.
Kruiz prevents Dhamma from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kruiz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhamma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dhamma won't allow Kruiz to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kruiz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kruiz is looking to take a break and control but Dhamma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dhamma connects with a jab.
Kruiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhamma manages to avoid it.
Dhamma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dhamma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Dhamma. Those never looked like landing.
Kruiz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruiz scores with a four punch combination!
Dhamma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhamma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dhamma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dhamma or perhaps it was just good defense by Kruiz, which made it look bad. #T1#
Dhamma fails with a takedown attempt.
As Dhamma backs off Kruiz throws a huge counter combo but Dhamma manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dhamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Kruiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
Dhamma misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhamma.
And Kruiz tries to counter it with a takedown but Dhamma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dhamma misses with a double jab.
Kruiz throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Dhamma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dhamma misses with a takedown attempt
and Dhamma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Tom Kruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kruiz.
Kruiz lands with an overhand left.
Tom Kruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dhamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dhamma misses with a wild combination.
Dhamma walks into a straight right hand from Kruiz.
Dhamma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kruiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Dhamma lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Dhamma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kruiz counters with a straight right hand.
Kruiz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dhamma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruiz is looking for the big counter here.
Dhamma misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown. Dhamma fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Kruiz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dhamma, up you get!
Kruiz leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kruiz tests Dhamma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruiz connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Dhamma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown. Dhamma fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yogi Dhamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dhamma keeping full guard, as Kruiz tries to pass.
Kruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Kruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tom Kruiz thanked Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Pacio 24
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Kruiz moves out of range as Lopez Lopez throws a body kick.
Kruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Kruiz tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez Lopez swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez Lopez keeps working.
Lopez Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez Lopez is refusing to be controlled, as Kruiz sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz wants to stand up but Lopez Lopez has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1#
Lopez Lopez is looking to escape.
Kruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruiz trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Kruiz is working for a kimura but Lopez Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Lopez Lopez tries to kick Kruiz off but Kruiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kruiz tries to pass to full mount but Lopez Lopez defends it.
Lopez Lopez is not content to let Kruiz control the position.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kruiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Kruiz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Kruiz tries to control but Lopez Lopez wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kruiz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lopez Lopez really wants to buck Kruiz off and get back to his feet. #SU2#
Kruiz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lopez Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Lopez Lopez avoids it easily.
Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez Lopez.
Kruiz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez Lopez.
Kruiz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Lopez Lopez works Kruiz's body with a nice hook.
Lopez Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruiz is looking for the big counter here.
Lopez Lopez misses with an uppercut.
And Kruiz tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez Lopez throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a takedown into side control.
Kruiz is looking to take a break and control but Lopez Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruiz works to advance to full mount. Lopez Lopez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kruiz won't let Lopez Lopez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kruiz is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lopez Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruiz moves away.
Lopez Lopez misses with a hook. Kruiz ducked under it nicely.
Kruiz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez Lopez momentarily.
Lopez Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez Lopez gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Kruiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lopez Lopez's guard.
Kruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez Lopez is retaining full guard.
Lopez Lopez wants to stand up but Kruiz is controlling him.
Lopez Lopez keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
Kruiz content to stall in guard here.
Kruiz stops Lopez Lopez from standing up. #ES#
Lopez Lopez kicks Kruiz off and gets to his feet.
Lopez Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Kruiz rushes Lopez Lopez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruiz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lopez Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez Lopez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kruiz scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
That's time! Lopez Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lopez Lopez throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kruiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Kruiz tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lopez Lopez throws a hook but Kruiz avoids it easily.#KD2#
Kruiz lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lopez Lopez sprawling to the canvas. Kruiz follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lopez Lopez hang on? #ROC2#
Lopez Lopez is rocked!#SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruiz.
Oh Lopez Lopez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Kruiz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lopez Lopez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopez Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Tom Kruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lopez Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz is pressing down on Lopez Lopez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lopez Lopez is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Kruiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tom Kruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kruiz wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SU2#
Kruiz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kruiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez Lopez misses with a looping right.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Lopez Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez Lopez gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lopez Lopez!
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Kruiz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Kruiz tries to advance to mount but Lopez Lopez denies him. #SUB2#
Kruiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopez Lopez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kruiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lopez Lopez prevents Kruiz from moving into mount.
Kruiz tries to score with some ground and pound. Lopez Lopez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU2#
Kruiz decides to stand back up.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez Lopez misses with a straight left.
Lopez Lopez takes a swing at Kruiz's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Lopez Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Kruiz. #T3#
Lopez Lopez throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez Lopez scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy body kick from Lopez Lopez #TD2#
so Kruiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez Lopez wants to stand up but Kruiz is controlling him.
Kruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kruiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruiz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kruiz advances position into side control!
Kruiz wants to control but Lopez Lopez is keeping him busy.
Lopez Lopez is trying to buck Kruiz off.#T4##SUB2#
Kruiz tries for a kimura but Lopez Lopez is defending well. #SUB2#
Kruiz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez Lopez keeps working.
Lopez Lopez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kruiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopez Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lopez Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Kruiz seems unphased.
Lopez Lopez throws a body punch but Kruiz moves out of range.
Kruiz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruiz misses the target.
Kruiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Lopez Lopez lands a big head kick that sends Kruiz tumbling to the mat! Lopez Lopez takes a step backwards and waves Kruiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kruiz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tom Kruiz has been cut.
Lopez Lopez misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Lopez Lopez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lopez Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Kruiz is looking for the big counter here.
Lopez Lopez looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kruiz.
Lopez Lopez keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kruiz stops Lopez Lopez from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruiz trying to control but Lopez Lopez is working from the bottom.
Kruiz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lopez Lopez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Kruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kruiz wants to control from the top but Lopez Lopez keeps moving.
Kruiz won't allow Lopez Lopez to get back to his feet.
Lopez Lopez keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
Kruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Lopez Lopez wants to stand and escape but Kruiz is having none of it.
Kruiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guywaun Lopez Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tom Kruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES#
Lopez Lopez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kruiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lopez Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez Lopez.
Kruiz blocking some punches.
Lopez Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kruiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez Lopez throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lopez Lopez won't be happy with that.
Lopez Lopez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kruiz moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruiz controlling his opponent.
Kruiz is continuing to stall.
Lopez Lopez tries to buck Kruiz off but he can't manage it.
Kruiz controlling his opponent. #T4#
Lopez Lopez wants to try and get back to his feet.#SU2#
Kruiz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kruiz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lopez Lopez misses with a body kick.
Lopez Lopez misses with a body shot.
Kruiz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lopez Lopez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kruiz.
Kruiz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kruiz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Guywaun Lopez Lopez.
I think Kruiz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Pacio 22
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruiz as he avoids it easily.
Kruiz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dhamma defends it well.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruiz as he jumps to the side.
Dhamma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Kruiz misses #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruiz, not yet.
Kruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dhamma's guard. #REVB#
Dhamma keeping full guard, as Kruiz tries to pass. #SUB#
Dhamma working for a triangle but Kruiz defends it easily.
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dhamma wants to stand and escape but Kruiz is having none of it.
Dhamma keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
Kruiz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dhamma haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dhamma wants to sweep here but Kruiz controlling him for the moment.
Dhamma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruiz controls the pace.
Kruiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dhamma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Dhamma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dhamma seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but Dhamma is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dhamma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruiz controls the pace.
Kruiz wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving.
Kruiz advances position into side control!
Dhamma is not content to let Kruiz control the position. #SUB2#
Kruiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dhamma, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruiz taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dhamma has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Dhamma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kruiz's best efforts.
Kruiz is trying to control. Dhamma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dhamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruiz is trying to control. Dhamma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dhamma actively working from the bottom here.
Kruiz trying to control the action but Dhamma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kruiz seems to be looking for submissions. #SU2#
Kruiz decides to return to a standing position.
Kruiz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Dhamma moves out of range as Kruiz strikes.
Yogi Dhamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dhamma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Kruiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dhamma's guard.
Kruiz forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dhamma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruiz pulls his head out easily.
Kruiz is controlling the pace.
Dhamma is refusing to be controlled, as Kruiz sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kruiz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kruiz tries to clinch up.
Kruiz leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kruiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruiz circles away.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
Dhamma darts in looking for a takedown but Kruiz gets double underhooks and turns Dhamma into the cage.
Kruiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruiz misses with a double jab #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a single leg into guard. Kruiz didn't expect that.
Tom Kruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Kruiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dhamma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dhamma won't allow Kruiz to sweep him here.
Dhamma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dhamma has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kruiz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dhamma is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kruiz pulls down on the head and he's put Dhamma to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Prestige FC 63:
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Clifton with a poor takedown
and Kruiz counters with a right hand to the body.
Clifton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kruiz defends well and Clifton ends up having to push Kruiz into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clifton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruiz is fending him off so far but Clifton persists. Nope, Kruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clifton tries for a takedown but Kruiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kruiz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kruiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clifton.
Clifton shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruiz sprawls well. He's pushed Clifton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Kruiz gets caught napping as Clifton dives in and scores a takedown. Kruiz manages to retain guard.
Kruiz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Clifton has gone for a leg lock! Kruiz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clifton's guard.#REVB#
Clifton keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Clifton is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kruiz is still trying to improve position.
Clifton has a closed guard, preventing Kruiz from standing up.
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but Clifton is keeping the position.#SUB#
Clifton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Kruiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kruiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kruiz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clifton's guard. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clifton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruiz. #T2#
Kruiz is looking to advance position but Clifton won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kruiz is working for a kimura but Clifton is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kruiz trying to control the action but Clifton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruiz is thwarting Clifton's attempts to control the position.
Clifton is pressing down on Kruiz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clifton is trying to control the position but Kruiz postures up. #T3#
Clifton wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Clifton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kruiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clifton is trying to keep Kruiz in close.
Kruiz looking to pass the guard.
Kruiz stands and throws Clifton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clifton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clifton regains half guard.
Kruiz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clifton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kruiz passes to full mount! #T4##SUB2#
Kruiz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kruiz is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Clifton tries to hold on but Kruiz postures up.#SUB2#
Kruiz looking to secure an arm triangle but Clifton defends it well.
Kruiz with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kruiz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kruiz prevents Clifton from getting the reversal.
Kruiz wants to control the pace but Clifton is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clifton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruiz's waist but Kruiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clifton off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Kruiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clifton shoots in but no luck this time.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Clifton avoids it easily.
Clifton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clifton shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruiz sprawls well. He's pushed Clifton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Kruiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clifton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clifton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruiz is fending him off so far but Clifton persists. Nope, Kruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Kruiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruiz pinned against the ropes. Kruiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Clifton avoids it easily.#T1#
Clifton looks for a takedown but Kruiz sprawls well.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Clifton avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Kruiz.
Clifton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruiz avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clifton is defended easily by Kruiz.
Clifton misses with a takedown
and Kruiz counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Clifton looks for a takedown but Kruiz sprawls well.
Kruiz throws a counter combo.#TD#
Clifton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruiz to the ground. Clifton is now in Kruiz's guard.
Kruiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kruiz keeping full guard, as Clifton tries to pass. #SUB#
Clifton drops back looking for a leg! Kruiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kruiz manages to kick Clifton off! Clifton jumps back into Kruiz's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Kruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clifton's guard. #REVB#
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but Clifton is keeping the position.#SUB#
Clifton has his foot on Kruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Clifton keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
Kruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Clifton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Clifton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kruiz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clifton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clifton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clifton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Clifton is looking for a triangle but Kruiz pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruiz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Clifton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruiz passes into half guard.
Clifton is trying to get back to full guard.
Clifton trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Clifton shoots in and gets a takedown into Kruiz's guard.
Kruiz keeping moving, preventing Clifton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clifton defends well.
Clifton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Clifton is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Kruiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clifton passes Kruiz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Kruiz wants to improve his position but Clifton is controlling well.
Kruiz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kruiz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clifton connects with a couple of short punches.
Clifton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clifton defends well.
Kruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Kruiz working for a triangle but Clifton defends it easily.
Clifton chips away with some ground and pound.
Tom Kruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clifton preventing the sweep.
Kruiz has his hands on Clifton's head, controlling the position.
Clifton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruiz is retaining full guard.
Clifton throwing strikes but missing.
Clifton wants to pass the guard but Kruiz is keeping the position.
Tom Kruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clifton postures up.
Kruiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clifton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Kruiz keeping hold of Clifton's head, controlling as best he can.
Kruiz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruiz is refusing to be controlled, as Clifton sits in half guard.
Clifton winds up and cracks Kruiz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kruiz is looking to improve his position.
Kruiz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clifton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clifton's back!
Kruiz has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kruiz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clifton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kruiz. #T4#
Kruiz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Clifton tries to roll but Kruiz sticks to his back.
Craig Clifton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruiz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Clifton is trying to break free.
Kruiz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kruiz controls the action.
Clifton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kruiz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clifton tries to break free.
Kruiz biding his time, controlling Clifton.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craig Clifton.
Well Kruiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Prestige FC 61: 2nd Carnival
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Kruiz slips a jab from Redz.
Redz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Redz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kruiz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Redz sizes up Kruiz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redz throws a right hand that Kruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruiz also avoids with ease.
Kruiz is looking for a counter combo.
Kruiz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redz tests Kruiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redz lands a nice shot to the body.
Redz fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Kruiz defending well as Redz loads up on a big left hand.
Kruiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Redz scores with a jab.
Redz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Redz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redz swinging wildly here.
Kruiz attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away.
Kruiz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at El Tico 's Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Kruiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
Kruiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Redz works the jab nicely.
Redz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redz scores with a hook to the body. Kruiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redz misses with a looping right.#T2#
Kruiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Redz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruiz has time to react.
Redz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruiz counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Kruiz clinches up against the ropes.
Kruiz looking to throw knees to the head but Redz is blocking nicely.
Redz blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Redz breaks from the clinch.
Redz cracks Kruiz with a good jab.
Romano Redz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redz digs a good hook to Kruiz's body.
Redz lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Redz swings for the body but Kruiz moves out of range.
Kruiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kruiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruiz - that will leave a mark!
Redz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruiz is just out of range.
Kruiz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Redz just manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Redz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruiz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redz misses with a hook. Kruiz ducked under it nicely.
Kruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruiz slips under a jab from Redz.
Redz connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redz.
Kruiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruiz misses the target.
Redz misses with a shot to the body
and Kruiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redz misses with a looping right.
It looked like Kruiz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruiz moves out of range as Redz strikes.
Kruiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redz throws a shot from downtown. Kruiz moves away and avoids it.
Redz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redz misses with a looping right.
Redz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romano Redz dominated that round.
That's time! Kruiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Redz misses with a hook. Kruiz ducked under it nicely.
Redz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruiz tries to counter with a takedown but Redz is quick to defend against it.
Redz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Redz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Redz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redz is keeping the position for now.
Redz working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Redz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kruiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Redz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kruiz wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Kruiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redz defends it easily.
Kruiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Redz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Kruiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kruiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kruiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruiz has momentary wrist control but Redz slips an elbow through the middle.
Redz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redz scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Kruiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redz defends it easily.#SUB#
Kruiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruiz looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Redz stopping the sweep attempt from Kruiz.#SUB#
Kruiz looking for a guillotine here but Redz defends easily.
Kruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruiz, not yet.
Kruiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kruiz is looking to pass into half guard but Redz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Redz is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Redz trying to control but Kruiz is working from the bottom.
Redz won't allow Kruiz to sweep him here.
Redz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Redz won't allow Kruiz to sweep him here.
Redz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Redz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redz stands up over Kruiz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Redz lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Kruiz looking for a guillotine here but Redz defends easily.
Kruiz keeping moving, preventing Redz from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romano Redz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Kruiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Redz misses with a looping left.
Kruiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Redz throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruiz throws a strike but Redz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kruiz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Redz trying to keep a closed guard but Kruiz is proving a slippery customer.
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Redz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redz being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SU#
Kruiz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kruiz moves away from the strike by Redz.
Kruiz attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away.
Redz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruiz.
Tom Kruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redz lands a body shot.
Redz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruiz attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away.
Kruiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redz finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruiz's head. #T2#
Redz scores with a decent looking hook.
Redz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Redz.
Kruiz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Redz finds it's way through Kruiz's defenses.
Redz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruiz is just out of range.
Kruiz attempts a counter takedown but Redz avoids it well and moves away.
Kruiz fails with the takedown
and Redz counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Redz.
Redz cracks Kruiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3##TD2#
Redz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kruiz did well to prevent Redz getting side control.#SUB#
Kruiz actively working from the bottom here.
Redz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Redz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kruiz is looking for a sweep. Redz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redz working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kruiz looking for submissions off his back.
Kruiz is looking to improve his position.
Redz slips a nice elbow through Kruiz's hands, connecting with Kruiz's forehead.
Redz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Redz is keen to just control but Kruiz is a slippery customer.#T4#
Kruiz has hold of Redz's hands but Redz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Kruiz is rocked!
Kruiz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oh Kruiz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redz landing some decent shots from guard.
Redz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kruiz's guard.
Romano Redz has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redz is nestled in close to Kruiz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kruiz is working hard here to advance position.
Redz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kruiz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kruiz tries to get to full guard but Redz has control of the leg.
Redz lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kruiz quite badly. Kruiz pulls Redz in close trying to recover. Redz postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kruiz on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kruiz doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romano Redz! Romano Redz retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Romano Redz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Prestige FC 58: London 5
Date: Mar 31, 2016

#R1#
No luck for Kruiz with that takedown attempt.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kruiz feinted with a counter takedown.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Kruiz moved out of range nicely.
Kruiz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruiz's calf.
Lee throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Kruiz counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz pushes Lee back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Kruiz.
Lee wants to stall.
Lee wants to stall. #TD#
Kruiz jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##SUB#
Kruiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kruiz wants to get back to his feet but Lee is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kruiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruiz, not yet.
Lee trying to control but Kruiz is working from the bottom.
Kruiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee 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.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kruiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kruiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee wants to sweep here but Kruiz controlling him for the moment.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T3#
Kruiz advances to half guard. #SUB#
Kruiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Kruiz eventually gives up the hold.
Kruiz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruiz trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kruiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruiz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Kruiz trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Kruiz wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it. #SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruiz.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kruiz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kruiz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lee avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kruiz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kruiz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruiz is out of range.
Kruiz feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruiz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruiz tries to counter by clinching up but Lee breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a leg kick but Kruiz moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Kruiz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kruiz lands a right hand. #TD#
Kruiz pulls Lee into guard. #SUB#
Kruiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruiz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lee is breathing heavily.
Kruiz passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kruiz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tom Kruiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee trying to hold on to Kruiz's head to control him but Kruiz postures up.
Kruiz trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruiz.
Kruiz works his way into side control. #T2#
Lee stops Kruiz from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kruiz advances to full mount.
Kruiz avoids the attempt from Lee to control.#SUB#
Kruiz looking to secure an arm triangle but Lee defends it well. #SUB#
Kruiz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off. #T3#
Kruiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Kruiz maintains control.
Kruiz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure.
Kruiz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kruiz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure. #SUB#
Kruiz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Kruiz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Kruiz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lee is surviving well by controlling Kruiz's body position as best he can.
Kruiz trying to control but Lee is having none of it. #SUB#
Kruiz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lee is now in Kruiz's guard. A big mistake from Kruiz there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
Kruiz keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Kruiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kruiz is keeping the position.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kruiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kruiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kruiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Kruiz moves out of range easily.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruiz.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Kruiz slips the punch.
Kruiz tries to counter by clinching up but Lee breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tom Kruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kruiz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Kruiz moves his leg out of the way.
Kruiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Kruiz blocks a jab.
Kruiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jason Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jason Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
As Lee tries to get set, Kruiz tries to push him back and clinch up but Lee manages to avoid the attempt.
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kruiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee lunges at Kruiz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruiz's hand.
Jason Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruiz.
Kruiz feinted with a counter takedown.
Tom Kruiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruiz.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruiz is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook #CL#
and Kruiz counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Kruiz's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Kruiz. #TD#
Kruiz drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kruiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kruiz keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kruiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kruiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kruiz is keeping the position.
Lee landing with the ground and pound.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kruiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kruiz won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Kruiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kruiz postures up. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruiz defends well.
Kruiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kruiz!
After the big win, Tom Kruiz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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