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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1046 Round 3
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Cronix shoots in for a takedown but Rasnov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasnov defending well as Cronix loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Cronix forces Rasnov back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Cronix gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rasnov wants to get back to his feet.
Cronix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cronix is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Cronix 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1#
Cronix controlling the action here.
Rasnov wants to improve his position but Cronix is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cronix is looking to advance position but Rasnov won't allow it.
Cronix is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rasnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cronix.
It looked like Rasnov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rasnov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cronix throws a counter combo.
Rasnov tries to land a front kick but Cronix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Rasnov backs off Cronix throws a huge counter combo but Rasnov manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Rasnov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cronix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasnov won't allow Cronix to sweep him here.
Cronix keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully.
Rasnov preventing the sweep.
Rasnov wants to control from the top but Cronix keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cronix looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Cronix with that takedown attempt.
Michail Rasnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cronix.
Nice takedown defense from Rasnov. No joy for Cronix on that attempt.
Cronix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rasnov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cronix fails with the takedown
and Rasnov counters with a series of strikes. Cronix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cronix looks winded!#T4#
Cronix throws a head kick but Rasnov moves out of range.
#CL2#
Cronix rushes Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rasnov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cronix prevents it.
#TD2#
Cronix drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cronix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rasnov wants to stand but Cronix has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cronix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rasnov wants to control from the top but Cronix keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cronix has a closed guard, preventing Rasnov from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Cronix will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rasnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Cronix pushes Rasnov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rasnov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
James Cronix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cronix pulls Rasnov in close to prevent any damage.
Rasnov wanted to stand there but Cronix had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov advances position into side control!
Cronix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rasnov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cronix has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Cronix is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Rasnov crashes against the mat.
Cronix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rasnov trying to control the position but Cronix is working away. #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.
Cronix trying to remain calm as Rasnov controls from the top position.
Cronix tries to bench press Rasnov off him but Rasnov keeps the position.
Rasnov is working Cronix over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cronix tries to bench press Rasnov off him but Rasnov keeps the position.
Rasnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronix keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasnov taking a breather here.
Cronix is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Cronix clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Cronix.
#BC#
Rasnov breaks from the clinch.
Cronix misses with a takedown attempt - Rasnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cronix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasnov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rasnov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rasnov wants it to stay on the feet.
Cronix is breathing heavily.#TD#
Rasnov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cronix!#T4#
Rasnov trying to control the position but Cronix is working away. #SUB#
Rasnov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rasnov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rasnov happy to just control the position for now.
Rasnov trying to control the action but Cronix is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Rasnov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cronix closes the distance and clinches.
Rasnov is looking to control Cronix's arms but Cronix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rasnov has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Cronix lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cronix wants to stand up but Rasnov is controlling the position.
Rasnov trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronix controlling the action here.
Cronix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cronix lands a nice short elbow.
Rasnov is positioning himself well to prevent Cronix advancing to mount.
Cronix is thwarting Rasnov's attempts to control the position.
Rasnov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rasnov is trying to control the position but Cronix postures up. #SUB#
Rasnov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cronix is aware though and is defending well.
Cronix controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rasnov keeping moving, preventing Cronix from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cronix wants to stand and escape but instead Rasnov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rasnov stops Cronix from standing up.
Cronix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rasnov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rasnov advances position into side control!#T3#
Rasnov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rasnov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cronix can't do much from the bottom here.
Rasnov tries to stand but Cronix is controlling his head.
Cronix stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Cronix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rasnov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Cronix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cronix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasnov is looking to reverse the position.
Cronix working away.
Cronix taking a breather here.
Cronix sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rasnov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasnov wants to control but Cronix postures up.
Rasnov is not content to let Cronix control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Cronix.
I think Cronix 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Michail Rasnov!
Michail Rasnov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1046 Round 2
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Semtex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Semtex wants to clinch.
Semtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Semtex wants to clinch but Cronix slips to the side
and Cronix counters with a three punch combo that has Semtex backing up. Semtex nods at Cronix to acknowledge the strikes.
Semtex tries to clinch there but Cronix circles away.
#TD2#
Cronix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Semtex wants to stand back up but Cronix manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronix scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Semtex to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Cronix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Semtex is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cronix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Cronix tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cronix has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Semtex!
Semtex is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Cronix has hold of Semtex's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Semtex manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cronix landing strikes from the mount and Semtex is in trouble!
Semtex tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Cronix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semtex is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cronix controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Cronix 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.
Semtex is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Cronix fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
Cronix has isolated one of Semtex's arms. Semtex looking to fight him off but Cronix twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Cronix! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crocker.
Crocker has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Crocker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kongo after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Crocker breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Crocker tries to keep at a distance but Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kongo effectively controlling the action here.
Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crocker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Crocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo misses with a takedown attempt
and Crocker counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Abe Kongo has been cut.
Kongo checks the leg kick.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocker tries to clinch up but Kongo circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crocker.#T1#
Kongo throws a combination that misses
and Crocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crocker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Crocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kongo.
Kongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kongo blocks a head kick by Crocker.
Crocker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crocker tries to clinch there but Kongo circles away.
Kongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Crocker has managed to clinch.
Kongo scores a nice knee to the body.
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crocker tries to circle away but Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kongo jumps guard but Crocker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kongo scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Kongo pulls guard. #T2#
Crocker controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crocker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kongo being controlled here, momentarily.
Crocker advances position into side control!
Kongo can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Crocker trying to control the position but Kongo is working away.
Crocker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kongo! #SUB#
Crocker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Poor strikes thrown by Crocker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Crocker controlling from the full mount.
Crocker fails to move to back control. #T4#
Crocker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Crocker controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kongo wants to hold on but Crocker pushes him away.
Kongo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crocker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crocker looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conor Crocker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abe Kongo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Kongo stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crocker shoots in for a double leg but Kongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Kongo closes the distance and pushes Crocker back into the cage.
Kongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Crocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crocker to keep the fight standing.
Crocker goes for a takedown attempt but Kongo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crocker, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Crocker avoids the damage to the body.
Crocker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crocker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kongo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Crocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crocker, pushing him back against the cage.
Crocker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Kongo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kongo misses with a body punch.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Crocker has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Crocker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crocker is trying to break free.
Crocker throws an elbow but it misses.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Crocker is controlling him.
Crocker tries for a takedown but Kongo manages to get underhooks.
Crocker has Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Crocker won't allow it.
#T2#
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crocker jumps guard but Kongo stands there with Crocker around his waist. Crocker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crocker tries to score a body lock takedown but Kongo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kongo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Crocker blocks with his arms.
Crocker avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Crocker holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Kongo has Crocker pressed against the cage.
Kongo jumps guard but Crocker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abe Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kongo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Crocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL#
Crocker has Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kongo.
Crocker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kongo stops a takedown attempt from Crocker.
Kongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Crocker is controlling the position. #TD#
Crocker successfully pulls guard.
Crocker is pulling down on Kongo's head to control his posture.
Crocker keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
Kongo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crocker's guard.#T4##SUB#
Crocker has his foot on Kongo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kongo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Crocker keeps moving.
Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crocker is keeping the position for now.
Crocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kongo is one step ahead there. #ES#
Crocker has his feet on Kongo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abe Kongo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Crocker tries to clinch up but Kongo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Crocker moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kongo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crocker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kongo to the mat. Kongo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Conor Crocker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crocker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocker preventing the sweep.
Crocker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Crocker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crocker.
A countering left hand to the body from Kongo misses.#CL2#
Kongo closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Crocker has Kongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kongo manages to break the clinch.
Kongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kongo, not yet. #T2#
Crocker wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
Crocker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kongo has wrist control.
Crocker forces his way into half guard.
Crocker controlling the pace.
Crocker trying to mount his opponent but Kongo defends it. #T3#
Crocker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crocker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Crocker decides to return to a standing position.
Crocker misses with a few strikes there.
Crocker throws a head kick but Kongo moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kongo slaps away a takedown attempt from Crocker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Crocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crocker dives in for a single leg takedown but Kongo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kongo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Kongo pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU#
Crocker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crocker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crocker backwards.
Crocker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crocker has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crocker tries to pull guard but Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Crocker drops back down to his feet.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Crocker is controlling the position. #BC2#
Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kongo 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Kongo! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1046 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Cronix clinches up with Victory and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cronix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Victory shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cronix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Victory trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Victory trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cronix manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cronix wants to stand but Victory has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Victory throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Victory working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cronix.
Cronix content to stall in guard here.
Victory is trying to keep Cronix in close.
Cronix content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cronix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cronix tries to stand but Victory is controlling from the bottom.
Cronix postures up.
Cronix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cronix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cronix stopping the sweep attempt from Victory.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Victory fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cronix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Victory moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Victory wants to counter with a clinch but Cronix pushes him away.
Victory shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cronix as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Victory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Cronix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Victory won't be happy with that.
Cronix happy to just control the position for now.
Victory prevents Cronix from improving position.
Victory is trying to control Cronix's posture but Cronix avoids it. #T4#
Cronix cracks Victory with a big elbow.
Victory stops Cronix from passing to mount. #SUB#
Cronix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Victory knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Victory manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cronix's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cronix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Victory blocks a head kick by Cronix.
Victory tries to clinch there but Cronix circles away.
Cronix shoots in looking for a takedown. Victory tries to sprawl out of it but Cronix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Victory manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cronix slaps away a takedown attempt from Victory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cronix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Victory.#TD#
Cronix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Victory to the mat! Victory manages to get full guard.
Cronix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victory can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cronix controls the pace.#T1#
Cronix has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cronix wanted to stand there but Victory had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Victory closes the distance and clinches up with Cronix, looking for a takedown. Victory pushes Cronix against the cage but Cronix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James Cronix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Victory.
Cronix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Victory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cronix leaves Victory with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Victory shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cronix pinned against the cage. Cronix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Victory is breathing heavily.
Victory fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Cronix looking to score a takedown here. Victory is defending well but Cronix drives through and ends up in Victory's guard.#T3#
Cronix lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cronix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Victory's guard.
Victory can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cronix controls the pace.
Cronix passes Victory's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cronix trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cronix's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cronix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Victory trying to control from the bottom.
Cronix passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Victory is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cronix dominated that second round.
That's time! Cronix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cronix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cronix tries to stand but Victory is controlling his head.
Cronix is looking to take a break and control but Victory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cronix is trying to get an arm triangle but Victory is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victory tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cronix presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Cronix tries to control but Victory wriggling away.
Cronix looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Victory is bucking up trying to escape but Cronix cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cronix looking to control but Victory is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cronix with a couple of short strikes.
James Cronix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Cronix is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Victory has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Victory regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cronix in particular looking to stall.
Cronix tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Victory wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Cronix takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Victory trying to control here.
Victory is looking for a sweep. Cronix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cronix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Victory has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cronix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Cronix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cronix lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Victory is looking to stand up but Cronix isn't so interested in that idea.
Victory tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Victory throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Victory is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
King Victory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Cronix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cronix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Cronix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cronix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for James Cronix!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for James Cronix!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for James Cronix!
James Cronix wins by unanimous decision! |
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