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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandy Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bk Returns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandy Cruz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bk Returns's chin.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandy Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bk Returns!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Returns wants to clinch.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Returns is retaining full guard.
Cruz trying to move into half guard but instead Returns has managed to sweep!
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Returns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Returns has passed 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.
Cruz is not content to let Returns control the position.
Cruz tries to roll over but Returns keeps him under control.
Cruz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Returns has moved into half guard.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Returns.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Returns is controlling well.
Returns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Returns wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Returns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Returns is defending well.
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Returns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cruz stalling away here and it's allowed Returns to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cruz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Returns is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Returns has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Returns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Returns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been informed that Returns has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Returns is aware though and is defending well.
Returns wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Returns won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Returns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Returns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Returns is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sandy Cruz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Returns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Returns misses with a combination
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Returns defends it well.
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Returns has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Returns is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is looking to pass Returns's guard but actually Returns recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Returns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Returns keeps moving.
Returns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Returns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Returns!
Returns preventing the sweep.
Returns pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Returns is breathing heavily.
Returns thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Returns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Returns wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz trying to control but Returns postures up.
Returns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Returns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Returns has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Returns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Returns is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Returns on the ground.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Returns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Returns's back!
Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Returns is controlling his hands well.
Returns is trying to get back to his feet but Cruz has full control of the position and if anything, Returns has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Returns is trying to get back to his feet but Cruz has full control of the position and if anything, Returns has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cruz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Returns is defending well though. Cruz let's go of the attempt for now.
Cruz looking to break Returns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Returns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cruz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cruz looking for the RNC.
Cruz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Returns has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Returns knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Returns for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Returns is trying to get back to his feet but Cruz has full control of the position and if anything, Returns has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cruz looking for the choke from the back.
Returns is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Returns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cruz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cruz thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Returns shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Returns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Returns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Returns won't be happy with that.
Cruz has knee on belly momentarily but Returns bucks him off and regains half guard.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Returns won't allow it.
Cruz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Returns!
Cruz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Returns is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Returns and Cruz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Returns, who protects the arm well.
Returns is trying to buck Cruz off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but Returns denies him.
Returns is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cruz is controlling him well.
Sandy Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz cracks Returns with a big elbow.
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Returns is defending well.
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Returns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Returns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Returns!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Returns defends well.
Returns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Returns wants to stand but Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Returns controlling him for the moment.
Returns throws a big right hand that misses.
Returns stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Returns has passed into side control.
Returns wants to stand but Cruz has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Returns's best efforts.
Returns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Returns is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Returns drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz seems keen to control Returns's posture.
Returns trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Bk Returns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Returns stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Returns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Returns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Returns's guard.
Returns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sandy Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Returns doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandy Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruz 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandy Cruz!
Bk Returns was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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