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Event:
DFC 38: Dalton Vs Phol
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dutroux as he connects with a hook.
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Dutroux misses.
Dutroux cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dutroux scores with a hook.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dutroux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dutroux.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Dutroux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cruz moves forwards but Dutroux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dutroux scores with a jab. Cruz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dutroux to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dutroux throws out the jab.
Cruz with the counter takedown but Dutroux avoids it easily.
Dutroux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Dutroux throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dutroux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dutroux looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dutroux cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dutroux looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marc Dutroux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A left lands for Dutroux.
Dutroux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dutroux scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Dutroux as he connects with a hook.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Dutroux finish him?#T2#
Dutroux looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dutroux.
Marc Dutroux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dutroux lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Dutroux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dutroux misses with a straight right.
Dutroux throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dutroux scores with a punch to the head.
Dutroux thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Dutroux cracks Cruz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dutroux has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cruz to stand back up!
Dutroux throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz feints the counter takedown.
Dutroux throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Dutroux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dutroux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz with the counter takedown but Dutroux avoids it easily.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dutroux scores with a jab. Cruz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dutroux lands a jab.
Cruz walks into a jab.
Dutroux fakes the body blow, causing Cruz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cruz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marc Dutroux!
In his post fight interview, Marc Dutroux started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DFC 30: Total Carnage
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Shore digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Shore lands a nice looking body shot.
Shore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Shore takes the fight into the clinch.
Shore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shore to keep the fight standing.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrious Cruz.
Shore stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shore walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Shore.#CL#
Shore instigates a clinch.
Shore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shore leaning against his opponent.
Shore crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Shore lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Cruz successfully pulls guard.
Shore postures up.
Shore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shore trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shore with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shore throws a big elbow that misses.
Shore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shore tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shore is in trouble now - Cruz has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Cruz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shore has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#T3##SUB2#
Cruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shore trying to control the action but Cruz just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shore knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shore for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shore trying to get back to his feet but Cruz is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on Shore's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shore staying busy and making it hard for Cruz to control. #T4#
Shore is trying to get back to his feet but Cruz has full control of the position and if anything, Shore has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cruz is hanging on to Shore's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Shore is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cruz gets his way!
#SUB2#
Shore defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cruz's arms.
Well, with Cruz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Shore is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Shore fending off the submission attempt from Cruz. #SUB2#
Shore defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Shore will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Shore. Beautiful body shot.
Shore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Shore.
We've been told by Shore's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Shore. That snapped Cruz's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shore, as that shot connected.
Jordan Shore is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Shore digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Shore lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Shore doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shore pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cruz back to the cage. Shore follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordan Shore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shore tries to clinch up.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2##CL#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Shore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Shore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Shore.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shore walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrious Cruz.
Shore thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Shore.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shore lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.#T3#
Shore lands with a good body shot.
Shore sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shore tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shore connects with a nice looking jab.
Dimitrious Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shore digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
#CL#
Shore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore won't allow it.
Cruz jumps guard but Shore stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Shore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruz jumps guard but Shore stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Shore.
Shore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz.
Cruz jumps guard but Shore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Shore dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shore clinches with his opponent.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Shore.
Jordan Shore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shore connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Shore.
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shore landing knees to the head.
Shore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Shore landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Shore has him pressed against the cage.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrious Cruz.
Cruz jumps guard but Shore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shore with a knee to the head.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cruz jumps guard but Shore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shore lands an elbow that stopped Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
Shore lands a damaging elbow.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shore lands a shot to the body.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shore scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Shore lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Shore finish him?
Shore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Shore.
Shore lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Shore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Shore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Shore has him pressed against the cage.
Shore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shore lands an elbow that stopped Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Shore won't allow it.
Shore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Shore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice left hand lands by Shore.
Cruz letting Shore take a breather here.
Shore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz.
Shore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Shore digs a right hand into Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shore.
Shore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Dimitrious Cruz has been cut.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shore connects with a knee to the head.
Shore jerks Cruz's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Cruz drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Shore goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Shore because Cruz was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jordan Shore!
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Event:
DFC 25: Bloodbath
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carver quickly recovers to half guard.
Carver looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carver moves into full guard.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carver keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carver is trying to improve his position.
Carver is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Die Trying Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carver, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Carver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz advances to full mount.
Carver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Carver is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Cruz working for a guillotine from mount but Carver is in no mood to give up.
Carver 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 looking to control but Carver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cruz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Carver stops Cruz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2##SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine from mount but Carver is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cruz has hold of Carver's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carver manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Carver is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carver haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Carver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz wants to take Carver's back here but Carver is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cruz prevents Carver from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Cruz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Carver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cruz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cruz moves to the back position.
Cruz is hanging on to Carver's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Cruz working for the choke. #SUB2#
Carver defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cruz's arms.
Carver wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Carver is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Carver is controlling his hands well.
Carver trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
Cruz biding his time, controlling Carver. #SUB2#
Cruz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Carver defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cruz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cruz is looking to control Carver but Carver is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Cruz has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Carver is in real trouble here. Cruz gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Carver is tapping out! Cruz wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dimitrious Cruz!
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Event:
DFC 19: Battleground
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Cowell scores with a body shot.
Cowell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cowell tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cowell sprawls well. Cowell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cowell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitrious Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz fails with the takedown
letting Cowell counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Cowell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cruz to the mat! Cruz manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cowell frees his head nicely. Oh but Cruz has switched to an armbar! Cowell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dimitrious Cruz!
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Event:
DFC 13: Hobson Vs Kicker
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick from Garafallo lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.
Garafallo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Jenean Garafallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrious Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Garafallo shows good takedown defense.
Garafallo tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Garafallo tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garafallo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garafallo scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garafallo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garafallo swivels and escapes.
Garafallo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garafallo leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garafallo scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Garafallo is looking to clinch. #TD#
Garafallo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Garafallo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garafallo scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Garafallo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Garafallo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cruz advances to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garafallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garafallo defends it well.
Cruz passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Cruz goes for an armbar but Garafallo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Garafallo. #T3##SUB2#
Cruz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Garafallo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cruz has tightened it up now! Garafallo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dimitrious Cruz!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 709 Round 4
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
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.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.#T1#
Jones tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cruz prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Cruz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz trying to control but Jones is having none of it. #T2#
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Cruz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones stops Cruz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jones can't escape the position.
Cruz tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB#
Cruz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dimitrious Cruz!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 709 Round 3
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Heughan clinches.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Heughan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Heughan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Heughan.
Heughan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Heughan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Heughan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cruz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Heughan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cruz pulls down on the head and he's put Heughan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dimitrious Cruz!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 709 Round 2
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Vargas lands a head kick!
Vargas fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Cruz moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Vargas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vargas connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vargas tries to stall but Cruz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz stalling against the cage.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vargas prevents a body shot from Cruz. #BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Vargas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vargas looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vargas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Vargas. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vargas tries to counter by clinching up but Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Vargas moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
Cruz controlling Vargas's posture. #SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vargas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vargas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Vargas is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz passes Vargas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Vargas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vargas.
Cruz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vargas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cruz has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Vargas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitrious Cruz!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 709 Round 1
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Caine throws out a powerful jab.
Caine throws a shot to the body.
Caine avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caine circles away.
Caine digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Caine circles away easily#TD2#
and Caine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cruz won't be happy with that.
Cruz dodges the ground and pound from Caine.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine throws an elbow but Cruz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Caine is trying to ground and pound but Cruz uses the momentary lack of control by Caine to regain half guard.
Caine throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cruz to regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Caine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Caine from controlling successfully.
Caine is stalling in the full guard.
Caine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Caine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Caine trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Caine isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Caine defends it easily.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Caine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caine won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caine advances to half guard.
Caine is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Caine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Caine works his foot free and advances to mount.
Caine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Caine throws some wild stikes that Cruz manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Caine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Caine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Caine thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Caine throws some wild stikes that Cruz manages to avoid easily.
Caine landing strikes from the mount.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Caine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Caine has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Caine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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.
Caine throwing strikes but Cruz recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Caine thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Cruz tries to kick Caine off but Caine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Caine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz missing with punches from the bottom.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caine.
Caine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caine is working away from the top position though.
Caine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benni Caine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caine sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caine clobbers Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Caine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Caine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
#CL#
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Caine. #BC#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caine as he jumps to the side.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Caine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Caine. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Caine pushes him off.
Caine dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Caine lands with a good body shot.
Caine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Caine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Caine defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Caine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Caine stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caine keeps working.
Caine is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Caine 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 working away.#SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Caine is defending well.
Caine is not content to let Cruz control the position. #T3#
Caine is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cruz wants to stand but Caine has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Caine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVB##T4#
Caine postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it. #SUB#
Caine has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cruz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Caine is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cruz pulls down on the head and he's put Caine to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dimitrious Cruz!
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