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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR#
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Jones 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.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones throws a strike but Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Jones has his feet on Cruz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cruz wants to control but Jones postures up.
Cruz tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jones laying and praying for a moment but Cruz takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz trying to control here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Cruz.#TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Cruz sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Jones with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jones rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##TD2#
Jones has clasped his hands together around Cruz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cruz is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones taking a breather here.
Jones working away.#T2##SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cruz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Cruz.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Cruz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Allan Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is not content to let Cruz control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cruz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones 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.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Cruz throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cruz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jones defend it? Cruz steps over the head and cranks it - Jones is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz pulls Thompson in close to his closed guard and prevents Thompson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Thompson 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. Thompson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cruz being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Cruz tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
Cruz is controlling Thompson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Cruz controlling Thompson's posture.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to stand but Cruz is controlling his head. #T1#
Thompson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chris Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson tries to advance to mount but Cruz instead regains half guard.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
What can Thompson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2#
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but Cruz has full control of the position and if anything, Thompson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cruz not allowing Thompson to control his hands.
Cruz tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Cruz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Thompson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB#
Cruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Thompson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cruz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cruz gets his hands free as Thompson looks to control.
Cruz lands shots from the back.
Cruz lands shots from the back.
Cruz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cruz.
Cruz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cruz throwing damaging strikes from the back! Thompson could be in trouble here!
#T4#
Cruz connects with a big shot to the side of Thompson's head.
#SUB#
Cruz looking for the choke from the back.
I would not like to be Thompson right now.
Cruz lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson tries to break free.
Cruz scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cruz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Thompson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompson's guard.
Thompson is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Cruz is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Thompson has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Cruz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kavanagh Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz throws a big counter combination but Kavanagh Jnr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kavanagh Jnr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz slips under a jab from Kavanagh Jnr.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kavanagh Jnr tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kavanagh Jnr is trying to break free.
Kavanagh Jnr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kavanagh Jnr working hard to break the clinch.
Kavanagh Jnr is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh Jnr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Kavanagh Jnr tries to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Kavanagh Jnr is trying to break free.
Kavanagh Jnr is trying to force a seperation but Cruz has the dominant position.#T1#
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Kavanagh Jnr wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Kavanagh Jnr tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Kavanagh Jnr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Cruz is trying to trip Kavanagh Jnr. He has hold of a leg but Kavanagh Jnr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cruz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kavanagh Jnr is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kavanagh Jnr is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
Kavanagh Jnr is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
#SUB#
Kavanagh Jnr is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
#T2#
Kavanagh Jnr pushes Cruz off but Cruz dives into side control.
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Kavanagh Jnr's head but Kavanagh Jnr avoids it well.
Cruz landing a few strikes.
Cruz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kavanagh Jnr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kavanagh Jnr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Cruz working the ground and pound from side control.
Cruz is working Kavanagh Jnr over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU#
Cruz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kavanagh Jnr.
Kavanagh Jnr throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kavanagh Jnr won't be happy with that.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Kavanagh Jnr is defending the strikes.
Kavanagh Jnr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
Kavanagh Jnr is pushing Cruz's head away, looking to escape. Cruz manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Kavanagh Jnr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cruz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kavanagh Jnr's guard.
Kavanagh Jnr is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Kavanagh Jnr's hands, connecting with Kavanagh Jnr's forehead.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kavanagh Jnr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Cruz. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Kavanagh Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Johnny Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kavanagh Jnr is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Kavanagh Jnr's temple.
Kavanagh Jnr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Cruz working Kavanagh Jnr over with strikes.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz prevents Kavanagh Jnr from standing back up.
#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.
Cruz is nestled in close to Kavanagh Jnr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz prevents Kavanagh Jnr from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Kavanagh Jnr is trying to stand.
Kavanagh Jnr is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Nice strikes from Cruz there. #T3#
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Kavanagh Jnr's temple.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cruz controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Cruz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kavanagh Jnr to stand up.
Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
Cruz takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kavanagh Jnr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kavanagh Jnr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cruz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kavanagh Jnr misses with a wild combination.
As Kavanagh Jnr looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Kavanagh Jnr just gets out of the way.
Kavanagh Jnr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kavanagh Jnr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Kavanagh Jnr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kavanagh Jnr can do to turn this around?#TD#
Cruz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz won't allow Kavanagh Jnr to get back to his feet.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Kavanagh Jnr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kavanagh Jnr is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
Kavanagh Jnr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Cruz prevents Kavanagh Jnr from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
Kavanagh Jnr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz. #SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Cruz there. #T3#
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Kavanagh Jnr's hands, connecting with Kavanagh Jnr's forehead.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Kavanagh Jnr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz throwing shots but Kavanagh Jnr is blocking nicely.
Cruz controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kavanagh Jnr misses with the body kick
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Kavanagh Jnr backing up. Kavanagh Jnr nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kavanagh Jnr throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Finn Kavanagh Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cruz!
In defeat, Finn Kavanagh Jnr stepped up to the mic, saying 'A loss is a loss it's a chance to improve and I will. Have to go back to the gym keep training and come back stronger.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Martins pushes Cruz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Martins is trying to trip Cruz. He has hold of a leg but Cruz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martins holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz. #T1#
Martins wants to control but Cruz passes easily into half guard.
Cruz is controlling the pace.
Martins wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has mounted him!
Cruz lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cruz unloading with bombs!
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Martins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Martins is still trying to improve position.
Martins looks winded!
Martins is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Cruz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Martins is trying to escape the mount.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Martins tries to lock up and control but Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Martins tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Martins is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
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 fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cruz working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Martins is rocked!
Cruz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Martins in real trouble here! The ref calls for Martins to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cruz!
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