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Event:
The Island Season 5, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hewitt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Hewitt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Paul Hewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hewitt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko 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.
Hewitt lands an overhand right.
Hewitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz moves to clinch but Hewitt breaks away
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hewitt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hewitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hewitt avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hewitt as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hewitt! But no joy.
Hewitt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hewitt misses with a body shot.
Hewitt lands with an overhand left.
Hewitt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Hewitt tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hewitt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Hewitt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Hewitt throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Hewitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Hewitt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hewitt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hewitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hewitt.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hewitt throws a shot to the body.
Hewitt throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Hewitt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hewitt.
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Hewitt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hewitt wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hewitt.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Hewitt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Hewitt gets a clinch.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hewitt presses Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hewitt pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Hewitt on the inside. #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Darko Cruz has been cut.
Hewitt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cruz to his knees! Hewitt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hewitt!
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Benson tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benson tries to clinch but Cruz moves away #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Benson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz trying to control the pace.
Benson is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Benson 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.
Benson trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #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.
Benson tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benson is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Benson is defending it quite comfortably.
Benson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.#T3#
Benson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Benson trying to control but Cruz postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Benson is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Benson taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Benson wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz looking to finish Benson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benson!
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Benson taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson is looking to get to half guard.
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Benson is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Benson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Benson defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darko Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Cruz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Benson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cruz has cracked it and Benson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darko Cruz!
In his post fight interview, Darko Cruz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Beavers prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz avoiding damage as Beavers throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beavers stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beavers is defended easily by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Beavers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz throws a wild body kick that Beavers sees coming a mile off.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Beavers, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Beavers against the cage but Beavers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beavers shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Beavers throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Beavers backing up. Beavers nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Beavers shows good takedown defense.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Beavers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Beavers.
Beavers misses with a punch on the inside.
Beavers'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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beavers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Cruz wants the takedown. Beavers is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beavers's guard against the cage.
Beavers wants to get back to his feet but Cruz passes into half guard.
#REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beavers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beavers trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz trying to control the action but Beavers is working from the bottom.
Beavers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beavers is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.#ES2#
Beavers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Beavers landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Beavers looking to throw knees to the head but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beavers to keep the fight standing.
Beavers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beavers misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Beavers stands and steps away. Cruz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Beavers gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beavers is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Beavers circles away and we're back to standing.
Beavers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Beavers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Cruz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Beavers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beavers smiles and moves away.
#T4##CL2#
Beavers clinches up against the cage.
Come on Beavers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been informed that Beavers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Beavers rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beavers has Cruz pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eaton Beavers 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 for a double leg but Beavers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Beavers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Beavers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Beavers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beavers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beavers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beavers is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beavers throws an elbow but Cruz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Beavers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz parries the strikes from Beavers easily there. Beavers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cruz to escape.
Beavers landing strikes.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Beavers tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Beavers 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.
Beavers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Beavers trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz wants to control but Beavers is having none of it.#T2#
Cruz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beavers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cruz tries to hold on but Beavers pushes him away.
Beavers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cruz?
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Beavers with good strikes from the mount here!
Eaton Beavers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beavers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beavers working Cruz over with strikes here.
Beavers landing shots from mount.
Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beavers controlling his opponent. #T3#
Beavers with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Beavers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cruz is surviving well by controlling Beavers's body position as best he can.
Beavers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cruz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beavers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Beavers dominating with strikes here.
Beavers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Beavers lands a nice shot to the head.
Beavers thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Beavers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beavers is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
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.
Beavers landing shots from mount.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
A nice elbow there by Beavers.
Beavers lands a big elbow - Cruz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cruz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eaton Beavers!
A relieved looking Eaton Beavers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skatias!
#CUT2#
It looks like Darko Cruz has been cut.
Skatias's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skatias's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws a quick counter head kick but Skatias was just out of range.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skatias.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Skatias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skatias is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skatias is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Skatias dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Skatias wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Skatias has one foot on Cruz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Skatias scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Skatias avoids them all with ease.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Skatias.
Skatias swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Skatias misses with a double jab.
Skatias connects with the punch.#T2#
Skatias fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skatias lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pipis Skatias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Skatias ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skatias sprawls well. Skatias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz looks to clinch
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skatias throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range. #T3#
Cruz looks to clinch
and Skatias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skatias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skatias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz tries to clinch but Skatias moves away
and Skatias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pipis Skatias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skatias circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skatias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Skatias lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skatias avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipis Skatias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darko Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skatias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skatias leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Skatias does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Skatias manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cruz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Skatias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cruz tries to stall but Skatias uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz is struggling to control the position.
Skatias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.#BC#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick
and Skatias counters with a stiff right hand.
Skatias lands with a shot to the body.
Skatias lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Skatias looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Skatias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Skatias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Skatias shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skatias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz tries to counter by clinching up but Skatias breaks away and moves out of range.
Skatias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Skatias.
Skatias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skatias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darko Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skatias scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Skatias does no damage. #T3#
Skatias throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Skatias throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skatias is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Skatias defends it. #T4#
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz is keen to just control but Skatias is a slippery customer.#ES2#
Skatias has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cruz is on him like a limpet, forcing Skatias back against the cage.
Skatias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz prevents Skatias from breaking the clinch.
Cruz jumps guard but Skatias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Skatias blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Pipis Skatias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt 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!
Skatias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipis Skatias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darko 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skatias blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz dives in and grabs Skatias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skatias pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Skatias lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz attempts a counter takedown but Skatias avoids it well and moves away.
Skatias tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Skatias does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skatias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skatias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skatias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skatias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#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 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.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skatias to see if he's OK.
Skatias 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 wants to control but Skatias is keeping him busy.
Skatias 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.#T2##SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cruz landing strikes.
Cruz throws an elbow but Skatias slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cruz trying to control the action but Skatias is working from the bottom.
Skatias wants to get back to his feet but Cruz drags him back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz trying to control the position but Skatias is working away. #T3##ES2#
Skatias throws Cruz to one side and escapes!
Skatias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skatias ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Skatias napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skatias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skatias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Skatias! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Skatias pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Skatias gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skatias defends it nicely.
Skatias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Skatias.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pipis Skatias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skatias 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pipis Skatias!
Pipis Skatias 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Werdum throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Werdum circles away.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Werdum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Werdum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Werdum.
Cruz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Werdum manages to circle out of the way.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Werdum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Werdum 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Werdum jabs Cruz right on the nose. Cruz blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Darko Cruz has been cut.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
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 passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Werdum defends.
Werdum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Werdum prevents Cruz from improving position. #T1##SU#
Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Werdum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Fabricio Werdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Werdum as Cruz shoots in.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Werdum tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Werdum has knocked Cruz down with a huge combo! Werdum steps away and waves a wobbly Cruz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdum jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz walks straight into a right hand from Werdum - that's dropped him! Werdum jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cruz from any more punishment! Cruz complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fabricio Werdum!
An out of breath Fabricio Werdum thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Rashid misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rashid tries to work over Cruz's front leg with a kick but Cruz checks it.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Rashid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rashid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rashid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Rashid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Cruz backs off Rashid throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all.
Rashid fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashid dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Rashid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Rashid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cruz!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rashid.
Rashid wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rashid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz seems keen to control Rashid's posture.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rashid is aware though and is defending well.
Rashid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rashid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Rashid lands a couple of elbows.
Rashid prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Rashid postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rashid's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rashid defends well.
Rashid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rashid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rashid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Rashid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rashid lands a couple of digs.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rashid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Rashid is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Cruz is pulling down on Rashid's head to control his posture.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Rashid slips an elbow through the middle.
Rashid trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Rashid distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rashid trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rashid working some strikes from top position.
Rashid wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Rashid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rashid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Rashid stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arslan Rashid dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Rashid gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Rashid darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Rashid into the cage.
Rashid throws a leg kick #TD#
so Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rashid keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SU#
Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Rashid is looking for the big counter here.
Darko Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rashid as he avoids it easily.
Rashid tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cruz tries to sprawl but Rashid drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cruz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rashid is on him like a limpet, forcing Cruz back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
Rashid tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the cage.#T1##TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Rashid distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rashid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rashid lands a couple of elbows.
Rashid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rashid preventing the sweep.
Rashid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rashid preventing the sweep.
Rashid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Rashid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rashid cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Rashid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Rashid is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rashid passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rashid lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Rashid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rashid has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Rashid is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rashid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rashid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Rashid from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rashid is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Rashid landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Rashid has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cruz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rashid is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cruz pulls down on the head and he's put Rashid to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darko Cruz!
After the fight, Darko Cruz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz shoots in and bounces The Doctor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cruz is in close to The Doctor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Doctor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The Doctor trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Doctor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz wants to sweep here but The Doctor controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Doctor wanted to stand there but Cruz had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Doctor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Doctor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz pulls The Doctor in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Doctor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Doctor's waist but The Doctor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
No luck for The Doctor with that takedown attempt.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
The Doctor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but The Doctor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Cruz decides to stand back up. Cruz steps back and let's The Doctor get back to his feet.
The Doctor misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Doctor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Doctor tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz trying to control the action but The Doctor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The Doctor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Doctor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
The Doctor wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it. #SU2#
Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz leaves The Doctor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but The Doctor has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz jumps guard but The Doctor stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Doctor being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but The Doctor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joe The Doctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
The Doctor keeps the fight on the outside.
The Doctor throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
The Doctor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cruz did well to prevent The Doctor getting side control.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Cruz is trying to control the position but The Doctor postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Doctor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
The Doctor passes into half guard.
The Doctor wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. #T2##SU#
The Doctor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The Doctor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Doctor.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Doctor defends well and Cruz ends up having to push The Doctor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
The Doctor misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is looking to clinch but The Doctor is avoiding it.
The Doctor feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Doctor. #TD#
The Doctor drives through with a takedown into Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3##SU#
The Doctor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Doctor lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cruz dives in and grabs The Doctor's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Doctor pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Doctor defends well and Cruz ends up having to push The Doctor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Doctor attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
The Doctor drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage.
Cruz is struggling to control the position.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Doctor.
Cruz jumps guard but The Doctor stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz has The Doctor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Doctor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Doctor jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Doctor is struggling to control the position.
Cruz jumps guard but The Doctor stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
The Doctor has hold of one of Cruz's legs. Cruz is fighting the takedown attempt but The Doctor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe The Doctor 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#
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Doctor pinned against the cage. The Doctor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Doctor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.#CL#
The Doctor takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Doctor's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
The Doctor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
The Doctor has a takedown stuffed.
The Doctor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Doctor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruz 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.
The Doctor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but The Doctor sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe The Doctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Cruz.#CL#
The Doctor darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cruz gets a clinch. #T2##TD2#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
The Doctor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Doctor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Doctor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
The Doctor closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but The Doctor is controlling him.#T3##BC#
The Doctor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
The Doctor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
The Doctor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. The Doctor didn't expect that. #ES#
The Doctor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Doctor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
The Doctor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cruz has hold of The Doctor's hands but The Doctor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Doctor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz is staying active underneath The Doctor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Doctor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe The Doctor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Doctor 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe The Doctor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Cruz clinches. #TD2#
Cruz jumps guard and drags Makunochi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Makunochi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Makunochi controlling him for the moment.
Makunochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makunochi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makunochi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makunochi defends well.
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.
Makunochi being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Makunochi trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Makunochi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz wants to stand up but Makunochi is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makunochi, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makunochi jumps guard but Cruz stands there with Makunochi around his waist. Makunochi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Makunochi is trying to trip Cruz. He has hold of a leg but Cruz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Makunochi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Makunochi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makunochi wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Makunochi is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Makunochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz trying to control the position.
#T3#
Makunochi trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Makunochi preventing the sweep.
Makunochi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Makunochi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makunochi sets himself, and Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Makunochi avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Makunochi on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Makunochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD2#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Makunochi on his heels. He'll look to pass Makunochi's guard now, I'm sure.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Makunochi has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makunochi is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Makunochi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Makunochi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick but Makunochi moves out of range.
Cruz tries to clinch but Makunochi is having none of it.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makunochi.
Darko Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Makunochi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Makunochi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Makunochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunochi 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 slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES2#
Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Makunochi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Makunochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Makunochi kicks Cruz off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunochi misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a head kick. That will keep Makunochi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makunochi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz tries to clinch there but Makunochi circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Makunochi. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz throws a head kick but Makunochi moves out of range.
Makunochi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kid Makunochi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Makunochi gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Makunochi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makunochi's sensitive parts.
Makunochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makunochi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz throws a head kick but Makunochi moves out of range.
Makunochi shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
As Cruz tries to get set, Makunochi tries to push him back and clinch up but Cruz manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Makunochi looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makunochi defends it well.#TD#
Makunochi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cruz has one foot on Makunochi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands a right hook to the body.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makunochi.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by Makunochi and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Makunochi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Makunochi manages to break the clinch.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Cruz kicks Makunochi off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makunochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makunochi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Makunochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Makunochi shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makunochi circles away.
Makunochi tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily#CL2#
and Cruz counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Makunochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cruz pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Cruz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Makunochi doesn't defend quickly enough and Cruz has managed to lock this one up! Can Makunochi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cruz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darko Cruz!
Darko Cruz 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.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Cometa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Cometa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cometa is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cometa trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz passes into half guard. #T1#
Cometa taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU#
Cruz escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cometa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cruz slows the pace down. #T2#
Cruz grinds an elbow into Cometa's temple.
Cometa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cruz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cometa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cometa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cometa tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cometa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
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.
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.
Cometa is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cruz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cometa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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 content just to control the position here. #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 avoids the attempt from Cometa to control.#SUB#
Cruz working for a guillotine from mount but Cometa is in no mood to give up.
Cruz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cometa hang on?
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cometa misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cometa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
Darko Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cometa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cometa controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cometa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Cometa trying to control the position.
Cruz passes Cometa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cometa can do to turn this around?
Cometa wants to control the action here but instead Cruz manages to pass to full mount!
Cruz raining down shots from the mount!
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Cometa is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Darko Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Cometa is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Cruz wants to finish this one by submission but Cometa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cruz.
Cometa manages to regain half guard. Good 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 has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cruz raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Cometa is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz controlling his opponent.
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 Cometa's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Cometa is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Cruz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz scores with a one two! Cometa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jayvee Cometa has been cut.#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cometa working a defensive guard but Cruz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cruz controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz trying to control the position but Cometa is working away.
Cruz working away.
Cometa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Cruz trying to control but Cometa postures up.
#ES#
Cruz pushes Cometa off and gets back to his feet.
Cometa fails with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cometa's knee momentarily.
Cometa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cometa throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Cruz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cometa!
Cruz taking a breather here. #SUB#
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Cometa being controlled for a moment.
Cometa struggling a bit here.#T3#
Cruz is putting a hurting on Cometa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cometa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Cruz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cruz trying to control the position but Cometa is working away.
Jayvee Cometa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darko Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darko 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darko Cruz!
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