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Event:
CCR 75
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1# De La Cruz has his takedown stuffed#TD2# and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB# De La Cruz has an active guard here but Gomez has managed to pass into half guard.
De La Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but De La Cruz defending well. Gomez prevents De La Cruz from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# De La Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB# De La Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back. De La Cruz is looking to get back to full guard here but Gomez has managed to pass to side control instead. De La Cruz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gomez. Gomez cracks De La Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2# De La Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De La Cruz, who protects the arm well. De La Cruz tries to improve position but can't. De La Cruz sneaks back into half guard.#SUB# De La Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but De La Cruz defends the submission attempt.#SUB# De La Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily. #T3# Gomez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Gomez wants to take a breather but De La Cruz is having none of it. #SUB# De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back. Gomez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Gomez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De La Cruz is just riding it out for now. Gomez eventually gives up the hold. Gomez is keen to just control but De La Cruz is a slippery customer.#T4# Gomez uses his free foot to push down on De La Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De La Cruz. De La Cruz gets back to half guard. Gomez trying to control from half guard but De La Cruz is working away. Gomez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Gomez is working for a kimura but De La Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# De La Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Gomez dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# De La Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD# De La Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gomez!#SUB# De La Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Tito Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# De La Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# De La Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De La Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1# Gomez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gomez keeps trying to improve his position. Gomez wants to control but De La Cruz postures up.#SUB# De La Cruz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gomez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De La Cruz but great work by Gomez.#SUB2# Gomez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De La Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there. De La Cruz manages to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2# De La Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomez.
Gomez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. De La Cruz tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg. De La Cruz is staying active underneath Gomez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# De La Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB# De La Cruz with the active half guard here but Gomez passes nicely into side control.#SUB2# Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. De La Cruz tries to bench press Gomez off him but Gomez keeps the position. #SUB2# Gomez tries for a kimura but De La Cruz is defending well. #SUB2# Gomez is trying to get an arm triangle but De La Cruz is defending well. #T4# De La Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De La Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. De La Cruz is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tito Gomez will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Gomez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De La Cruz's guard.#SUB# De La Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# De La Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily. Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but De La Cruz has wrist control. Gomez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Cruz keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully. Gomez works over De La Cruz with some ground and pound from guard. Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# De La Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. De La Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB2# Gomez drops back looking for a leg! De La Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De La Cruz manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into De La Cruz's guard. Gomez wants to pass the guard but De La Cruz is keeping the position. Gomez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# De La Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gomez won't allow De La Cruz to sweep him here. De La Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gomez wants to control from the top but De La Cruz keeps moving. Gomez throws a big elbow that misses. Gomez wants to control from the top but De La Cruz keeps moving. #SUB# De La Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# De La Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gomez has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Gomez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De La Cruz defends it well. #T3##SUB# De La Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# De La Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Gomez seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Gomez is looking for a kimura but De La Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomez to get the leverage. #SUB2# Gomez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. De La Cruz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tito Gomez! After winning the bout, Tito Gomez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CCR 72
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1# A punch lands to the side of De La Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gotovina lands a nice hook to De La Cruz's body. De La Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD# De La Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Gotovina controls De La Cruz momentarily but De La Cruz frees himself. De La Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Gotovina looking for a guillotine here but De La Cruz defends easily.
#SUB# De La Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Gotovina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gotovina manages to kick De La Cruz off! De La Cruz jumps back into Gotovina's guard. De La Cruz wants to pass the guard but Gotovina is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gotovina trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB2# Gotovina is looking for a triangle but De La Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Gotovina has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB# De La Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gotovina dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# De La Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gotovina keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De La Cruz's head. Gotovina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. De La Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Gotovina scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gotovina stands and throws De La Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. De La Cruz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gotovina remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2# Gotovina wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De La Cruz, who protects the arm well. #T2# Gotovina working the ground and pound from side control. Gotovina tries to move into full mount but can't pass De La Cruz's legs. Gotovina has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. De La Cruz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gotovina scores with a couple of short elbows. De La Cruz gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Gotovina is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De La Cruz has hold of Gotovina's hands but Gotovina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Gotovina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2# De La Cruz is rocked!#T3# Gotovina is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, De La Cruz is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gotovina fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save De La Cruz from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gotovina! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gotovina! A relieved looking Ante Gotovina thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CCR 68
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1# Camble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Camble is quick to defend against it. We've been informed that Camble has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. De La Cruz has his takedown stuffed and Camble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Camble misses with a few strikes there.
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Camble tries to sprawl out of it but De La Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. De La Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Camble manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De La Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Camble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De La Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab by Camble. Camble connects with a looping right hand.
Camble throws a series of punches but De La Cruz moves out of range. Camble throws a looping overhand right but De La Cruz ducks down to avoid it. #T1# De La Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2# De La Cruz is rocked!#TD# De La Cruz gets a takedown into half guard. De La Cruz is thwarting Camble's attempts to control the position. Camble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. De La Cruz passes into side control, despite Camble's attempt to control the position.
Camble misses with a strike from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Camble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# De La Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Camble is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2# Camble is trying to buck De La Cruz off. Camble misses with an elbow from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Camble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# De La Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Camble regains half guard.#T3##SUB# De La Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# De La Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# De La Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camble defends it well. #SUB# De La Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Camble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Camble trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2# Camble pushes De La Cruz off and scrambles back to his feet.
De La Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Camble swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Cruz is defended easily by Camble. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Camble dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Camble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De La Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Camble lands a slapping body shot.
Camble swinging wildly here.
Camble cracks De La Cruz with a good jab. Camble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Oh De La Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Camble throws a series of punches but De La Cruz avoids them all with ease. De La Cruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown. De La Cruz seems to have got his legs back now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camble lands a really nice looking cross but De La Cruz seems unphased.
De La Cruz with a poor takedown letting Camble counter with a right hand. Camble lands with a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De La Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Camble counters with a big right hand! Oh De La Cruz is in trouble here! Camble follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Camble!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Badass gets a double leg takedown into De La Cruz's guard. Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Badass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# De La Cruz has his foot on Badass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Badass works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# De La Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De La Cruz has momentary wrist control but Badass slips an elbow through the middle. Badass makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Badass distracts De La Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Badass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# De La Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badass defends well. De La Cruz keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully. #T1# Badass distracts De La Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Badass lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2# De La Cruz is rocked! Badass slips nicely into half guard. Oh De La Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB# De La Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# De La Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. De La Cruz seems to have got his legs back now. De La Cruz is breathing heavily. Badass lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt De La Cruz quite badly. De La Cruz pulls Badass in close trying to recover. Badass postures up and lands two really hard shots that put De La Cruz on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but De La Cruz doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Ray Badass! In his post fight interview, Billy Ray Badass started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 88
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1# De La Cruz shoots for a takedown but Castle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Castle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2# De La Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castle is trying to defend but De La Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. De La Cruz prevents Castle from standing back up.
#SUB2# De La Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castle tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# De La Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# De La Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB2# De La Cruz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Castle is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilbert De La Cruz! A determined Gilbert De La Cruz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
HFC 290
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1# De La Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. De La Cruz takes one on the button. McAdams slaps away a takedown attempt from De La Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD2# McAdams lands a left and a right that send De La Cruz crashing to the mat, dazed. McAdams thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# De La Cruz is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Gilbert De La Cruz has been cut. McAdams knocks out De La Cruz with a massive right hand! The ref tackles McAdams before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. McAdams picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dayton McAdams! Dayton McAdams made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'That win is the fruit of my training, it doesn't look like it but I enjoy it a lot!'.
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Event:
HFC 285 Yiftos vs Klitschko
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# De La Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2# Pederson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. De La Cruz has hold of Pederson's hands but Pederson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB# De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back. De La Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# De La Cruz actively working from the bottom here. Pederson is keen to just control but De La Cruz is a slippery customer. Pederson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB# De La Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# De La Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pederson pulls his head out easily. De La Cruz's coaches at Barbell Brigade - $1000 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. De La Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Pederson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Pederson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Pederson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# De La Cruz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pederson has picked De La Cruz up and slammed him! De La Cruz can't keep hold of the triangle and Pederson manages to pass to side control!#T3##SUB2# Pederson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, De La Cruz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pederson but great work by De La Cruz. De La Cruz has control of an arm but Pederson manages to advance to De La Cruz's back! De La Cruz can't escape the position.
De La Cruz takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Pederson struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy De La Cruz right now.
De La Cruz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Pederson working for a choke but De La Cruz is defending well. Pederson has the hooks in. De La Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Pederson throwing damaging strikes from the back! De La Cruz could be in trouble here!
This has been an exciting period of action! De La Cruz breaks Pederson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pederson wants to stand but De La Cruz is controlling the position. #SUB2# Pederson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De La Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pederson is trying to hold De La Cruz in close to prevent damage but De La Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB# De La Cruz is working for an americana but Pederson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst De La Cruz was thinking about the submission. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pederson 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pederson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Pederson takes the fight into the clinch. De La Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pederson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Cruz is defended easily by Pederson.#TD# Pederson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De La Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard. Pederson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# De La Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Pederson slips out almost immediately though and dives into De La Cruz's guard.#REVB##SUB# De La Cruz working for a triangle but Pederson defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2# Pederson drops back looking for a leg! De La Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De La Cruz manages to kick Pederson off! Pederson jumps back into De La Cruz's guard. Pederson looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pederson is looking to stand up but De La Cruz won't let him. #SUB# De La Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pederson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Pederson got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pederson has managed to get both his arms back between De La Cruz's legs - danger averted. Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# De La Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# De La Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pederson wants to control from the top but De La Cruz keeps moving. #T3# Pederson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. De La Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pederson avoids it really well and circles away. Pederson flicks out a counter leg kick but De La Cruz steps away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD# De La Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Pederson is defending well but De La Cruz drives through and ends up in Pederson's guard. Pederson keeping full guard, as De La Cruz tries to pass. #SUB# De La Cruz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pederson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De La Cruz, into his guard. #REVB# Pederson content to stall in guard here. Norman Pederson 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! Pederson stands up over De La Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pederson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Pederson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2# Pederson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Pederson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB# Pederson got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pederson has managed to get both his arms back between De La Cruz's legs - danger averted.#SUB# De La Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pederson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. De La Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pederson controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pederson wants to pass the guard but De La Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB# De La Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pederson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De La Cruz.#T1# A lull in the action here. De La Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pederson wants to control but De La Cruz is keeping him busy. Pederson tries to move to mount but De La Cruz blocks the move with his legs. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. De La Cruz is not content to let Pederson control the position. De La Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pederson off and has taken his back!#SUB# De La Cruz is persistently looking for the submission but Pederson is defending it well.
#SUB# De La Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB# De La Cruz tightening his grip on Pederson, looking for the choke. #T3# Pederson wants to control his opponent's hands but De La Cruz gets his hands free. Pederson is really stuck here.
#SUB# Pederson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from De La Cruz. #SUB# De La Cruz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pederson is defending well though. De La Cruz let's go of the attempt for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# De La Cruz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pederson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Pederson wants to get back to his feet. Norman Pederson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pederson trying to control the position but De La Cruz manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB# Pederson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Pederson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De La Cruz's arms. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pederson wants to control his opponent's hands but De La Cruz gets his hands free.
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 Gilbert De La Cruz. Well Pederson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Pederson! Norman Pederson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 85
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD# De La Cruz drives through with a takedown into Micheal Minh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB# De La Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. De La Cruz forces his way into half guard. De La Cruz prevents Micheal Minh from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# De La Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Micheal Minh has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# De La Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Micheal Minh trying to control but De La Cruz postures up.
#T1##SUB# De La Cruz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Micheal Minh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from De La Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilbert De La Cruz! A pretty intense looking Gilbert De La Cruz took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
GFC 30: Darrow vs Haber
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1# Castle connects with the punch.#TD# De La Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Castle's guard.#SUB# De La Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Castle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castle manages to kick De La Cruz off! De La Cruz jumps back into Castle's guard. De La Cruz won't allow Castle to get back to his feet. #SUB# De La Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# De La Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Castle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castle manages to kick De La Cruz off! De La Cruz jumps back into Castle's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Cruz prevents Castle from getting back to his feet. #T1##SUB# De La Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# De La Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. De La Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# De La Cruz is working to tighten his grip on Castle's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Castle has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but De La Cruz is really squeezing tight and eventually Castle passes out! De La Cruz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gilbert De La Cruz! A determined Gilbert De La Cruz didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
GFC 22: Showdown
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1# De La Cruz has a takedown stuffed. Yakovlev misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by De La Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Yakovlev, which made it look bad. Nice jab there from Yakovlev. Yakovlev's jab looks to have found its range, popping De La Cruz under the eye. De La Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De La Cruz fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Yakovlev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yakovlev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1# De La Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Yakovlev is retaining full guard. De La Cruz preventing the sweep. Yakovlev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De La Cruz manages to pass to side control. #ES2# Yakovlev pushes De La Cruz off and gets back to his feet. De La Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De La Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Yakovlev lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD2# Yakovlev bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops De La Cruz! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2# De La Cruz is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2# Yakovlev gets to his feet. De La Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Oh De La Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Yakovlev lands with a right and another and another! De La Cruz is in big trouble! Yakovlev lands again and this time it's lights out for De La Cruz! A quality knockout there for Yakovlev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Yakovlev! After the fight, Alexander Yakovlev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GFC 13: Carter va Kint
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Cambi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cambi is looking to clinch. Cambi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD# De La Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De La Cruz lands in his opponent's guard. De La Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cambi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# De La Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Cambi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cambi manages to kick De La Cruz off! De La Cruz jumps back into Cambi's guard. #SUB# De La Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Cambi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cambi manages to kick De La Cruz off! De La Cruz jumps back into Cambi's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Cruz advances position into side control!#T1##SUB# De La Cruz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cambi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. De La Cruz yanks on the arm and Cambi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by De La Cruz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilbert De La Cruz! Gilbert De La Cruz took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
GFC 8: Fury
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# De La Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# De La Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castle has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# De La Cruz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Castle could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De La Cruz has cracked it and Castle is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De La Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilbert De La Cruz! Gilbert De La Cruz got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1# Trezeguet throws a leg kick which misses De La Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as De La Cruz tries to avoid it. De La Cruz misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Trezeguet counters into the clinch. Nicely done. De La Cruz is looking for a takedown.#TD2# Trezeguet has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De La Cruz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! What can De La Cruz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
De La Cruz tries to break free.
Trezeguet trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure De La Cruz doesn't escape. Trezeguet scores with punches and elbows. Trezeguet is riding his opponent, not letting De La Cruz buck him off. Trezeguet keeps control of the position as De La Cruz tries to break free.
#T1# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
De La Cruz is in bad spot here.
De La Cruz is keeping busy.
De La Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Trezeguet keeps control of the position.
Trezeguet really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for De La Cruz. I really don't envy De La Cruz right now.
De La Cruz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Trezeguet trying to control momentarily.
Trezeguet controlling the position well here. De La Cruz rolled but Trezeguet kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
De La Cruz turns into Trezeguet and is now in his guard.
Trezeguet 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. De La Cruz forces his way into half guard. Trezeguet is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute De La Cruz jumps into side control!#SUB# De La Cruz tries for a kimura but Trezeguet is defending well. #T3##SUB# De La Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. De La Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Trezeguet is defending well. #SUB# De La Cruz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trezeguet has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De La Cruz but great work by Trezeguet. Trezeguet trying to control the position but De La Cruz is working away. #T4# De La Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Trezeguet is trying to control. De La Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# De La Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Trezeguet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Trezeguet passes to side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Trezeguet controlling the position from side mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Trezeguet dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# De La Cruz shoots in but no luck this time. Trezeguet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De La Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. De La Cruz checks a leg kick.#TD# De La Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trezeguet on his heels. He'll look to pass Trezeguet's guard now, I'm sure. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trezeguet can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# De La Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trezeguet dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# De La Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. De La Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trezeguet manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB# De La Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Trezeguet slips out almost immediately though and dives into De La Cruz's guard.#REVB# Trezeguet tries to free his leg and advance position but De La Cruz is retaining full guard. #T1# Trezeguet is still trying to improve position.#SUB# De La Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trezeguet escapes and throws De La Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Trezeguet takes a little break here. De La Cruz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. De La Cruz is looking for a sweep. Trezeguet slows the pace down. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Trezeguet wants to control but De La Cruz is keeping him busy. Trezeguet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. De La Cruz is looking to reverse the position. De La Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB# De La Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# De La Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Trezeguet moves nicely into side control. The referee asks Trezeguet politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Trezeguet prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3# Trezeguet wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Cruz keeps working. De La Cruz is looking for a sweep. Trezeguet lands a nice forearm strike. Trezeguet lands an elbow. De La Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't. De La Cruz is being controlled here. Trezeguet trying to control the action but De La Cruz is working from the bottom. De La Cruz is letting Trezeguet control him for a moment. De La Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trezeguet off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB# De La Cruz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Trezeguet defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB# De La Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Trezeguet is controlling his hands well. #SUB# De La Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB# De La Cruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? David Trezeguet has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# De La Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Trezeguet knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Trezeguet for a finish. Trezeguet can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Trezeguet will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Trezeguet swings away with a leg kick that misses. De La Cruz blocks a leg kick. A low kick from Trezeguet is predictable there #TD# and De La Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Trezeguet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# De La Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trezeguet defends it well. Trezeguet wants to improve his position but De La Cruz is controlling well.
#SUB# De La Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Trezeguet defends the submission attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Cruz is stalling here. Trezeguet is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De La Cruz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trezeguet has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1# Trezeguet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at De La Cruz to see if he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trezeguet controls the position. De La Cruz is looking to reverse the position. De La Cruz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Trezeguet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. De La Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Trezeguet.#SUB# De La Cruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trezeguet manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De La Cruz has Trezeguet in his guard.#REVB# Both fighters are breathing heavily. Trezeguet chips away with some ground and pound.#T2##SUB# De La Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trezeguet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Trezeguet 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. #SUB# De La Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# De La Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trezeguet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Trezeguet landing some decent shots from guard. De La Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet De La Cruz, not yet. Trezeguet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Trezeguet trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Trezeguet got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trezeguet has managed to get both his arms back between De La Cruz's legs - danger averted. Trezeguet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. De La Cruz keeping moving, preventing Trezeguet from controlling successfully. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Trezeguet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. De La Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trezeguet pinned against the cage. Trezeguet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. De La Cruz misses with a takedown and Trezeguet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! An inside leg kick lands from Trezeguet. Gilbert De La Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! David Trezeguet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Trezeguet connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! David Trezeguet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Trezeguet 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Trezeguet! David Trezeguet tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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