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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hakan defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Hakan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hakan with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Mustafa Hakan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Hakan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Hakan clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Hakan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Hakan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hakan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hakan wants to improve his position but instead Cruz has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hakan defending well though.
Hakan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hakan's head.
Hakan tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hakan defending well though.
Hakan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Hakan tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hakan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Hakan controls the position.
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Hakan to control. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hakan controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Hakan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hakan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Hakan is persistently looking for the submission but Cruz is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Hakan tightening his grip on Cruz, looking for the choke.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but Hakan has full control of the position and if anything, Cruz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hakan keeps control of the position easily here as Cruz tries to buck him off.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hakan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Hakan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucien Cruz's cut.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Hakan has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Hakan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Hakan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hakan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakan tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Hakan will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Hakan. Hakan maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakan is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
Hakan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Lucien Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Hakan.#TD#
Cruz pulls guard. #T1##SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Hakan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hakan defends it easily.#SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hakan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hakan advances position into side control!
Hakan wants to take a breather but Cruz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hakan. #T3#
Hakan trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Hakan is looking to pass into half guard but Cruz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cruz is in guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mustafa Hakan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Hakan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hakan's head.
Hakan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Cruz 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.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hakan is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz trying to control but Hakan is working from the bottom.
Hakan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucien Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucien Cruz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hakan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz throws a counter high kick but Hakan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Hakan counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hakan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Hakan throws Cruz to one side and escapes!
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Hakan on that attempt.
Hakan stuffs the takedown.
Cruz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Hakan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hakan doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
so Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hakan controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hakan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hakan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz wanted to stand there but Hakan had control of the position. #T2#
Cruz trying to control but Hakan is working from the bottom.
Hakan controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hakan working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hakan 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.#T3#
Hakan wants to control the position but Cruz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz working Hakan over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Cruz there. #SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hakan has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Hakan's head.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Hakan is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz stalling.
Cruz wants to stand up but Hakan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Hakan's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucien Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucien Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Cruz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head. #SU#
Cruz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cruz landing strikes.
Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Cruz working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson is letting Cruz control him for a moment. #SUB#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cruz connects with a decent elbow.
Cruz working the ground and pound from side control.
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Jackson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cruz easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
Cruz landing strikes from the mount.
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Cruz lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cruz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Cruz working the ground and pound effectively.
Cruz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cruz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz unloading with bombs!
Cruz lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Cruz working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jackson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Cruz and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucien Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Irminov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cruz to the mat! Cruz manages to get full guard.
Irminov landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Lucien Cruz has been cut.
Irminov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#CUT2#
Lucien Cruz's cut is getting worse.
Irminov gets to his feet and stands over Cruz, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cruz felt that one! Irminov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cruz from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Irminov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Cruz forces McNee back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cruz jumps guard and drags McNee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McNee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McNee landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - McNee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
McNee stops Cruz from getting back to his feet.
McNee should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
McNee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Cruz as he works his way to full guard.
McNee wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
McNee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McNee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McNee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McNee trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Cruz scores with a takedown into McNee's guard.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McNee looking to control.
#T3#
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
McNee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
McNee trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Cruz working for submissions but it's allowed McNee to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McNee pulls his head out easily.
McNee throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is pressing down on McNee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucien Cruz dominated that round.
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#
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNee tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNee to the ground. McNee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McNee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
McNee clinches with his opponent.
Cruz stalls. #TD2#
McNee gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cruz regains guard.
Cruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McNee is controlling him.
McNee connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McNee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
McNee wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
McNee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McNee wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #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.
McNee wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
McNee trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McNee shoots in and gets a takedown into Cruz's guard.#SU2#
McNee stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
McNee tries to sprawl but Cruz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Cruz is thwarting McNee's attempts to control the position.
McNee is breathing heavily.
Cruz tries to stand but can't do so whilst McNee controls his leg.
McNee trying to control here.
McNee taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz 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.
It looks like Cruz is going to stand back up.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of McNee's head. #T4#
McNee trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
McNee actively working from the bottom here.
McNee is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McNee. #SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McNee taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lucien Cruz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McNee dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on McNee's head and hops out.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but McNee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Cruz wants the takedown. McNee is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McNee's guard against the cage.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
McNee trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McNee is trying to hold Cruz in close to prevent damage but Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz winds up and cracks McNee with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz is thwarting McNee's attempts to control the position.
Cruz is nestled in close to McNee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McNee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz working over McNee with some ground and pound. McNee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McNee taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard. #SUB2#
McNee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruz 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. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Ground and pound from Cruz.
McNee is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz working McNee over with strikes.
Cruz 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.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of McNee's head. #T4#
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McNee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McNee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNee can do to turn this around?
McNee has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McNee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNee is looking to improve his position.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucien Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucien Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Barklong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barklong looks winded!
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barklong shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barklong manages to circle out of the way.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Barklong tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barklong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barklong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barklong or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cruz not doing much here.
#T1#
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barklong is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barklong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Barklong is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Barklong trying to control but Cruz postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Barklong's head.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Barklong taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barklong can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz working over Barklong with some ground and pound. Barklong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barklong is looking to improve his position.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barklong trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Barklong is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
Barklong is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucien Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Barklong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barklong as he avoids it easily.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Barklong sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz'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 Lucien Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barklong was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Barklong is breathing heavily.#T1#
Barklong trying to control the position.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barklong's head.#SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz cracks Barklong with a solid left hand.#T2#
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Cruz 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. #SU#
Cruz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barklong, up you get!
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barklong defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Barklong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Barklong sprawls well.
Barklong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barklong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barklong wants to counter the offense by Cruz and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Barklong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barklong unleashes a big counter combination but Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barklong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barklong tries to counter with a clinch but Cruz shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Barklong moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cruz throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Barklong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cruz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barklong is controlling him well.#T4#
Barklong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barklong off and has taken his back!
Cruz lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Cruz has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Barklong! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cruz gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucien Cruz!
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Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Faup. Faup maintains the clinch.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faup prevents it.
Faup is trying to maintain a safe position but Cruz gets an underhook and turns Faup into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Cruz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Faup is trying to keep an underhook but Cruz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Faup is trying to get back to full guard.
Faup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz 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.
Faup wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faup defending well though. #SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz prevents Faup from improving his position.
Faup trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz throwing shots but Faup is blocking nicely.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz is nestled in close to Faup, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Faup is looking to improve his position.
Cruz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faup keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz throwing shots but Faup is blocking nicely.
Cruz throwing shots but Faup is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Faup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Faup tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #T3#
Cruz thows a huge punch but Faup dodges it nicely.
Faup is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Faup dodges it nicely.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faup has managed to free his arm - good work.
Faup wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Faup dodges it nicely.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faup keeps working. #ES2#
Faup kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Faup forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucien Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Faup instigates a clinch.
Faup pressing his opponent against the cage.
Faup misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Cruz pulls Faup into guard.
#SUB#
Faup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faup has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Faup stands and steps away. Cruz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Faup moves into the clinch successfully.
Faup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faup is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Faup lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Lucien Cruz has been cut.
Faup throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faup wants to stall.
Faup is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Faup is struggling to control the position.
Faup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faup to keep the fight standing.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Faup.
Faup wants to stall.
#TD#
Cruz successfully pulls guard.
Faup stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Faup is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Cruz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cruz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Faup accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Faup throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Faup trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Faup from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faup takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Faup rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Faup misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Faup has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faup manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cruz jumps guard but Faup turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faup.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Faup turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruz jumps guard but Faup turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Faup tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Faup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cruz blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Faup misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Faup tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Faup.
Faup gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
Faup is struggling to control the position.
Faup tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Faup fails to land.
Faup misses with a body punch.
Cruz is trying to maintain a safe position but Faup gets an underhook and turns Cruz into the cage.
Faup is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cruz is keeping busy.
Faup taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faup tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.
Faup misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Faup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucien Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Faup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faup tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faup misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Faup turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruz jumps guard but Faup turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Faup scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faup misses with a knee strike.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Faup from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faup would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Faup tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Lucien Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Faup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faup has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Faup trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cruz's guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Faup from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Faup stands up from Cruz's guard - Faup perhaps looking for a knockout. #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.#CL2#
Faup moves into the clinch.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faup pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faup circles away.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peter Faup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Faup takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Faup slips nicely into half guard.
Faup working Cruz over with strikes.
Faup controlling the action here. #SU2#
Faup stands up and beckons Cruz to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Faup moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
Faup tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Faup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into Faup's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz stops Faup from standing up.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz prevents Faup from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Faup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz 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.
Cruz trying to control but Faup is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Faup moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Faup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faup 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Faup!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williamson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz prevents Williamson from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williamson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williamson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williamson pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Cruz won't allow Williamson to sweep him here.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz won't allow Williamson to sweep him here.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Williamson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Williamson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williamson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williamson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucien Cruz has been cut.
Williamson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
Lucien Cruz's cut is getting worse.
Williamson gets to his feet and stands over Cruz, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cruz felt that one! Williamson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cruz from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Williamson!
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