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Event:
Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Boe's head but Boe avoids it well.
Boe is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz working the head with strikes.
Boe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cruz.
Cruz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boe!
Cruz lands a nice shot to the head.
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Boe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cruz working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
Cruz throwing strikes but Boe bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #T1##SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Boe defends it easily.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Boe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boe postures up.
Boe wants to get up but he can't break Cruz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boe content to stall in guard here. #T2#
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.
Boe tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Boe postures up.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Boe defends it easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Boe finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
Boe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boe with a hook.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Boe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boe throws a quick counter head kick but Cruz was just out of range.
Johannes Boe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Cruz.
Boe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Boe counters with a leg kick.
BAM! Boe delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cruz like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Johannes Boe!
After winning the bout, Johannes Boe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Grand Prix Quater Finals
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dobson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dobson is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Dobson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobson throws a good cross that connects.
#KD2#
Dobson drops Cruz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cruz looks back up at him and smiles so Dobson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Cruz has been cut.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cruz out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Dobson!
Michael Dobson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm downright famished!'.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD9
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Bones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.#TD#
Cruz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz distracts Bones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Cruz cracks Bones with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bones controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Cruz passes to full mount!
Bones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cruz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cruz landing punches.
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
Bones is bucking up trying to escape but Cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands a couple of good shots and Bones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cruz loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bones hold on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Cruz is riding his opponent, not letting Bones buck him off.
Cruz is working the ground and pound. Can Bones escape?
Cruz scores with strikes from the back.
Cruz lands a shot to the body. #ROC#
Bones is rocked!
Cruz lands a big shot to the side of the head and Bones goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD8
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slaughter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cruz dives in and grabs Slaughter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slaughter pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.#CL#
Slaughter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slaughter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slaughter digs a right hand into Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz's gas tank.
Cruz looking for a takedown.
Victor Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Cruz.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Slaughter is leaning against Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz looks winded!
Slaughter pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaughter lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Slaughter.
Slaughter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Slaughter.
Nice body punch from Slaughter - that landed with a thud.
Slaughter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
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!
Slaughter is working Cruz over against the cage.
Slaughter lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Slaughter as the two fighters clinch.
Slaughter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Slaughter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards. #T1#
Slaughter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaughter.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Slaughter as the two fighters clinch.
Slaughter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slaughter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slaughter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slaughter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slaughter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Slaughter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slaughter gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter works on Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
Slaughter presses Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Good body shot from Slaughter.
#T2#
A short right from Slaughter on the inside.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slaughter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
Slaughter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaughter lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Good body shot from Slaughter.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaughter finish him?
Slaughter lands a left hand.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Slaughter pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaughter lands a big right hand that drops Cruz! The killer instinct kicks in and Slaughter finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Slaughter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Slaughter!
A very excited looking Victor Slaughter 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.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD7
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Machado tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Machado.#TD2#
Machado gets a takedown into half guard.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz punching from the bottom.
Machado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cruz wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it. #SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machado trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Machado prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cruz wants to sweep but Machado has passed to side control!
Machado has control of an arm but Cruz manages to advance to Machado's back!
Cruz is not going to allow Machado to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cruz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Machado is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cruz scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cruz.
#ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Machado just trying to survive but Cruz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Cruz is trying to stick to Machado's back but Machado is turning into Cruz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cruz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Machado.
Machado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Machado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machado has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Machado has hold of Cruz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cruz seems comfortable defending it but Machado has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cruz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cruz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Machado couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heitor Machado!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD6
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Dobson.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dobson lands a nice shot that snaps Cruz's head back.
#CL2#
Dobson has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Dobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Dobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Dobson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dobson.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Dobson is working Cruz over against the cage.
Cruz is working for takedown but Dobson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Dobson.
Dobson lands a body shot.
Dobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobson.
Dobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards. #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Dobson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Dobson lands a body punch.
Dobson throws a big uppercut that drops Cruz! More strikes from Dobson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cruz lies dazed against the cage as Dobson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dobson!
Post fight, an emotional Michael Dobson said 'I'm downright famished!'.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD5
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tharrier!
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Cruz drags him back down.
Tharrier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tharrier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tharrier pushes Cruz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cruz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tharrier trying to remain calm as Cruz controls from the top position.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet.
Tharrier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tharrier wants to get back to his feet but Cruz drags him back down.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tharrier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tharrier is pushing Cruz's head away, looking to escape. Cruz manages to hold on to the position though.
Tharrier 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.
Tharrier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cruz connects with a decent elbow.
Cruz moves into full mount!
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz landing punches.
Cruz dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You get the feeling that Tharrier really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#
Tharrier is rocked!
Cruz lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Tharrier! Cruz sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Tharrier and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD4
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into Heahmund's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Heahmund looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz stands up over Heahmund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Heahmund is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Heahmund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz trying to control but Heahmund is working from the bottom.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz distracts Heahmund with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Heahmund's brow. #SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heahmund has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Heahmund's legs - danger averted.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heahmund's head.#SUB2#
Heahmund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz trying to control but Heahmund is working from the bottom.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Heahmund is keeping the position.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Heahmund has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Heahmund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz pushes down on Heahmund's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Cruz controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Heahmund looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heahmund knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heahmund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Cruz is nestled in close to Heahmund, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Heahmund is having none of it.
Cruz winds up and cracks Heahmund with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heahmund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Heahmund has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cruz is keen to just control but Heahmund is a slippery customer.
Heahmund is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Cruz. #ROC#
Heahmund is rocked!
Cruz is trying to control. Heahmund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Heahmund is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cruz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Heahmund from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cruz! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dupont.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruz can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dupont tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dupont has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dupont thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dupont wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cruz!
Dupont prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Dupont with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T1#
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cruz wants to hold on but Dupont pushes him away.
Dupont seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cruz is holding on tight.
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dupont is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cruz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Dupont has control of Cruz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cruz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Dupont fails to advance to Cruz's back.
Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dupont fails to advance to Cruz's back.
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Dupont seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Dupont is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cruz! #SUB#
Dupont working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Dupont has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupont wants to take Cruz's back here but Cruz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Dupont working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cruz's thigh. Cruz counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dupont 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. #SUB#
Dupont drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dupont jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dupont got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dupont has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Cruz throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz managing to control the position.
Cruz lands a decent shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues Dupont 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 shoots in for a double leg but Dupont sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dupont changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupont is defended easily by Cruz.
Dupont is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Dupont shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruz's guard.
Dupont stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cruz is trying to keep Dupont in close.
Hugues Dupont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont preventing the sweep.
Dupont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dupont doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dupont manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dupont drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cruz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dupont's head.
Dupont wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Dupont keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. #SUB#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Dupont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Dupont's brow.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Dupont gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dupont manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz distracts Dupont with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dupont swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dupont has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Dupont looking to control.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dupont looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dupont is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cruz off and has taken his back!
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dupont tries to control but Cruz wriggling away. #SUB#
Dupont looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cruz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Dupont has control of the leg.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Dupont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Dupont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Cruz 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#
Dupont shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Dupont scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Dupont pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dupont is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cruz!
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Dupont wants to finish this one by submission but Cruz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dupont.
Cruz has given up his back. Will we see Dupont going for some submissions?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Dupont is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Dupont tightening his grip on Cruz, looking for the choke. #T1#
Cruz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dupont.
Cruz turns into Dupont and is now in his guard.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Dupont controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz is working Dupont over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dupont wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Dupont blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dupont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz trying to control but Dupont is working from the bottom.
Dupont can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Cruz there. #T3#
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupont keeps working.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Dupont wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dupont is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupont defending well though.
Dupont is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cruz jumps into side control!
Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupont keeps working.
Dupont sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupont defending well though.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Dupont's hands, connecting with Dupont's forehead.#ROC2#
Dupont is rocked!
Dupont wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dupont gets full guard.
Dupont controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Dupont is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Dinosuar Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Dinosuar Jr from controlling successfully.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dinosuar Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dinosuar Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Dinosuar Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dinosuar Jr really is a fat lump.
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dinosuar Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Cruz wants to improve his position but Dinosuar Jr is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dinosuar Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dinosuar Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dinosuar Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dinosuar Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Dinosuar Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz wants to control but Dinosuar Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dinosuar Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz tries to roll over but Dinosuar Jr keeps him under control.
Cruz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dinosuar Jr trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Dinosuar Jr prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Dinosuar Jr wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well. #SUB#
Dinosuar Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Dinosuar Jr blocks the strikes from Cruz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dinosuar Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Dinosuar Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dinosuar Jr's guard. #SUB#
Dinosuar Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dinosuar Jr actively working from the bottom here.
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 Dinosuar Jr's temple. #CUT2#
Roar Dinosuar Jr's cut is getting worse.#SUB#
Dinosuar Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz working Dinosuar Jr over with strikes. #CUT2#
Roar Dinosuar Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roar Dinosuar Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Cruz!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD1
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naruhiko sprawls well. Naruhiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Naruhiko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naruhiko defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naruhiko darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Naruhiko into the cage.
Naruhiko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Naruhiko sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Naruhiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Naruhiko sprawls well.
Naruhiko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naruhiko shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naruhiko is keeping the position for now. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Naruhiko looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz trying to control but Naruhiko is working from the bottom.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Naruhiko looking to control.
Cruz throws a strike but Naruhiko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Naruhiko trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naruhiko postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Naruhiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naruhiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Naruhiko won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz 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.
Naruhiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naruhiko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Naruhiko defends it easily.
#T3#
Naruhiko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Naruhiko is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Naruhiko wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naruhiko defends well.
Naruhiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Naruhiko controlling him for the moment.
Naruhiko is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Naruhiko wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T4#
Naruhiko distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Naruhiko from controlling successfully.
Cruz 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.
Naruhiko is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Naruhiko has passed into half guard!
Cruz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naruhiko lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Naruhiko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okino Naruhiko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Naruhiko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kyle Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz dives in and grabs Naruhiko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naruhiko pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Naruhiko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Naruhiko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Naruhiko sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Naruhiko on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Naruhiko as Cruz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Naruhiko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Naruhiko tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Naruhiko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.
Naruhiko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Okino Naruhiko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Naruhiko has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cruz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cruz!
You can see the frustration on Naruhiko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naruhiko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cruz cracks Naruhiko with a big right hand but Naruhiko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Naruhiko tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Naruhiko tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Naruhiko to see if he's OK.
Naruhiko tries to improve position but can't.
Naruhiko struggling a bit here.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Cruz cracks Naruhiko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Naruhiko regains half guard.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naruhiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naruhiko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Naruhiko wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naruhiko is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz working over Naruhiko with some ground and pound. Naruhiko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Naruhiko's head.
Cruz winds up and cracks Naruhiko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naruhiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is keen to just control but Naruhiko is a slippery customer.
Naruhiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Naruhiko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Naruhiko trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naruhiko's head.
Naruhiko is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naruhiko 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!
Naruhiko lands a shot to the head.
Cruz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cruz regains half guard.
Naruhiko is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naruhiko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Naruhiko trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well. #T4#
Naruhiko trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Naruhiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz tries to roll over but Naruhiko keeps him under control.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Naruhiko sits in half guard.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Cruz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Naruhiko gets caught napping as Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Naruhiko manages to retain guard.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Naruhiko blocks nicely.
Naruhiko looking to control.
#SUB2#
Naruhiko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Naruhiko looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Naruhiko.
Cruz postures up.
#T1#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruhiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Naruhiko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Naruhiko has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Naruhiko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Naruhiko gets back to full guard.
Cruz postures up in Naruhiko's guard and throws a big left but Naruhiko blocks it. #T2#
Naruhiko is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz won't allow Naruhiko to sweep him here.
Cruz works over Naruhiko with some ground and pound from guard.
Naruhiko wants to sweep but no luck.
Naruhiko is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Naruhiko is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz distracts Naruhiko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Naruhiko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naruhiko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naruhiko's guard. #REVR#
Naruhiko wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Naruhiko is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Naruhiko looking to control.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruhiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz won't allow Naruhiko to sweep him here.
Naruhiko has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Naruhiko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Naruhiko keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Cruz!
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Event:
New York RD 7
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nunes was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nunes trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nunes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
Nunes preventing the sweep. #T1#
Nunes controlling from the top position.
Cruz 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.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz striking off his back but it's not causing Nunes any problems.
Nunes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunes wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nunes escapes and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Nunes keeps moving and retains side control.
Nunes wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to control but Nunes postures up.#T3#
Nunes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Nunes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cruz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Nunes cracks Cruz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nunes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cruz to stand back up!#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz shoots and misses
and Nunes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunes knocks out Cruz with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nunes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nunes picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!
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Event:
New York RD 6
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
Rolli is breathing heavily.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz is in close to Rolli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rolli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Rolli is rocked!
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Rolli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz gets to his feet and stands over Rolli, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rolli felt that one! Cruz unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rolli from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!
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Event:
New York RD 5
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Konrad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Konrad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cruz connects with a decent elbow.
Cruz wants to control but Konrad is keeping him busy.
Konrad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz laying and praying for a moment but Konrad takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Konrad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Konrad trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz wants to advance to full mount but Konrad doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cruz pushes down on Konrad's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Konrad is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz throwing shots but Konrad is blocking nicely.
Konrad is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Konrad defending well though.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Konrad defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Konrad wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Konrad defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konrad's head.
Konrad taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Konrad dodges it nicely.
Konrad wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz is nestled in close to Konrad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Konrad dodges it nicely.
Cruz working Konrad over with strikes.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Konrad is breathing heavily.
Konrad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz working Konrad over with strikes.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Konrad won't allow it. #T4#
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Konrad dodges it nicely.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konrad's head.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into Konrad's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Konrad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kyle Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz cracks Konrad with a solid left hand.
Konrad 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.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Konrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz. #T1#
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Konrad is rocked!
Cruz lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Konrad quite badly. Konrad pulls Cruz in close trying to recover. Cruz postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Konrad on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Konrad doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!
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Event:
New York RD 4
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz scores with a takedown into Heahmund's guard.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Heahmund looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heahmund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Heahmund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Heahmund looking for a sweep. Not yet Heahmund, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heahmund has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heahmund's head.#SUB#
Heahmund is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.#T1##SUB#
Heahmund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz stands up over Heahmund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Heahmund working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cruz has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Heahmund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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 Heahmund's temple.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heahmund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Heahmund looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Heahmund looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Heahmund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Heahmund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heahmund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Heahmund is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heahmund avoid being mounted?
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Heahmund is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Heahmund is rocked!#T3#
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.
Oh Heahmund is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Heahmund is out cold and this one is all over! Cruz climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!
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Event:
New York RD 3
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Zamanov scores with a punch to the head.
Zamanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zamanov quickly recovers to half guard.
Zamanov taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz working Zamanov over with strikes.
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 Zamanov's temple.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zamanov 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 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Cruz there. #SUB2#
Zamanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Zamanov's head.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz working Zamanov over with strikes. #ROC#
Zamanov is rocked!
Cruz scores with a big shot! Zamanov's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Zamanov! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!
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Event:
New York RD 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
Camara with a nice head shot there.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cruz 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.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz 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.#T1#
Camara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz 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.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz managing to control the position. #T2#
Camara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Camara won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Camara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Camara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Camara 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.
Camara trying to control the position.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard. #T4#
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Camara is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz stands up over Camara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Cruz is working Camara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camara is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camara.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Camara pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Camara gets caught flat footed, as Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cruz postures up in Camara's guard and throws a big left but Camara blocks it.
Cruz stands up over Camara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Amadeo Camara has been cut.
Kyle Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Camara's brow.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Cruz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camara has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Camara 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.
Cruz works over Camara with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz distracts Camara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#
Amadeo Camara's cut is getting worse.
Cruz is in close to Camara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Camara's brow.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz is working Camara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Camara is rocked!
Camara keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Oh Camara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Camara covers up, he's hurt! Cruz keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cruz and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cruz can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!
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Event:
New York RD 1
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Broly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Broly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Broly is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into 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.
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.
Broly tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Broly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Broly punching from the bottom.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Broly 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.#SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Broly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Cruz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Broly is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Broly avoid being mounted?
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 is nestled in close to Broly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz is nestled in close to Broly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cruz is nestled in close to Broly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Broly has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cruz moves into full mount! Broly won't be happy about that!
Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the head.
Cruz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cruz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Broly is rocked!
Cruz lands a big shot to the head and Broly winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!
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