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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Cruz drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
#TD2#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Well, if Jackson 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.
Cruz is holding on to half guard well.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz is trying to stand.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Cruz is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Jackson trying to control from Cruz's half guard. Cruz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson 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.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is taking a breather. Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz is controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson wants to stand but Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Cruz darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.#TD2#
Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cruz pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Ryan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Cruz's guard.
Jackson 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#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Cruz wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
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 performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Cruz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cruz.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Cruz controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.#TD2#
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cruz wants to stand but Jackson has his arm trapped.
Cruz controlling the position from side mount.
Cruz trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cruz is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cruz wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
A control attempt from Jackson but he's now mounted!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henrique Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson sets himself, and Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Jackson avoids it this time.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Jackson tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cruz off and has taken his back!
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Cruz tries to escape the position.
Jackson gets his hands free as Cruz looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cruz tries to escape the position.
Jackson wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Cruz tries to break free.
#T4#
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cruz trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Cruz trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Cruz pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ryan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henrique Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Jackson working for a choke but Cruz is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Jackson.
Well Cruz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Jabonga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz with the counter takedown but Jabonga avoids it easily.
Jabonga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Cruz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jabonga's half guard.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cruz swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henrique Cruz!
Asiong Jabonga spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, that's life folks! Anyone can be lose in that freaking situation, but I'm gonna sure that the next victory will go to the Vanilla Kingpin!! So to my next opponent,beware because I'm gonna kick yo' ass out of the MMA world!!'.
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