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Event:
C4 Contenders Series 1
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Lucifer staying out of range there.
Lucifer moves away from the strike by Santa Cruz.
Lucifer throws an overhand right that lands on Santa Cruz's shoulder, as Santa Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Santa Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucifer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lucifer blocks a jab.
Lucifer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santa Cruz throws out the jab.
Lucifer slips under a jab.
Lucifer with a poor takedown
and Santa Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Lucifer takes one on the button.
Lucifer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucifer misses with a jab to the body
and Santa Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucifer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santa Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucifer was well out of range. Poor timing from Santa Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santa Cruz slips under a jab.
Santa Cruz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lucifer manages to circle out of the way.
We've been told by Santa Cruz's head coaches at Pandemic Fight System that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucifer throws a leg kick
and Santa Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucifer thinking.
Lucifer throws a body punch but Santa Cruz moves out of range. #T1#
Santa Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santa Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santa Cruz looks to land a left hand but Lucifer moved out of range nicely.
Santa Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucifer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Lucifer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lucifer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lucifer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santa Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Lucifer sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucifer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lucifer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Lucifer with the ground and pound but Santa Cruz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lucifer works over Santa Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Lucifer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Lucifer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lucifer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucifer trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucifer postures up in Santa Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Santa Cruz blocks it.
Lucifer is looking to work some ground and pound but Santa Cruz has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Lucifer throwing strikes but missing.
Lucifer throws a strike but Santa Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lucifer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santa Cruz defends well.
Lucifer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lucifer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santa Cruz uses it to pass to side control.
Lucifer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Lucifer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santa Cruz tries to stand but Lucifer is controlling his head.
Lucifer is looking to reverse the position.
Santa Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lucifer on the ground.
Lucifer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santa Cruz's best efforts.
Lucifer trying to control from the bottom.
Lucifer is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucifer is looking to get back to full guard here but Santa Cruz has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lucifer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Santa Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lucifer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santa Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucifer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santa Cruz throws a jab when Lucifer was well out of range.
Jose Santa Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Santa Cruz scores with the left hand. Lucifer knows he should have avoided that one.
Santa Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Lucifer is predictable there
and Santa Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santa Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Santa Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucifer loads up on a big right hand but Santa Cruz slips the punch.
Santa Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucifer.
Lucifer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucifer tries to clinch up
and Santa Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucifer misses the body punch
and Santa Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Santa Cruz.
Nice cross by Santa Cruz.#T1#
Santa Cruz stuns Lucifer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Santa Cruz.
Lucifer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santa Cruz.
Lucifer throws a right hand that misses
and Santa Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santa Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucifer under the eye.
Lucifer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santa Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santa Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santa Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Lucifer's shoulder, as Lucifer tries to avoid the shot.
Santa Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santa Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lucifer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Lucifer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lucifer tries for a takedown but Santa Cruz circles away easily
and Santa Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Lucifer is rocked!
Santa Cruz lands the left hand.
Lucifer is still on wobbly legs! Can Santa Cruz finish him?
Lucifer misses with a takedown
and Santa Cruz counters with a crisp right that sends Lucifer to the canvas! Santa Cruz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Santa Cruz! |
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Event:
C4 XXI - Mountain vs Exotic
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Santa Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson with the counter takedown but Santa Cruz avoids it easily.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Santa Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Santa Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santa Cruz.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with the punch.
Santa Cruz jabs Ferguson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santa Cruz defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ferguson duly obliges.
The crowd cheers as Santa Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.
Santa Cruz stuns Ferguson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santa Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferguson sizes up Santa Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Ferguson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santa Cruz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferguson scrambles back to his feet.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santa Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santa Cruz throws out the jab.
It looks like Santa Cruz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santa Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santa Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Santa Cruz misses its target.#T2#
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santa Cruz digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Santa Cruz misses with a looping left.
Ferguson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santa Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santa Cruz defends it well.
Santa Cruz throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Santa Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Santa Cruz misses with a straight left.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santa Cruz. #T3#
Santa Cruz moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson moves out of range as Santa Cruz strikes.
Santa Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fergusons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Santa Cruz swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santa Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santa Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Santa Cruz.#T4#
Ferguson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santa Cruz looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Santa Cruz works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Santa Cruz. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santa Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to counter the offense by Santa Cruz and move into the clinch position.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santa Cruz throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Santa Cruz.
Ferguson wants to counter with a clinch but Santa Cruz pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Santa Cruz dominated that 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.#R2#
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Santa Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santa Cruz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Santa Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson moves forwards but Santa Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santa Cruz misses with a body shot.
Ferguson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Santa Cruz has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz looking to slow down the pace here.
Santa Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santa Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Ferguson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santa Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ferguson is tightening it up a little... Santa Cruz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Santa Cruz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Santa Cruz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ferguson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khabib Ferguson!
Khabib Ferguson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
C4 XIII - Kaki vs. Pikel
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Face.
Face scores with a one two! Santa Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Face misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Santa Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Face's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Face wants to stand but Santa Cruz is controlling the position.
Santa Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santa Cruz wants to control from the top but Face keeps moving.
Santa Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Santa Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Face keeping moving, preventing Santa Cruz from controlling successfully.
Santa Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Face keeping moving, preventing Santa Cruz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Santa Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Face connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santa Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Face - just one landing.
Face slips a jab from Santa Cruz.
Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santa Cruz.
Face throwing a counter right hand but Santa Cruz manages to avoid it.
Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santa Cruz.
Good shot there by Face.
Santa Cruz misses with a looping right.
Santa Cruz misses with a looping right.
Face's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santa Cruz under the eye.
Santa Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Face.
Face works the jab nicely.
Face misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Face - just one landing. #T2#
Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santa Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Face works the jab nicely.
Santa Cruz moves out of range as Face strikes.
Face is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Face feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santa Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Face is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Face scores with a nice head shot.
Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santa Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Face sets himself, and Santa Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Face avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Face there.
Face with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santa Cruz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Face cracks a nice hook into Santa Cruz's ribs.
Santa Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Santa Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face throws a jab but it's blocked by Santa Cruz.
Face sets himself, and Santa Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Face avoids it this time.
Face misses with a looping right.
Face is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santa Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
Santa Cruz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Face throws a jab when Santa Cruz was well out of range.#T3#
Face connects with a body shot.
Face misses with an uppercut.
Face misses with a looping right.
Face is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Face throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Face throws a hook but Santa Cruz blocks it.
Face pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santa Cruz back to the cage. Face follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Face clobbers Santa Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Face lands with an uppercut that bounces Santa Cruz off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Santa Cruz misses its intended target.
Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santa Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santa Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Face.
Face sets himself, and Santa Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Face avoids it this time.
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!
Santa Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Face, as that shot connected.
Face throws a shot from downtown. Santa Cruz moves away and avoids it.#T4#
A big right from Face misses.
Face's corner calls for a 1-2. Face obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Face misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Santa Cruz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Face wants to get back to striking at distance but Santa Cruz won't allow it.
Santa Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Face avoids it by throwing Santa Cruz back against the cage.
Santa Cruz is trying to pull guard but Face has him pressed against the cage.
Face is looking to break free of the clinch but Santa Cruz has double underhooks. #TD2#
Santa Cruz pulls guard effortlessly.
Santa Cruz is looking to stand up but Face isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Santa Cruz is working an open guard so Face takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Santa Cruz throws a hook but Face avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puncher Face dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Face ducks under a wild hook from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz slips under a jab from Face.
Santa Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Face defends it well.
A leg kick checked by Face.
Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Santa Cruz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Face is trying to force a seperation but Santa Cruz has the dominant position.
Face wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santa Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santa Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.
Santa Cruz keeps control of Face as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz digs a right hand into Face's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Face's gas tank.
Face has had enough of the clinch but Santa Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Santa Cruz taking a breather.
Santa Cruz lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Santa Cruz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santa Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Face avoids it by throwing Santa Cruz back against the cage.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Santa Cruz jumps guard and drags Face to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Santa Cruz wants to stand and escape but Face is having none of it. #T2#
Face would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Santa Cruz wants to stand up but Face is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santa Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Face throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Santa Cruz misses with a straight left.
Santa Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Face moves away and avoids it.
Face misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Santa Cruz counters by moving into the clinch.
Santa Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Face blocks a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santa Cruz has Face pushed against the cage.
Santa Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Face's elbow.
Santa Cruz tries a body shot but Face blocks it.
Santa Cruz lands a right hand.
Santa Cruz keeps control of Face as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Santa Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Face avoids it by throwing Santa Cruz back against the cage.
Santa Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santa Cruz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Face or not.
Face prevents a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Face avoids it by throwing Santa Cruz back against the cage.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santa Cruz misses with a body punch.
Santa Cruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santa Cruz prevents Face from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Santa Cruz.
Face letting Santa Cruz take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Santa Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Face defending well as Santa Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santa Cruz can do to turn this around?
Face throws an overhand right that lands on Santa Cruz's shoulder, as Santa Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Face slips under a jab.
Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Face lands a head shot.
Santa Cruz missing with a left hand there. Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Face misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Santa Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Santa Cruz.
Face prevents a body shot from Santa Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.
Santa Cruz digs a right hand underneath Face's ribcage. Face let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santa Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santa Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Santa Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Santa Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santa Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Santa Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Santa Cruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Face is controlling him.
Face is looking to stand up but Santa Cruz won't let him.
Santa Cruz is looking to stand up but Face isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Face wants to stand but Santa Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Santa Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Face looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Face tries to escape but Santa Cruz is in control.
Face is not content to let Santa Cruz control the position.
Santa Cruz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Face is not content to let Santa Cruz control the position.
Santa Cruz working the strikes but Face uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Face is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santa Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santa Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santa Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Face defending well though.
Santa Cruz is trying to control. Face wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santa Cruz is nestled in close to Face, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santa Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Face is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Face is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Face is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santa Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santa Cruz trying to control the action but Face is working from the bottom.
Jose Santa Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santa Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Santa Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santa 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Santa Cruz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amagov slips under a jab.
Santa Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amagov throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Santa Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santa Cruz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santa Cruz as Amagov tries to tie him up.
Santa Cruz prevents Amagov from breaking the clinch.
Amagov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santa Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amagov is trying to break the clinch but Santa Cruz is controlling him.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Amagov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amagov is trying to push Santa Cruz away but Santa Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santa Cruz misses with a body punch.
Santa Cruz avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santa Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Santa Cruz successfully pulls guard.
Santa Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Amagov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Amagov is looking to stand up but Santa Cruz won't let him.
Santa Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amagov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amagov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.
Santa Cruz is looking to stand up but Amagov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amagov wants to clinch.
Amagov lands a head kick. Santa Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Amagov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Amagov duly obliges.
Amagov misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Santa Cruz counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Santa Cruz fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santa Cruz. #T3##TD2#
Santa Cruz jumps guard and drags Amagov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amagov wants to stand but Santa Cruz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Amagov is breathing heavily.
Santa Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amagov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Santa Cruz pushes Amagov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Santa Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amagov is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santa Cruz! But no joy.
Amagov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivan Amagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santa Cruz looks to throw the jab but Amagov is out of range. #CL2#
Santa Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Santa Cruz pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Santa Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Amagov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Santa Cruz tries to work over Amagov's front leg with a kick but Amagov checks it.
Amagov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Amagov coming out on top.
Amagov slips under a jab from Santa Cruz.
Amagov lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Santa Cruz has managed to clinch.
Santa Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amagov's elbow.
Santa Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amagov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santa Cruz misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Santa Cruz successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz keeping full guard, as Amagov tries to pass.
Santa Cruz is looking to stand up but Amagov isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Santa Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amagov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santa Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Amagov won't allow Santa Cruz to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
Santa Cruz is working an open guard so Amagov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santa Cruz misses with a looping right.
Amagov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz blocks a head kick by Amagov.
Santa Cruz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Amagov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Santa Cruz counters by moving into the clinch.
Amagov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz tries a body shot but Amagov blocks it.
Santa Cruz misses with a body punch.
Amagov misses with an elbow over the top.
Santa Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amagov's efforts to push away.
Santa Cruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Amagov prevents a body shot from Santa Cruz. #TD2#
Santa Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amagov uses from the top position.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Amagov wants to stand but Santa Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Santa Cruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amagov is controlling him. #ES2#
Santa Cruz kicks Amagov off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Santa Cruz instigates a clinch. #T4#
Santa Cruz misses with a body punch.
Santa Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amagov working hard to break the clinch.
Santa Cruz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amagov has Santa Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santa Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Amagov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santa Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santa Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Santa Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amagov uses from the top position.
Jose Santa Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santa Cruz wants to stand up but Amagov is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amagov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Santa Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Santa Cruz looks to throw the jab but Amagov is out of range.
Ivan Amagov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Santa Cruz.
A slow jab from Santa Cruz misses its intended target.
A combination from Amagov does no damage.
Santa Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Amagov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santa Cruz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Amagov is looking to slow Santa Cruz down with leg kicks.
Amagov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santa Cruz.
Amagov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the side of Amagov's head but Amagov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amagov shoots in but no luck this time.
Santa Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amagov has time to react.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Santa Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amagov did well to prevent Santa Cruz getting side control.#T1#
Amagov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz working over Amagov with some ground and pound. Amagov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Santa Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santa Cruz in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Santa 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 Santa Cruz.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santa Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amagov.
The fighters circling - Santa Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Santa Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santa Cruz trying to control the pace.
Santa Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Santa Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Santa Cruz stalling.
Amagov wants to control but Santa Cruz is keeping busy.
Santa Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Santa Cruz is nestled in close to Amagov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santa Cruz stalling.
Yet more stalling tactics from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amagov is trying to stand back up but Santa Cruz is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santa Cruz controlling the action here.
Amagov taking some punishment here, with Santa Cruz in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santa Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivan Amagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Santa Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amagov is looking for a sweep. Santa Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Santa Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santa Cruz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Santa Cruz! |
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