Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 119
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Volkov avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Volkov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkov's head.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Volkov rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz.
Volkov gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Cruz.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Volkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Volkov cracks Cruz with a big elbow.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Volkov off and has taken his back!
Cruz has Volkov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Volkov tries to roll but Cruz sticks to his back.
Cruz lands shots from the back. #T3#
Volkov rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
Volkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Volkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is pushing down on Volkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position. #T4#
Cruz wants to take a breather but Volkov is having none of it. #SUB#
Volkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
Cruz is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.
Volkov gets full guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
Cruz trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dom Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz, which made it look bad.
Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Volkov eats them both and turns towards Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volkov on the side of the head.
Volkov needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.
Cruz goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Volkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Cruz looking to control. #T2#
Volkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov postures up.
Volkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Volkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Volkov working the body and head with strikes.
Cruz tries to buck Volkov off but Volkov is having none of it.
Cruz parries the strikes from Volkov easily there. Volkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cruz to escape.
Cruz wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Volkov working the head with strikes.
Volkov landing a few strikes.
Cruz wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov working away.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Volkov grinds an elbow into Cruz's temple. #SUB#
Volkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Volkov cracks Cruz with a big elbow. #T4#
Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Volkov. #SUB#
Volkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volkov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Cruz.
Volkov taking a breather.
Cruz presses Volkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Volkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Cruz is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cruz tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Volkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkov is looking to control Cruz's arms but Cruz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volkov has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Cruz throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Cruz tries to sprawl but Volkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz is pulling down on Volkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Volkov, at least for the moment.
Ivan Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Cruz trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Volkov trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Volkov is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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 Ivan Volkov.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Volkov!
Our winner, Ivan Volkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Sonni
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laine in his tracks.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Cruz cracks Laine with a good jab.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Laine stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laine counters with a body kick.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Laine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Cruz takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Laine defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laine slips a jab from Cruz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Laine avoids it well.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Laine moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.#T2#
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cruz slips under a jab from Laine.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Laine counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Laine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cruz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laine circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Laine.#T3#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laine sprawls well. Laine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz throws a right hand that Laine ducks under and follows up with a left that Laine also avoids with ease.
Laine unleashes a big counter combination but Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.
A solid body kick from Cruz.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cruz takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Cruz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Laine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruz checks the leg kick.
Laine lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
Laine pushes Cruz away with a front kick.
Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Laine avoids them all with ease.
Cruz throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz checks a leg kick nicely.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Laine throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laine throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Cruz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruz checks it well.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Laine misses.
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muuka Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cruz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Laine.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cruz throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Cruz throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Laine cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Laine.
Laine moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruz throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Laine throws a front kick that sends Cruz stumbling back into the cage.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Laine lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cruz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Laine throws an elbow but misses.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Laine avoids the body shot from Cruz.
A countering left hand to the body from Laine misses.
Cruz slips under a jab.#T3#
Laine moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Laine slips under a jab from Cruz.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Laine avoids it well.
Cruz throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Cruz backing away here, and Laine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Laine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Laine.#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Laine throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Laine tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz stalks Laine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laine's face. Laine staggers backwards, shaken.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Laine works over Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Laine slips a jab from Cruz.
Laine swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine slips a jab from Cruz.
A nice side step and Laine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laine throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Cruz wants to land a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laine lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
Laine avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Cruz throws a right hand that Laine ducks under and follows up with a left that Laine also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.#T1#
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Cruz throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruz.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped Cruz's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Laine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laine.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Cruz throws a one two combo.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dom Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Laine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laine to the ground. Cruz is now in Laine's guard.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Laine is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz is looking to pass into half guard but Laine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laine is in guard.#REVB#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine 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.
Laine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Laine 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laine postures up.
Laine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laine preventing the sweep.
Laine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laine prevents Cruz from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cruz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cruz's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Cruz misses.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Cruz throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Cruz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilbrandt there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt. #T2#
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cruz checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
Dilbrandt takes one to the chin there.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cruz throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Cruz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilbrandt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cruz misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Dilbrandt cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Dilbrandt moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.
Cruz throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Cruz throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Cruz with a hook.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilbrandt with a hook.
Cruz cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz catches Dilbrandt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Cruz moved away.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Dilbrandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice cross by Dilbrandt.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cruz! Dilbrandt dives in looking to finish! Cruz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
Domonic Dilbrandt made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz.
We've been hearing reports that Cruz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruz cracks Delisle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Delisle.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz lands with a hook. Delisle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Delisle checks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Delisle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Delisle tries to counter it with a takedown but Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Delisle on the side of the head.
Delisle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Cruz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Delisle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delisle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Delisle doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Delisle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delisle misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dom Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Delisle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Delisle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delisle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delisle's head backwards.
Delisle takes one to the side of the head.
Delisle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delisle throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Delisle avoids it well.
Delisle ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz swings for the body but Delisle moves out of range. #T2#
Delisle moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Delisle.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Delisle.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Delisle takes one to the side of the head.
Delisle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Delisle avoids it well.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Delisle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delisle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delisle is out of range. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Cruz cracks Delisle with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delisle is defended easily by Cruz.
Delisle dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Delisle's head and hops out.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Delisle moves away and avoids it.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Delisle's ribs.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delisle connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Delisle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delisle fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Cruz throws a combination. Delisle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delisle drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Delisle with a hook.
Cruz misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Delisle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Delisle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delisle works his way into side control.
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Delisle's best efforts.
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Delisle from advancing position.
Delisle stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Delisle slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Delisle slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Delisle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Delisle knows he should have avoided that one.
Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Delisle tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Delisle to the ground. Delisle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Delisle feints the counter takedown.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Delisle with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Delisle lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cruz is trying to control the position but Delisle postures up.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz managing to control the position.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Delisle trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Delisle is looking to advance position but Cruz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Cruz breaks from Delisle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Delisle tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz lands a couple of good shots and Delisle has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cruz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Delisle's head.
Gauthier Delisle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delisle is keeping busy.
Delisle is really stuck here.
Cruz punches Delisle on the ear.
Can Delisle hold on?! Cruz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Will Cruz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3#
Delisle covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
Delisle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cruz dominating with strikes here.
Delisle tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Delisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz works his way into full mount!
Delisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Delisle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Delisle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Delisle can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz is nestled in close to Delisle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Delisle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Delisle is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz is nestled in close to Delisle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Delisle is rocked!
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Delisle defending well.
Cruz is keen to just control but Delisle is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delisle.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Delisle throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Delisle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz throws a hook but Delisle blocks it.#TD2#
Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Delisle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle passes into half guard.
Delisle lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz trying to control but Delisle postures up.
Delisle trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Cruz is staying active underneath Delisle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delisle wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Delisle controlling the pace.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz controls Delisle momentarily but Delisle frees himself.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Delisle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Delisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz trying to control but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Delisle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delisle's guard.
Gauthier Delisle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Delisle has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: C63: Melondov vs. Magnus
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Time stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Time swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range. #CL#
Cruz rushes Time and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Time is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cruz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Time to the mat. Time regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Time pushes Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
Time throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Time circles away.
It seemed like Time was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Time.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Time shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Time was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Time swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Time sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Time is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Time did well to prevent Cruz getting side control.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Time is trying to stand.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz stops Time from getting back to his feet.
Time taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Time defends it. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Time is defending well.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Time is looking to improve his position.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Time tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Time's hands, connecting with Time's forehead.
Cruz stops Time from getting back to his feet.
Cruz content to control rather than advance.
Time looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Time is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Time looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cruz is pressing down on Time's thigh, looking to free his foot. Time is holding on for now.
Cruz wants to control but Time is keeping him busy.
Time is trying to stand.
Time is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cruz prevents Time from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Time throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
My Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Time.
Cruz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Time in his tracks.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Time swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Cruz passes Time's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Time is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz is nestled in close to Time, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes. #ES2#
Time pushes Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Time's waist but Time gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz wants to clinch
and Time counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz throws a leg kick
letting Time counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Cruz is rocked!#TD#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Time is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Time has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Time won't allow Cruz to pass to mount. #ES2#
Time pushes Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
Time throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Time swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Time's knee but Time avoids it well.
Cruz tries to clinch but Time moves away
letting Time counter with a right hand.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Time counters with a body kick that stops Cruz in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but My Time will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
A lazy left from Time finds it's target.
Time fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cruz to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cruz looks to clinch but Time throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cruz taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). My Time!
My Time bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C57: Corassa vs. Time II
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Mayer lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Mayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Mayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz tries to buck Mayer off but Mayer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mayer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cruz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mayer but great work by Cruz.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz staying calm.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Mayer regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz working Mayer over with strikes. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cruz stalling.
Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mayer! #T2#
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz landing punches.
Cruz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cruz cracks Mayer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cruz looking to finish Mayer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayer!
Mayer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Mayer's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz 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.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Mayer's head.
Mayer is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Mayer's temple.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mayer defending well though.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
Cruz is pressing down on Mayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mayer is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Mayer is defending well.
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Mayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mayer.
Cruz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cruz scoring with strikes but Mayer is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz tries to control but Mayer wriggling away.
Cruz working Mayer over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cruz looking to finish Mayer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayer!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz 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#
Mayer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayer takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Mayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz's guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.
Cruz looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is trying to keep Mayer in close. #T1#
Cruz is pulling down on Mayer's head to control his posture.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Mayer postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Mayer's guard.#SUB2#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mayer has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Mayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz working Mayer over with strikes.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Mayer is working away. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Mayer is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Mayer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Mayer is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is pressing down on Mayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mayer is holding on for now. #SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mayer actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Mayer is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Mayer is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dom Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz tries for a takedown but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Mayer there.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Mayer clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Mayer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Mayer manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mayer to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands. #TD#
Mayer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cruz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mayer to the mat. Mayer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayer, not yet. #SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Cruz stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mayer throws up his legs and catches Cruz in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Cruz tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mayer! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damen Mayer!

Event: C52: Johnson vs. Gee II
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Time takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz shoots and misses #KD2#
and Time counters with a crisp one two that drops Cruz! Time thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cruz to his feet! Cruz is in big trouble!#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Time counters with a big left hand that crumples Cruz! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). My Time!
My Time decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C42: Magnus vs. Shamrock
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Sripituksakul. #CL#
Cruz pushes Sripituksakul up against the cage in a clinch.
Sripituksakul misses with a punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz is trying to drag Sripituksakul to the mat but Sripituksakul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sripituksakul prevents it.
Sripituksakul misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sripituksakul lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sripituksakul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Sripituksakul scores with a hook to the body.
Sripituksakul lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Sripituksakul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sripituksakul tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Sripituksakul back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sripituksakul has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sripituksakul tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sripituksakul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Cruz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sripituksakul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sripituksakul tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz wants to stall.
Sripituksakul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sripituksakul pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Sripituksakul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Sripituksakul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sripituksakul's guard.
Sripituksakul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sripituksakul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sripituksakul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Sripituksakul landing some decent shots from guard.
Sripituksakul is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.#T2##SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sripituksakul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cruz is tightening it up a little... Sripituksakul has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sripituksakul reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sripituksakul taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dom Cruz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dom Cruz thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: C35: Fujimoto vs. Gee
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz motions for Time to come forward. Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz tests Time's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz moves out of range as Time strikes.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Time takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Time is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Time. That snapped Cruz's head back. #KD2#
Time drops Cruz with a beautiful combination! Cruz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Time is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dom Cruz has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Time tries to move into range but Cruz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing reports that Cruz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Time dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Time.
Time lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance. #T1#
Time dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Time connects with a body shot.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Time counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Time.
Cruz throws a chopping leg kick but Time manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Time.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Time.
Donk. Time catches Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Time throws a front kick that sends Cruz stumbling back into the cage.
Time throws a quick inside leg kick.
Time throws a good cross that connects.
Cruz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Time lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cruz. Time pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Time!
In his post fight interview, My Time started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C26: Shamrock vs. Delisle
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Little Kitty Sripituksakul has been cut.
A big right from Cruz misses. #CL#
Sripituksakul has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sripituksakul. #BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Sripituksakul moves out of range.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sripituksakul's head.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sripituksakul to the mat! Sripituksakul manages to get full guard.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sripituksakul looking for a sweep. Not yet Sripituksakul, not yet.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sripituksakul's guard.
Sripituksakul is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sripituksakul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Sripituksakul looking for a sweep. Not yet Sripituksakul, not yet.
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sripituksakul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sripituksakul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz won't allow Sripituksakul to sweep him here.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz stands up over Sripituksakul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sripituksakul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Sripituksakul is retaining full guard.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Sripituksakul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sripituksakul 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.
Cruz pushing down on Sripituksakul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cruz cracks Sripituksakul with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sripituksakul tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sripituksakul is looking to escape. #T4#
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Sripituksakul in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cruz unloading with bombs!
Cruz landing strikes from the mount and Sripituksakul is in trouble!
Sripituksakul is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Sripituksakul is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Sripituksakul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sripituksakul is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Kitty Sripituksakul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cruz lands a jab to the head. #KD2#
Cruz drops Sripituksakul with a left right combo! Cruz follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Sripituksakul is rocked!
Sripituksakul tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Oh Sripituksakul is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Sripituksakul taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Sripituksakul here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sripituksakul is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz looks up at the clock and then as Sripituksakul takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cruz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Sripituksakul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sripituksakul takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A big shot lands for Cruz! That's hurt Sripituksakul! Will he recover? Cruz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: C19: Shabazz vs. Lydon
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
McGinnis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz swings for the body but McGinnis moves out of range.
McGinnis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but McGinnis shows good takedown defense.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGinnis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Cruz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A punch lands to the side of McGinnis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGinnis moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
McGinnis throws a body kick that misses.
McGinnis scores with a jab to the head.
Cruz shoots and misses
and McGinnis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cruz misses with a body shot
and McGinnis counters with a nice body kick.
McGinnis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cruz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGinnis counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGinnis lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGinnis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGinnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGinnis. Cruz shrugs it off though.
Cruz dives in and grabs McGinnis's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGinnis pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
McGinnis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
McGinnis feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
McGinnis throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz tries to move into range but McGinnis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes.
McGinnis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGinnis as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinnis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz.
McGinnis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGinnis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGinnis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz will feel that in the morning.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGinnis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGinnis throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
McGinnis connects with a crisp jab.
McGinnis throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis takes one to the chin there.
Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGinnis finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz's head.
McGinnis slips under a jab from Cruz.
McGinnis lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
McGinnis lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
enabling McGinnis to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
McGinnis misses with a body kick.
McGinnis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGinnis sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGinnis tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
McGinnis connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinnis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz pushes McGinnis away with a front kick.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
McGinnis drops Cruz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cruz! McGinnis dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
An out of breath Aaron McGinnis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Combate 16: Koko vs. Mongrel
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Corassa's corner calls for a 1-2. Corassa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruz moves out of range as Corassa throws a body kick.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corassa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Corassa's head but Corassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Corassa's belly button to the back.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corassa as he avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Cruz.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz lands with a straight right. Corassa didn't see that one coming.
Corassa cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corassa circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corassa.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Cruz backs away, Corassa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Corassa avoids it well.
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Eduardo Corassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Corassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Corassa.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Cruz.
A swing and a miss from Corassa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corassa.
Cruz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corassa. #T2#
Corassa connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corassa misses with the combination.
Corassa looks to land a body kick but Cruz moved away.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruz tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corassa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruz is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Corassa. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Corassa finish him?#CL#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Corassa. Corassa maintains the clinch.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Corassa tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Corassa has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Cruz gets control of Corassa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corassa is one step ahead there.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corassa controls the pace.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corassa is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Corassa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz has his hands on Corassa's head, controlling the position.
Corassa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corassa defends well.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Corassa controlling him for the moment.
Corassa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Corassa. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Cruz is predictable there
and Corassa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Corassa slips under a jab.
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Corassa stuffs the takedown.
Cruz moves out of range of the leg kick from Corassa.
Corassa feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corassa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cruz takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz connects with the punch.#TD2#
Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Corassa's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz won't allow Corassa to get back to his feet. #T1#
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corassa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Corassa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cruz controlling the position.
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. #REVB#
Corassa is looking to improve his position.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corassa defending well though.
Corassa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Corassa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is looking to pass Corassa's guard but actually Corassa recovers to full guard. #T2#
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corassa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Corassa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Corassa controlling his opponent.
Corassa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Corassa controlling from mount. #T3#
Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Corassa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Corassa avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
Cruz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Corassa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cruz.
Corassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Corassa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Corassa controlling from the full mount.
Corassa avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Corassa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa dominated that second 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.#R3#
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corassa misses with a low kick as Cruz jumps back.
Corassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Corassa's head but Corassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Corassa.
Corassa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corassa lands a nice shot that snaps Cruz's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Corassa blocks the low kick.
Corassa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corassa defends it well.
Corassa throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Corassa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corassa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A good leg kick by Corassa.
Corassa lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Corassa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corassa throws a quick head kick that knocks Cruz silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Corassa is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eduardo Corassa!
Eduardo Corassa retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Eduardo Corassa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Combate 12: Mongrel vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Moru's head back.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moru avoids the body shot from Cruz.
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Moru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Moru finds it's target.
Cruz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Moru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Moru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Cruz delivers a nice body kick.
Moru's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruz under the eye.
Moru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Moru lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Moru.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Moru.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moru momentarily.
Moru misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Cruz feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cruz's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz lands an overhand right.#TD#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moru tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Moru's guard.
Moru keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moru's head.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Moru here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moru keeps working.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Moru is defending the strikes.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Cruz.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moru keeps working.
Moru is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cruz connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz throws an elbow but Moru slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moru is looking to reverse the position.
Moru is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Cruz is trying to control. Moru wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Moru won't allow it.
Cruz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Moru's thigh. Moru counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru walks into a jab.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moru stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moru cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Moru circles away easily
and Moru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Moru is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moru can do to turn this around?
Moru is trying to improve his position.
Cruz cracks Moru with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moru on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moru is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Cruz trying to control the position but Moru is working away.
Moru dodges the ground and pound from Cruz.
Moru struggling a bit here.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Moru is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moru is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moru will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moru's legs. #T3#
Cruz trying to control the action but Moru is working from the bottom.
Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moru!
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Moru is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moru can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moru tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz lands a heavy elbow.
Cruz cracks Moru with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cruz postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Moru badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Cruz around the waist but Cruz pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Cruz is the winner by TKO! Cruz jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Syn Birthday Bash LA
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
Cruz lands with a nice combination. Yeboah backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Yeboah scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yeboah is one step ahead there.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Yeboah postures up.
Cruz trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yeboah preventing the sweep.
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.
Yeboah stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Yeboah controlling him for the moment.
Yeboah wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#T1#
Cruz pulls Yeboah in to control the position.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yeboah is one step ahead there.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yeboah won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeboah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yeboah tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Yeboah tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz controls Yeboah momentarily but Yeboah frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yeboah shoots and misses
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz leaves Yeboah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruz cracks Yeboah with a big elbow.
Cruz wants to control but Yeboah is keeping him busy.
Cruz working the head with strikes.
Yeboah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yeboah some visible discomfort.
Cruz working the body and head with strikes.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Yeboah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Yeboah taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes.
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yeboah's legs.
Cruz grinds an elbow into Yeboah's temple.
Yeboah is looking for a sweep.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yeboah keeps working.
Yeboah can't do much from the bottom here.
Yeboah gets back to half guard.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Yeboah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yeboah wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well. #T4#
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Yeboah defends it.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Yeboah is having none of it.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yeboah!
Cruz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Yeboah is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeboah is bucking up trying to escape but Cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Yeboah is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?
Yeboah takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Cruz's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dom Cruz thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Syn Kilo vs Spanner
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz is looking to slow Rob down with leg kicks.
Rob lands a jab to the head.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Cruz catches Rob right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Rob drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz controlling the position.
Rob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Rob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rob is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Cruz tenderised Rob's leg. Rob is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rob looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Rob ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2##TD#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rob was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rob is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Rob wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz postures up in Rob's guard and throws a big left but Rob blocks it.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Rob.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Rob.#T3#
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rob's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rob defending well though.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
Rob is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rob trying to control here.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz prevents Rob from improving his position.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Rob dodges it nicely.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Rob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruz working away.
Rob is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rob napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Rob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz working the ground and pound from side control.
Rob is trying to improve his position.
Rob is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rob tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Rob trying to control but Cruz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rob throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rob throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rob's head. #T1#
Rob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz is thwarting Rob's attempts to control the position.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rob can do to turn this around?
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Rob's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rob.
Cruz looking to control but Rob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cruz! Rob is hurt baaadly! Cruz is firing away with more strikes - Rob is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SYN Divine Wind
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeboah shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Yeboah tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cruz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cruz keeps Yeboah under control for a moment.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Cruz prevents Yeboah from moving into mount.
Yeboah has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries to bench press Yeboah off him but Yeboah keeps the position.
Yeboah tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cruz is not content to let Yeboah control the position. #T1#
Cruz struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Yeboah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cruz has his hands clasped together around Yeboah's back. He's all about the action.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Yeboah sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Yeboah has control of the leg.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Yeboah is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yeboah works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Yeboah is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cruz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cruz shrugs it off.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Yeboah has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Yeboah's attempts to control the action.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yeboah fails to advance to Cruz's back.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Yeboah's attempts to control the action.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Cruz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Yeboah has control of the leg.
Yeboah is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Yeboah has control of the leg. #SUB#
Yeboah 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.
Yeboah prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Yeboah trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yeboah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz is pressing down on Yeboah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambulo Yeboah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Yeboah half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Yeboah moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Yeboah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cruz to the ground. Yeboah is now in Cruz's guard.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Yeboah pushes his legs off easily.
Yeboah is stalling in the full guard.
Cruz pulls Yeboah in to control the position.
Yeboah passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yeboah wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Yeboah is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Yeboah.
Cruz tries to roll over but Yeboah keeps him under control.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Yeboah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yeboah is working hard here to advance position.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz pulls Yeboah in close to his closed guard and prevents Yeboah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yeboah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yeboah postures up.
Cruz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yeboah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.#T3#
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Yeboah on that attempt. #TD#
Cruz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yeboah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yeboah looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yeboah being controlled here, momentarily.
Yeboah looking to control.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Yeboah is keeping the position.#T4#
Cruz works over Yeboah with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Yeboah keeps moving. #SUB#
Yeboah looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily. #SUB#
Yeboah working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Yeboah controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambulo Yeboah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yeboah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yeboah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is keen to just control but Yeboah is a slippery customer.
Cruz winds up and cracks Yeboah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yeboah is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah is looking to improve his position.
Cruz trying to control the action but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Cruz is thwarting Yeboah's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Yeboah tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Yeboah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yeboah wants to get back to full guard.
Yeboah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Yeboah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Yeboah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yeboah is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Yeboah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz advances to half guard.
Dom Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz prevents Yeboah from improving his position.
Cruz working over Yeboah with some ground and pound. Yeboah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yeboah wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Yeboah's temple.
Cruz working Yeboah over with strikes. #T3#
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yeboah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yeboah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Cruz postures up.
Yeboah keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz distracts Yeboah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Yeboah is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Yeboah keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Yeboah's brow.
Yeboah has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yeboah looking for a sweep. Not yet Yeboah, not yet.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yeboah tries to improve position but can't.
Yeboah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yeboah is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Yeboah has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yeboah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambulo Yeboah!
Sambulo Yeboah thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 711
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ky Jr with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ky Jr slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Cruz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ky Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Cruz is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ky Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass. #T2#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ky Jr controls the pace.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ky Jr advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz holding on.
Ky Jr landing a few strikes. #T3#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr grinds an elbow into Cruz's temple.
Ky Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Cruz is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound but Cruz is defending the strikes.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
A control attempt from Cruz but he's now mounted!
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ky Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Ky Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Cruz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr lands a big elbow - Cruz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cruz is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
After the fight, Gaia Ky Jr 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.

Event: Syn 704 Tsoko vs Mfer
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jain takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Jain is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Jain's guard.#SUB2#
Jain looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Jain keeps moving.
Jain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jain keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Jain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Jain tries to pass.
Cruz pulls Jain in close to his closed guard and prevents Jain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T1#
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Jain's brow.
Jain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz is working Jain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Jain keeps moving.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Jain is retaining full guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz stands up over Jain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Jain is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz distracts Jain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz trying to control but Jain is working from the bottom.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jain is trying to hold Cruz in close to prevent damage but Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
Jain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Jain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Jain won't allow it.
Jain is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jain wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Jain is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz working over Jain with some ground and pound. Jain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jain wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz passes to full mount!
Cruz prevents Jain from getting the reversal.
Cruz unloading with bombs!
Cruz content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jain is looking to get to half guard.
Jain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
BOOM! Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jain working to try and regain half guard.
Cruz lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz lands a couple of good shots and Jain has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cruz works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the head.
Jain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jain hang on?
Jain tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cruz throws a right hand that Jain ducks under and follows up with a left that Jain also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Jain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Jain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jain as he avoids it easily.
Jain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jain! But no joy.
Jain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Jain connects with a nice looking jab.
Jain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jain looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Jain's shoulder, as Jain tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Jain moved away.#T1#
Jain misses with a body shot.
Jain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Jain throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Jain counters by moving into the clinch.
Jain prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jain looking to pass the guard.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jain is one step ahead there.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Jain tries to pass. #T2#
Jain trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jain passes into half guard.
Jain wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Jain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz keeping control of the position.
Jain trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away. #T3#
Jain wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jain being controlled here momentarily.
Jain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jain stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jain lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Jain misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Jain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jain.
Jain is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Jain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Jain counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz walks into a left hand.
Jain misses with a looping right.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jain loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moganesh Jain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jain pinned against the cage. Jain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz lands the left hand.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Jain.
Jain looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jain catches Cruz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cruz throws a series of punches but Jain avoids them all with ease.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jain.
Jain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cruz duly obliges.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jain can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Jain rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jain scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Jain's head back.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jain throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain misses with a looping right.#T2#
Jain misses with a wild body shot.
Jain throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Jain as Cruz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jain walks into a left hand.
Jain lands a nice looking body shot.
Jain lands an overhand right.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Jain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Jain tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Jain's ribs.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jain looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.#TD#
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jain!#T3#
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jain takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jain is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz trying to control the action but Jain is working from the bottom.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jain some visible discomfort.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Jain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz advances nicely into full mount.
Jain wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Jain is squirming around nicely.
Cruz lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Jain is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Jain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cruz lands with some strikes.
Cruz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Jain wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has passed into side control.
Jain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.
Jain tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz working over Jain with some ground and pound. Jain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dom Cruz made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Syn 696 Point vs Puno
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Orlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Orlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz with a hook.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Orlov leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Orlov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Orlov.
A combination from Orlov does no damage.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Orlov misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Cruz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orlov on the side of the head.
Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Orlov eats them both and turns towards Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Orlov misses with a body shot
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Orlov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Orlov stops Cruz from passing to mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Cruz.#T2#
Cruz trying to control the position but Orlov is working away.
Cruz prevents Orlov from escaping the position.
Cruz looks up at the clock and then as Orlov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cruz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz taking a breather here. #SUB#
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Orlov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Orlov! #SU2#
Orlov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cruz, up you get!
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a head kick. #T3#
Orlov scores with a hook.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Cruz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Orlov takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orlov's guard.#ES2#
Orlov pushes Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orlov was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Cruz advances to half guard.
Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz is just content to waste time from the top position. Orlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cruz trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Cruz stops Orlov from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Orlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orlov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orlov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orlov to the ground. Cruz is now in Orlov's guard.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orlov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlov is keeping the position for now.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving. #T1#
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Orlov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Orlov!#REVB#
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Orlov controlling him for the moment.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlov is one step ahead there. #T2#
Orlov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Orlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Orlov stands up. #TD#
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Orlov's guard.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orlov is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orlov's head.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Orlov's head.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Orlov defending well.
Cruz trying to control from Orlov's half guard. Orlov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlov is keeping the position for now.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Orlov is defending the position.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz throws a strike but Orlov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Orlov. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz with a jab.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Orlov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dom Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Orlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boris Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Orlov's head back.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Orlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Cruz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
Orlov throws a front kick aimed at Cruz's knee but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a chopping leg kick but Orlov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orlov swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orlov thumps Cruz with a low kick.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz scores with a nice body kick.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orlov scores with a one two! Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Cruz is rocked!#T3#
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orlov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlov takes one to the chin there.
Cruz with a nice calf kick.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Orlov wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
Boris Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz prevents Orlov from getting back to his feet.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Cruz is working Orlov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orlov wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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 Dom Cruz.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Boris Orlov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Got vodka?'.

Event: Syn 689 Gravas vs Partio
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alcala is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alcala is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Cruz working for a guillotine from mount but Alcala is in no mood to give up.
Alcala is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz tries to control but Alcala wriggling away.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Cruz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T1#
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cruz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz landing strikes from the mount and Alcala is in trouble!
Alcala is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cruz misses with a head shot.
Cruz lands a heavy elbow.
Cruz cracks Alcala with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T2##ES#
Alcala bucks Cruz off and manages to get back to his feet!
Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cruz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alcala swivels and escapes.
It looked like Alcala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Alcala is working away.
Alcala is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alcala is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz is stalling here. Alcala is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cruz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alcala has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cruz controlling the pace.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alcala is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard. #T4#
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alcala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Alcala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alcala keeps working.
Cruz working over Alcala with some ground and pound. Alcala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alcala is looking to escape.#ES#
Alcala kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz feints a jab promting Alcala to slip. Cruz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alcala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Alcala's body. Alcala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz misses with a double jab
enabling Alcala to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Alcala counters with a right hand that sends Cruz tumbling to the canvas! Can Alcala finish him? He dives into Cruz's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!#SU#
Alcala stands and steps away. Cruz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Alcala finish him?
Cruz tries to clinch but Alcala is having none of it.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Alcala tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alcala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alcala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Lito Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alcala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcala takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Cruz throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Alcala counters with a beautiful punch that sends Cruz to the canvas! #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Alcala gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Alcala's knee but Alcala avoids it well.
Cruz throws a push kick but Alcala slaps the foot to one side.
Alcala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz throws a series of punches but Alcala moves out of range.
It looked like Alcala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lito Alcala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alcala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lito Alcala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.#BC#
Alcala manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alcala doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Alcala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Alcala slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Alcala gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Alcala walks into a jab.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Alcala throws a big counter combination but Cruz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alcala napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Alcala throws Cruz to one side and escapes!
Alcala takes one on the button.#T3#
Cruz throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Alcala with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cruz!
Cruz misses with a hook
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz misses the jab.
Alcala lands a jab.#T4#
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Alcala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alcala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Alcala sprawls well.
Alcala half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alcala cracks Cruz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cruz falls backwards against the cage. Alcala follows up with more strikes that drop Cruz to his knees. Alcala keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cruz! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lito Alcala!
Lito Alcala was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn Supernova X
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1##TD#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garcia is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #T1#
Garcia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard. #REVR#
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Cruz postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Garcia defending against the ground and pound.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cruz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cruz working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Nice jab there from Cruz.
A big right from Cruz misses. #CL#
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Cruz looking for a takedown. #TD#
Cruz pulls guard.
Cruz is trying to hold Garcia in close to prevent damage but Garcia has managed to pass into half guard.
Garcia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Garcia from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is looking to get back to full guard here but Garcia has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cruz tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia taking a breather here.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia takes a little break here. Cruz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cruz wants to control but Garcia postures up.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back!
Garcia is really stuck here.
Garcia is covering up but some of the strikes from Cruz are getting through and doing damage.
Garcia breaks Cruz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz is pulling down on Garcia's head. It's preventing any offense from Garcia, at least for the moment.#T2#
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz controlling Garcia's posture.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Garcia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T3#
Cruz pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garcia is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?#T4#
Cruz is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Cruz wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia!#ES2#
Garcia throws Cruz to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Cruz throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Garcia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a good low kick that Cruz was not able to check.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Garcia thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it #TD#
and Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
Garcia pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Cruz trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Cruz advances position into side control!#T2#
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but Garcia denies him.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Garcia gets full guard.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz pulls Garcia in close to his closed guard and prevents Garcia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Haislan Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cruz pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz trying to control the position here.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Syn 676 Gravas vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Doyle misses with a straight left.
Doyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Cruz.
Doyle connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doyle takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Doyle circles away easily
and Doyle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz thinking. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz trying to control the action but Doyle is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cruz just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Doyle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cruz works to advance to full mount. Doyle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Doyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz landing punches.
Doyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cruz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Doyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz lands with some strikes.
Cruz lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz with shots to the head and body - Doyle looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Doyle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cruz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz with shots to the head and body - Doyle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cruz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doyle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Doyle is bucking up trying to escape but Cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doyle is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doyle regains half guard.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Doyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doyle trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz trying to control the action but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Doyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Doyle's hands, connecting with Doyle's forehead.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz working Doyle over with strikes.
Doyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doyle.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Doyle is keeping the position.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doyle trying to control the position.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doyle's legs. #SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz trying to control the action but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but Doyle denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz 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#
Doyle lands the left hand.
Cruz defending well as Doyle loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Doyle.#TD#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Doyle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Doyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Doyle is keeping the position.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Doyle has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Doyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doyle wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Cruz stands up over Doyle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving. #SUB2#
Doyle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Doyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doyle can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Doyle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doyle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Doyle tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Cruz has hold of Doyle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Doyle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cruz with shots to the head and body - Doyle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cruz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Cruz landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cruz wants to control the pace but Doyle is squirming around nicely.
Cruz breaks from Doyle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Doyle taking shots to the head.
Doyle working to try and regain half guard.
Cruz dominating with strikes here.
Cruz lands a big shot there that rocks Doyle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz tries to control but Doyle wriggling away.
Cruz dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Doyle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Doyle tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz trying to control but Doyle is having none of it.
Cruz can't control as he wanted to and Doyle manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Doyle tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz is trying to control. Doyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Doyle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz looks to land a combination. Doyle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Doyle tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz presses Doyle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doyle gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Doyle uses from the top position.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle postures up.
Cruz is trying to hold Doyle in close to prevent damage but Doyle has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cruz is looking to get back to full guard here but Doyle has managed to pass to side control instead.
Doyle working away.
Doyle controls the position.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Jimmy Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Doyle trying to control the position but Cruz is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cruz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz punishes Doyle's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz moves forwards but Doyle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doyle misses with a looping left.
Doyle lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Doyle throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz tries to move into range but Doyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doyles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Cruz lands.
Cruz scores with a jab.#T4#
Doyle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Doyle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doyle looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Doyle eats them both and turns towards Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Doyle looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Doyle avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Doyle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz moves out of range as Doyle strikes.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyle.
Doyle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Doyle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Doyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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 Dom Cruz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dom Cruz made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Syn 672 Dog vs Pendragon
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz goes for a double leg but Green avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Green continues to drive forward.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green lands a body shot.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Green lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom 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.
Cruz tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Green looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Green avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Green feints a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Green scores with a nice strike.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruz swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Cruz is looking to score with low kicks.
Green swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Nice body kick from Green.
Green checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Green jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green delivers a nice body kick.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Green connects with the punch.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Green lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Green defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Green into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz misses with a low kick. #T3#
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Green looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
A jab from Green finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green scores with a head kick.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range. #T4#
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Green has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Green scores with a kick to the body.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Green lands a body shot.
Green avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Green dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body kick from Green.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Green lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green throws a wild body kick that Cruz sees coming a mile off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cruz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green misses with a looping left.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Cruz clinches.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Green gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Cruz jumps guard but Green stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz has Green pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Green. #TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Green has passed into half guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Green is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz is holding on to half guard well.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green preventing the sweep. #T3#
Cruz working a defensive guard but Green passes into half guard.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz controlling the position for now.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz working a defensive guard but Green passes into half guard.
Cruz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Green controlling his opponent.
Green avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.#T4#
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blake Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Green back into the cage.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Green is working Cruz over against the cage.
Green pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cruz jumps guard but Green stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Cruz lands a takedown into guard.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Green has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green controlling from the full mount.
Cruz wants to control but Green is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Cruz holds on, trying desperately to control.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
Blake Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green controlling from mount.
Cruz tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Dom Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruz wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Green has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Green avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green controlling from mount. #T4#
Cruz holds on to Green as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Green winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Syn 666 Jones vs Murphy
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Collins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Collins pulls Cruz into guard.
Collins is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Collins has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Collins is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?
Collins has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily. #SUB#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Collins is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cruz trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Collins keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. #SUB#
Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#SUB#
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins trying to control the position. #SUB#
Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Collins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Cruz tries to break free.
Will Collins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cruz tries to escape but Collins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Collins is punishing Cruz with some ground and pound.
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
Collins throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Can Cruz hold on?! Collins is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Collins keeps control of the position as Cruz tries to break free.
Cruz wants to control his opponent's hands but Collins gets his hands free.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collins lands shots from the back.
Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Collins's guard. Nice work there by Cruz. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Collins is trying to keep Cruz in close. #SUB#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dom 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.
#R2#
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Collins as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Collins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Collins lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1#
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Cruz wants to sweep but Collins has passed to side control!
Collins trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Misha Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Collins is staying active.#T2#
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz trying to control here.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Collins trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Collins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz trying to control the position here. #T3#
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Collins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Cruz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard. #REVB#
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving. #SUB#
Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Collins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Collins takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Collins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cruz backs up against the cage.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cruz back to the cage. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Collins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Collins avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz slips under a jab from Collins.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Cruz misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Misha Collins is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cruz slips a jab from Collins.
Cruz clobbers Collins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Collins misses with a straight left.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Cruz.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Collins feints and as Cruz raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Collins is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up. #T2##SUB#
Collins working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Collins has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Cruz distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Collins has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is working Collins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cruz trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz stays in close to Collins's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.

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 Misha Collins.
I think Collins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Misha Collins!
Misha Collins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 663: Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shamrock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Shamrock has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cruz is on him like a limpet, forcing Shamrock back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shamrock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz misses with a body shot. #T1#
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Donk. Cruz catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz with a poor takedown
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.#CL2#
Cruz forces Shamrock back against the cage and clinches.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Cruz jumps guard but Shamrock stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Cruz looks winded!
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A short left from Shamrock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Shamrock working aggressively here. #TD2#
Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Shamrock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Shamrock.#T3#
Cruz tries to clinch but Shamrock moves away
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz goes for a double leg but Shamrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamrock continues to drive forward.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Cruz avoided it.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz scores with a one two! Shamrock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.#T4#
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock. #TD2#
Cruz feints and as Shamrock raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Shamrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz wants to clinch but Shamrock slips to the side
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamrock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Shamrock jabs at Cruz's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Shamrock counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz toppling to the canvas! Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shamrock finish him?!
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?#T1#
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Dom Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock scores with a counter punch that sends Cruz to the canvas! Shamrock smells blood - he's punishing Cruz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cruz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 661 Jones vs Toivonen
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz prevents White from improving his position.
White keeping control of the position.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White is not content to let Cruz control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
White wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
White is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White trying to control here.
Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from White's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but White defends it.
Cruz wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
White is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but White defends it. #T3#
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz with the ground and pound but White uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cruz trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #SUB#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
White controlling Cruz's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass White's legs.
Cruz trying to control the position but White is working away.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White is trying is best to control the position here.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but White is holding on for dear life with his legs.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick from White.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from White.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz lands a head shot.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cruz wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White misses with a body shot.
White throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
White thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
White lands with a cross.
Walter White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from White.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
White throws a big counter combination but Cruz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Walter White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
White misses with a body shot.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
White lands with an overhand left.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz misses with a body shot. #T2#
White connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Dom Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
White is concentrating on defense, preventing Cruz from advancing position.
White is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz prevents White from improving his position.
White trying to control but Cruz postures up.
White has his hands clasped together around Cruz's back. He's all about the action.
White wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Cruz is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cruz is looking to advance position but White won't allow it. #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.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
Cruz working White over with strikes.
White is doing well to control the position and prevent Cruz from advancing to side control.
White has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
White wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White trying to control here.
Cruz is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
Cruz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
White trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
White explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down White rather than just go for the knockout.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
White throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Walter White is winning the standup battle so far.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from White.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
White misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.#TD2#
Cruz gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White struggling a bit here.
Cruz trying to control the position but White is working away. #T1#
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
The referee asks Cruz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cruz prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass White's legs.
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.
Walter White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White is not content to let Cruz control the position.
White is letting Cruz control him for a moment.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
White is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Cruz trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White prevents Cruz from improving position.
White managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cruz.
Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for White!
Cruz wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Cruz tries to control but White wriggling away. #T4#
White regains half guard.
White is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
White wants to get back to full guard.
White wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cruz stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 659 Gravas vs Papadopoulos
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by San Pedro.
Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but San Pedro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that San Pedro 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.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but San Pedro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
San Pedro takes one to the side of the head.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Cruz throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz thuds a left hand into San Pedro's body.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As San Pedro backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Cruz is looking to wear down San Pedro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz. #TD#
San Pedro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
San Pedro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cruz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards. #TD#
Cruz wants the takedown. San Pedro is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in San Pedro's guard against the cage.
San Pedro is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.
San Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
San Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz pushing down on San Pedro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
San Pedro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz. #T3#
Cruz trying to control from half guard but San Pedro is working away.
San Pedro is in trouble now - Cruz has advanced to mount!
The referee warns San Pedro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
San Pedro tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
San Pedro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
San Pedro taking shots to the head.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
San Pedro tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San Pedro hang on?
Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
San Pedro tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz avoids the attempt from San Pedro to control.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. San Pedro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
San Pedro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz scoring with strikes but San Pedro is staying in there.
San Pedro is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San Pedro is looking to escape.
San Pedro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with San Pedro, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes San Pedro against the cage but San Pedro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Cruz there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz misses with a combination
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro lands a lovely overhand right.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
San Pedro gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Cruz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. San Pedro can't fight it off and eventually Cruz manages to take the fight to the floor. San Pedro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
San Pedro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cruz cracks San Pedro with a solid left hand.
San Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
San Pedro 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.
San Pedro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
San Pedro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
San Pedro pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz trying to control but San Pedro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cruz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! San Pedro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! San Pedro has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cruz pulls San Pedro in close to prevent any damage.
San Pedro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Cruz keeping full guard, as San Pedro tries to pass.
San Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
San Pedro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
San Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
San Pedro 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.
Cruz wants to control from the top but San Pedro keeps moving.
San Pedro wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
San Pedro controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
San Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
San Pedro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz is in close to San Pedro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
San Pedro trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz pushes down on San Pedro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
San Pedro stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from San Pedro.
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro avoids a punch combination nicely.
San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
San Pedro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
San Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Cruz tries to clinch
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has San Pedro pinned against the cage. San Pedro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruz.
San Pedro thinks about the counter body kick.
San Pedro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz tries to clinch there but San Pedro circles away.
Cruz throws a series of punches but San Pedro avoids them all with ease.
San Pedro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Cruz was not able to check. #T2#
San Pedro throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz misses the body punch
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz slips a jab from San Pedro.
Nice body punch from San Pedro.
A bone on bone clash there as San Pedro blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but San Pedro avoids it really well and circles away.
San Pedro flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - San Pedro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
San Pedro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruz with a body shot.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it. #T3##CL2#
San Pedro closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Cruz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cruz working away.
San Pedro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
San Pedro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
San Pedro keeping hold of Cruz's head, controlling as best he can.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
San Pedro wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
San Pedro is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San Pedro avoid being mounted?#T4#
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
San Pedro trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cruz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
San Pedro has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
San Pedro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
What can 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!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esteban San Pedro.
I think San Pedro 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Syn 656 Magufuli vs ODB
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Cook cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Cook takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Cook.
Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Cook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cook looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cook.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Cook appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz throws a series of punches but Cook moves out of range. #T1#
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cook rather than just go for the knockout.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Cook.
Cruz lands with a slapping head kick.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cook avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cook lands with a shot to the body.
Cruz stalks Cook and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cook's face. Cook staggers backwards, shaken.
Cook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Cook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cook.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
Cruz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Cook shows good takedown defense.
Josh Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Cook scores with a jab to the head.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz lands a jab to Cook's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Cook.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Cook avoids it with no problem.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cook lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Cruz.
Cruz trying to control the action but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Cook is defending the strikes. #T3#
Cook is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cruz wants to control but Cook is keeping him busy.
Cruz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Cruz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cruz misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook is not content to let Cruz control the position. #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.
Cruz taking a breather here.
Cruz working away.
Cruz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cruz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cruz moves into full mount!
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Cruz with shots to the head and body - Cook looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cruz looking to ground and pound but Cook is blocking nicely.
Cook is bucking up trying to escape but Cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cook's head backwards.
Cook ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
A bone on bone clash there as Cook blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cook. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Cook throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Cook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Cook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook prevents Cruz from moving into mount. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Cook's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cook wants to control but Cruz postures up.
Cook tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cook defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cook, who protects the arm well.
Cruz in the domination position with Cook hanging on.
Cook prevents Cruz from improving position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cook is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is staying tight to Cook's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Cook is defending the strikes.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cook struggling a bit here.
Cruz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cook defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Cruz trying to control the action but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cook is letting Cruz control him for a moment.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.#T4#
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cook sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cook struggling a bit here.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cook knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Cruz crashes against the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cook is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
An elbow from Cruz crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cook checks a leg kick.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Cook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cook throws a big counter combination but Cruz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Cook works on Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
Cruz looking to control.
Cook won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cook sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Cook is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Cook is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz wants to control but Cook is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cook is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cook.
Cruz is pressing down on Cook's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cook's guard. #REVB#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Josh Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cook is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cook is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Cook blocks nicely.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz 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.
Cruz stands and throws Cook's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Cook wants to control but Cruz postures up.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Cook is defending well.
Cruz working away.
Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cook will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cruz lands a nice forearm strike.
Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cook will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cruz fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
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.
You can see the frustration on Cook's face as Cruz controls the position.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Cook gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Cook's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Cook misses with a hook.
Cook leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Syn 653 Magufuli vs Robinson
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Cruz misses with the combination.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz looks for a takedown but Griffiths sprawls well.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Griffiths moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths lands with a right hand.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths jabs at Cruz's body.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Griffiths scores with a body shot.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Cruz checks it.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths with a hook.
Griffiths scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffiths keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffiths is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Griffiths circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Griffiths sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Griffiths keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffiths circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffiths throws a quick counter head kick but Cruz was just out of range.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Griffiths wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Griffiths sprawls well.
Griffiths throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffiths fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Griffiths moves out of range.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Griffiths circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Griffiths is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Griffiths changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Griffiths preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffiths does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Griffiths wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Griffiths 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#
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Griffiths moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffiths looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch position.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffiths sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffiths sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Griffiths counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz darts in trying to clinch
letting Griffiths counter with a right hand. #T1#
Cruz moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Griffiths circles away.
Cruz throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffiths dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
A swing and a miss from Griffiths.
Cruz digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffiths swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Griffiths has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffiths there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Griffiths's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Griffiths doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffiths is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz looks to land a strike but Griffiths avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffiths is retaining full guard.
Griffiths is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz distracts Griffiths with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Griffiths uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Griffiths!#REVR#
Griffiths stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz pulls Griffiths in close to his closed guard and prevents Griffiths from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffiths puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cruz has a hand on Griffiths's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Griffiths takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Griffiths trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griffiths fails to move to back control.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Griffiths haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Griffiths dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Griffiths leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Cruz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Griffiths gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Cruz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths is pushing Cruz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cruz jumps guard but Griffiths turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Griffiths makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
Cruz looking for a takedown.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Cruz pushes Griffiths back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Griffiths manages to break the clinch.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Griffiths connects with a jab.
Griffiths is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
Cruz slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Cruz works Griffiths's body with a nice hook.
Cruz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Griffiths misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dom Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffiths checks it well.
Griffiths tried to counter with a leg kick but Cruz avoided it.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffiths obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffiths is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Griffiths counters with a quick kick to the body but Cruz blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Cruz wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.#T4#
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffiths throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths throws a head kick that half lands.
Cruz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffiths, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 649 Jones vs Maracon III
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz throws a head kick but Jodson moves out of range.
Cruz takes a swing at Jodson's ribcage but misses.
Cruz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Jodson misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jodson lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jodson misses the target.
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jodson back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jodson tried to score with a low kick but Cruz checks it.
Jodson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cruz moves out of range as Jodson strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jodson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jodson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Jodson is looking to clinch.
Jodson throws a leg kick
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Jodson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Cruz moves out of range of the leg kick from Jodson.
Dohn Jodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Jodson.
Jodson scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Jodson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jodson misses the jab.
Jodson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jodson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz moves forwards but Jodson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruz throws the left hand but Jodson avoids the punch easily.
Cruz misses with a leg kick
and Jodson counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jodson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cruz throws a combination. Jodson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jodson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Jodson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jodson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
Dohn Jodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jodson.
Jodson scores with a leg kick.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Jodson sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jodson as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jodson.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.#TD#
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jodson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Jodson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz prevents Jodson from improving his position.
Jodson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jodson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Jodson's hands, connecting with Jodson's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jodson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4##SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Jodson is holding on to half guard well.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jodson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz stalling away here and it's allowed Jodson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jodson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Dom Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Jodson.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Jodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Jodson connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jodson backs up against the cage.
Cruz throws a head kick but Jodson moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Jodson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jodson moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Jodson misses.
Jodson lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Jodson misses with a low kick.
Dohn Jodson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Jodson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cruz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jodson.
Jodson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jodson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodson is leaning against Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Cruz is working for takedown but Jodson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jodson gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jodson tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Jodson back against the cage.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Jodson has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Jodson breaks the clinch.
Jodson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Jodson's body.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Jodson sprawls well.
Jodson moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Jodson throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Jodson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cruz scores with a spinning back kick!
Jodson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruz is out of range.
Dohn Jodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Jodson.
Jodson throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Jodson sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Cruz misses its target.#CL2#
Jodson has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Jodson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jodson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cruz blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jodson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jodson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jodson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz wants to control but Jodson passes easily into half guard.
Jodson controlling the action here. #T4#
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Jodson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jodson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Jodson is controlling well.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jodson stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Jodson stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jodson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dohn Jodson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jodson moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Jodson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jodson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jodson.
Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Jodson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jodson connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodson scores with a nice strike.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
A leg kick checked by Jodson.
Jodson needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Jodson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Jodson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Jodson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jodson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jodson digs a right hand underneath Cruz's ribcage. Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Jodson.
Jodson lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Jodson breaks the clinch.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Jodson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jodson.
Jodson loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jodson! But no joy.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jodson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jodson cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jodson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Jodson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Jodson's knee but Jodson avoids it well.
Jodson throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jodson's waist but Jodson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
And Jodson responds with a good body kick, but Cruz manages to step out the way in time.
Jodson blocks a jab.
Cruz thuds his right hand into Jodson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jodson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
That kick from Jodson tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cruz slips under a jab from Jodson.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Jodson manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Jodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jodson. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jodson misses with a looping right.
Cruz moves out of range as Jodson strikes.#CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Jodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Jodson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Jodson.
A short left from Jodson. #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jodson to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz has Jodson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jodson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz.
Cruz is working for takedown but Jodson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Jodson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jodson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Jodson digs a right hand into Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz's gas tank.
Jodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jodson scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Jodson manages to break the clinch.
Jodson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jodson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jodson drops Cruz with a big left hand! Cruz is injured, injured bad! Jodson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dohn Jodson!

Event: Syn 646: End of Summer Special
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Cruz both land. Nice combination.
Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cruz misses with a body shot
and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Keenan tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keenan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cruz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.#T1#
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Cruz moved away.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Cruz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keenan to the mat! Keenan manages to get full guard.
Keenan keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keenan pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Keenan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keenan keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Keenan controlling Cruz's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Keenan circles away easily
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Keenan throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cruz just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz cracks Keenan with a good jab.
Cruz works Keenan's body with a nice hook.
Keenan misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keenan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Keenan has wrist control.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keenan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keenan is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Keenan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keenan is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keenan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz 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#
Cruz swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Cruz scores with a leg kick.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Keenan sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range.
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
And Keenan counters with a quick kick to the body but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Keenan throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Keenan knows he should have avoided that one.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Cruz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Keenan finish him?
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Cruz is predictable there
and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz scores with a jab. Keenan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Keenan, which made it look bad.
Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Cruz jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Keenan drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Keenan has knocked Cruz down with a huge combo! Keenan steps away and waves a wobbly Cruz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keenan works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keenan counters with a leg kick.
Keenan is looking to chop away at Cruz's legs.
A low kick from Cruz misses
and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan.
Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Keenan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cruz! Keenan lets Cruz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cruz looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well.
Keenan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keenan counters with a crisp right that sends Cruz to the canvas! Keenan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Keenan!

Event: Syn 643
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Collins dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Collins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Cruz shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz catches Collins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cruz motions for Collins to come forward. Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Collins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Collins checks the leg kick.#T1#
Collins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Collins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz. #TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Collins is defending well.
Collins tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.#SUB#
Cruz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Collins is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CAGED CROW Clothings 50$ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Syn 639 Boagrius vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ekaku if he has to take too many more of those.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruz checks it well.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ekaku but Ekaku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from Cruz.
Ekaku scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz stalks Ekaku and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ekaku's face. Ekaku staggers backwards, shaken.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku wants to slow Cruz down by chopping away at his legs.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been hearing reports that Ekaku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Ekaku with a nice cross.
Cruz takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku throws a counter high kick but Cruz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ekaku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Cruz takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Ekaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.
Ekaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cruz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku stuffs the takedown.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.#T2#
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruz defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ekaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekaku is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working.
Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku avoids it well.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ekaku avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz. #T3##SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ekaku, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Ekaku defends.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Ekaku is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ekaku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ekaku to see if he's OK.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Ekaku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cruz is trying to control. Ekaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Ekaku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekaku defending well though.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku keeping control of the position.
Ekaku is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ekaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Ekaku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Ekaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ekaku throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekaku rather than just go for the knockout.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku is controlling Cruz's trapped leg to prevent Cruz from advancing to side control.
Cruz 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.
Ekaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Ekaku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cruz.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ekaku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dom Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Ekaku controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Cruz pushing down on Ekaku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz is pressing down on Ekaku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku is holding on for now.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Ekaku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Ekaku dodges it nicely.
Ekaku trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz passes to side control. #T3#
Ekaku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cruz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ekaku moves into full guard.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Cruz distracts Ekaku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ekaku dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ekaku pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz trying to control here. #SUB#
Ekaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Ekaku trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Ekaku is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Ekaku wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Ekaku postures up.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ekaku won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Ekaku is avoiding it.
Ekaku throws a front kick that sends Cruz stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Ekaku.
Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Ekaku sprawls well.
Hiroshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekaku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Ekaku sprawls well.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance. #TD2#
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ekaku!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku gets back to half guard.
Ekaku keeping hold of Cruz's head, controlling as best he can.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Ekaku is defending the position.
Ekaku works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ekaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
Ekaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Ekaku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard.#REVR#
Cruz trying to control the position.
Ekaku stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ekaku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz controls Ekaku momentarily but Ekaku frees himself.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Ekaku trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ekaku defends it easily.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Ekaku trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking to control but Ekaku passes into half guard.
Cruz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ekaku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CAGED CROW Clothings 50$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Syn 635 Whyte vs Diggs II
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Cruz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz wants to counter with a clinch but Griffiths pushes him away.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz works over Griffiths's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Cruz swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Cruz misses with a low kick. #T1#
Good shot there by Cruz.
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
We've been told by Griffiths's head coaches at Arcalimon Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Cruz slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffiths defends it nicely.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.#T2#
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Griffiths as Cruz shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffiths moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffiths defends it nicely.
As Cruz backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths takes one to the side of the head.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffiths swivels and escapes.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffiths, which made it look bad.
Griffiths tried to counter with a leg kick but Cruz avoided it.#TD2#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffiths trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffiths defending well though. #SUB2#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Griffiths to regain full guard.
Griffiths preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz works over Griffiths with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Griffiths pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Griffiths keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Cruz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cruz moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffiths throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a left and a right that stings Griffiths.
Griffiths defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffiths looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cruz working away.#T1#
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Griffiths defends.
Cruz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffiths knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Griffiths defends.
Griffiths parries the strikes from Cruz easily there. Cruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Griffiths to escape.
Griffiths taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Cruz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Griffiths is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffiths avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz. #T2#
Cruz looks up at the clock and then as Griffiths takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cruz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz trying to control the position but Griffiths is working away.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Griffiths is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths avoids it well.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffiths keeps working.
Cruz working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Cruz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Griffiths sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Griffiths avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz.
Cruz working the strikes but Griffiths uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz trying to control the action but Griffiths is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffiths keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffiths is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffiths avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Griffiths is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Griffiths uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Griffiths pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cruz passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths throws a lazy head kick
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths swinging wildly here.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffiths as he avoids it easily.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Cruz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Griffiths avoids it well.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Cruz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Griffiths jabs at Cruz's body.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Cruz checks it.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griffiths with a jab.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griffiths lands with a right hand.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffiths slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Griffiths keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
Donk. Cruz catches Griffiths right on the button with a cross.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
It looked like Griffiths was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz.
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Griffiths back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffiths is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Griffiths circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths moves out of range as Cruz throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths lands with a nice body kick.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz lunges at Griffiths with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffiths's hand.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths. #T3#
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Griffiths takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffiths sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths walks into a straight right hand from Cruz.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Cruz jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Cruz backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz shoots and misses
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffiths scores with a jab.
Cruz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths is looking to counter with a body kick.
Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffiths has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 631 Jones vs JYD II
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Vinyard misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vinyard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Vinyard moved away.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vinyard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cruz moves out of range as Vinyard strikes.
Vinyard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vinyard lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Vinyard.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vinyard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.#CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Vinyard backwards.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Vinyard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinyard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vinyard swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Vinyard has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vinyard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
A shot in the inside from Vinyard.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vinyard after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vinyard tries to stand but Cruz is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Vinyard defends it easily.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Vinyard from standing up. #T2#
Vinyard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Vinyard controlling him for the moment.
Vinyard told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Vinyard pushes his legs off easily.
Vinyard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cruz's guard.#SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vinyard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vinyard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinyard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Vinyard gets to his feet - Cruz follows without any prompting.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vinyard. Vinyard obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Vinyard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vinyard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Vinyard counters with a straight right hand.
Vinyard throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Vinyard loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Vinyard swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
A jab from Vinyard misses. #TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cruz tries to move to mount but Vinyard blocks the move with his legs.
Vinyard parries the strikes from Cruz easily there. Cruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vinyard to escape.
Vinyard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz throws an elbow but Vinyard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vinyard to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard 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##CL#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vinyard after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Cruz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vinyard trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Vinyard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Vinyard wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vinyard wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a strike but Vinyard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz 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.
Vinyard seems keen to control Cruz's posture.#T1#
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vinyard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz stands and throws Vinyard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.
Cruz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vinyard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cruz is working Vinyard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vinyard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vinyard, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Vinyard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vinyard, who protects the arm well.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Vinyard is trying to improve his position.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Vinyard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cruz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vinyard is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Vinyard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vinyard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Cruz is working Vinyard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vinyard taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes.
Cruz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vinyard works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Vinyard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vinyard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Vinyard wants to get back to his feet.
Vinyard gets full guard.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Vinyard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Vinyard wants to get up but he can't break Cruz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vinyard defends well.
Vinyard tries to stand but Cruz is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinyard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vinyard tries to stand but Cruz is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vinyard wants to stand but Cruz is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinyard misses the target.
Vinyard lands an overhand right.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Vinyard's head.
Cruz slips a jab from Vinyard.
Vinyard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Vinyard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Vinyard's head.
Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Vinyard.
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz lands a nice shot that snaps Vinyard's head back.
A big right from Vinyard misses. #TD#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vinyard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Vinyard's guard.#T1#
Vinyard pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Vinyard wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Vinyard keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Vinyard is adopting a defensive guard.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vinyard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vinyard's head.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vinyard controlling Cruz's posture. #T2#
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Vinyard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Vinyard is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Vinyard pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Vinyard pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Vinyard looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Cruz distracts Vinyard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.#ES2#
Vinyard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cruz throws a low kick but Vinyard moves out of range easily.
Cruz lands the left hand.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinyard as he avoids it easily.
Vinyard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruz with a body shot.#TD#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vinyard on his heels. He'll look to pass Vinyard's guard now, I'm sure.
Vinyard managing to control the position.
Vinyard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vinyard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Vinyard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vinyard controlling Cruz's posture.
Vinyard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vinyard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Vinyard keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vinyard has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vinyard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CAGED CROW Clothings 50$, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 627
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1#
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh misses with a hook.
Cruz is looking to chop away at Kavanagh's legs. #KD2#
Kavanagh cracks Cruz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cruz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kavanagh finish him? #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dom Cruz has been cut.
Kavanagh thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it #TD#
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kavanagh is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Kavanagh is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Kavanagh keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kavanagh is keeping the position for now.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Kavanagh keeps moving.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kavanagh is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Kavanagh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kavanagh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kavanagh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kavanagh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz looking to control.
Kavanagh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kavanagh defends it easily.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kavanagh defends it easily.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Kavanagh is stalling in the full guard.
Kavanagh wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Kavanagh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Kavanagh from controlling successfully.
Kavanagh works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Kavanagh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kavanagh wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Kavanagh controlling from the top position. #T3#
Cruz is trying to control the position but Kavanagh postures up.
Kavanagh trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Kavanagh defends it easily.
Kavanagh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kavanagh controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kavanagh defends well.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Kavanagh tries to pass. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kavanagh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kavanagh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kavanagh has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Kavanagh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kavanagh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Kavanagh is not content to let Cruz control the position.#SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Kavanagh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dom Cruz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Cruz misses.
Kavanagh jabs at Cruz's body.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kavanagh is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Kavanagh won't allow it. #BC2#
Kavanagh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kavanagh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Kavanagh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kavanagh trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kavanagh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kavanagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kavanagh wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Kavanagh content to stall in guard here.
Kavanagh trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cruz controls Kavanagh momentarily but Kavanagh frees himself.
Kavanagh advances to half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kavanagh pulls his head out easily.
Cruz is not content to let Kavanagh control the position.
Kavanagh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kavanagh is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to control but Kavanagh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Kavanagh.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Kavanagh is controlling well.
Kavanagh controlling the action here.
Brody Kavanagh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Kavanagh sits in half guard. #T2#
Cruz is looking to control Kavanagh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Cruz tries to roll over but Kavanagh keeps him under control.
Cruz trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Kavanagh has control of the leg.
Kavanagh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kavanagh is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kavanagh to get the leverage.
Cruz tries to roll over but Kavanagh keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Kavanagh passes to side control.
Kavanagh advances nicely into full mount.
Kavanagh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kavanagh controlling from mount.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kavanagh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Kavanagh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kavanagh working for a submission but Cruz is keeping him at bay.
Kavanagh landing strikes from the mount.
Kavanagh tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kavanagh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cruz?
Kavanagh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kavanagh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Kavanagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dom Cruz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cruz stuns Kavanagh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Kavanagh moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kavanagh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kavanagh looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kavanagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kavanagh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kavanagh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Cruz staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz feints a jab promting Kavanagh to slip. Cruz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kavanagh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kavanagh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kavanagh.
A telegraphed right hand from Kavanagh misses the target. #T1##TD#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kavanagh quickly recovers to half guard.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Kavanagh is working away.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Kavanagh won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kavanagh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Kavanagh trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Kavanagh tightening his grip on Cruz, looking for the choke.
Cruz tries to roll but Kavanagh sticks to his back.
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. #SUB2#
Kavanagh is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cruz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Kavanagh gets his hands free as Cruz looks to control.
Dom Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Cruz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kavanagh keeps control of the position as Cruz tries to break free.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz trying to control the position but Kavanagh manages to sink in the hooks.
Kavanagh throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kavanagh is trying to stick to Cruz's back but Cruz is turning into Kavanagh. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kavanagh's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cruz.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Kavanagh is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Cruz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kavanagh is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kavanagh is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz. #T4#
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.
Kavanagh is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz throws a strike but Kavanagh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kavanagh controls the pace.
Kavanagh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kavanagh trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Kavanagh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brody Kavanagh.
I've got Kavanagh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Kavanagh!
Brody Kavanagh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 622 Boagrius vs Rocket II
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Head scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Head. #TD#
Cruz pulls guard effortlessly.
Head content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz controls Head momentarily but Head frees himself. #SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Head's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Head works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Head must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz controls Head momentarily but Head frees himself.
Head's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Head looking to pass the guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Head pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Head wants to stand but Cruz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Head tries to pass.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Head won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. #SUB#
Cruz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Head is defending well. Cruz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Head has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cruz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CAGED CROW Clothings 50$, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn Europe 98
Date: Jan 30, 2019

#R1#
Cancer throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
Cancer throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cancer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cancer misses with a hook to the body
and Cancer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz shoots in but Cancer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cancer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cancer as he avoids it easily.
Cancer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cancer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#CL#
Cruz pushes Cancer up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cancer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cancer tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cancer has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cancer gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cancer won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. #SUB#
Cruz working for submissions but it's allowed Cancer to get to half guard.
Cruz moves into full guard. #T1#
Cancer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cancer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.#SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cancer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cancer uses it to pass to side control.
Cancer is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Cancer keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Cancer working away.
Cancer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Cancer keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is trying to control Cancer's posture but Cancer avoids it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cancer sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cancer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cancer is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Testicular Cancer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Cancer sprawls well.
Cancer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
The crowd cheers as Cancer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Cancer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cancer misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cancer.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cancer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Cancer.
Cancer gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Cancer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cancer defends it easily.#T1#
Cancer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz has control of Cancer's left arm, preventing Cancer from doing any damage.
Cancer wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Cancer defends easily. #SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Cancer defends it easily. #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.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cancer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Cancer is sitting in close to Cruz's body. Cruz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cancer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cancer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cruz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dom Cruz!
Post fight, an emotional Dom Cruz said 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.
In defeat, Testicular Cancer stepped up to the mic, saying 'My jock strap got twisted up....'.

Event: DARE 90
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but La De Hoya slips the punch.
La De Hoya slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
A nice inside leg kick there by La De Hoya. That's going to slow Cruz down.
La De Hoya stuffs the takedown.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from La De Hoya.
Cruz misses with a leg kick.
La De Hoya connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by La De Hoya! #TD#
Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La De Hoya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
La De Hoya keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz postures up in La De Hoya's guard and throws a big left but La De Hoya blocks it. #T1##SUB#
Cruz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! La De Hoya is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cruz, into his guard. #REVB#
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
La De Hoya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. La De Hoya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. La De Hoya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
La De Hoya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing La De Hoya from controlling successfully. #T2#
La De Hoya showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but La De Hoya defends it easily.
La De Hoya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but La De Hoya pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB#
La De Hoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, La De Hoya has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. La De Hoya 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 Cruz.
Cruz is being controlled here.
La De Hoya working away.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
La De Hoya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
La De Hoya slows the pace down.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La De Hoya trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
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 Dom Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruz tries to clinch but La De Hoya moves out of range.
La De Hoya thows a body kick. Cruz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cruz throws a series of punches but La De Hoya moves out of range.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
La De Hoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As La De Hoya looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but La De Hoya just gets out of the way.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but La De Hoya circles away.
La De Hoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La De Hoya connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by La De Hoya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Cruz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but La De Hoya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
La De Hoya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cruz drives through and clinches with La De Hoya against the cage.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but La De Hoya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
La De Hoya misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
La De Hoya is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cruz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip La De Hoya to the mat. La De Hoya regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but La De Hoya has wrist control.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Cruz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! La De Hoya is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cruz, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. La De Hoya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. La De Hoya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz is trying to control the position but La De Hoya postures up. #T2##SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Cruz has his foot on La De Hoya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La De Hoya works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead La De Hoya passes into half guard.
La De Hoya sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, La De Hoya seems content to control.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. La De Hoya is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
La De Hoya trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but La De Hoya pulls his head out easily.
Cruz controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cruz shoots in and bounces La De Hoya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but La De Hoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but La De Hoya is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marious La De Hoya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
La De Hoya throws a nice inside leg kick.
La De Hoya lands with a thumping leg kick.
La De Hoya slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
La De Hoya is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cruz shoots and misses
and La De Hoya counters with a nice leg kick.
La De Hoya throws a head kick that misses.
La De Hoya scores with a leg kick.
La De Hoya moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
La De Hoya tries a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz moves away from the strike by La De Hoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and La De Hoya counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La De Hoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La De Hoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La De Hoya scores with a leg kick. #T1#
La De Hoya throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
La De Hoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but La De Hoya is quick to defend against it.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
La De Hoya stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La De Hoya backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
La De Hoya connects with a body shot.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
La De Hoya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La De Hoya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La De Hoya lands with a cross.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but La De Hoya avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged La De Hoya in a clinch.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables La De Hoya to keep the fight standing.
La De Hoya leaning against his opponent.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La De Hoya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La De Hoya lands with a left to the head.
La De Hoya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La De Hoya misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz tries to pull guard but La De Hoya won't allow it.
La De Hoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Cruz jumps guard and drags La De Hoya to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
La De Hoya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but La De Hoya defends easily.
La De Hoya won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
La De Hoya controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Cruz has his foot on La De Hoya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La De Hoya works his way back into a safe position though.
La De Hoya wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La De Hoya content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. La De Hoya stacks Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by La De Hoya!
La De Hoya tries to move to mount but Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
La De Hoya trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marious La De Hoya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think La De Hoya 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marious La De Hoya!
Marious La De Hoya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 84
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Turner dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Turner with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Turner misses with a looping right.#TD#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turner on his heels. He'll look to pass Turner's guard now, I'm sure.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz distracts Turner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Cruz won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Turner 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.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turner wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Turner keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz passes Turner's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Cruz cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Cruz is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz distracts Turner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turner is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Turner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Turner.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Turner throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Turner throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Cruz scores with a one two! Turner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dom Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Turner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turner wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Cruz with a jab.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.#TD#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Cruz won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Cruz is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Turner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cruz!
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Turner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Cruz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Turner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turner trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Turner trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
Turner is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Cruz has his hands clasped together around Turner's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz controlling the position well.
Turner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Josh Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Turner controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T1#
Cruz trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard. #REVB#
Turner is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Turner won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Turner wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Turner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turner preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turner working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Turner to see if he's OK.
Turner is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Turner struggling a bit here.
Turner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Turner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Turner is trying to improve his position.
Turner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Turner is defending well.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Turner prevents Cruz from improving position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Post fight, Dom Cruz stared into the camera and said 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.
In defeat, Josh Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PFC 69 Com vs Sullivan
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Cruz dives in and grabs Koski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koski pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koski tries a head kick but it misses.
Koski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koski misses with an uppercut.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koski circles away quickly and effectively.
Koski throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Koski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz controlling Koski's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Koski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Koski 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.
Cruz has Koski pulled in close to control his posture.
Koski pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is looking to control Koski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Koski has control of the leg.
Koski is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it. #T2#
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koski pulls his head out easily.
Koski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Koski controlling his opponent.
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Cruz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koski controlling from mount. #T3#
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Koski maintains control.
Koski controlling from mount.
Koski wants to take Cruz's back here but Cruz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Koski maintains control.
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Koski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Koski is controlling well. #T4#
Koski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Koski is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koski is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz tries to roll over but Koski keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalevi Koski dominated that round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Koski misses with a straight left.
Cruz throws a right hand that Koski ducks under and follows up with a left that Koski also avoids with ease.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cruz tries to clinch but Koski is having none of it.
Koski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koski misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
A jab from Koski misses.
Cruz tries to counter by clinching up but Koski breaks away and moves out of range.
Kalevi Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz slips a straight right by Koski.
Koski takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Koski tries a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Koski is defending the strikes.
Cruz throws an elbow but Koski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cruz landing a few strikes.
Cruz working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz working away.
Cruz trying to control the position but Koski is working away.
Koski is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Koski tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Koski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cruz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Koski is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Koski is defending well.
Koski trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Koski tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T3#
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koski is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koski avoid being mounted?#SUB#
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.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koski keeps working.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Koski to regain full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Koski's legs - danger averted.
Koski keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Koski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Koski working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Koski has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that second 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.
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Koski.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab.
Koski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Koski tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koski.
Koski throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Cruz misses the jab.
Koski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Koski with a jab.
Koski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
The strikes coming from Cruz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koski's legs.
Cruz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Koski is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Cruz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Koski is holding Cruz down, trying to stall.
Cruz is working Koski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Koski can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Cruz trying to control the action but Koski is working from the bottom.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koski is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koski keeps working. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Koski is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cruz grinds an elbow into Koski's temple.
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Koski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz.
Cruz misses with the ground and pound.
Koski is looking to reverse the position.
Koski struggling a bit here.
Cruz cracks Koski with a big elbow.
Koski struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dom Cruz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koski eats them both and turns towards Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Koski scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Koski - just one landing.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koski connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Koski, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Koski against the cage but Koski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Koski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Koski fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Koski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koski can pounce on him.
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Koski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Koski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koski connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cruz out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalevi Koski!
Kalevi Koski is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Kalevi Koski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 66 Van Gaal vs Lee
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Fuujin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cruz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz swings for the body but Fuujin moves out of range.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Fuujin.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuujin throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuujin can pounce on him.
Fuujin misses with a low kick as Cruz jumps back.
Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fuujin backs up against the cage.
A big left from Fuujin misses.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuujin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fuujin throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fuujin. #T1#
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuujin.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Fuujin is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Fuujin connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Cruz feints a jab promting Fuujin to slip. Cruz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fuujin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fuujin to regain full guard.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Fuujin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Fuujin blocks nicely.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuujin is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Fuujin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fuujin looking to control.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz won't allow Fuujin to sweep him here.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuujin is keeping the position for now.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fuujin looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuujin, not yet.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz postures up in Fuujin's guard and throws a big left but Fuujin blocks it.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuujin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuujin is retaining full guard.
Cruz throws a strike but Fuujin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cruz wants to sweep here but Fuujin controlling him for the moment.
Fuujin is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Fuujin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fuujin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Fuujin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Fuujin stalling.
Fuujin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice shot by Fuujin.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuujin circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuujin can do to turn this around?
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fuujin! #TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fuujin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fuujin is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Fuujin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cruz lands an elbow.
Cruz misses with the ground and pound.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fuujin some visible discomfort. #T1#
Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuujin keeps working.
Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fuujin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cruz moves into full mount!
Cruz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fuujin hang on?#SUB#
Cruz wants to finish this one by submission but Fuujin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cruz. #SUB#
Cruz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fuujin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fuujin is bucking up trying to escape but Cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Fuujin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuujin is in a horrible position here. Cruz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fuujin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cruz.
Cruz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fuujin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz throws some wild stikes that Fuujin manages to avoid easily.
Cruz looking to ground and pound but Fuujin is blocking nicely.
Cruz with good strikes from the mount here!
Cruz throws a strike there. Fuujin manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fuujin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. #T3#
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Fuujin defends it.
Fuujin trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Fuujin is holding on to half guard well.
Fuujin tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuujin's head.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuujin's head.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Fuujin's hands, connecting with Fuujin's forehead.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuujin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuujin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fuujin trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz throws a one two combo.
Fuujin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuujin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Fuujin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuujin is looking to chop away at Cruz's legs.
Cruz takes a swing at Fuujin's ribcage but misses.
Cruz takes a swing at Fuujin's ribcage but misses.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Fuujin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fuujin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cruz duly obliges.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Fuujin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fuujin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Fuujin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fuujin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Fuujin defends it easily.
Fuujin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fuujin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuujin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kazuka Fuujin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fuujin advances to half guard.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Cruz has control of Fuujin's left arm, preventing Fuujin from doing any damage.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fuujin is aware though and is defending well.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz controlling Fuujin's posture. #T3#
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuujin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fuujin is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuujin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuujin is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Fuujin defends it. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fuujin defends it well. #SUB2#
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is just content to waste time from the top position. Fuujin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuujin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: PFC 58 Karimov vs Browne*
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Festation wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Festation works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Festation is retaining full guard.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Festation blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving.
Cruz stands up over Festation, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Festation keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Festation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Festation is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Festation keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz cracks Festation with a solid left hand.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Festation wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Festation keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Festation controlling Cruz's posture. #T2#
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Festation is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Festation managing to control the position.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Festation has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Festation told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Festation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Festation is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Festation is keeping the position for now.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet. #T3#
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Festation is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Festation is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Festation controlling the position.
Cruz won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Festation seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Festation pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz cracks Festation with a solid left hand.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Festation controlling the position.
Festation controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Festation wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Festation's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Festation looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Festation defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Festation into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.#TD#
Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Festation kicks Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Festation avoids nicely.
Cruz throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1##TD#
Cruz scores with a takedown into Festation's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Festation really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Festation is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Festation has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Festation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Festation is keeping the position.
Festation has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Festation wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Festation wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Festation trying to control the position.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Festation works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Cruz is working Festation over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cruz prevents Festation from getting back to his feet.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Festation keeps moving.
Festation has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz is in close to Festation's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz stands up over Festation, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Festation has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Festation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Festation looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Festation 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.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Festation working a defensive guard here.
Cruz stands up over Festation, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Festation is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Festation dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Festation stuffs the takedown.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Festation avoids a kick to the body.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Festation back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Festation sprawls well. Festation wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Festation should have avoided that one. #T1#
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Festation. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Festation is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Festation stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Festation slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body shot. #T2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Festation shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Festation tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Festation to the ground. Festation escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?#T3#
Festation leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice cross by Cruz.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Festation tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Festation to the ground. Festation escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Festation avoids them all with ease.
Festation looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Festation tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Festation to the ground. Festation escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Festation. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a body kick that stops Cruz in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Festation defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz took some time post fight to say the following; 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: PFC 52 Asskicken vs Blade
Date: Jul 20, 2018

#R1#
Cruz dives in and grabs Pinea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinea pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut there from Pinea.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pinea under the eye.
Pinea wants to clinch.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pinea defends it nicely.
Pinea looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
A nice side step and Cruz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Pinea stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Pinea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pinea.
Pinea lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Cruz pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pinea is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinea lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Cruz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pinea has his hands clasped together but Cruz extends and breaks Pinea's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cruz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dom Cruz!
Post fight, an emotional Dom Cruz said 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: PFC 50 John vs Boone
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nordskov is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordskov defending well though.
Nordskov trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nordskov is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Nordskov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordskov defending well though.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nordskov is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Nordskov's hands, connecting with Nordskov's forehead.
Nordskov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Nordskov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Nordskov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Cruz trying to advance position but Nordskov counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nordskov is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Nordskov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz throws a strike but Nordskov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Cruz working a defensive guard but Nordskov passes into half guard.
Cruz controlling the position for now.
Nordskov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Nordskov is controlling well.
Cruz is looking to control Nordskov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Cruz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nordskov prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz is trying to control but Nordskov passes into side control!
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nordskov off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cruz is controlling the position but Nordskov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz 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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Nordskov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nordskov tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Cruz pulls guard.
Cruz is trying to hold Nordskov in close to prevent damage but Nordskov has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz wants to control but Nordskov passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to control but Nordskov postures up.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Nordskov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is trying to control Nordskov's posture but Nordskov avoids it. #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.
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cruz controls Nordskov momentarily but Nordskov frees himself.
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.#SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nordskov is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordskov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Nordskov clobbers Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nordskov throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.#TD#
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #T4#
Cruz throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head.
Nordskov is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nordskov avoid being mounted?
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nordskov to regain full guard.
Nordskov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Nordskov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nordskov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Nordskov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range. #CL2#
Nordskov moves into the clinch.
Nordskov tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordskov walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Nordskov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nordskov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Nordskov avoids nicely.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nordskov!
Nordskov is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz throws an elbow but Nordskov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cruz tries to advance position but instead Nordskov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Nordskov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz is keen to just control but Nordskov is a slippery customer.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordskov defending well though.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Nordskov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Nordskov is keeping the position.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nordskov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz throws a strike but Nordskov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz looking to control.
Nordskov stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Nordskov postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nordskov 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
After the big win, Mads Nordskov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PFC 44 Sanchez vs Winston
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Lincekum misses with a hook.
Lincekum misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lincekum checks a leg kick.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Lincekum walks into a jab.
A cross from Lincekum lands.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincekum sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lincekum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Lincekum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lincekum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
A jab from Lincekum finds it's way through Cruz's defenses. #TD#
Cruz scores with a takedown into Lincekum's guard.
Lincekum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz pushes down on Lincekum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cruz with the ground and pound from mount.
Cruz cracks Lincekum with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cruz is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Lincekum is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dom Cruz!
An intense looking Dom Cruz took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.
The defeated Tim Lincekum had this to say: 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.

Event: PFC 38 House vs Li
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Bango lands a head kick!
Bango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruz checks a leg kick.
Bango jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Bango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Bango really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bango tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Bango's guard.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz trying to move into half guard but instead Bango has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bango with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Bango defends easily.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bango defends it easily.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz has his hands on Bango's head, controlling the position.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bango being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bango connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bango moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bango throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Bango regains half guard, as Cruz was trying to land strikes.
Bango is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bango avoid being mounted?
Bango is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Bango works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz distracts Bango with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bango keeps moving.
Bango looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bango keeps moving.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bango works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bango is keeping the position for now.
Bango seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
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 DJ Bango will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Bango sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bango bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Bango cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cruz misses the body punch #KD#
and Bango counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz toppling to the canvas! Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bango finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bango - that will leave a mark!
Bango drops Cruz with a big left hand! Cruz is injured, injured bad! Bango jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Bango!
Our winner, DJ Bango, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 33 Yamaguchi vs Darkk II
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1##CL#
Cruz clinches.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Qwe.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Qwe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qwe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Qwe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Qwe avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Qwe misses with some punches.
Qwe misses with some punches.
Qwe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz stalling in the clinch but Qwe improves position.
Qwe tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Qwe pulls Cruz into guard.
Qwe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Qwe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Qwe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Qwe has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Qwe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Qwe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qwe is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Qwe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Qwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Qwe tries to pass.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Cruz controls Qwe momentarily but Qwe frees himself.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Qwe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Qwe looking for a sweep. Not yet Qwe, not yet. #T4#
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Qwe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Qwe is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Qwe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Qwe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Qwe wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Qwe blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Qwe looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Qwe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Qwe trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qwe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body
letting Qwe counter with a right hand.
Qwe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qwe manages to avoid it.
Qwe flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away.
Qwe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Qwe works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Qwe goes down and covers up as Cruz starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
In his post fight interview, Dom Cruz gave a big smile as he said 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: PFC 25 Yamaguchi vs Rock
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thomas has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple. #T1#
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though. #SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz prevents Thomas from standing back up.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Thomas is looking to escape.
Thomas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thomas is trying to stand.
Thomas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thomas defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Thomas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas wants to stand but Cruz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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. #REVR#
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Cruz misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Cruz throws a lazy head kick
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a big right hand! Oh Cruz is in trouble here! Thomas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Thomas!
After winning the bout, Tom Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 16 Mfer vs Tepes
Date: Feb 09, 2018

#R1#
Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nagasaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nagasaki to the ground. Cruz is now in Nagasaki's guard.
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. #T1#
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz passes Nagasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Nagasaki's temple.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Nagasaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nagasaki wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagasaki is controlling Cruz's trapped leg to prevent Cruz from advancing to side control.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
Nagasaki is concentrating on defense, preventing Cruz from advancing position.
Cruz is trying to control. Nagasaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz is taking a breather. Nagasaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Nagasaki is defending the position. #SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4##SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Nagasaki makes his way to full guard, as Cruz worked for a kimura.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Nagasaki defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz 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#
Nagasaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz throws a low kick but Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Cruz defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Nagasaki gets caught napping as Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Nagasaki manages to retain guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving. #SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T1#
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Nagasaki looking to control.
Dom Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz works over Nagasaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Cruz distracts Nagasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Nagasaki blocks nicely.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving. #SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Nagasaki blocks nicely.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Nagasaki blocks nicely.
Nagasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Nagasaki avoids them all with ease.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nagasaki rather than just go for the knockout.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Dom Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Cruz shoots in but Nagasaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nagasaki is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cruz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nagasaki jabs at Cruz's body.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagasaki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki avoids a kick to the body.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
As Cruz backs away, Nagasaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeo Nagasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cruz moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagasaki.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagasaki but Nagasaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takeo Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Cruz.
A good leg kick by Cruz. #TD2#
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki looking to control.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Nagasaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Nagasaki!#REVR#
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagasaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
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.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Nagasaki is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nagasaki to get the leverage.
Cruz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well. #T3#
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nagasaki seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Cruz controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cruz cracks Nagasaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Cruz. #CL#
Nagasaki has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nagasaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Cruz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nagasaki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
Nagasaki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: PFC 10 Tournament Finals
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Thomas checks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cruz.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cruz swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thomas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jed's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Thomas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cruz's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Thomas is trying to stand.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz misses with a head shot. Thomas uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Thomas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cruz misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Cruz looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tom Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lands with a slapping head kick.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tom Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Cruz scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Thomas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.#T4#
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz. #TD2#
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.#ES#
Thomas pushes Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
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 Tom Thomas 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.
#R2#
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Cruz.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Cruz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Cruz misses
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas with a nice cross.#T1#
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a big right hand! Oh Cruz is in trouble here! Thomas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Thomas!
Tom Thomas is the new bantamweight champion!
Tom Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 6 Tournament Semi Finals
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daebak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daebak moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz throws a body punch but Daebak moves out of range.
Daebak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daebak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daebak lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Daebak sneaks out the side door and pushes Cruz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Daebak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz throws a series of punches but Daebak avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
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.#ES#
Daebak has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cruz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Daebak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Daebak is pushing Cruz's head away, looking to escape. Cruz manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daebak is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daebak is trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Daebak to see if he's OK.
Daebak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Cruz tries to move to mount but Daebak blocks the move with his legs.
Cruz prevents Daebak from escaping the position.
Cruz landing strikes.
Cruz prevents Daebak from escaping the position.
Daebak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daebak tries to get out of the position.
Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Daebak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daebak some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daebak has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Daebak is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Daebak is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cruz connects with a decent elbow.
Daebak is trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz trying to control the action but Daebak is working from the bottom.
Daebak is trying to buck Cruz off.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Daebak to see if he's OK.
Daebak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cruz trying to control the action but Daebak is working from the bottom.
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Daebak dodges the ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz prevents Daebak from escaping the position.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daebak some visible discomfort. #ES#
Daebak throws Cruz to one side and escapes!
Daebak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cruz.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Daebak is looking to counter the offense by Cruz and move into the clinch.#T4#
Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Daebak checks it.
Daebak is looking to counter the offense by Cruz and move into the clinch.
Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruz throws a head kick but Daebak moves out of range. #TD2#
Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz working the body and head with strikes.
Daebak parries the strikes from Cruz easily there. Cruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Daebak to escape. #SUB2#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Cruz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Daebak is trying to buck Cruz off.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Daebak is trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Daebak is rocked!
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Daebak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Daebak is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cruz can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: PFC 3 Tournament showcase
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1##TD#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maldini sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cruz prevents Maldini from getting the reversal.
Maldini tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maldini is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldini is in a horrible position here. Cruz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maldini is bucking up trying to escape but Cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini regains half guard.#SUB2#
Maldini actively working from the bottom here.
Maldini trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Maldini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Cruz breaks Maldini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T1##SUB2#
Maldini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz stands up over Maldini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Maldini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Maldini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maldini controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Maldini controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. #T2#
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maldini working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maldini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz advances position into side control!
Cruz working the head with strikes.
The referee asks Cruz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cruz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maldini is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Cruz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Maldini is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Maldini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maldini is trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz lands an elbow. #T4#
Maldini is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cruz trying to control the action but Maldini is working from the bottom.
Maldini tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz cracks Maldini with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Maldini is defending well.
Maldini wants to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Maldini looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Maldini defends the submission attempt.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cruz throws a head kick that misses
and Maldini counters with a leg kick.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maldini fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruz is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Maldini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maldini moves out of range of the body kick from Cruz.
Maldini scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Maldini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cruz backing away here, and Maldini unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maldini.
Cruz misses with a low kick as Maldini jumps back.
Maldini lands a right hook to the body.
Cruz checks a low kick from Maldini.
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.#T1#
Maldini feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maldini walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldini can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Cruz.
A countering left hand to the body from Maldini misses.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maldini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maldini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maldini takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Cruz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maldini.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
Maldini lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Maldini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pepe Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maldini on his heels. He'll look to pass Maldini's guard now, I'm sure.
Cruz cracks Maldini with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Maldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maldini's head.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Maldini is retaining full guard.
Maldini pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cruz passes Maldini's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Maldini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maldini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maldini wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maldini is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Maldini's hands, connecting with Maldini's forehead.
Maldini trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Maldini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maldini is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Cruz winds up and cracks Maldini with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Maldini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Maldini's temple.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maldini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maldini taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Maldini tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Maldini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maldini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz lands a heavy elbow.
Maldini is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Maldini wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz landing shots from mount.
Maldini wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maldini is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Maldini, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Maldini against the cage but Maldini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maldini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maldini just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Maldini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maldini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maldini appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Maldini manages to avoid it.
Maldini cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Maldini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Maldini misses.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Cruz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maldini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maldini jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1##TD#
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Maldini's guard.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maldini working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Maldini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maldini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz pushes down on Maldini's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Maldini is defending the position. #T2#
Cruz prevents Maldini from improving his position.
Cruz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maldini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maldini tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Cruz looking to control but Maldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz content just to control the position here. #T3#
Maldini tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pepe Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Maldini tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maldini is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maldini for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz looking to control but Maldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maldini throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Post fight, Dom Cruz stared into the camera and said 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: DUEL#107 oCrazy vs Sigit
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Kapaldi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kapaldi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapaldi misses the target.
Kapaldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kapaldi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kapaldi defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Kapaldi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kapaldi to the ground. Cruz is now in Kapaldi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Cruz postures up in Kapaldi's guard and throws a big left but Kapaldi blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Kapaldi has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Kapaldi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Kapaldi!#REVR#
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kapaldi is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cruz controls Kapaldi momentarily but Kapaldi frees himself. #SUB2#
Kapaldi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz is adopting a defensive guard.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz managing to control the position.
Kapaldi stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cruz has Kapaldi pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kapaldi won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kapaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pedro Kapaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kapaldi blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Kapaldi moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kapaldi slips under a jab.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.#T4#
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz is looking to slow Kapaldi down with leg kicks.
Kapaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kapaldi, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kapaldi walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Kapaldi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kapaldi.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Kapaldi's shoulder, as Kapaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Kapaldi counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dom Cruz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kapaldi.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kapaldi.
Cruz lands with a nice combination. Kapaldi backs away looking to recover.
Kapaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kapaldi backing away here, and Cruz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kapaldi feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kapaldi lands the left hand.
Kapaldi dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Cruz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapaldi.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the body.
Kapaldi checks a leg kick nicely.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it. #T1#
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cruz just manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi thumps Cruz with a low kick.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kapaldi feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Cruz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kapaldi misses its target.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kapaldi at a distance.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking body kick.
Kapaldi misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kapaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kapaldi is looking to wear down Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kapaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kapaldi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Kapaldi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cruz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
A short uppercut from Kapaldi.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kapaldi lands with a light punch inside.
Kapaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Cruz tries a body shot but Kapaldi blocks it.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Kapaldi is controlling him.
Kapaldi lands an uppercut.
Cruz tries a body shot but Kapaldi blocks it.
Kapaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Kapaldi blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Nice body punch from Kapaldi - that landed with a thud.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz jumps guard but Kapaldi stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kapaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Kapaldi avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz.
Kapaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Kapaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kapaldi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Kapaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kapaldi. #ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz is working for takedown but Kapaldi is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Kapaldi takes one on the button.
Kapaldi lands with a nice body punch.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.#T4#
Kapaldi lands a jab to the nose.
Kapaldi ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kapaldi avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Kapaldi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kapaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pedro Kapaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kapaldi misses with a hook.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Kapaldi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Cruz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kapaldi.
Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kapaldi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kapaldi did well to prevent Cruz getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that second round.
That's time! Kapaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kapaldi scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kapaldi lands with a good body shot.
Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cruz lands with a cross.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi scores with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Cruz with a hook.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kapaldi does it's job there.
Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kapaldi digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Kapaldi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kapaldi throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.#T1#
Kapaldi takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi misses the jab.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Cruz throws a head kick but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kapaldi.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kapaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi scores with a nice body kick.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kapaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kapaldi.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kapaldi eats them both and turns towards Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kapaldi doesn't seem phased though.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Cruz swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Kapaldi's head back.
Kapaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi throws a nice head kick!
Crunch! Kapaldi slams his shin into Cruz's torso.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
A jab from Kapaldi misses.
Cruz moves forwards but Kapaldi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Kapaldi scores with a hook.
Cruz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice takedown defense from Kapaldi. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kapaldi - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kapaldi. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kapaldi thows a body kick. Cruz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kapaldi is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Kapaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapaldi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kapaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kapaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
A left lands for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Kapaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kapaldi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Kapaldi tried to counter with a leg kick but Cruz avoided it.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Kapaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Kapaldi checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Kapaldi misses with a hook.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Kapaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kapaldi misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kapaldi moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kapaldi works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Kapaldi with a nice cross.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kapaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a hook but Kapaldi avoids it easily.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapaldi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kapaldi lands a front kick.#T1#
Kapaldi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Cruz throws a jab when Kapaldi was well out of range.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapaldi.
A big left from Kapaldi misses.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kapaldi throws out the jab.
Cruz flicks out a counter leg kick but Kapaldi steps away.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Kapaldi avoids it with no problem.
Cruz tries to work over Kapaldi's front leg with a kick but Kapaldi checks it.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kapaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kapaldi looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz throws a right hand that Kapaldi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kapaldi also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz digs a good body shot into Kapaldi's ribs.
Kapaldi dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Kapaldi throws a big counter combination but Cruz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kapaldi thumps Cruz with a low kick.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Kapaldi's ribs.
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kapaldi looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kapaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Cruz throws a hook but Kapaldi avoids it easily.
Kapaldi scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kapaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Kapaldi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kapaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kapaldi lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cruz misses with a hook. Kapaldi ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Kapaldi moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz throws a hook but Kapaldi avoids it easily.
Cruz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kapaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Kapaldi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Kapaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kapaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Cruz's head back.
Kapaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruz misses with a hook. Kapaldi ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Kapaldi off the cage and back into range.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pedro Kapaldi 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Kapaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kapaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kapaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Cruz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapaldi.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kapaldi scores with a punch to the head.
Kapaldi stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kapaldi in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Kapaldi's head back.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Kapaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Kapaldi misses.
Kapaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Kapaldi.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Kapaldi counters with a good low kick that Cruz was not able to check.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away.
Kapaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kapaldi!
Kapaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook. Kapaldi ducked under it nicely.
Cruz throws a lazy head kick
and Kapaldi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fighters circle momentarily. Kapaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Kapaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Kapaldi misses
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kapaldi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kapaldi. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Kapaldi throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Kapaldi throws a shot to the body.
Dom Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kapaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapaldi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Kapaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kapaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Kapaldi's head.
Cruz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kapaldi. That's going to slow Cruz down. #T3#
Cruz throws a head kick but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Kapaldi as Cruz shoots in.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kapaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Kapaldi's knee but Kapaldi avoids it well.
Kapaldi blocks the body kick.
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Kapaldi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kapaldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kapaldi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kapaldi lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Kapaldi throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz tries a quick counter leg kick but Kapaldi is wise to it.
Cruz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kapaldi scores with a push kick.
Kapaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kapaldi's head.
Kapaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kapaldi lands a body shot.
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Kapaldi's knee but Kapaldi avoids it well.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Pedro Kapaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kapaldi connects with a crisp jab.
Kapaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Kapaldi is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Kapaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kapaldi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Kapaldi!
Pedro Kapaldi retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pedro Kapaldi thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DFN#25 Conchito vs White
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Cruz lands a front kick.
Smith stalks Cruz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cruz's face. Cruz staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with a poor takedown
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruz tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith checks a low kick from Cruz.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Cruz pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is in trouble now - Cruz has advanced to mount!
Smith is in a horrible position here. Cruz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Cruz landing shots from mount.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Cruz lands a big shot to the head and Smith winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
An intense looking Dom Cruz took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: DFN#21 Bang vs Fanning
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##TD#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Power sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Power wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz working Power over with strikes.
Power is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power is in trouble now - Cruz has advanced to mount!
Power wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Power can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Power in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Power is looking to escape.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1#
Cruz landing strikes from the mount.
Cruz landing shots from mount.
Power is looking to get to half guard.
Power is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz with shots to the head and body - Power looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Cruz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Power has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
Power really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Power sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Power with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz 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.
Nice strikes from Cruz there. #T2#
Cruz wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Power throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Power is not content to let Cruz control the position.#SUB2#
Power looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz working over Power with some ground and pound. Power looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz working Power over with strikes. #T3#
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Power is not content to let Cruz control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple.
Cruz 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.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Power trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Power has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz is nestled in close to Power, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Power taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Power manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz works over Power with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
Power throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz 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#
Cruz stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Power misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.#TD#
Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cruz stands up over Power, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz passes Power's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cruz prevents Power from improving his position.
Cruz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T1##SUB#
Cruz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Power tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Cruz controlling from mount.
Cruz landing shots from mount.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Power to control.
Cruz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Power is bucking up trying to escape but Cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cruz lands a big elbow.
Cruz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cruz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Power's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Power is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cruz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Power is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Power and Cruz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
Power is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Cruz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Cruz trying to control the position but Power is working away.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Power tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Power on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Power here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Power gets back to half guard.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Power tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Power taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Power! #SUB#
Cruz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Power is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Cruz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Power is trying to escape the mount.
Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz unloading with bombs!
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Power is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Power is rocked!
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Power is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Power is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?
Power is breathing heavily.
Power is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz dominating with strikes here.
Cruz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cruz landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Cruz has hold of Power's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Power manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cruz with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Power walks into a jab.
Power seems to have recovered his senses.
Power moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Power felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Power tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz landing a few strikes. #T1#
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cruz cracks Power with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Power sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Power is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Power wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Power looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Power taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Power is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cruz tries to control but Power wriggling away.
Cruz working Power over with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Power is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Cruz landing punches.
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
Power is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Power that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Power bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cruz keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass.
Cruz trying to control the position here.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Power with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz has Power pulled in close to control his posture.
Power throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz took some time post fight to say the following; 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: DFC 64: Penn Vs Manuel
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Sensei scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sensei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sensei.
Cruz feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Sensei is controlling the position.
Sensei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Sensei turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cruz stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sensei working away.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sensei haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sensei working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Sensei scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
Sensei working away.
Sensei has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sensei. #SUB#
Sensei is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Sensei trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Sensei's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cruz is trying to control Sensei's posture but Sensei avoids it.
Sensei cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've been hearing that Sensei has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Sensei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.
Sensei drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sensei connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.
Cruz is doing well to control the position and prevent Sensei from advancing to side control.
Sensei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sensei.
Sensei wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sensei working Cruz over with strikes. #T3#
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sensei defends it easily.
Sensei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sensei postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Sensei chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Sensei pushes his legs off easily.
Sensei forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Cruz trying to control but Sensei postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sensei connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.
Cruz tries to roll over but Sensei keeps him under control.
Cruz is not content to let Sensei control the position.
Sensei is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Sensei is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Sensei loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz thows a body kick. Sensei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Sensei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sensei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sensei lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz throws a head kick that Sensei semi-blocks.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Sensei to counter with a crisp jab.
Sensei misses with a series of wild punches.
Sensei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz moves out of range as Sensei strikes.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sensei stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Sensei moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sensei.
Sensei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sensei.
Sensei throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Sensei misses with an uppercut.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz slips under a jab from Sensei.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Sensei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sensei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Sensei misses.
Cruz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sensei.
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Sensei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Good work by Sensei as he checks the leg kick.
Cruz thows a leg kick but Sensei checks it
and Sensei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz misses with a body shot. #T2#
Sensei thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Sensei checks it.
Sensei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sensei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Sensei, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Cruz darts in and clinches Sensei up against the cage.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sensei controls the pace.
Sensei stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sensei trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sensei. #T3#
Cruz is controlling Sensei's posture.
Sensei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz has Sensei pulled in close to control his posture.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sensei with a nice head shot there.
Kylar Sensei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Sensei is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sensei defends well.#SUB#
Sensei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sensei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sensei won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Sensei postures up.
Sensei cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Cruz controlling the position.
Sensei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sensei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sensei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Sensei checks it.
Sensei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Sensei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sensei lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD2#
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sensei regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cruz is in close to Sensei's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sensei is looking to improve his position.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz 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. #T1#
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Sensei wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sensei is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz trying to advance position but Sensei counters by regaining guard.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz stands up over Sensei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz is pushing down on Sensei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sensei is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz 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.
Sensei is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kylar Sensei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sensei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Sensei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sensei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sensei advances to half guard.
Dom Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz wants to control but Sensei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Sensei seems content to control.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Sensei in his half guard.
Sensei slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Sensei has control of the leg.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sensei is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sensei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sensei sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Sensei is looking for a kimura here.
Sensei controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sensei is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sensei looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sensei working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz is looking to control Sensei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is trying to stand.
Sensei is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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 Kylar Sensei.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sensei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylar Sensei!
Kylar Sensei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC 59: Picker Vs Fighter
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Sanchez misses with a double jab #TD#
and Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez 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.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Sanchez is sitting in close to Cruz's body. Cruz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sanchez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sanchez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cruz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: DFC 52: Picker Vs Goat 2
Date: Jun 09, 2017

#R1##TD#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Nordquist off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordquist is retaining full guard.
Cruz trying to control but Nordquist is working from the bottom.
Cruz won't allow Nordquist to sweep him here.
Nordquist has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cruz won't allow Nordquist to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordquist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nordquist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Nordquist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nordquist has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordquist swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Cruz cracks Nordquist with a solid left hand.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cruz working the body and head with strikes.
Nordquist is looking to reverse the position.
Nordquist is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Nordquist trying to remain calm as Cruz controls from the top position.
Nordquist manages to get back to half guard.
Cruz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cruz looking to finish Nordquist with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nordquist!#ROC#
Nordquist is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like John Nordquist has been cut.#SUB#
Cruz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nordquist is now in Cruz's guard. A big mistake from Cruz there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nordquist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Nordquist cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Nordquist advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Nordquist has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ~KT-MMA~. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cruz is trying to control Nordquist's posture but Nordquist avoids it.
Nordquist tries to score with some ground and pound. Cruz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cruz tries to bench press Nordquist off him but Nordquist keeps the position.
Nordquist working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cruz stops Nordquist from passing to mount.
Cruz tries to buck Nordquist off but Nordquist is having none of it.
Nordquist tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nordquist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Nordquist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nordquist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz trying to hold on to Nordquist's head to control him but Nordquist postures up.
Cruz has his hands clasped together around Nordquist's back. He's all about the action.
Nordquist working Cruz over with strikes.
Nordquist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordquist is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nordquist defends it easily.
Nordquist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.#T4#
Nordquist working some strikes from top position.
Nordquist lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Nordquist preventing the sweep.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Nordquist from controlling successfully.
Cruz controlling Nordquist's posture.
Nordquist scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Dom Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Nordquist's cut.
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#
Nordquist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nordquist lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordquist shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nordquist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordquist has a takedown stuffed.
Dom Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nordquist.
Cruz throws a right hand that Nordquist ducks under and follows up with a left that Nordquist also avoids with ease.
Nordquist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Nordquist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz cracks Nordquist with a good jab.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a low kick but Nordquist moves out of range easily.
Nordquist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nordquist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Nordquist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordquist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordquist is just out of range.
Nordquist fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Nordquist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordquist.
Cruz jabs at Nordquist's body.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nordquist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordquist cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick
and Nordquist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nordquist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordquist is just out of range.
Nordquist with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.#T2#
Nordquist throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Cruz.
Nordquist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordquist moves out of range as Cruz throws a body kick.
Nordquist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nordquist, pushing him back against the cage.
Nordquist tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordquist tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Nordquist has the dominant position.
Nordquist keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Nordquist has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cruz is trying to keep an underhook but Nordquist manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nordquist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though. #SUB2#
Nordquist is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz has hold of Nordquist's hands but Nordquist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Nordquist prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz is looking to control Nordquist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Nordquist passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cruz!
John Nordquist has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Nordquist connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nordquist landing shots from mount.
Nordquist avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.#T4#
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Nordquist avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
Nordquist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nordquist loads up with a big shot that hurts Cruz! He's pulled Nordquist in close but Nordquist has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Cruz survive? More strikes from Nordquist and Cruz is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Nordquist!
After winning the bout, John Nordquist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC 45: Breaking Point
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cruz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Drakivomoy takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cruz gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drakivomoy some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drakivomoy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz cracks Drakivomoy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
Drakivomoy's coaches at Zen Balance Monastery 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.
Cruz slows the pace down.
Cruz lands a nice forearm strike.
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.
Cruz grinds an elbow into Drakivomoy's temple.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drakivomoy down.
Drakivomoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drakivomoy tries to get out of the position.
Cruz advances to mount. #T1#
Cruz landing strikes from the mount.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Cruz working Drakivomoy over with strikes here.
Drakivomoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.#SUB2#
Cruz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Drakivomoy has his hands clasped together but Cruz breaks the hold and Drakivomoy is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dom Cruz!
An intense looking Dom Cruz took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: DFC 38: Dalton Vs Phol
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - McGinnis circles away.
Cruz throws a body punch but McGinnis moves out of range.
McGinnis swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinnis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGinnis.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
McGinnis misses with a straight right.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and McGinnis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGinnis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGinnis misses with a hook.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but McGinnis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGinnis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for McGinnis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. McGinnis does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGinnis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGinnis was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinnis managing to control the position.
Cruz won't allow McGinnis to sweep him here. #T1#
McGinnis is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz is in close to McGinnis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but McGinnis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but McGinnis has wrist control.
Cruz stays in close to McGinnis's body and controls the position.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGinnis seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but McGinnis blocks nicely.
Cruz wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
Cruz 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.
Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGinnis checks the leg kick.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGinnis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGinnis rather than just go for the knockout.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Cruz tenderised McGinnis's leg. McGinnis is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
A big right from McGinnis misses.
McGinnis thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGinnis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
McGinnis is looking to counter punch.
McGinnis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
McGinnis lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
McGinnis lands a slapping body shot.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with McGinnis.
Still in the clinch, McGinnis scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Cruz jumps into guard, dragging McGinnis to the mat. #SUB2#
McGinnis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGinnis wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGinnis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
McGinnis controlling from the top position.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGinnis slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz is looking to control McGinnis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dom Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGinnis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cruz tries to land a front kick but McGinnis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruz defending well as McGinnis loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from McGinnis does no damage.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as McGinnis blocks the leg kick.
McGinnis misses with a straight left.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
McGinnis throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has McGinnis backing up. McGinnis nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by McGinnis.
McGinnis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dom Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGinnis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
McGinnis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGinnis as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by McGinnis, which made it look bad.
Aaron McGinnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGinnis doesn't seem bothered though.
McGinnis scores with a nice right hand.
McGinnis takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
McGinnis misses with a straight left.
Cruz throws a head kick but McGinnis moves out of range.
Cruz misses with a hook
and McGinnis counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
McGinnis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGinnis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGinnis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGinnis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGinnis misses with a looping left.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like McGinnis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruz works McGinnis's body with a nice hook.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by McGinnis. Beautiful body shot.
McGinnis lands with a nice body kick.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGinnis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGinnis scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGinnis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
McGinnis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinnis finish him?#T3#
Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
Cruz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGinnis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGinnis checks a low kick from Cruz.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
McGinnis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for McGinnis.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
McGinnis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cruz right on the button. Cruz goes down! McGinnis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McGinnis gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
After winning the bout, Aaron McGinnis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 53
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Tay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Tay.
Tay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz lunges at Tay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tay's hand.
Tay fails with a takedown attempt.
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tay moves out of range of the body kick from Cruz.
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tay. That did some damage!
Tay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Cruz scores with a one two! Tay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Tay.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Tay's ribs.
Tay takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tay takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Tay misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tay.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz scores with a jab. Tay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Tay shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Tay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruz stalks Tay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tay's face. Tay staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Tay is rocked!
Cruz drops Tay with a naaaaasty hook - Tay is in real trouble here! Cruz dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 50
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struwe moves away.
Struwe throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Struwe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Struwe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Struwe is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cruz landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Struwe some visible discomfort.
Cruz working away.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Struwe some visible discomfort.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Struwe's coaches at All In MMA 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.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Struwe here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Struwe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Struwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Struwe!
Cruz landing punches. #ROC2#
Struwe is rocked!#SUB2#
Cruz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Struwe is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Struwe flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cruz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Struwe and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cruz slips an arm under Struwe chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cruz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cruz is squeezing on Struwe like an anaconda would it's prey. Struwe fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: DFC LV Mayhem 23
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
Reealopubo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz. #CL#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reealopubo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cruz connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Reealopubo gets caught flat footed, as Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reealopubo's head.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz works over Reealopubo with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz won't allow Reealopubo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Reealopubo blocks nicely.
Reealopubo wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position. #T1#
Cruz stands up over Reealopubo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz distracts Reealopubo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reealopubo has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Cruz postures up in Reealopubo's guard and throws a big left but Reealopubo blocks it.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Reealopubo has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Reealopubo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Reealopubo is rocked!
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Reealopubo is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Reealopubo being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz stands and throws Reealopubo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reealopubo looks winded!#T3#
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.
Reealopubo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz'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.#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Reealopubo is defending well.
Reealopubo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB#
Cruz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Reealopubo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cruz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Reealopubo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cruz lets go of the hold and Reealopubo can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC LV MAYHEM 21
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
Lindberg checks a low kick from Cruz.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lindberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lindberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lindberg slips a jab from Cruz.
Lindberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg checks a leg kick.
Lindberg misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lindberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg takes one to the side of the head.
Lindberg is looking to clinch.
Lindberg throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lindberg's head.
Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lindberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindberg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Lindberg's guard.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz is in close to Lindberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lindberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Lindberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lindberg is looking to escape.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lindberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lindberg is trying to stand. #T2#
Lindberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lindberg tries to get out of the position.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindberg's head.
Lindberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Lindberg's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz controlling the pace.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lindberg is looking to escape.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz is nestled in close to Lindberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lindberg is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Lindberg defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.
Lindberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.#T3#
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lindberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lindberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Lindberg wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Lindberg is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Lindberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Lindberg wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz prevents Lindberg from standing back up.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Cruz working over Lindberg with some ground and pound. Lindberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Lindberg won't allow it.
Cruz prevents Lindberg from standing back up.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz is looking to stall here but Lindberg recovers full guard.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Lindberg's brow.
Lindberg wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz trying to control but Lindberg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Lindberg looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lindberg defends it well.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lindberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Lindberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz wants to slow Lindberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Lindberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Lindberg throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.#T1#
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Lindberg moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Cruz lands.
Lindberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lindberg is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Dom Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut.
Lindberg walks into a straight right hand from Cruz.
Cruz slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lindberg doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg feints a jab promting Cruz to slip. Lindberg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cruz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Tomas Lindberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Lindberg blocks the low kick.
Cruz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Cruz jabs Lindberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lindberg throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz feints a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Lindberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz.
Lindberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the head.
Lindberg cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Lindberg takes one to the chin there.
Cruz misses with a leg kick.
Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lindberg backs up against the cage. #CL#
Lindberg has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Lindberg.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lindberg scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Lindberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Lindberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lindberg is working Cruz over against the cage.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Cruz wants to break free but Lindberg has control.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindberg is defending well for now.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Lindberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tomas Lindberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindberg lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lindberg avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz. #T4#
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz connects with the punch.
Lindberg connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
Lindberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Lindberg connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Cruz clinches. #BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Lindberg moved out of range nicely.
Lindberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindberg, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lindberg as he jumps to the side.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lindberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dom Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Lindberg drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage. #BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lindberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick from Cruz misses.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindberg misses with a few strikes there.
Lindberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Lindberg throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz throws a hook but Lindberg blocks it.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Lindberg ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Lindberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Lindberg.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindberg.
Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.#CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Lindberg.#T2##BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Lindberg.
Cruz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lindberg in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Lindberg.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Lindberg avoids it with no problem.
Well,Lindberg is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Cruz works the jab nicely.#T3#
Lindberg connects with a body shot.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tomas Lindberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Lindberg drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage.
Lindberg lands a left hand.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Lindberg has the dominant position.
Lindberg lands a right hand.
Lindberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Lindberg has the dominant position.
Lindberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindberg should have avoided that one. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and Lindberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!#CL#
Lindberg forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Lindberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomas Lindberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lindberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Lindberg lands a body punch.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lindberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lindberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Lindberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz misses with a combination
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Lindberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Dom Cruz!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Dom Cruz!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Dom Cruz!

Dom Cruz wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Dom Cruz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFC Sin City 14
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Cruz lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dickinson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz punishes Dickinson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
Cruz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dickinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dickinson misses with a kick to the body
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, jab by Dickinson - just one landing.
Dickinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dickinson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cruz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Cruz misses with the combination. #CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Dickinson back into the cage.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Dickinson is controlling the position. #BC2#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Dickinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Dickinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dickinson closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Dickinson pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz lands a head shot.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dickinson attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Cruz clinches up with Dickinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike from Dickinson.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Dickinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz pushes Dickinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz misses with a hook. Dickinson ducked under it nicely.
Cruz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dickinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dickinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range. #T3#
Cruz moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz throws a low kick but Dickinson moves out of range easily.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dickinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dickinson throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Cruz rushes Dickinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dickinson.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Dickinson's body. Dickinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Dickinson moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Dickinson saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
Dickinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dickinson closes the distance but Cruz moves to the side #TD2#
so Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cruz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dickinson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cruz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dickinson pulls down on the head and he's put Cruz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Dickinson!
David Dickinson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TUF semis 1
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
As Cruz backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz 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.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming. #TD2#
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Cruz distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Smith stops Cruz from passing to mount.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith is holding Cruz down, trying to stall.
The ground and pound from Cruz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Cruz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Smith regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cruz just manages to avoid it.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Smith is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz tries to advance position but instead Smith slips a leg back in to half guard. #T1#
Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cruz working Smith over with strikes here.
Cruz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cruz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith is in a horrible position here. Cruz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cruz scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#T2#
Cruz unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Smith wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Cruz celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
After winning the bout, Dom Cruz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Maurice Smith had this to say: 'I took a risk taking this fight. But to be the best you have to beat the best and in the words of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger: "I PEE BLACK"'.

Event: Mayhem 9 Shreve vs. The Axe
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Cruz connects with a right hand. Asteroidbelt shakes it off.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asteroidbelt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asteroidbelt misses with a hook.
Asteroidbelt closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Asteroidbelt pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Asteroidbelt misses.
Asteroidbelt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Cruz.
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroidbelt's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Asteroidbelt's guard.
Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Asteroidbelt wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Asteroidbelt keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz is in close to Asteroidbelt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz cracks Asteroidbelt with a solid left hand.#T1#
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Asteroidbelt's brow.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz prevents Asteroidbelt from getting back to his feet.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Asteroidbelt has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Asteroidbelt's hands, connecting with Asteroidbelt's forehead.
Asteroidbelt is in trouble now - Cruz has advanced to mount!
Cruz lands a big shot there that rocks Asteroidbelt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Asteroidbelt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Asteroidbelt is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mars Asteroidbelt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lands a big shot to the head and Asteroidbelt winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
A very excited looking Dom Cruz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Mars Asteroidbelt had this to say: 'Mars will be hearing about this. '.

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