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Event:
Pulse 24
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Komamura blocks a head kick by Crux.
#TD#
Crux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Komamura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Komamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crux trying to control but Komamura postures up.
Komamura 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.
Komamura is taking a breather. Crux 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crux wants to get back to his feet.
Komamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Crux is looking to escape.
Komamura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Komamura working over Crux with some ground and pound. Crux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Komamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Komamura working over Crux with some ground and pound. Crux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Komamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Komamura is looking to take a break and control but Crux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Komamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Komamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Komamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Komamura is thwarting Crux's attempts to control the position.
Crux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Komamura working the head and body with strikes.
Komamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crux's head.
Komamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Komamura trying to control from half guard but Crux is working away.
Crux pushes Komamura off looking to stand but Komamura dives back in and keeps control.
Komamura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Komamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Crux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Komamura seems to be working for a kimura but Crux defends the submission attempt.
Crux taking some punishment here, with Komamura in his half guard. #ES2#
Crux has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Komamura is on him like a limpet, forcing Crux back against the ropes.#BC#
Komamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Crux rushes Komamura and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Komamura manages to break the clinch.
Komamura swings for the body but Crux moves out of range.
Crux is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Komamura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Komamura showed some decent athleticism there.
Komamura is trying to control. Crux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Crux tries to get to full guard but Komamura has control of the leg.
Komamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Komamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crux is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Komamura lands a nice short elbow.
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. Komamura connects with a nice short shot to Crux's temple.
Komamura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Komamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Komamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Komamura is trying to control. Crux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sajin Komamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Komamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crux circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Crux has closed the distance and engaged Komamura in a clinch.
Komamura blocks an elbow strike from Crux.
Crux throws a punch but it's blocked by Komamura.
Komamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crux just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Komamura decides to pull guard.
Komamura pulls Crux in to control the position.
Komamura'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Komamura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crux is controlling him.
Komamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Komamura keeping moving, preventing Crux from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Komamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Komamura closes the distance and clinches.
Crux is looking to break free of the clinch but Komamura has double underhooks.
Crux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Komamura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Komamura managing to block the knees to the body from Crux.
Komamura lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Komamura drags the fight down to the ground.
Komamura wants to sweep here but Crux controlling him for the moment.
Crux stops Komamura from standing up.
Komamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crux can do to turn this around?#T3#
Komamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Komamura tries to get out of the position.
Crux won't allow Komamura to sweep him here.
Komamura trying to keep a closed guard but Crux is proving a slippery customer.
Crux trying to control the position from guard on top but Komamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komamura 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Komamura moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crux is trying to force a seperation but Komamura has the dominant position.
Crux prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sajin Komamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komamura jumps guard but Crux turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Komamura goes for a takedown attempt but Crux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Komamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Komamura shoots in for a double leg but Crux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Komamura takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sajin Komamura dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Komamura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crux pinned against the ropes. Crux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Crux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Komamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crux is defending well for now.
Crux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crux is trying to force a seperation but Komamura has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Crux. #TD#
Komamura is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Crux can't fight it off and eventually Komamura manages to take the fight to the floor. Crux looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Komamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Crux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Crux is controlling Komamura's posture.
Komamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Komamura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crux wants to get back to his feet but Komamura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Komamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Komamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Komamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Crux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Komamura is controlling him. #T2#
Crux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Crux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Komamura distracts Crux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Komamura working some strikes from top position.
Komamura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Crux is rocked!#SUB#
Komamura 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. #SU#
Komamura gets to his feet - Crux follows without any prompting. #T3##TD#
Komamura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Komamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crux keeps working.
Crux tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Crux showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Komamura lands a good shot there. Crux covers up! Komamura smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Crux to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Komamura jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sajin Komamura!
Sajin Komamura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Chappie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chappie.
Chappie throws a head kick that misses.
Chappie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chappie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chappie eats them both and turns towards Crux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Rob Chappie has been cut.
Chappie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crux tests Chappie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chappie fails with a takedown attempt.
Chappie fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Crux clinches with his opponent.
Chappie jumps guard but Crux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chappie has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC#
Chappie manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chappie is defended easily by Crux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Chappie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crux tries a head kick but it misses.
Crux misses with a takedown attempt - Chappie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crux swats away the attempt to clinch by Chappie.
Crux wants to counter the offense by Chappie and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Chappie gets a clinch.
Chappie goes for a takedown attempt but Crux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crux thuds his right hand into Chappie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Chappie avoids the head kick by Crux.
Crux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chappie in his tracks. #CL2#
Crux rushes Chappie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chappie's elbow.
Chappie trying to land knees to the body.
Chappie wants to take the fight to the mat but Crux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chappie slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chappie gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Chappie tries to pull guard but Crux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3##TD#
Chappie pulls guard.
Crux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Crux 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.
Chappie looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crux 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.
Crux forces his way into half guard.
Crux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chappie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chappie keeping hold of Crux's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chappie missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Crux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Chappie'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##TD#
Crux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chappie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chappie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chappie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chappie tries to free his leg and advance position but Crux is retaining full guard.
Crux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chappie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chappie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Chappie throwing strikes from guard but Crux blocks nicely.
Chappie trying to control but Crux is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Victor Crux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crux tries to clinch but Chappie is having none of it.
Crux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chappie's waist but Chappie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crux off to one side.
Crux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Chappie has Crux up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Chappie manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Chappie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crux avoids it really well and circles away.
Crux throws a push kick but Chappie slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Chappie rushes Crux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chappie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crux after a bit of a struggle.
Crux wants to break free but Chappie has control.
Crux tries a body shot but Chappie blocks it.
Chappie has had enough of the clinch but Crux keeps him there for the moment.
Crux is trying to break the clinch but Chappie is controlling him.
Chappie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crux to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Chappie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chappie can't find room to land a body shot as Crux controls the action.
#T3#
Crux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chappie or not. #BC#
Chappie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crux throws a head kick that misses.
Crux jabs Chappie to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Crux pushes Chappie up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crux prevents a body shot from Chappie.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crux wants to get back to striking at distance but Chappie won't allow it.
#T4#
Chappie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crux.
Stalling in the clinch from Chappie.
Chappie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crux avoids it.
Chappie trying to control the position but instead, Crux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chappie into the cage.#BC#
Chappie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chappie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crux lands with a good body shot.
Crux misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Chappie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Chappie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crux misses with a low kick.
No luck for Chappie with that takedown attempt.
Crux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chappie.
Crux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chappie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crux takes a swing at Chappie's ribcage but misses.
Chappie tries to clinch up.
Crux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chappie closes the distance and clinches up with Crux, looking for a takedown. Chappie pushes Crux against the cage but Crux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chappie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crux pinned against the cage. Crux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Chappie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chappie dives in and grabs Crux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crux pushes down on Chappie's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Crux misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jab from Crux.
Crux scores with a shot to the body.
Crux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chappie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crux somewhat.
Crux thuds a left hand into Chappie's body.#CL2#
Crux closes the distance and clinches.
Crux lands a hook that snaps the head of Chappie backwards. #BC2#
Crux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crux fails with a takedown attempt.
Chappie appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Crux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chappie at a distance.
Crux throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Crux takes the fight into the clinch.
Crux missing with knees to the body.
Victor Crux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chappie tries a knee to the head but Crux blocks 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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crux.#BC#
Chappie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Chappie shoots in for a double leg but Crux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chappie throws a low kick but Crux avoids it.#CL2#
Crux drives through and clinches with Chappie against the cage.
Chappie is trying to break the clinch but Crux has him pressed against the cage.
Chappie wants to take the fight to the mat but Crux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crux is trying to break the clinch but Chappie has him pressed against the cage.
Chappie has Crux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chappie's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Crux decides to pull guard.
Crux is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Chappie trying to control the position from guard on top but Crux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Chappie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Chappie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crux has had enough of the clinch but Chappie keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Crux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crux 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Crux!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Mode. No joy for Crux on that attempt.
Crux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mode's coach down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mode's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mode takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mode stuffs the takedown.
Crux slaps away a takedown attempt from Mode, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crux keeps the fight on the outside.
Mode shoots in looking for a takedown but Crux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mode's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crux cracks Mode with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Crux.#CL#
Mode tries to keep at a distance but Crux has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Crux manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Mode tries to free his leg and advance position but Crux is retaining full guard.
Mode sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Crux pushes Mode off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Crux closes the distance and pushes Mode back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Crux as the two fighters clinch.
Mode tries to break the clinch but Crux is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mode tries to pull guard but Crux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Victor Crux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.#T2#
Mode has Crux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mode is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crux is keeping busy.
Mode is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crux to keep the fight standing.
Mode wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crux has him pressed against the cage.
Crux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mode tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crux has had enough of the clinch but Mode keeps him there for the moment.
Mode can't break the clinch.
Mode is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Crux gets underhooks to prevent Mode's takedown attempt.
Mode drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crux pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Crux moves into the clinch.
Crux prevents a body shot from Mode.
Mode wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crux has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Crux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crux as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Mode tries for a takedown but Crux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crux doesn't manage to clinch there - Mode circles away.
Crux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mode takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mode doesn't manage to clinch there - Crux circles away.
It looked like Crux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Victor Crux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crux. #BC#
Crux manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Crux pushes Mode up against the cage in a clinch.
Crux fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Crux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mode gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crux counters with a right hand to the body.
Mode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crux counters with a stiff right hand.
Crux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mode can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Crux.
A punch lands to the side of Mode 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crux blocks the body kick.
Crux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#
Mode is rocked!
Mode shoots in looking for a takedown but Crux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mode's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Victor Crux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mode tries to clinch up.#CL#
Crux has managed to clinch.
Mode has Crux pressed against the cage, preventing Crux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Crux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mode struggles to land a body shot inside as Crux controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Crux.
Mode throws a punch but it's blocked by Crux.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mode has him pressed against the cage.
Mode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crux is trying to drag Mode to the mat but Mode just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mode jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crux walks away with a smile on his face. Mode gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Victor Crux is winning the standup battle so far.
Crux tries to clinch up but Mode circles away and keeps his distance.
Mode let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crux connects with a body shot that sends Mode's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Crux - just one landing.
Mode shoots in for a double leg but Crux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mode looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crux throws a right hand that Mode ducks under and follows up with a left that Mode also avoids with ease.
Mode circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mode fails with the takedown
and Crux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Crux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Crux.
Crux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crux wants to clinch.
Mode misses with a two punch combination.
Crux tries for a takedown but Mode sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch but Crux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crux tries a head kick but it misses.
Crux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Mode shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mode throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Mode stands up and beckons Crux to join him on the feet.
Crux doesn't manage to clinch there - Mode circles away.
Mode tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Crux has managed to clinch.
Mode is trying to break free.#TD#
Crux drags the fight down to the ground.
Mode pushing down on Crux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Crux dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crux wants it to stay on the feet.
Crux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crux lands with a shot to the body.
Mode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mode swats away the attempt to clinch by Crux.#CL#
Crux closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mode wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mode fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mode is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Victor Crux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.
Mode jumps guard but Crux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Mode drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mode tries to pull guard but Crux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mode is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mode jumps guard but Crux stands there with Mode around his waist. Mode gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crux looking for a takedown. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC#
Crux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mode tries to clinch but Crux is having none of it.
Mode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mode shoots for a double leg takedown but Crux sprawls well. He's pushed Mode's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crux.
Mode on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crux lands with a nice body punch.
Crux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mode doesn't seem bothered though.
Crux feints a jab promting Mode to slip. Crux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mode slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Mode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crux half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crux pinned against the cage. Crux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Crux misses the target.
Crux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crux misses with a body kick.
Crux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mode doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Crux forces Mode back against the cage and clinches.
Crux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mode misses with the head strike.
Crux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Mode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mode misses with a left hand
and Crux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crux throws a leg kick but Mode checks it.
A head kick misses from Mode.
Victor Crux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crux lands with a good body shot.
Crux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mode looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mode moves out of range as Crux throws a body kick.
Mode fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Crux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crux 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Crux!
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