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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Karlsson throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cruz.
Cruz jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karlsson tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz really is a fat lump.#BC#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Cruz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Karlsson lands with a cross. #KD2#
Karlsson lands a big right hand that sends Cruz crashing to the mat! Karlsson stays standing though and waves Cruz back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#CUT2#
Ezequiel Cruz's cut is getting worse.
Karlsson finds Cruz's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cruz flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Karlsson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cruz will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torn Karlsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Nielson misses
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Nielson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nielson is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nielson defends well.
Nielson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 but Nielson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ezequiel Cruz has been cut.#T1#
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nielson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU2#
Nielson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cruz to stand up. #CL2#
Nielson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cruz gets control of Nielson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nielson wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Nielson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Nielson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz really is a fat lump.
Nielson is stalling in the full guard.
Nielson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joel Nielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nielson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nielson is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Cruz is staying active underneath Nielson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nielson slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielson not doing much here.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielson content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Nielson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezequiel Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nielson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Nielson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nielson forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
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 Nielson walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nielson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nielson manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nielson clinches up against the cage.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nielson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Ezequiel Cruz's cut is getting worse.
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 Nielson walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Nielson rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Nielson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Nielson has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
#TD2#
Nielson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nielson manages to end up in side control.
Cruz bucks up and tries to throw Nielson off but instead Nielson has got his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Nielson looking for the choke from the back.
Nielson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cruz is looking for a way out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Ezequiel Cruz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ezequiel Cruz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Nielson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kirov instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kirov to keep the fight standing.
Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kirov wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kirov wants a takedown.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Kirov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cruz successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirov trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kirov escapes and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Cruz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Kirov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kirov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SU2#
Kirov decides to stand back up. Kirov steps back and let's Cruz get back to his feet.
Kirov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirov defending well though. #T2#
Kirov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kirov is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kirov trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Cruz has Kirov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Cruz jumps into guard, dragging Kirov to the mat.
Kirov wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Kirov postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Kirov from controlling successfully.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Kirov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Kirov stops Cruz from standing up. #SU2#
Kirov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Kirov forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Kirov has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kiro Kirov will probably get the nod.
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#
Kirov looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz is looking to counter the offense by Kirov and move into the clinch.
Kirov misses with a kick to the body.
Kirov throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Kiro Kirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirov throws a head kick that misses
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Kirov backing up. Kirov nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Kirov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Kirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Kirov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cruz pushes Kirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 Kirov walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kirov darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Kirov jumps guard.
Kirov trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirov holds on and takes a little breather.
Cruz postures up in Kirov's guard and throws a big left but Kirov blocks it.
Kirov managing to control the position.
Kirov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezequiel Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Kirov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Kirov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Kirov passes into half guard.
#T3##REVR#
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Kirov has control of the leg.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Kirov wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Kirov is controlling well.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kirov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirov.
Kirov stalling away here and it's allowed Cruz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiro Kirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Kirov.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kirov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Kirov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Kirov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirov tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.#TD#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Kirov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kirov scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kirov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cruz dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Kirov is working an open guard so Cruz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kirov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.#CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches. #T2##TD#
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kirov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Kirov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kirov passes into half guard.
Cruz is not content to let Kirov control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Kirov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cruz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cruz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SU#
Cruz stands up and beckons Kirov to his feet. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirov.
Kirov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Cruz moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
Kirov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kirov has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kirov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kiro Kirov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Rocket instigates a clinch.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Cruz pulls Rocket into guard.
Rocket sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocket throws an elbow that misses. Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rocket's guard. Nice move by Cruz!#REVR##SUB2#
Rocket throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rocket looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rocket has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cruz has passed into side control.
#SU#
Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rocket dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Rocket closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.#TD#
Cruz pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Rocket pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocket gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocket must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SUB#
Rocket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Rocket defends easily.
Cruz really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rocket has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Cruz tries to kick Rocket off but Rocket keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Rocket seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocket throws a strike but Cruz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Rocket defends easily.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Rocket from standing up.
Rocket throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Rocket pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cruz is looking to clinch but Rocket is avoiding it.
Cruz leaves Rocket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rocket forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cruz pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Rocket stands up from Cruz's guard - Rocket perhaps looking for a knockout.
Otto Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocket shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Rocket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Rocket keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rocket pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Rocket trying to stall but Cruz improves his position.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Rocket tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Ezequiel Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Rocket.#T1#
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 Rocket walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Rocket tightens his grip and picks Cruz up, before dumping him to the ground. Cruz manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Rocket drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cruz! #REVR#
Rocket is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz wants to stand but Rocket is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Rocket is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU#
Cruz decides to stand back up.
Rocket shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Rocket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rocket is breathing heavily.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ezequiel Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocket 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. #T3#
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ezequiel Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rocket's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cruz grinds an elbow into Rocket's temple. #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.
Rocket is trying to improve his position.
Rocket on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rocket is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Cruz decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Rocket moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Cruz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rocket did well to prevent Cruz getting side control.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rocket keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rocket trying to control but Cruz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz winds up and cracks Rocket with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Rocket wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocket doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rocket trying to control but Cruz postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Rocket's head.
Rocket taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Rocket taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Rocket is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Rocket is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rocket has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3##SU#
Cruz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rocket tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Rocket's guard.
Rocket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocket looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz is in close to Rocket's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rocket is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL2#
Rocket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rocket stalling against the cage.
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 Rocket walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Rocket sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rocket feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Rocket closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Rocket forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Cruz jumps into guard, dragging Rocket to the mat.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rocket postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cruz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rocket, into his guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Stranglegod shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cruz is trying to defend but Stranglegod finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stranglegod trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well. #SUB#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cruz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Stranglegod escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Stranglegod!
Cruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stranglegod works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Stranglegod looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stranglegod smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz is not content to let Stranglegod control the position.
Stranglegod in side control lands a decent elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stranglegod has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cruz!#SUB2#
Stranglegod working for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stranglegod working Cruz over with strikes here. #CUT2#
It looks like Ezequiel Cruz has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Stranglegod lands a big elbow - Cruz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cruz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Grabstrong Stranglegod!
During a confident post fight interview, Grabstrong Stranglegod thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Cruz really is a fat lump.#TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard.
Cuckle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cuckle has gone for a leg lock! Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cuckle's guard.#REVR#
Cuckle controlling the position.
Cuckle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cruz has passed into side control.
Cuckle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuckle is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Cuckle controls the position for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cuckle can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Cuckle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cuckle regains half guard.
Cuckle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cuckle is positioning himself well to prevent Cruz advancing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cuckle wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cuckle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cuckle has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cruz tries to stand but Cuckle is controlling from the bottom.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Cuckle is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Cruz pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Cuckle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cuckle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Cuckle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cruz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cuckle has cracked it and Cruz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cuckle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cockle Cuckle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cruz drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
#TD#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
Cruz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Smith is sitting in close to Cruz's body. Cruz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cruz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezequiel Cruz!
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