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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cruz.
Barnes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Barnes tries to clinch
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Barnes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Barnes trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cruz has passed into half guard!
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz blocks the strikes from Barnes.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Cruz decides to stand up. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes wants to control but Cruz postures up.
Barnes manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SU2#
Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barnes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Cruz wants to hit a switch here but Barnes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cruz there! #T4##SUB#
Cruz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnes.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Barnes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Cruz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes controlling the position for now.
Cruz is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Cruz trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control the action here but instead Cruz manages to pass to full mount!
Barnes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cruz missing with strikes from the back.
Cruz keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Cruz is trying to stick to Barnes's back but Barnes is turning into Cruz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cruz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnes.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Barnes gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Guilherme Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Barnes 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.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Guilherme Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is controlling Cruz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barnes trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Barnes won't let him.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.#BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Cruz drops Barnes with a beautiful combination! Barnes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cruz is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Barnes is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kim Barnes has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cruz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guilherme Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Weaver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Weaver blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Weaver tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weaver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Weaver.
#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weaver quickly recovers to half guard.
Weaver is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
#SUB2#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weaver keeps working.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Weaver defends it. #T1#
Weaver is looking to escape.
Weaver trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weaver defending well though.
Weaver is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cruz prevents Weaver from improving his position.
Cruz is thwarting Weaver's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Cruz slowing the pace effectively.
Cruz landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Weaver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Weaver pushes Cruz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cruz stops Weaver from standing up.
Weaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cruz wants to get up but he can't break Weaver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Weaver is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cruz dives into side control.
#SU2#
Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Weaver tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Weaver gets full guard.#T4#
Weaver keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme 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#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Cruz working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver holding on.
Cruz working away.#T1#
Weaver is being controlled here.
Cruz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Weaver tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cruz struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Cruz is persistently looking for the submission but Weaver is defending it well.
Cruz is trying to control but Weaver is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T2#
Cruz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Weaver bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Weaver passes into half guard.
Weaver passes into side control, despite Cruz's attempt to control the position.
Cruz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cruz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz regains half guard.
Weaver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Weaver is controlling him well.
Weaver drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Weaver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz pushes Weaver off looking to stand but Weaver dives back in and keeps control.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz is looking to control Weaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Weaver working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Weaver 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##TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weaver quickly recovers to half guard.
Weaver tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weaver is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weaver avoid being mounted?
Weaver is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Weaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Weaver defends it. #T1#
Weaver trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weaver tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Weaver's guard.
Weaver pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Weaver wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Weaver wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weaver is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Weaver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz wants to control the position but Weaver says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Weaver winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz is looking to control Weaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Cruz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz regains half guard.#T4#
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Weaver prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barry Weaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weaver throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Weaver takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Weaver showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Weaver 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Weaver!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Parrish is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Parrish's guard.
Parrish is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cruz dives into side control.
#REVR#
Cruz wants to stand but Parrish has his arm trapped.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Parrish's legs.
Parrish is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Parrish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Parrish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz throws a strike but Parrish avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#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 trying to control but Parrish is working from the bottom.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Parrish is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Parrish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Parrish kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Parrish shoots in.#CL2#
Cruz clinches. #TD2#
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
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.
Parrish 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 pulls Parrish in close to his closed guard and prevents Parrish from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parrish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Parrish has passed into half guard.
Parrish lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Parrish prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB#
Parrish seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Parrish is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Parrish is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is doing well to control the position and prevent Parrish from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guilherme Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Parrish fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cruz to the ground. Parrish is now in Cruz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parrish is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cruz pulls Parrish in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Parrish has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Parrish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Parrish eventually gives up the hold.
Thanh Parrish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parrish working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Parrish not doing much here.
Parrish prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Parrish prevents Cruz from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Cruz forces Parrish back against the cage and clinches.
Parrish is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##TD2#
Cruz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Parrish keeps moving.
Cruz wanted to stand there but Parrish had control of the position.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz preventing the sweep. #T4#
Parrish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Parrish manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parrish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thanh Parrish will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cruz feints and as Parrish raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Parrish has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cruz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Parrish changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Parrish manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thanh Parrish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parrish misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parrish thinking. #TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parrish's guard.#ES#
Parrish pushes Cruz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Parrish closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cruz to the mat! Cruz manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Cruz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parrish fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thanh Parrish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Cruz wants the takedown. Parrish is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Parrish's guard against the cage.
Parrish pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Parrish keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Cruz stands and steps away. Parrish gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2##TD2#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Parrish to the ground. Cruz is now in Parrish's guard.
Cruz preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Cruz gets to his feet. Parrish looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parrish's guard.
Parrish is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Parrish is defending the position. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Parrish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruz is thwarting Parrish's attempts to control the position.#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.
Parrish is trying to maintain a safe position but Cruz gets an underhook and turns Parrish into the cage.
Parrish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parrish is trying to pull guard but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Cruz has May up against the cage in a clinch.
May really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
May gets control of Cruz's arms and successfully pulls guard. May will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now May is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
May decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
May misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but May shows good takedown defense.
Guilherme Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
May shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
May changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz looks winded!#SUB#
May has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cruz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. May yanks on the arm and Cruz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by May.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edmund May!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hall gets caught napping as Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Hall manages to retain guard.#ES#
Hall has his feet on Cruz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cruz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hall striking from the bottom.
Cruz prevents Hall from improving his position.
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!
Hall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB#
Hall has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cruz defend it? Hall steps over the head and cranks it - Cruz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Hall!
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Date: Jan 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Mercer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cruz to the mat! Cruz manages to get full guard.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mercer manages to pass to side control.
Cruz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVB#
Mercer working Cruz over with strikes.
Mercer trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Mercer 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.#SUB#
Mercer is working for a submission of some sort.
Mercer controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer working Cruz over with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Mercer is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Mercer stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercer working the head and body with strikes.
Mercer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Mercer there.
Nice strikes from Mercer there. #SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mercer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mercer working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SU#
Mercer escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Mercer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Cruz's guard now, I'm sure.
Mercer working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Mercer gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mercer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Mercer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Cruz's guard now, I'm sure.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.#T4#
Mercer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercer landing some decent shots from guard.
Mercer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Rio inform us that Cruz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mercer lands a couple of elbows.
Mercer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercer works over Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Mercer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Mercer 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##TD#
Mercer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Mercer sits in half guard.
Cruz has hold of Mercer's hands but Mercer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mercer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1##SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura here.
Mercer 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. #SUB#
Mercer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mercer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heath Mercer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mercer is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Mercer working the head and body with strikes.
Mercer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Mercer working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mercer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Mercer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mercer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Mercer eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Mercer is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mercer slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
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. Mercer connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.
Mercer drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Mercer 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.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mercer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Mercer 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#
Mercer goes for a double leg but Cruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruz continues to drive forward.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Mercer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Mercer.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Cruz can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is trying to push Mercer away but Mercer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mercer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
#TD#
Mercer pulls Cruz into guard.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mercer controlling Cruz's posture.
Mercer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving. #ES#
Mercer wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Mercer scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mercer dives into side control.
#T3##REVB##SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mercer staying calm.#SUB#
Mercer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Mercer scoring with punches and elbows.
Mercer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cruz down.
Mercer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mercer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Guilherme Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heath Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mercer, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Mercer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into Vargas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cruz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cruz wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Cruz throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vargas passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Vargas 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. #SU#
Vargas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Vargas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruz quickly recovers to half guard.
Cruz pushes Vargas off but Vargas dives into side control.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Vargas scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cruz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vargas working the head and body with strikes.
Vargas is working Cruz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vargas is putting a hurting on Cruz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vargas landing a few strikes.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vargas looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vargas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!#SUB#
Vargas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vargas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vargas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cruz is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him?#T2#
Cruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vargas cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU#
Vargas stands up. #TD#
Vargas dives in and scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vargas dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Cruz tries to control but Vargas manages to take his back.
Vargas is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Vargas has got one arm under Cruz's chin. This could be trouble... Cruz trying to control the other hand but Vargas gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Cruz has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rigoberto Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasconcellos.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Vasconcellos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasconcellos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Vasconcellos tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cruz jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Vasconcellos is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Cruz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vasconcellos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasconcellos prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Cruz tries to pull guard but Vasconcellos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vasconcellos tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Vasconcellos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruz to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasconcellos is defended easily by Cruz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Vasconcellos fails with the takedown#CL#
and Cruz counters by clinching up.
Vasconcellos looks winded!#T2#
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasconcellos's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Vasconcellos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Cruz forces Vasconcellos back against the cage and clinches.
Vasconcellos is trying to pull guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vasconcellos uses from the top position.
Vasconcellos prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Vasconcellos pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cruz controlling the position.#T3#
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasconcellos defends well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Vasconcellos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasconcellos has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vasconcellos wants to clinch.
Vasconcellos tries to clinch up.#TD#
Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Cruz passes into side control, despite Vasconcellos's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vasconcellos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasconcellos wants to control but Cruz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasconcellos tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasconcellos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Cruz clinches.
Vasconcellos prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasconcellos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasconcellos tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasconcellos to the ground. Vasconcellos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasconcellos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Vasconcellos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vasconcellos is breathing heavily.
Vasconcellos shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.#CL#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Vasconcellos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz pulls Vasconcellos in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz controls Vasconcellos momentarily but Vasconcellos frees himself. #SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasconcellos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasconcellos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vasconcellos postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Guilherme Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vasconcellos's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vasconcellos for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Vasconcellos looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
Vasconcellos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasconcellos can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Cruz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vasconcellos scores with a leg kick.
Vasconcellos darts in trying to clinch
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Greg Vasconcellos has been cut.
Vasconcellos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Vasconcellos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasconcellos gets slowly back to his feet.
Guilherme Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vasconcellos to the ground. Cruz is now in Vasconcellos's guard.
Vasconcellos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasconcellos prevents it.
Cruz wants a takedown.
#TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Vasconcellos wants to stand but Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vasconcellos controlling from the top position.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasconcellos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vasconcellos stacks Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vasconcellos!
Vasconcellos working the body and head with strikes.
Vasconcellos tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.
Cruz wants to control but Vasconcellos postures up.
Cruz tries to bench press Vasconcellos off him but Vasconcellos keeps the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasconcellos scoring with punches and elbows.
Vasconcellos wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vasconcellos is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Vasconcellos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilherme Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasconcellos sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Vasconcellos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cruz is on him like a limpet, forcing Vasconcellos back against the cage.
Greg Vasconcellos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guilherme Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasconcellos is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Cruz moves to clinch but Stec breaks away
and Stec counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Stec as Cruz shoots in.
Stec is looking for a counter combo.
Stec fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch.
Stec prevents a takedown attempt there.
#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 Stec uses from the top position.
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.
Stec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Stec sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zygmunt Stec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Cruz.#T1#
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Stec back into the cage.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stec tries to pull guard but Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually Stec drops back down to his feet.
Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Stec breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Stec scores with a four punch combination!
Stec 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 avoids the head kick by Stec.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Stec pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stec cracks Cruz with an open hand slap.
Stec moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Stec counters with a three punch combo that has Cruz backing up. Cruz nods at Stec to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Stec counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cruz looks winded!#T2#
Stec is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Stec wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stec trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Stec controlling from the top position.
Stec trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Stec from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Stec counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Stec lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Cruz rushes Stec and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz stalls. #BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Stec avoids nicely.
Stec dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Stec's head and hops out.
Cruz closes the distance but Stec moves to the side
and Stec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zygmunt Stec dominated that round.
That's time! Stec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stec has a takedown stuffed.
Stec tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stec wants it to stay on the feet.
Stec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stec somewhat.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zygmunt Stec. 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.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cruz jumps guard and drags Stec to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz managing to control the position. #SU#
Cruz is working an open guard so Stec takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zygmunt Stec is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stec jumps guard but Cruz stands there with Stec around his waist. Stec gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stec stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cruz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Stec managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
#TD#
Stec has Cruz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stec pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cruz tumbling to the mat - Stec dives into Cruz's guard.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stec's guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stec controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. #T3#
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Stec blocks nicely.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Stec has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stec will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 shoots in looking for a takedown. Stec tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stec manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zygmunt Stec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.#CL2#
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stec wants a takedown but no success here.
Stec blocks the elbow strike.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stec is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stec is trying to pull guard but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Cruz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Stec slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Stec forces his way into half guard.
Cruz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Stec blocks the strikes from Cruz.
Stec is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#ES2#
Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stec defends it nicely.
Zygmunt Stec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Cruz.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stec defends it nicely.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
As Cruz looks to move away, Stec throws a big counter combo but Cruz just gets out of the way.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stec's waist but Stec gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Stec counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Stec has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
Stec tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
#TD#
Stec successfully pulls guard.
Cruz trying to control but Stec is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stec has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stec wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Guilherme Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stec working a defensive guard here.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cruz stops Stec from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Stec in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Guilherme Cruz.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Cruz!
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