Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 70: Karockas v Obilic
Date: Feb 10, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Mathieu misses.
Cruz Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathieu connects with an inside leg kick.
Mathieu tries to bum rush Cruz Jr with a series of wild strikes but Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathieu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz Jr is able to avoid easily.
Cruz Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Mathieu misses.
Cruz Jr wants to clinch.
Mathieu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz Jr is out of range and Mathieu settles back down.
Cruz Jr wants to clinch up but Mathieu keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mathieu scores with a spinning back kick!
Some wild striking there from Mathieu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Cruz Jr does no damage.
Cruz Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Cruz Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mathieu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cruz Jr.#T1#
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mathieu.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but Mathieu is having none of it.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Mathieu is looking to score with low kicks.
Mathieu tries to land a front kick but Cruz Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mathieu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mathieu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mathieu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mathieu misses with the combination.
Cruz Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mathieu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruz Jr.
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!#CL#
Mathieu tries to keep at a distance but Cruz Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mathieu lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Cruz Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Mathieu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathieu missing with a left hand there. Cruz Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mathieu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathieu lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr. #CL#
Cruz Jr has closed the distance and engaged Mathieu in a clinch.
Cruz Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mathieu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mathieu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruz Jrs head. #BC#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Cruz Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathieu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Mathieu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mathieu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz Jr.
Mathieu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#KD2#
Mathieu drops Cruz Jr with a beautiful combination! Cruz Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mathieu is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Cruz Jr is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mathieu.
Oh Cruz Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathieu punishes Cruz Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz Jr is breathing heavily.
Mathieu delivers a nice body kick.
Cruz Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mathieu. That one must have hurt.
Cruz Jr walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Mathieu swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernesto Mathieu!
A very excited looking Ernesto Mathieu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 64: Peterson v Simone
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rader misses with a straight left.
Cruz Jr moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Rader.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz Jr wants to clinch.
As Cruz Jr looks to move away, Rader throws a big counter combo but Cruz Jr just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rader throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Rader moves out of range easily.
Rader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz Jr moves away.
Cruz Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Rader bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Cruz Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rader is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cruz Jr is looking to clinch.
Rader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rader. Rader obviously looking to wear him down.
Cruz Jr is looking to clinch but Rader is avoiding it.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch there but Rader circles away.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Rader misses.
Rader takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rader throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr misses with a straight left.
Cruz Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rader throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Rader circles away. #CL2#
Rader tries to keep at a distance but Cruz Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Cruz Jr is trying to force a seperation but Rader has the dominant position.#BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rader's head backwards.
Rader throws a hook but Cruz Jr blocks it.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rader.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up.
Rader throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz Jr cracks Rader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Cruz Jr misses.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz Jr avoids the head kick by Rader.
Rader scores with a leg kick.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Cruz Jr throws a series of punches but Rader moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Rader tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Rader lands a big head kick that sends Cruz Jr tumbling to the mat! Rader takes a step backwards and waves Cruz Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cruz Jr stuns Rader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Cruz Jr moves away and avoids it.
Rader throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Rader scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Rader lands a two punch combo.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rader tries to work over Cruz Jr's front leg with a kick but Cruz Jr checks it.
Rader takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Cruz Jr rushes Rader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rader tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rader misses with the head strike. #T4#
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
Rader swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rader wants to stall. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Rader lands a big right hand that sends Cruz Jr crashing to the mat! Rader stays standing though and waves Cruz Jr back to his feet!#ROC#Cruz Jr is rocked!
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Rader finish him?
Rader throws a head kick but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rader.
Cruz Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rader digs a good body shot into Cruz Jr's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cruz Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rader throws a solid leg kick but Cruz Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rader.
Cruz Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cruz Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rader moves away.
Rader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up but Rader circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Rader cracks a nice hook into Cruz Jr's ribs.#CL2#
Cruz Jr clinches with his opponent.
Cruz Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rader or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cruz Jr manages to break the clinch.
Rader 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 Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz Jr.
Jorge Cruz Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz Jr. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Cruz Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Cruz Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Rader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rader tries to throw a body punch but Cruz Jr avoids it by throwing Rader back against the cage. #BC2#
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennis Rader is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Rader tries to keep at a distance but Cruz Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz Jr can do to turn this around?
Rader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rader misses with a body punch.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Rader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Rader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Rader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rader throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Rader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz Jr cracks Rader with a nice body shot.
Rader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rader fails to land.
Rader is trying to push Cruz Jr away but Cruz Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz Jr blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Rader throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz Jr moves out of range easily. #T3#
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Cruz Jr moves away and avoids it.
Cruz Jr tries to bum rush Rader with a series of wild strikes but Rader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz Jr throws a nice looking combination but Rader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr missing with a left hand there. Rader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader throws out a powerful jab.
Cruz Jr is looking to clinch.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rader.#CL2#
Cruz Jr rushes Rader and presses him up against the cage.
Rader tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Cruz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Rader counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz Jr toppling to the canvas! Cruz Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rader finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rader misses with a head kick.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Rader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rader.
Danga de danga de dang - Cruz Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up but Rader circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Rader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cruz Jr! Rader lets Cruz Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rader is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Cruz Jr hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
After winning the bout, Dennis Rader thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 59: Beukeboom v Red Eagle
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Cruz Jr jabs Svyatogor right on the nose. Svyatogor blinks but takes it well.
Cruz Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svyatogor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Svyatogor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Cruz Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz Jr scores with a head kick.
Svyatogor slips under a jab.
Cruz Jr takes a swing at Svyatogor's ribcage but misses.
Cruz Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Svyatogor scores with a body shot.
Svyatogor slips a jab and a cross from Cruz Jr. #CL#
Svyatogor moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Cruz Jr avoids it easily.
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target.
Cruz Jr looks to clinch
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Svyatogor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz Jr! But no joy.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch
and Cruz Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Svyatogor misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svyatogor circles away quickly and effectively.
Svyatogor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Svyatogor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svyatogor walks into a jab.
Svyatogor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Svyatogor ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor slips under a jab.
Svyatogor tries to bum rush Cruz Jr with a series of wild strikes but Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svyatogor avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
Svyatogor dodges the punch combination from Cruz Jr.
A jab from Svyatogor does it's job there.
Cruz Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.
As Cruz Jr looks to move away, Svyatogor throws a big counter combo but Cruz Jr just gets out of the way.
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that Svyatogor avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Svyatogor slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.#CL2#
Cruz Jr clinches up against the cage.
Svyatogor lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Svyatogor. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Svyatogor.
Cruz Jr looks winded!#BC#
Svyatogor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Cruz Jr misses #KD#
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cruz Jr! Svyatogor lets Cruz Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cruz Jr is rocked!
Cruz Jr is holding his hands too far apart here. Svyatogor throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Cruz Jr is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dimitri Svyatogor made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 52: Maestre v Beukeboom
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Cruz Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Knox misses.
Cruz Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cruz Jr.#CL2#
Cruz Jr gets a clinch. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up.
A big right from Knox misses.
Cruz Jr thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Cruz Jr moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Knox misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Knox misses.
A nice side step and Cruz Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruz Jr moves out of range as Knox strikes.#TD2#
Cruz Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Knox is not content to let Cruz Jr control the position.
Knox tries to control but Cruz Jr manages to take his back.
Cruz Jr throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Knox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cruz Jr's arms.
Cruz Jr biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Knox tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Cruz Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Knox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cruz Jr is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cruz Jr has the hooks in. Knox is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Cruz Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cruz Jr tries to keep control of the position but Knox is staying busy.
Cruz Jr throws a series of strikes and Knox wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Knox holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cruz Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cruz Jr looking to control but Knox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz Jr landing punches.
Cruz Jr controlling from mount.
Knox is squirming around, avoiding Cruz Jr's attempts to control the action.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Cruz Jr get's back to his feet.
Cruz Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Cruz Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cruz Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A lazy body kick from Cruz Jr
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Cruz Jr into the cage.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Cruz Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz Jr off to one side.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zeta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a monster overhand right that drops Cruz Jr! Knox follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 876 Caunt vs. Barbosa
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Branca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Branca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cruz Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut
and Branca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz Jr cracks Branca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Branca counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Branca loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Branca throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a head kick that drops Branca to the mat! Branca scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Branca is rocked!
Branca drops his hands momentarily. Cruz Jr doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Branca staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Branca doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After the fight, Jorge Cruz Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 870 Dinapoli vs. Kawamata
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1##CL#
Cruz Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blazkov blocks a body shot from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blazkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz Jr or not.
Cruz Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Blazkov won't allow it.
Blazkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blazkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blazkov throws a head punch that misses.
Blazkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Blazkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blazkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Blazkov lands with a light punch inside.
Blazkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Blazkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Blazkov fails to land.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blazkov scores with a shot to the side of Cruz Jr's head.
Blazkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Blazkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Blazkov lands a left hand.
Cruz Jr gets through Blazkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Cruz Jr pushes Blazkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cruz Jr working aggressively here.
Blazkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blazkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz Jr.
Blazkov misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Blazkov.
A short right from Blazkov.
Blazkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Blazkov controls the action.
Blazkov scores with a shot to the side of Cruz Jr's head.
Cruz Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blazkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cruz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blazkov to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Blazkov misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blazkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ulysses Blazkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Blazkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Blazkov.
Blazkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruz Jr slips a jab from Blazkov.
Blazkov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCruz Jr.
Blazkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Blazkov cracks Cruz Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blazkov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cruz Jr to stand back up!#ROC2#Cruz Jr is rocked!
Blazkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr throws a counter high kick but Blazkov was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Blazkov drops Cruz Jr with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cruz Jr! Blazkov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Blazkov!
Our winner, Ulysses Blazkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 864 NYE Tokyo
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Babinski.
Cruz Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Babinski connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Babinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Babinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Babinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
The fighters circling - Babinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Babinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babinski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz Jr's head.#KD2#
Babinski drops Cruz Jr with a left right combo! Babinski follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Cruz Jr is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Babinski tries for a kimura but Cruz Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
Babinski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cruz Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Babinski's guard! Nice work there by Cruz Jr! #T2#
Cruz Jr wanted to stand there but Babinski had control of the position.
Babinski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Babinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz Jr tries to stand but Babinski is controlling from the bottom.
Babinski working a defensive guard here.
Cruz Jr wants to get up but he can't break Babinski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Babinski pulls Cruz Jr in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Cruz Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cruz Jr slips a jab from Babinski.
Cruz Jr throwing a counter right hand but Babinski manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr walks into a jab.
Cruz Jr throws a looping overhand right but Babinski ducks down to avoid it.
Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Cruz Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Babinski. Babinski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Babinski moves forwards but Cruz Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Babinski blocks it.
Babinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Babinski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz Jr defending well as Babinski loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Babinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cruz Jr's cut.
That's time! Cruz Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babinski.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babinski lands a jab to Cruz Jr's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Babinski.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Babinski on the side of the head.
Cruz Jr lands with a hook. Babinski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Babinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz Jr throws a big counter combination but Babinski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexei Babinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Babinski.
Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Babinski throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Alexei Babinski has been cut.#T2#
Babinski is looking to clinch but Cruz Jr is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz Jr misses the target.
Babinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Cruz Jr looks to land a combination but Babinski avoids it well.
Babinski scores with a nice strike.
Babinski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babinski throws a combination that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a series of strikes. Babinski will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Babinski misses with an uppercut
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz Jr misses with the combination.
Babinski loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Cruz Jr finds it's way through Babinski's defenses.
Alexei Babinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babinski.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cruz Jr misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Babinski lands a stunning uppercut that sends Cruz Jr to the mat! #CUT2#Jorge Cruz Jr's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Babinski seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cruz Jr has recovered full guard.
Cruz Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Babinski is controlling him.
Babinski wants to control from the top but Cruz Jr keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Babinski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Babinski lands with a right hand.
Babinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Babinski throws out a counter right but Cruz Jr avoids it with no problem.#T1##KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Babinski and Cruz Jr goes tumbling to the canvas! Babinski follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Babinski prevents Cruz Jr from standing back up. #SUB2#
Babinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Babinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cruz Jr is trying to stand back up but Babinski is controlling him #T2##SUB2#
Babinski is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz Jr is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Babinski is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cruz Jr to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Babinski trying to control but Cruz Jr is working from the bottom.
Babinski stops Cruz Jr from standing up. #T3#
Babinski trying to control but Cruz Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Babinski's shoulder, as Babinski tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz Jr clobbers Babinski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Babinski lands with a cross.
Cruz Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Babinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jorge Cruz Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Babinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babinski just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cruz Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Cruz Jr pulls guard.
Babinski looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Babinski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babinski wants to stand but Cruz Jr is controlling the position.
Babinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Babinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Babinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Babinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Babinski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Babinski!
Alexei Babinski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 859 Bloodbath
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Cruz Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparxx fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Sparxx turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparxx misses the target.
Cruz Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab from Sparxx.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparxx thumps Cruz Jr with a low kick.
Sparxx ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Sparxx tenderised Cruz Jr's leg. Cruz Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Sparxx.
Sparxx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr walks into a straight right hand from Sparxx.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Sparxx lands a big head kick that sends Cruz Jr tumbling to the mat! Sparxx takes a step backwards and waves Cruz Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Cruz Jr is rocked!
Cruz Jr leaves his chin hanging out and Sparxx seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Cruz Jr crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Sparxx!
A victorious Gary Sparxx thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 853 Al Din vs. Po II
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Kerr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kerr.
Cruz Jr dodges the punch combination from Kerr.
Kerr misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kerr closes the distance and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Cruz Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Kerr trying to control but Cruz Jr is working from the bottom.
Kerr connects with a couple of short punches.
Kerr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cruz Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kerr throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz Jr is looking to stand up but Kerr isn't so interested in that idea.
Kerr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz Jr wants to stand but Kerr is controlling the position.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Cruz Jr keeps moving. #T2#
Kerr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kerr throws an elbow that misses. Cruz Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kerr's guard. Nice move by Cruz Jr!#REVB##SU2#
Cruz Jr stands and steps away. Kerr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mark Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kerr can pounce on him.
Cruz Jr walks into a jab.
Kerr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Kerr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz Jr misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Kerr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kerr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCruz Jr.
Kerr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kerr.
Kerr moves out of range as Cruz Jr throws a body kick.
Kerr misses with a head kick.
Kerr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerr feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kerr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCruz Jr.
Kerr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz Jr. Cruz Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Kerr misses.
Kerr throws a front kick aimed at Cruz Jr's knee but Cruz Jr avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Kerr. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Cruz Jr lands a big head kick that sends Kerr tumbling to the mat! Cruz Jr takes a step backwards and waves Kerr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Kerr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Kerr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cruz Jr misses with a body kick.
Kerr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kerr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Kerr looks for a takedown but Cruz Jr sprawls well.
Cruz Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kerr throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Kerr! Cruz Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kerr to his feet! Kerr is in big trouble!#ROC2#Kerr is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Kerr shoots in and drives through. Cruz Jr sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Cruz Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cruz Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerr.
It looked like Kerr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kerr wants to stay close but Cruz Jr steps back to make room for something. Kerr seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Cruz Jr and Kerr drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN 845 Fall Brawl
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Rain misses.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz Jr connects with a single shot there.
Rain with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain cracks Cruz Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Rain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rain tries to move into range but Cruz Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.
Cruz Jr tries to bum rush Rain with a series of wild strikes but Rain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Rain misses with a hook.
As Rain looks to move away, Cruz Jr throws a big counter combo but Rain just gets out of the way.#KD#
Cruz Jr lands a big uppercut and Rain crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rain looks OK. Cruz Jr waves Rain back to his feet!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz Jr cracks Rain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Cruz Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rain sprawling to the canvas! Rain rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cruz Jr finish him?!
Rain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cruz Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rain.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rain.
Cruz Jr misses with a double jab
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
A big left from Rain misses.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Rain lands a jab to the head.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cruz Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rain's head.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cruz Jr misses with a looping left.
Cruz Jr cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
Rain throws a hook but Cruz Jr blocks it.
Cruz Jr throws a big counter combination but Rain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Rain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Rain catches Cruz Jr right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Rain tests Cruz Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cruz Jr tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Rain misses. #T2#
Rain misses with an uppercut. Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
Cruz Jr tries to get into range but Rain steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Cruz Jr! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Rain scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heavy Rain!
Heavy Rain was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN 835 Graves vs. Peterson
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Knox misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cruz Jr staying out of range there.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Cruz Jr cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz Jr.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##KD#
Cruz Jr lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Cruz Jr takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cruz Jr moves away from the strike by Knox.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox misses with a right hand #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cruz Jr finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Knox misses with a straight left. #T2#
Knox moves away from the strike by Cruz Jr.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Knox drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cruz Jr right on the button. Cruz Jr goes down! Knox follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Knox gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yardbird Knox!
Yardbird Knox gave a mention to Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SYN 828 Crosby vs. Arundel
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz Jr as he jumps to the side.
Cruz Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cruz Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Araujo.
Araujo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cruz Jr gets caught flat footed, as Araujo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cruz Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Araujo throws a strike but Cruz Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cruz Jr tries to stand but Araujo is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Cruz Jr stands up from Araujo's guard - Cruz Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cruz Jr gets caught flat footed, as Araujo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Cruz Jr pushes Araujo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Cruz Jr circles away easily
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Cruz Jr leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Araujo was just out of range.
Jorge Cruz Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz Jr as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Araujo shoots and misses #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a head kick that drops Araujo to the mat! Araujo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jorge Cruz Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Araujo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Araujo.#TD2#
Araujo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Cruz Jr kicks off Araujo and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz Jr counters with a left to the body.
Araujo looks winded!
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Cruz Jr counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN 820 Maluga vs. Mumu
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Cruz Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raper tests Cruz Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Raper scores with a punch to the head.
Raper looks to land a left hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range nicely.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Raper.
Raper lands a jab to the nose.
Raper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz Jr misses the target.
Raper tests Cruz Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz Jr checks a low kick from Raper.#T1#
Raper misses with a hook
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Raper thuds a left hand into Cruz Jr's body.
Raper connects with a right hand. Cruz Jr shakes it off.
Raper throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raper connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Raper throws a leg kick which misses Cruz Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz Jr tries to avoid it.
Raper with a nice cross.
Raper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Raper wants to slow Cruz Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Raper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCruz Jr.
Raper swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raper! Cruz Jr lets Raper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Biff Raper has been cut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Raper moves out of range easily.
Cruz Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raper misses with a hook.
Cruz Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Biff Raper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raper misses with a body kick.#KD#
Cruz Jr lands a big head kick that sends Raper tumbling to the mat! Cruz Jr takes a step backwards and waves Raper back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Raper is rocked!
Cruz Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raper misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Raper - just one landing.
Raper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cruz Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Raper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raper.
Raper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCruz Jr.
Raper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raper throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raper.
Raper misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a head kick that drops Raper to the mat! Raper scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Cruz Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Raper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raper avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr. #T4#
Cruz Jr blocks a leg kick.
Raper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCruz Jr.
Crunch! Raper slams his shin into Cruz Jr's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raper throws a leg kick which misses Cruz Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz Jr tries to avoid it.
Raper lands with a straight right. Cruz Jr didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Raper misses.
Cruz Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Raper throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raper is looking to chop away at Cruz Jr's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Biff Raper will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Raper looks for the body kick but Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
Cruz Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raper misses with a right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Raper thuds a left hand into Cruz Jr's body.
Cruz Jr blocks a head kick by Raper.
Cruz Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Raper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz Jr. Cruz Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raper throws a combination that misses
and Cruz Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Raper misses with a combination
and Cruz Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Raper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Raper tenderised Cruz Jr's leg. Cruz Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Raper.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raper.
Raper connects with a right hand. Cruz Jr shakes it off.
Cruz Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raper.#T2#
Raper throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raper.
Cruz Jr throwing a counter right hand but Raper manages to avoid it.
Raper jabs Cruz Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr slips a jab from Raper.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Raper was just out of range.
Raper lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Raper.
Raper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz Jr.
Raper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Raper misses the jab.
Raper misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Cruz Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cruz Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Raper lands a jab.
Jab, jab by Raper - just one landing.
Raper tests Cruz Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raper blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr. #T4#
Cruz Jr blocks a jab.
It looked like Cruz Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raper.
Biff Raper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raper misses with a body shot.
Raper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a counter high kick but Raper was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Raper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Cruz Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raper.
Raper misses with a looping left.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Raper.
Cruz Jr takes one on the button.
Cruz Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raper misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Raper, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raper misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Raper backing up. Raper nods at Cruz Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Cruz Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raper.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Raper was just out of range.
A slow jab from Raper misses its intended target.
Raper lands a head shot.
Raper misses with a body punch
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Raper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Raper.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raper throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raper! Cruz Jr lets Raper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Raper is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz Jr finish him?
Raper feints and then cracks Cruz Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz Jr down.
Raper seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raper.
Cruz Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Raper misses.
Raper misses with a leg kick
and Cruz Jr counters with a huge left! Raper is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cruz Jr isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Raper from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cruz Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
A less than humble Jorge Cruz Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 815 Zulu vs. Kerr III
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz Jr looks for the body kick but Murhapuro saw that one coming.
Murhapuro wants to counter with a clinch but Cruz Jr pushes him away.
Murhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz Jr.
Murhapuro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Murhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr jumps guard but Murhapuro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Cruz Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cruz Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murhapuro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Cruz Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murhapuro walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Cruz Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Murhapuro tenderised Cruz Jr's leg. Cruz Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Murhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cruz Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cruz Jr misses with a straight left.
Murhapuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz Jr.
Murhapuro misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhapuro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhapuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Murhapuro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murhapuro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz Jr keeping moving, preventing Murhapuro from controlling successfully. #T3#
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murhapuro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz Jr keeping moving, preventing Murhapuro from controlling successfully.
Murhapuro passes into half guard.
Murhapuro tries to pass to full mount but Cruz Jr defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz Jr is just riding it out for now. Murhapuro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is working for a kimura but Cruz Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz Jr is trying to stand up here but Murhapuro is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauke Murhapuro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz Jr.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Cruz Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Murhapuro was just out of range.
Cruz Jr missing with a left hand there. Murhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Murhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jorge Cruz Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Cruz Jr's head but Cruz Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro throws a jab when Cruz Jr was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##KD#
Cruz Jr lands a big head kick that sends Murhapuro tumbling to the mat! Cruz Jr takes a step backwards and waves Murhapuro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Murhapuro is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pauke Murhapuro has been cut.
and Cruz Jr counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Murhapuro! He's just covering up as Cruz Jr starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 809 Maluga vs. Cruz Jr II
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
A head kick by Maluga misses
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Kilo Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Maluga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maluga is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz Jr counters with a body kick.
Maluga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr punishes Maluga's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Maluga forces Cruz Jr back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Cruz Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maluga to keep the fight standing.
Cruz Jr jumps guard but Maluga stands there with Cruz Jr around his waist. Cruz Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maluga struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Maluga digs a right hand into Cruz Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz Jr's gas tank.
Cruz Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilo Maluga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cruz Jr.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz Jr tries to pull guard but Maluga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruz Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Cruz Jr jumps guard and drags Maluga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz Jr keeping full guard, as Maluga tries to pass.
Cruz Jr wants to stand but Maluga is controlling the position.
Maluga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Cruz Jr wants to stand but Maluga is controlling the position.
Maluga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz Jr is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Cruz Jr lands a big head kick that sends Maluga tumbling to the mat! Cruz Jr takes a step backwards and waves Maluga back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T3#
Maluga throws a right hand that Cruz Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz Jr also avoids with ease.
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Cruz Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maluga throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Maluga lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Maluga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz Jr on the side of the head.
Cruz Jr checks the leg kick.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maluga wants to clinch
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga misses with a looping left.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Maluga drops Cruz Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cruz Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maluga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz Jr can do to turn this around?
Maluga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maluga wants to clinch.
Cruz Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Maluga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Maluga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Cruz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maluga connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that Maluga avoids nicely.
Maluga digs a good body shot into Cruz Jr's ribs.#CL#
Maluga has managed to clinch.
Maluga gets through Cruz Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Cruz Jr pulls guard successfully.
Maluga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maluga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Maluga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cruz Jr wants to stand and escape but Maluga is having none of it.
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.#T3#
Maluga's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maluga tries to clinch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maluga blocks it well.
Cruz Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Maluga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maluga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Maluga slips a straight right by Cruz Jr.
Maluga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Maluga delivers a nice body kick.
Maluga scores with a hook to the body. Cruz Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maluga feints and then cracks Cruz Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz Jr down.
A jab from Maluga misses.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Maluga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Maluga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but Maluga avoids it with no problem.
Maluga works the jab nicely.
Cruz Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maluga can pounce on him. #KD#
Maluga sends Cruz Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maluga is motioning to the referee to let Cruz Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Cruz Jr is rocked!
Maluga slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.
Maluga is looking to land body kicks.
Kilo Maluga is winning the standup battle so far.
Maluga lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Maluga misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Maluga tenderised Cruz Jr's leg. Cruz Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maluga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maluga.#KD#
Maluga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cruz Jr sprawling to the canvas! Cruz Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maluga finish him?!
Cruz Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz Jr wants to stay close but Maluga steps back to make room for something. Cruz Jr seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Maluga and Cruz Jr drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 802 Maluga vs. Raper
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
We've been informed that Cruz Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from The Barbarian.
Cruz Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Barbarian counters with a good, hard body kick but Cruz Jr shrugs it off.
The Barbarian takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
Cruz Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
A little feinted left hand from The Barbarian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick but The Barbarian moves out of range.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Barbarian.
Cruz Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruz Jr throws a big shot that misses.
The Barbarian loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1##KD2#
Cruz Jr lands a big head kick that sends The Barbarian tumbling to the mat! Cruz Jr takes a step backwards and waves The Barbarian back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#The Barbarian is rocked!#CUT2#Conor The Barbarian's cut is getting worse.
The Barbarian scores with a push kick.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Barbarian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr unleashes a big counter combination but The Barbarian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz Jr misses the target.
The Barbarian throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Cruz Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Barbarian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz Jr misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz Jr misses the target.
The Barbarian ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
The Barbarian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz Jr jabs The Barbarian to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that The Barbarian avoids nicely.
The Barbarian wants to slow Cruz Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Cruz Jr wants to counter the offense by The Barbarian and move into the clinch position.
Cruz Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Barbarian's head.#CUT2#Conor The Barbarian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Barbarian throws out a loose jab but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Barbarian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Barbarian throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from The Barbarian misses the target.
Cruz Jr thuds a left hand into The Barbarian's body.
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Barbarian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Barbarian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Barbarian lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz Jr off balance momentarily.#T3#
The Barbarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
The Barbarian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cruz Jr misses with a left hand
and The Barbarian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Barbarian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz Jr.
The Barbarian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with The Barbarian's head. #CUT2#Jeez, Conor The Barbarian's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conor The Barbarian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Conor The Barbarian was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: SYN 798 Conor vs. Maluga 6
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Cruz Jr defending well as Raper loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr throws a counter high kick but Raper was just alert enough to avoid it.
Raper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raper works Cruz Jr's body with a nice hook.
Cruz Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raper misses with a body shot
and Raper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper scores with a nice right hand.
Raper misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raper misses with a low kick.
Raper throws an off balance right hand
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand. #T1#
Cruz Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Cruz Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raper misses with a combination #CL#
and Cruz Jr moves into the clinch.
Cruz Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Raper has double underhooks.
Raper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raper misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raper defending well as Cruz Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Raper throws out a counter right but Cruz Jr avoids it with no problem.
Cruz Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Raper thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raper throws a shot from downtown. Cruz Jr moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Cruz Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raper lands with a nice combination. Cruz Jr backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raper throws a body shot but no joy.
Raper throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raper misses with a kick to the body.
Raper lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raper throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Raper toppling to the canvas! Raper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cruz Jr finish him?!
Raper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raper throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Raper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Cruz Jr misses its target.
Cruz Jr defending well as Raper loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter the offense by Raper and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Raper.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raper with a jab.
Raper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Raper throws a hook but Cruz Jr blocks it.
Raper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Biff Raper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raper lands with a cross. #T4#
Cruz Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cruz Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A combination from Raper does no damage.
As Raper looks to move away, Cruz Jr throws a big counter combo but Raper just gets out of the way.
Raper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Raper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Raper.
Raper thuds his right hand into Cruz Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raper misses with a body shot
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Raper lands.
Raper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Raper misses with a looping right.
Cruz Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Raper manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Biff Raper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cruz Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cruz Jr lands with a straight right. Raper didn't see that one coming.
Cruz Jr backs away from a small jab... but Raper lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Cruz Jr crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Raper with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Biff Raper!
After winning the bout, Biff Raper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN Supernova XI
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Spike scores with a nice head shot.
Spike throws a leg kick
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Spike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spike.
Cruz Jr blocks a jab.
Cruz Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Spike misses with a looping left.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Spike. #T1#
Cruz Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spike.
Spike tries to bum rush Cruz Jr with a series of wild strikes but Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spike misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spike doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Spike misses with a right hand
and Cruz Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Spike counters with a straight right hand.
Spike misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spike swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
Spike fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz Jr on the side of the head.
Spike misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Cruz Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spike counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Spike misses.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter the offense by Spike and move into the clinch.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Spike blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Spike on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Spike is just out of range.
Spike swings widly with a right hand
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand.
Sunray Spike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr slips a jab from Spike.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Spike throws a leg kick but Cruz Jr moved away.
Cruz Jr wants to clinch up but Spike keeps it at a distance.
Spike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spike takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spike throws a hook to the side of Cruz Jr's head but Cruz Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spike.
Cruz Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Spike throws a good cross that connects.
Cruz Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spike jabs Cruz Jr right on the nose. Cruz Jr blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sunray Spike will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cruz Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz Jr looks to land a left hand but Spike moved out of range nicely.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch
and Spike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Spike finds it's way through Cruz Jr's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spike. Cruz Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Spike.#T1#
Spike looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Cruz Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Spike blocks it.
Spike misses with an uppercut. Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
Spike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Cruz Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Spike - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spike looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spike throws a head kick that misses.
Spike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spike thinking. #T2#
Cruz Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spike misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sunray Spike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spike misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Cruz Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cruz Jr. #BC2#
Spike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Cruz Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Spike looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up.
Spike throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz Jr moves out of range easily.
Cruz Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spike.
Cruz Jr avoids the head kick by Spike.
Cruz Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Cruz Jr throws the left hand but Spike avoids the punch easily.
Cruz Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spike throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr blocks a jab.
Spike throws a nice looking combination but Cruz Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sunray Spike will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cruz Jr's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Spike throws a push kick but Cruz Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Spike blocks a jab.
Spike fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz Jr staying out of range there.
As Spike tries to get set, Cruz Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Spike manages to avoid the attempt.
Spike takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr connects with a single shot there.
BOOM! Cruz Jr lands a beautiful left hook that drops Spike. Spike tries to recover but Cruz Jr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Spike lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
In his post fight interview, Jorge Cruz Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn Maluga vs Spike
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Piano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz Jr moves away.
A little jabbing left from Cruz Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Piano thows a leg kick but Cruz Jr checks it #KD2#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Piano ! Cruz Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Piano to his feet! Piano is in big trouble!
Rick Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping right.
Cruz Jr checks a leg kick.
Cruz Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Cruz Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cruz Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piano throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but Piano avoids it with no problem.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Piano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Piano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Cruz Jr tries to get set, Piano tries to push him back and clinch up but Cruz Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Piano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz Jr manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Piano .
Piano throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Cruz Jr throws a shot from downtown. Piano moves away and avoids it.
Cruz Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Piano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piano takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
Cruz Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piano .
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piano manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that Piano avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Cruz Jr. #T3##CL#
Piano forces Cruz Jr back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Piano misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Piano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Piano moves out of range of the strikes.
Piano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Piano throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruz Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Piano wants to clinch up but Cruz Jr keeps it at a distance.
Cruz Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piano misses with a kick to the body
and Piano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Rick Piano has been cut.
Piano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Piano slips a jab from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Piano out cold! Piano is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After the fight, Jorge Cruz Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Rick Piano was interviewed post fight and said 'I need more roids!'.

Event: Syn Kilo vs Barbarian 4
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
McNasty lands with a hook. Cruz Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McNasty lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz Jr off balance momentarily.
McNasty throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz Jr. McNasty does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNasty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McNasty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from McNasty misses.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from McNasty.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but McNasty avoids it with no problem.#CL#
McNasty pushes Cruz Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNasty prevents Cruz Jr from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruz Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McNasty has him pressed against the cage.
McNasty scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Cruz Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
McNasty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz Jr checks a leg kick.
Cruz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by McNasty.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but McNasty blocks it.
McNasty jabs Cruz Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the side of McNasty's head but McNasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
McNasty takes the fight into the clinch.
McNasty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz Jr's elbow. #T2#
McNasty pushes Cruz Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr dodges an elbow strike from McNasty.
Cruz Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but McNasty won't allow it.
Cruz Jr tries to break the clinch but McNasty is controlling the position.
McNasty tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McNasty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz Jr wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
McNasty lands with a thumping leg kick.
McNasty avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
McNasty misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNasty misses with a two punch combination.
Mister McNasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from McNasty.
Good shot there by McNasty.
Cruz Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McNasty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
McNasty has Cruz Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz Jr has had enough of the clinch but McNasty keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McNasty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cruz Jr's brow.
Cruz Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
McNasty lands a shot to the body.
Cruz Jr looks winded!
McNasty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Still in the clinch, McNasty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz Jr is trying to break free.
McNasty scores with a shoulder strike.
McNasty lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNasty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McNasty digs a right hand into Cruz Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz Jr's gas tank. #T4#
McNasty digs a right hand into Cruz Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz Jr's gas tank.
McNasty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNasty is working Cruz Jr over against the cage.
McNasty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruz Jrs head.
A hook to the body from McNasty.
McNasty comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #KD#
McNasty drops Cruz Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cruz Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Cruz Jr is rocked!
McNasty lands a big right hand that drops Cruz Jr! The killer instinct kicks in and McNasty finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McNasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister McNasty!
A very excited looking Mister McNasty rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Syn Pulkkinen vs Barbarian
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1##KD#
Cruz Jr lands a big head kick that sends Raper tumbling to the mat! Cruz Jr takes a step backwards and waves Raper back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Biff Raper has been cut.
Raper throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raper! Cruz Jr lets Raper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Raper is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz Jr throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Raper crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Cruz Jr!
A very excited looking Jorge Cruz Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Syn 777 McNasty vs Tower
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cruz Jr tests Kerr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Mark Kerr has been cut.
Cruz Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Kerr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kerr moves out of range as Cruz Jr strikes.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kerr is looking for the big counter here.
Cruz Jr with a hook.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Cruz Jr.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kerr counter with a right hand.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook. Kerr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Cruz Jr connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kerr - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorge Cruz Jr!
In his post fight interview, Jorge Cruz Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 773 Gusmao vs Turner
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Cruz Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz Jr blocks a jab.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Lemieux misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand.
Lemieux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been informed that Cruz Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand.
Cruz Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Cruz Jr moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lemieux lands a jab to the nose.
Cruz Jr cracks Lemieux with a hook to the temple - Lemieux is on wobbly legs here! Cruz Jr swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lemieux falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cruz Jr wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 768
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Pulkkinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz Jr will feel that in the morning.
Cruz Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cruz Jr misses.
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Cruz Jr didn't see that one coming.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz Jr's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a series of strikes. Pulkkinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz Jr has time to react.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz Jr.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
And Cruz Jr responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild combination.
Cruz Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Cruz Jr moves out of range. #T3#
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut
and Cruz Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz Jr has time to react.
Pulkkinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Cruz Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz Jr manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruz Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz Jr is just out of range.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz Jr can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen works Cruz Jr's body with a nice hook.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Albert Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen with a nice calf kick.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Cruz Jr shrugs it off though.
Cruz Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz Jr moves out of range easily.
Cruz Jr checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.#T3#
A low kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz Jr misses the jab.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Cruz Jr manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Cruz Jr in the body.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.#T4#
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz Jr! But no joy.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Pulkkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Pulkkinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cruz Jr sprawling to the canvas! Cruz Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pulkkinen finish him?!
Jab by Cruz Jr.
Pulkkinen thumps Cruz Jr with a low kick.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Cruz Jr strikes.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cruz Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Cruz Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen with the inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Cruz Jr gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pulkkinen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cruz Jr is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!
A victorious Albert Pulkkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn Birthday Bash London
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
Rain throws a leg kick
and Cruz Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Rain there.
Rain throws a nice looking combination but Cruz Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rain connects with a leg kick.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Rain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick by Rain misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.
Rain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz Jr.#T1#
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick by Cruz Jr misses
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
Rain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rain duly obliges.
Rain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rain lands a big head kick that sends Cruz Jr to the canvas! Rain follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy Rain!
In his post fight interview, Heavy Rain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn Cruz jr vs Zulu
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr misses with a looping right.
Zulu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz Jr momentarily.
Zulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
A big left from Cruz Jr misses.
Cruz Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zulu's head.
Donk. Zulu catches Cruz Jr right on the button with a cross.
Cruz Jr lunges at Zulu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zulu's hand. #CUT2#Kvame Zulu's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz Jr takes one to the chin there.
Zulu misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Cruz Jr drops Zulu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zulu looks back up at him and smiles so Cruz Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Zulu is rocked!
Cruz Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zulu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cruz Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cruz Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oh Zulu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz Jr circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Zulu tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Cruz Jr wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!
A less than humble Jorge Cruz Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 721
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bystrom counter with a right hand.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut. Bystrom saw that one coming.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr misses with a right hand
and Bystrom counters with a series of strikes. Cruz Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Jab by Cruz Jr.#CUT#It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruz Jr counters with a left right combination that sends Bystrom crashing to the mat - Cruz Jr wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Bystrom out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn YB Sol round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Cruz Jr.#CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Cruz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Maluga.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Maluga pushes Cruz Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz Jr avoids it.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz Jr avoids it.#BC#
Cruz Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maluga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Maluga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maluga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maluga.#CL2#
Maluga clinches up against the cage.
Maluga scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr is breathing heavily.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Maluga pushes Cruz Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maluga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maluga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga landing knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga blocks an uppercut.
Cruz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga digs a right hand underneath Cruz Jr's ribcage. Cruz Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maluga lands with a short shot to the head.
Maluga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Maluga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maluga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Cruz Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
Maluga misses with a body punch.
Maluga tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maluga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maluga lands a left hand.
Cruz Jr prevents a body shot from Maluga. #T3#
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
Maluga lands a nice uppercut.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz Jr is defending well for now.
Maluga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maluga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maluga obliges.
Nice body punch from Maluga.
Maluga lands an uppercut.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz Jr is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maluga.
Cruz Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Cruz Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maluga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maluga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Maluga.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Maluga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maluga landing knees to the body.
Maluga lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Maluga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maluga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maluga obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Maluga.
Maluga working Cruz Jr over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Maluga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz Jr avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
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##CL2#
Maluga forces Cruz Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maluga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maluga digs a right hand underneath Cruz Jr's ribcage. Cruz Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maluga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maluga lands with a right to the head.
Maluga scores with a shoulder strike.
Maluga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maluga can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz Jr controls the action.
Cruz Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Kilo Maluga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Maluga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Maluga.
Cruz Jr blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the head.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz Jr is defending well for now.
Maluga lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maluga. #T1#
Maluga lands a good knee to the midsection. Cruz Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Maluga lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Cruz Jr is rocked!
Maluga pushes Cruz Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Cruz Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maluga creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cruz Jr with a big uppercut! Cruz Jr tries to clinch up but Maluga pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cruz Jr to the mat! Cruz Jr covers up and Maluga unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kilo Maluga!
In his post fight interview, Kilo Maluga started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: YB Sol Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cruz Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz Jr misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk misses the jab.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut. Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz Jr misses the target.#T1#
Martinyuk swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Martinyuk! Cruz Jr lets Martinyuk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Martinyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Martinyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinyuk works Cruz Jr's body with a nice hook.
Martinyuk misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right that sends Martinyuk to the canvas! Cruz Jr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn YB Sol 1st round
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Crayewski.
Cruz Jr throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Grzegorz Crayewski has been cut.
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grzegorz Crayewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crayewski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crayewski lands with a cross.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Crayewski throws a lazy right hand but Cruz Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crayewski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crayewski is looking to clinch but Cruz Jr is avoiding it.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crayewski throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
A slow jab from Crayewski misses its intended target.
Cruz Jr moves away from the strike by Crayewski.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crayewski.
Crayewski ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
Crayewski throws a good cross that connects.
Cruz Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crayewski looks to land a right hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range.
Crayewski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crayewski connects with a nice looking jab.
Crayewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz Jr.
Crayewski cracks Cruz Jr with an open hand slap.#T2#
Crayewski slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Crayewski.
Crayewski looks to land a right hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range.
Cruz Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crayewski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crayewski misses with an uppercut.
Crayewski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crayewski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Crayewski.
Crayewski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCruz Jr.
Crayewski throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crayewski.
Crayewski misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Crayewski throws out a loose jab but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Crayewski misses. #T3#
Crayewski throws a jab when Cruz Jr was well out of range.
Crayewski throws a shot from downtown. Cruz Jr moves away and avoids it.
Crayewski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Crayewski cracks Cruz Jr with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Crayewski misses the target.
Crayewski misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crayewski! Cruz Jr lets Crayewski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crayewski throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Crayewski toppling to the canvas! Crayewski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cruz Jr finish him?!#ROC2#Crayewski is rocked!#CUT2#Grzegorz Crayewski's cut is getting worse.
Cruz Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Crayewski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crayewski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crayewski seems to have got his legs back now.
Crayewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crayewski throws a hook but Cruz Jr avoids it easily.
Cruz Jr throws a big counter head kick but Crayewski avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Crayewski misses with a looping left.
Crayewski misses with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crayewski misses with an uppercut. Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Crayewski.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crayewski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz Jr blocks a jab.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but Crayewski avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grzegorz Crayewski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Crayewski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crayewski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr moves away from the strike by Crayewski.
Crayewski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crayewski looks to land a left hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range nicely.
Cruz Jr swinging wildly here.
Crayewski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice uppercut there from Crayewski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Grzegorz Crayewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.#T1#
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Crayewski.
Despite the aggression on Cruz Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crayewski swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Crayewski misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Crayewski ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
Crayewski catches Cruz Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crayewski throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz Jr's shoulder, as Cruz Jr tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crayewski.
A jab lands there for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a body shot.
Crayewski misses with a right hand
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Cruz Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crayewski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Crayewski loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Cruz Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz Jr moves out of range as Crayewski strikes.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but Crayewski avoids it with no problem.
Crayewski misses with a hook.
Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crayewski.
Crayewski loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Crayewski tries to clinch but Cruz Jr is having none of it.
Crayewski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz Jr defending well as Crayewski loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Cruz Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crayewski momentarily. #CUT2#Grzegorz Crayewski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crayewski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crayewski throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Cruz Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Crayewski moves to clinch but Cruz Jr breaks away
and Cruz Jr counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CFC 431
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelfen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen throws a combination. Cruz Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Gelfen looks for the body kick but Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Gelfen was just out of range.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Gelfen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Gelfen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen thuds his right hand into Cruz Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
Gelfen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz Jr's sensitive parts. #T1#
Cruz Jr blocks a leg kick.
As Gelfen tries to get set, Cruz Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Gelfen manages to avoid the attempt.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gelfen misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gelfen throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gelfen! Cruz Jr lets Gelfen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gelfen feints a counter leg kick.
Gelfen takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gelfen connects with a body shot that sends Cruz Jr's belly button to the back.
That kick from Gelfen tenderised Cruz Jr's leg. Cruz Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gelfen lands a jab.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand. #T2#
Gelfen motions for Cruz Jr to come forward. Gelfen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Gelfen misses with a looping right.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruz Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruz Jr misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Cruz Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gelfens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gelfen tries to clinch up but Cruz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Gelfen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gelfen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gelfen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gelfen.
Gelfen thuds his right hand into Cruz Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gelfen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Gelfen.
Cruz Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gelfen manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cruz Jr! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After the fight, Jorge Cruz Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 185 Bathory vs Hijikata
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tuala misses with a low kick.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tuala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Tuala.
Tuala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cruz Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook. Tuala ducked under it nicely.
Tuala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuala misses the body punch
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Peleki Tuala has been cut.
Tuala misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cruz Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Tuala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz Jr. That did some damage!
Tuala throws a leg kick
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuala scores with a leg kick.
Cruz Jr avoids the head kick by Tuala.
Cruz Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz Jr misses the target.
Cruz Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tuala slips a straight right by Cruz Jr.
Tuala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Cruz Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Tuala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuala lands a jab to the head.
Tuala throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz Jr's shoulder, as Cruz Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Tuala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuala. That's going to slow Cruz Jr down.
Tuala misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuala counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cruz Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tuala lands a front kick.
Cruz Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tuala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz Jr's head backwards.
Tuala lands a front kick.
Cruz Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz Jr is breathing heavily.
Tuala lands a nice looking body shot.
Tuala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tuala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tuala avoids it.
It looks like Cruz Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
Tuala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuala throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuala thows a body kick. Cruz Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cruz Jr walks into a jab.
Tuala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Tuala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peleki Tuala dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cruz Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tuala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Peleki Tuala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuala.
Tuala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tuala scores with a hook to the body. Cruz Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tuala is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tuala slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.#T1#
Tuala throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuala loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Cruz Jr throwing a counter right hand but Tuala manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tuala to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz Jr misses with a left hand
and Tuala counters with a nice body shot.
Tuala throws an off balance right hand
and Tuala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tuala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Tuala digs a good hook to Cruz Jr's body.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Tuala blocks it.
Tuala misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Tuala misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tuala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuala throws a head kick that misses.
Tuala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Tuala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Cruz Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tuala.
Tuala tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tuala throws the kick towards the body but Cruz Jr avoids it.
Tuala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tuala punishes Cruz Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Tuala wants to clinch but Cruz Jr slips to the side
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peleki Tuala seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Tuala misses with a wild body shot.
Tuala scores with a leg kick.
Cruz Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuala counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuala is looking to score with low kicks.
Tuala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuala.
Cruz Jr throws a counter high kick but Tuala was just alert enough to avoid it.
A cross from Tuala lands.
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Tuala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peleki Tuala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tuala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tuala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tuala misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tuala lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz Jr moves out of range as Tuala strikes.
Cruz Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cruz Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tuala avoids it.
Cruz Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Tuala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Cruz Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A jab from Cruz Jr misses.
Tuala avoids the body shot from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuala.
Tuala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuala.
Cruz Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cruz Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cruz Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2##KD2#
Tuala lands a big uppercut and Cruz Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cruz Jr looks OK. Tuala waves Cruz Jr back to his feet!
Tuala misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tuala gets tackled into the cage by Cruz Jr. Cruz Jr maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuala swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tualas head.
Tuala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tuala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuala throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Tuala misses. #T3#
A lazy left from Tuala finds it's target.
Tuala misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand.
Tuala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tuala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cruz Jr works Tuala's body with a nice hook.
Tuala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tuala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jorge Cruz Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tuala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tuala has time to react.
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tuala counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Tuala closes the distance and pushes Cruz Jr back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cruz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Tuala, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook
and Tuala makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cruz Jr really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tuala. Cruz Jr shrugs it off though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peleki Tuala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuala 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peleki Tuala!
Peleki Tuala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 180 Krison vs Moors
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Fortier tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz Jr throws a counter high kick but Fortier was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fortier throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Fortier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortier.
Cruz Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Fortier breaks away and moves out of range.
Fortier misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Fortier throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Fortier shrugs it off.
We've been told by Cruz Jr's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortier.
Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortier.
Cruz Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortier can pounce on him.
Fortier misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortier misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Fortier throws a shot from downtown. Cruz Jr moves away and avoids it.
Cruz Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Cruz Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fortier is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cruz Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortier connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Fortier.
Cruz Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fortier manages to circle out of the way.
Jorge Cruz Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Fortier.
Fortier throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruz Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fortier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fortier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz Jr moves away from the strike by Fortier.
Cruz Jr throwing a counter right hand but Fortier manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Fortier misses.
Cruz Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz Jr works the jab nicely.#CUT#
That has opened up Hercules Fortier's cut even more.
Fortier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz Jr throws out the jab.
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fortier moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortier throws a leg kick
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Fortier misses.
Fortier misses with an uppercut
and Cruz Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
The cut above Hercules Fortier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fortier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Fortier misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fortier! Cruz Jr lets Fortier back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Fortier is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hercules Fortier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorge Cruz Jr!
A very excited looking Jorge Cruz Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 176 Asham vs Steve
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ringnes tries to clinch but Cruz Jr is having none of it.
It looked like Cruz Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Ringnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Ringnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Cruz Jr is trying to force a seperation but Ringnes has the dominant position.
We've been informed that Ringnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ringnes misses with a two punch combination.
Ringnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Ringnes instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Ringnes won't allow it.
Ringnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz Jr avoids it.#BC#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ringnes clinches up against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Cruz Jr is trying to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling him.
Ringnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz Jr. #BC#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Ringnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz Jr scores with the left hand. Ringnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Ringnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ringnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ringnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ringnes misses with an uppercut
and Cruz Jr counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Ringnes stuns Cruz Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz Jr is trying to push Ringnes away but Ringnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
Cruz Jr avoiding damage as Ringnes throws knees to the body. #BC#
Cruz Jr breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Ringnes has Cruz Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz Jr blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr can't break the clinch.
Ringnes lands an uppercut.
Ringnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Ringnes won't allow it.
Cruz Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land. #BC#
Cruz Jr breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Ringnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz Jr in his tracks.
Ringnes wants to clinch up but Cruz Jr keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Ringnes moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ringnes clinches up with Cruz Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Ringnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Ringnes scores with a shot to the side of Cruz Jr's head. #BC#
Cruz Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ringnes darts in trying to clinch
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Ringnes darts in trying to clinch
and Cruz Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Ringnes .
Ringnes 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cruz Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ringnes scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz Jr with a hook.#CL2#
Ringnes forces Cruz Jr back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ringnes moves into range and clinches up with Cruz Jr.
Ringnes prevents Cruz Jr from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Cruz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Ringnes off the cage and back into range.
Cruz Jr walks into a left hand.
We've been told by Cruz Jr's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arild Ringnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arild Ringnes 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Ringnes misses.
Ringnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#KD#
Cruz Jr lands a big right hand that sends Ringnes crashing to the mat! Cruz Jr stays standing though and waves Ringnes back to his feet!
Ringnes is holding his hands too far apart here. Cruz Jr throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ringnes is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 171 Semenko vs Peterson
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Perera misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Perera misses with a wild body shot.
Perera looks to land a body kick but Cruz Jr moved away.
Perera looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz Jr is just out of range.
Cruz Jr throws a counter combo.
Cruz Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Perera misses the jab.
Cruz Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Perera.
Perera is looking to counter the offense by Cruz Jr and move into the clinch.
Perera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Perera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz Jr manages to avoid it.
Perera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Perera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Perera misses.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook. Perera ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Perera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2##CL#
Perera drives through and clinches with Cruz Jr against the cage.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perera's elbow.
Perera tries to throw a body punch but Cruz Jr avoids it by throwing Perera back against the cage.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Perera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr misses with some punches.
Perera blocks an uppercut.
Cruz Jr blocks a body shot from Perera.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Perera.
Perera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perera tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perera goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A body shot lands from Cruz Jr.
Perera lands a left hand.
Cruz Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Perera as the two fighters clinch.
Perera lands with a left to the head.
Perera lands a body shot.
Perera blocks an uppercut.
Cruz Jr lands a right hand.
Perera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Perera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Perera blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Perera.
Perera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Perera's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Perera lands a body punch.
Cruz Jr looks winded!
Perera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perera scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Perera uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Perera is struggling to control the position.
Perera tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perera lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Perera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perera tries to throw a body punch but Cruz Jr avoids it by throwing Perera back against the cage.
Perera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Perera.
A hook to the body from Perera.
Perera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perera misses with some punches.
Perera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perera lands an uppercut.
Perera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perera lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Perera lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kusal Perera 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#
Some wild striking there from Perera.
Perera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz Jr can do to turn this around?
Cruz Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perera.#CL#
Perera clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr digs a right hand into Perera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perera's gas tank.
Perera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cruz Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Perera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.#T1#
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.
Cruz Jr wants to counter the offense by Perera and move into the clinch position.
Cruz Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Perera counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Cruz Jr is rocked!
Cruz Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Perera counters with a huge right that knocks Cruz Jr out cold! Perera is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kusal Perera!
Our winner, Kusal Perera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 165 Alzheimer vs Dong
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Kagonbo throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Kagonbo lands a body shot.
Kagonbo connects with a jab.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the side of Kagonbo's head but Kagonbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kagonbo.
Nice uppercut lands for Kagonbo. That snapped Cruz Jr's head back.
Cruz Jr needs to keep his hands up - Kagonbo had a free shot at his head there.
Kagonbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagonbo tries to bum rush Cruz Jr with a series of wild strikes but Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Kagonbo lands a big uppercut and Cruz Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cruz Jr looks OK. Kagonbo waves Cruz Jr back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz Jr slips under a jab from Kagonbo.#T1#
Cruz Jr throws a head kick but Kagonbo moves out of range.
Kagonbo misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a body kick that stops Kagonbo in his tracks momentarily.
Kagonbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kagonbo's head.#CUT#
It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.
Kagonbo throws a lazy right hand but Cruz Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Cruz Jr clinches with his opponent.
Cruz Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kagonbo backwards.
Cruz Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kagonbo backwards.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kagonbo tries to circle away but Cruz Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kagonbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz Jr has Kagonbo pressed against the cage, preventing Kagonbo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kagonbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kagonbo.
Cruz Jr moves in looking to clinch but Kagonbo pushes him off.
A big left from Kagonbo misses.
Kagonbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Kagonbo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kagonbo throws a big shot that misses.
Kagonbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kagonbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Kagonbo to the canvas! Cruz Jr smells blood - he's punishing Kagonbo with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kagonbo has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Bismack Kagonbo spoke after the fight, saying 'Breathes heavily....growls...'.

Event: Demolition 7 - Petrov vs King
Date: Jan 27, 2020

#R1#
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cruz Jr blocks it well.
Dee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.#CL2#
Dee pushes Cruz Jr up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cruz Jr manages to break the clinch.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Cruz Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz Jr.
Dee tries a quick counter leg kick but Cruz Jr is wise to it.
Dee scores with a nice strike.
Cruz Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Dee.
Dee connects with the punch.
Inspektor Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dee throws a leg kick but Cruz Jr checks it. #CL2#
Dee closes the distance and clinches.
Dee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dee scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.#BC#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dee is looking to clinch but Cruz Jr is avoiding it.
Dee throws a shot to the body.
Dee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Dee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Dee was just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cruz Jr - the referee stops the clock and Dee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cruz Jr. Dee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Cruz Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Dee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr tries to circle away but Dee has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Dee - just one landing.
Dee misses with a leg kick
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Dee is looking to clinch.
Dee jabs Cruz Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Dee gets a clinch.
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Dee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dee keeps control of Cruz Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz Jr is trying to break the clinch but Dee is controlling him.#BC#
Cruz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dee lands a body shot.
A shot to the body from Dee misses
and Cruz Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Dee to the canvas! Cruz Jr smells blood - he's punishing Dee with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dee has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
A relieved looking Jorge Cruz Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 125
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cruz Jr missing with a left hand there. Farina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farina tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz Jr is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Cruz Jr misses.
Farina appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Farina drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz Jr sprawls and moves away.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farina half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr lands a head shot.
Cruz Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Cruz Jr drops Farina with a naaaaasty hook - Farina is in real trouble here! Cruz Jr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After winning the bout, Jorge Cruz Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 116 UTH v Cruz Jr
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
Hammerfall moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Hammerfall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammerfall slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammerfall.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Cruz Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hammerfall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall tries to counter by clinching up but Cruz Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammerfall tries to clinch up.
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfall moves out of range easily.
Cruz Jr throws a nice head kick!
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerfall throws a jab when Cruz Jr was well out of range.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall blocks a jab.
Hammerfall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammerfall's head.
Cruz Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammerfall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall defending well as Cruz Jr loads up on a big left hand.
As Cruz Jr looks to move away, Hammerfall throws a big counter combo but Cruz Jr just gets out of the way.
Cruz Jr misses with a right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a nice body shot.
Hammerfall looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz Jr is just out of range.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hammerfall has time to react.
Hammerfall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammerfall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz Jr missing with a left hand there. Hammerfall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammerfall.
Cruz Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Hammerfall's head back.
Cruz Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Hammerfall misses.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cruz Jr!
Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Hammerfall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr lands a head kick. Hammerfall smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
Cruz Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammerfall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Cruz Jr misses.
Hammerfall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Hammerfall.#T3#
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Hammerfall instigates a clinch.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks from the clinch.
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hammerfall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Hammerfall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hammerfall avoids the body shot from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammerfall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Cruz Jr misses
and Hammerfall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz Jr thinking.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Cruz Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Hammerfall misses
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerfall misses with a hook
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand.
Hammerfall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hammerfall ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz Jr misses the jab.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammerfall.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook. Hammerfall ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on UberThor Hammerfall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz Jr swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammerfall wants to clinch up but Cruz Jr keeps it at a distance.
Hammerfall moves away from the strike by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammerfall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfall moves out of range easily.
Cruz Jr with a hook.
A big right from Cruz Jr misses. #CL#
Hammerfall clinches with his opponent.
Hammerfall throws an elbow that misses.
Hammerfall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammerfall is working Cruz Jr over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammerfall won't allow it.
Cruz Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.
Hammerfall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Hammerfall lands an uppercut.
Cruz Jr working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammerfall lands with a shot to the body.
Hammerfall is looking to wear down Cruz Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Hammerfall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Hammerfall.
Donk. Cruz Jr catches Hammerfall right on the button with a cross.
Cruz Jr looks to land a left hand but Hammerfall moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
Hammerfall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall lands with an overhand left.
Cruz Jr tests Hammerfall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammerfall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz Jr tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Cruz Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammerfall's hands.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfall moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall wants to clinch.
Cruz Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook. Hammerfall ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Hammerfall blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Hammerfall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr clobbers Hammerfall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Hammerfall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammerfall staying out of range there.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hammerfall momentarily.
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfall moves out of range easily.
Hammerfall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hammerfall looks to land a left hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hammerfall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Cruz Jr gets tackled into the cage by Hammerfall. Hammerfall maintains the clinch.
Cruz Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammerfall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammerfall lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Hammerfall has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cruz Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hammerfall has him pressed against the cage.
Hammerfall lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Cruz Jr tries to break free but Hammerfall pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammerfall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammerfall has double underhooks.
Hammerfall lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Hammerfall.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruz Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Hammerfall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammerfall swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hammerfall.
Cruz Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz Jr lands with a left to the head.
Hammerfall throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr tries to break the clinch but Hammerfall is controlling the position.
Cruz Jr is trying to push Hammerfall away but Hammerfall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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 UberThor Hammerfall will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfall moves out of range easily.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hammerfall.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz Jr misses the target.
Cruz Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerfall moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Hammerfall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammerfall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hammerfall walks into a jab.
Cruz Jr looks to throw the jab but Hammerfall is out of range.
Cruz Jr lands a body shot.
Hammerfall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping right.
Hammerfall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Hammerfall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammerfall defending well as Cruz Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Hammerfall catches Cruz Jr right on the button with a cross.
Cruz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammerfall.#T1#
Hammerfall blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammerfall's head.
Hammerfall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammerfall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammerfall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz Jr's head.
Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz Jr.
As Cruz Jr tries to get set, Hammerfall tries to push him back and clinch up but Cruz Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Cruz Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cruz Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammerfall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Cruz Jr - just one landing.
Cruz Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruz Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall tries to counter by clinching up but Cruz Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall defending well as Cruz Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Hammerfall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr misses with a left hand
and Hammerfall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammerfall avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Hammerfall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz Jr misses the target.
Hammerfall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz Jr throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Hammerfall takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hammerfall moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Cruz Jr misses.
Cruz Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Hammerfall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hammerfall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hammerfall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall defending well as Cruz Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Hammerfall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hammerfall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Hammerfall throws a hook but Cruz Jr blocks it.
Hammerfall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammerfall misses the target.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Cruz Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Hammerfall has closed the distance and engaged Cruz Jr in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz Jr can't break the clinch.
Cruz Jr prevents a body shot from Hammerfall. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammerfall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hammerfall.
Cruz Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfall lands with a light punch inside.
Hammerfall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cruz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Cruz Jr misses with a hook
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall takes one to the chin there.
Cruz Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammerfall digs a good body shot into Cruz Jr's ribs.
Hammerfall throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz Jr's shoulder, as Cruz Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Hammerfall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping right.#CL#
Hammerfall has closed the distance and engaged Cruz Jr in a clinch.
UberThor Hammerfall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall digs a right hand into Cruz Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz Jr's gas tank.
Hammerfall gets through Cruz Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammerfall lands a right hand.
Hammerfall pushes off an throws an elbow but Cruz Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cruz Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammerfall has double underhooks.
Cruz Jr takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammerfall lands a left hand.
Hammerfall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cruz Jr's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cruz Jr drops to his knees and Hammerfall pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). UberThor Hammerfall!
UberThor Hammerfall retains his heavyweight title!
UberThor Hammerfall very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RISE 107 Kemp v Cruz Jr
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Kemp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kemp has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Kemp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz Jr.
Kemp throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
A nice side step and Cruz Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruz Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kemp.
Kemp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz Jr momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kemp.
Kemp throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ross Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kemp tries to clinch up.
Cruz Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kemp works Cruz Jr's body with a nice hook.
Cruz Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kemp.
Nice defenses there by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kemp scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kemp.
Kemp throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Cruz Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Kemp lands a right hand.
Kemp misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kemp.
Kemp cracks Cruz Jr with a nice body shot.
Cruz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kemp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Kemp tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kemp fails to land.
A short right from Cruz Jr on the inside.
Cruz Jr lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemp tries to throw a body punch but Cruz Jr avoids it by throwing Kemp back against the ropes.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Cruz Jr.
Kemp tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it.
Kemp can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz Jr controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kemp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kemp's elbow.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Kemp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kemp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr is working Kemp over against the ropes.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Kemp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr prevents a body shot from Kemp.
Cruz Jr lands a shot to the body.
Kemp is working Cruz Jr over against the ropes.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kemp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kemp.
Cruz Jr lands a left hand.
Cruz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kemp avoids it by throwing Cruz Jr back against the ropes.
Kemp misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Cruz Jr tries to work over Kemp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Kemp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kemp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz Jr or not.
Cruz Jr lands a shot to the body.
Kemp is breathing heavily.
Cruz Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz Jr cracks Kemp with a nice body shot.
Cruz Jr cracks Kemp with a nice body shot.
Cruz Jr lands with a right to the head.
Cruz Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Cruz Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Cruz Jr works on Kemp's body with a couple of short punches.
Cruz Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz Jr lands a shot to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
Cruz Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr tries a body shot but Kemp blocks it.
Nice body punch from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
Cruz Jr digs a right hand underneath Kemp's ribcage. Kemp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kemps head.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz Jr.
Kemp throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz Jr pushes Kemp back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Kemp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kemp.
Cruz Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Cruz Jr pushes Kemp back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cruz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kemp avoids it by throwing Cruz Jr back against the ropes.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Cruz Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cruz Jr thuds a left hand into Kemp's body.
Kemp lands a jab.
Cruz Jr throws a jab when Kemp was well out of range.
Cruz Jr lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kemp falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cruz Jr dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Our winner, Jorge Cruz Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 102 LightHW v Jones
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Cruz Jr lands a nice hook to Akodo's body. Akodo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz Jr tests Akodo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Toturi Akodo has been cut.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Akodo.
Akodo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz Jr.
Akodo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Akodo off the cage and back into range.
Akodo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akodo lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Akodo! Cruz Jr dives in looking to finish! Akodo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After winning the bout, Jorge Cruz Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Toturi Akodo was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing a fight is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence is a tragedy.'.

Event: RISE 94 Falcone v Butabi
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz Jr misses the target. #CL2#
Cruz Jr clinches up against the cage.
Overflow putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Cruz Jr on the inside.
Cruz Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cruz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Overflow avoids it by throwing Cruz Jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Overflow prevents a body shot from Cruz Jr. #T1#
Overflow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz Jr's elbow.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz Jr blocks a body shot from Overflow.
Overflow tries to throw a body punch but Cruz Jr avoids it by throwing Overflow back against the cage.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Overflow.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Overflow fails to land.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Overflow avoids it by throwing Cruz Jr back against the cage.
Overflow lands a body punch.
Cruz Jr blocks an uppercut.
Overflow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Cruz Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overflow misses with some punches.
Overflow blocks an uppercut.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Overflow.
Overflow lands a shot to the body.
Cruz Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overflow blocking some punches.
Overflow misses with the head strike.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overflow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Cruz Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Overflow misses with some punches.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Overflow.
Cruz Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch. #T3#
Overflow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cruz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Cruz Jr working aggressively here.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Overflow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overflow throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr works on Overflow's body with a couple of short punches.
Overflow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the head.
Overflow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Cruz Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overflow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Overflow backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overflow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cruz Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Cruz Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overflow throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cruz Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz Jr blocks a body shot from Overflow.
Cruz Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr 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 Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overflow finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz Jr's head.
Cruz Jr looks for the body kick but Overflow saw that one coming.
Overflow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Overflow misses the target.
Cruz Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Overflow.
As Cruz Jr tries to get set, Overflow tries to push him back and clinch up but Cruz Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Overflow lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overflow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Overflow loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cruz Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cruz Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Cruz Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Overflow closes the distance and clinches.
Overflow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Overflow backwards.
Cruz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Overflow.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Overflow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Overflow working aggressively here.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overflow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Overflow.
Overflow throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Cruz Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overflow prevents a body shot from Cruz Jr.
Overflow blocks a body shot from Cruz Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Overflow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overflow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Overflow.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Cruz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overflow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overflow blocks a body shot from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Overflow.
Overflow tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it. #T3#
Overflow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overflow tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Overflow.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
Cruz Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overflow lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Overflow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz Jr.
Overflow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Overflow - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr. #T4#
Overflow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz Jr pushes Overflow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Overflow.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Overflow tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Overflow misses with some punches.
Cruz Jr tries a body shot but Overflow blocks it.
Cruz Jr is leaning against Overflow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Overflow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
A short right from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jorge Cruz Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Overflow. Cruz Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Overflow. Overflow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Overflow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overflow.
Cruz Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Overflow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz Jr doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Overflow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Overflow walks into a jab.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Overflow scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz Jr should have avoided that one.
Overflow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Overflow.
Cruz Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Overflow misses the jab.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Cruz Jr
and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Cruz Jr drives through and clinches with Overflow against the cage.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Overflow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Overflow struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overflow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz Jr misses with some punches. #T3#
Nice body punch from Cruz Jr.
Overflow tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cruz Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Overflow backwards.
Cruz Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overflow's elbow.
Cruz Jr digs a right hand into Overflow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Overflow's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cruz Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Overflow controls the action.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overflow's elbow.
Cruz Jr pushes Overflow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr lands a shot to the body.
Jorge Cruz Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cruz Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr misses with some punches.
Cruz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Overflow avoids it by throwing Cruz Jr back against the cage.
Overflow misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overflow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overflow misses with a punch on the inside.
Overflow tries to throw a body punch but Cruz Jr avoids it by throwing Overflow back against the cage.
Cruz Jr blocks a body shot from Overflow.
Massive Overflow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Overflow throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Cruz Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jorge Cruz Jr!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jorge Cruz Jr!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jorge Cruz Jr!

Jorge Cruz Jr wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jorge Cruz Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 91 Pentele v Valdez
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Kapisi closes the distance but Cruz Jr moves to the side #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Kapisi toppling to the canvas! Kapisi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cruz Jr finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like Keone Kapisi has been cut.
Kapisi misses with a looping left.
Cruz Jr throws a counter high kick but Kapisi was just alert enough to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kapisi.
Kapisi throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kapisi! Cruz Jr lets Kapisi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Kapisi is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kapisi misses with a right hand
and Cruz Jr rattles Kapisi with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Kapisi tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cruz Jr dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Kapisi stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
A very excited looking Jorge Cruz Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 85 - UTH vs. Cruz Jr
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut.
Hammerfall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hammerfalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cruz Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammerfall wants to clinch up but Cruz Jr keeps it at a distance.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerfall swings for the body but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Hammerfall ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall wants to counter with a clinch but Cruz Jr pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr cracks Hammerfall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hammerfall ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall misses with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz Jr sets himself, and Hammerfall steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruz Jr avoids it this time.#T1#
Cruz Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hammerfall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Cruz Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammerfall's elbow.
Cruz Jr tries to work over Hammerfall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Hammerfall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammerfall has double underhooks.
Cruz Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfall controls his hands.
Cruz Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammerfall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerfall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammerfall.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammerfall's elbow.
Cruz Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfall lands an elbow just above Cruz Jr 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Hammerfall lands an elbow that stopped Cruz Jr in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Hammerfall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall is leaning against Cruz Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammerfall scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
A short right from Hammerfall on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr. #T3#
Hammerfall looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammerfall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hammerfall throws a jab when Cruz Jr was well out of range.
Hammerfall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz Jr throws out the jab.
Cruz Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
We've been informed that Hammerfall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz Jr throws a jab when Hammerfall was well out of range.
Hammerfall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping right.
Hammerfall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Cruz Jr misses with a combination
and Hammerfall counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammerfall.
Cruz Jr misses with the combination.
Hammerfall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cruz Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cruz Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerfall moves away.
Hammerfall sizes up Cruz Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammerfall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerfall cracks Cruz Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz Jr misses the target.
Hammerfall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hammerfall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jorge Cruz Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cruz Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cruz Jr missing with a left hand there. Hammerfall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Hammerfall avoids it easily.
Hammerfall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammerfall avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
Jorge Cruz Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Hammerfall moves into the clinch.
Hammerfall can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz Jr controls the action.
Hammerfall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz Jr's defenses.
Cruz Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall lands a nice uppercut.
Hammerfall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr misses with some punches.
Hammerfall tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammerfall misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Cruz Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Good body shot from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall pushes Cruz Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Cruz Jr manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Cruz Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammerfall doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz Jr misses with a left hand
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz Jr moves to clinch but Hammerfall breaks away
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerfall avoids the body shot from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammerfall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Cruz Jr.
Jab from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Hammerfall keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr misses with a right hand
letting Hammerfall counter with a right hand.
A jab from Cruz Jr finds it's way through Hammerfall's defenses.
Cruz Jr missing with a left hand there. Hammerfall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammerfall ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Cruz Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammerfall connects with a looping right hand.
Cruz Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hammerfall slips the punch.
Hammerfall throws out a counter right but Cruz Jr avoids it with no problem.
Hammerfall moves forwards but Cruz Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammerfall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr. #CL#
Cruz Jr has closed the distance and engaged Hammerfall in a clinch.
Cruz Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr wants to break free but Hammerfall has control.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr blocks an elbow strike from Hammerfall.
A head punch on the inside from Hammerfall fails to land.
Cruz Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
Cruz Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammerfalls head.
Hammerfall misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cruz Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammerfall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Hammerfall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammerfall looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz Jr is just out of range.#T4#
Hammerfall loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Good shot there by Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammerfall tries to counter with a clinch but Cruz Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Cruz Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Hammerfall blocks it.
Cruz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Hammerfall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfall throws a jab when Cruz Jr was well out of range.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammerfall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammerfall wants to counter with a clinch but Cruz Jr pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Hammerfall.
Cruz Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammerfall will feel that in the morning.
Hammerfall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 Jorge Cruz Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cruz Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cruz Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr misses the jab.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch there but Hammerfall circles away.
Cruz Jr misses the body punch
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz Jr thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerfall slips a jab from Cruz Jr.
Hammerfall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Cruz Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammerfall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cruz Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Hammerfall counters by clinching up.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammerfall digs a right hand underneath Cruz Jr's ribcage. Cruz Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz Jr's elbow.
Hammerfall lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall is leaning against Cruz Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammerfall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
UberThor Hammerfall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Hammerfall.
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!
Still in the clinch, Hammerfall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz Jr tries a body shot but Hammerfall blocks it. #T2#
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Cruz Jr is rocked!
A hook to the body from Hammerfall.
Oh Cruz Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Hammerfall - that landed with a thud.
Hammerfall drops Cruz Jr with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Cruz Jr is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). UberThor Hammerfall! UberThor Hammerfall retains his heavyweight title!
UberThor Hammerfall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Top Nutrition 160Q100$ 140Q75$ 100Q25$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RFL-79 Bartoli Vs. Kondo 2
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Brandon cracks Cruz Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brandon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brandon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandon's knee momentarily.
Brandon throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz Jr's shoulder, as Cruz Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandon.
Brandon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruz Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandon.
Brandon misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Bubba Brandon has been cut.
Brandon misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a huge left! Brandon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cruz Jr isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Brandon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cruz Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After winning the bout, Jorge Cruz Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL-76 Paa Vs. Middle Weight
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Kraag throws a lazy uppercut
and Kraag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kraag loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Cruz Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cruz Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Kraag to the canvas! Cruz Jr smells blood - he's punishing Kraag with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kraag has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFLFN-24
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Cruz Jr cracks Kodjia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kodjia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Kodjia throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Kodjia takes one on the button.
Kodjia throws a hook but Cruz Jr blocks it.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz Jr avoids the head kick by Kodjia.
As Kodjia backs off Cruz Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kodjia manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Cruz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Kodjia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz Jr lands with an overhand left.
Cruz Jr moves out of range as Kodjia throws a body kick.
Cruz Jr tries to bum rush Kodjia with a series of wild strikes but Kodjia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz Jr avoids the head kick by Kodjia. #T2#
Cruz Jr takes a swing at Kodjia's ribcage but misses.
Kodjia walks into a jab.
Kodjia throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kodjia.
Cruz Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr avoids the head kick by Kodjia.
A cross from Cruz Jr lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kodjia looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz Jr is just out of range.#T3#
Cruz Jr scores with a jab. Kodjia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cruz Jr lands an overhand right.
Cruz Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kodjia throws a hook to the side of Cruz Jr's head but Cruz Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kodjia throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Kodjia misses.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kodjia.#KD2#
Cruz Jr lands a big right hand that sends Kodjia crashing to the mat! Cruz Jr stays standing though and waves Kodjia back to his feet!#CUT2#
Franck Kodjia's cut is getting worse.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kodjia throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After winning the bout, Jorge Cruz Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL-72
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut
and Kapisi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapisi manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapisi.
Kapisi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cruz Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kapisi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kapisi throws an overhand right that drops Cruz Jr like a sack of potatoes! Kapisi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keone Kapisi!

Event: RFLFN-19
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Cruz Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Cruz Jr.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cruz Jr.
Farina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Cruz Jr misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab.
Farina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farina looks to land a left hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range nicely.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farina misses with a hook.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farina takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farina misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz Jr tries to land a front kick but Farina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruz Jr throws a looping overhand right but Farina ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Cruz Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farina's hands.
Farina wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farina blocks a leg kick.
Farina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr misses the jab.
Farina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz Jr.
Farina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz Jr.
Farina throws a right and a left that Cruz Jr avoids nicely.
Farina takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farina.
A big left from Cruz Jr misses.
Farina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farina tries to clinch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Farina should have avoided that one.
Cruz Jr throws out a loose jab but Farina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farina.
Farina connects with a body shot that sends Cruz Jr's belly button to the back.
Cruz Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farina cracks a nice hook into Cruz Jr's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farina throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Cruz Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz Jr lands with a straight right. Farina didn't see that one coming.
Farina swings for the body but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farina.#CL#
Farina rushes Cruz Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Farina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz Jr blocking some punches.
Farina blocks an uppercut.
Farina working aggressively here.
Farina has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr is trying to push Farina away but Farina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farina struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
Cruz Jr is trying to push Farina away but Farina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Farina works on Cruz Jr's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Cruz Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farina.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Farina lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz Jr off the cage and back into range.
Cruz Jr needs to keep his hands up - Farina had a free shot at his head there.
Farina is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
Farina looks to throw the jab but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Farina lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Farina.#CUT#
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Farina misses with a body shot
and Cruz Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Farina slips a straight right by Cruz Jr.
Farina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz Jr misses with a straight right. #CL#
Farina has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farina cracks Cruz Jr with a nice body shot.
Farina presses Cruz Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cruz Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farina backwards.
Nice body punch from Farina.
Cruz Jr looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Farina.
Farina lands a body shot.
Farina scores with a shoulder strike.
Farina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.#T4#
Farina gets through Cruz Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farina digs a right hand into Cruz Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz Jr's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Farina.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Farina.
Farina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz Jr.
Farina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
A short right from Farina on the inside.
Farina tries to throw a body punch but Cruz Jr avoids it by throwing Farina back against the cage.
Farina lands a left hand.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farina lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farina. #ROC#
Cruz Jr is rocked!
Farina lands a body punch.
Cruz Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Farina finish him?
Farina creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cruz Jr with a big uppercut! Cruz Jr tries to clinch up but Farina pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cruz Jr to the mat! Cruz Jr covers up and Farina unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mario Farina!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mario Farina made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RFLFN-16 Weight vs. Turd
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Granger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Granger throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Cruz Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Cruz Jr rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz Jr tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Cruz Jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Granger prevents a body shot from Cruz Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Granger tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it. #BC#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Cruz Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Granger has time to react.#T1#
Cruz Jr misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Granger throws a good cross that connects.
Granger motions for Cruz Jr to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger keeps Cruz Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Cruz Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger sets himself, and Cruz Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
A big right from Granger misses. #T2#
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz Jr, as that shot connected.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Cruz Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Granger momentarily.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Cruz Jr cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick from Cruz Jr.
Granger misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz Jr is able to avoid easily.
Granger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz Jr.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Granger throws a front kick aimed at Cruz Jr's knee but Cruz Jr avoids it well.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Cruz Jr.
Granger stuns Cruz Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Granger misses with a leg kick.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook.
Cruz Jr throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.#T4##CL2#
Cruz Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Granger is leaning against Cruz Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger is trying to break free.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz Jr manages to avoid it.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Granger throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Cruz Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr feints and then cracks Granger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Granger down.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Granger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Granger slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.
Granger takes one on the button.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger lands a body shot.
Cruz Jr takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Granger.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Granger throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Cruz Jr tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz Jr staying out of range there.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cruz Jr looks to land a combination but Granger avoids it well.
Granger is looking to counter punch.
Cruz Jr lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cruz Jr!
Cruz Jr lands with a cross.
Cruz Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz Jr.
Granger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruz Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Cruz Jr darts in and clinches Granger up against the cage.
Cruz Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz Jr tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Granger holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Granger tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Cruz Jr wants to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch position.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz Jr's shoulder, as Cruz Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Granger blocks a jab.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Granger - just one landing.
Cruz Jr lands a head kick!
Cruz Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Granger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Cruz Jr's ribs.
Cruz Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Granger.#T3#
Granger missing with a left hand there. Cruz Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but Granger avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Cruz Jr finds it's way through Granger's defenses.
Granger misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Cruz Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Granger takes a step back to recover.
Granger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Cruz Jr - just one landing. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz Jr staying out of range there.
Cruz Jr loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz Jr.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range.
A jab from Granger misses.
Cruz Jr works Granger's body with a nice hook.
Granger blocks a low kick nicely.
Granger slips under a jab.
Cruz Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger misses the jab.
Granger scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruz Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cruz Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Granger off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr 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#
Granger slips a straight right by Cruz Jr.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz Jr lunges at Granger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Granger's hand.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Cruz Jr closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.
Granger can't break the clinch.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz Jr controls the action.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Granger.
Cruz Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger lands an uppercut.
Granger taking a breather.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger taking a breather. #T1#
Granger tries a body shot but Cruz Jr blocks it. #BC2#
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz Jr swinging wildly here.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a body shot.
Cruz Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Granger.
Granger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz Jr throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Granger.
Cruz Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granger's head.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Granger misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger slips under a jab.
Granger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Cruz Jr misses.
Cruz Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick from Cruz Jr.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Granger moves out of range as Cruz Jr strikes.
Cruz Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target. #T3#
Cruz Jr digs a good body shot into Granger's ribs.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Granger takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz Jr wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Cruz Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Granger pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Jorge Cruz Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cruz Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Granger takes a step back to recover.
Granger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger defending well as Cruz Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Granger throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Granger shakes him off and moves away.
Granger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz Jr lands with an overhand left.
Cruz Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
A jab from Cruz Jr misses.
Granger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Frank Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz Jr doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorge Cruz Jr.
Well Cruz Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Cruz Jr!
Frank Granger spoke after the fight, saying 'This is a momentary setback; a stinging defeat, but I will recover from it. A true warrior's strength is not how well he overcomes his foes, it's how well he deals with setbacks, obstacles, and adversity. I will rise again!'.

Event: EMP Alcala vs Boaz
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Fury lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been informed that Fury has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fury jabs at Cruz Jr's body.
Fury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fury misses with a left hand
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Fury has been cut.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury lands a high kick!
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
Fury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fury throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Fury.
Fury swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fury scores with a kick to the body.
Cruz Jr moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.#T1#
Cruz Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Fury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz Jr's sensitive parts.
Fury throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fury throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nick Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Fury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Fury lands a jab to the nose.
Fury swinging wildly here.
Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz Jr throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Fury misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cruz Jr clinches.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz Jr.
Fury throws an elbow but it misses.
Cruz Jr blocks a body shot from Fury.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fury tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow. #BC2#
Fury breaks from the clinch.
Fury misses the jab.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Fury.
Fury misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fury misses with a low kick. #T3#
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Fury.
Fury blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Fury avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
Fury throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Fury misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fury's corner calls for a 1-2. Fury obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruz Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fury wants to land a leg kick but Cruz Jr is out of range.
Fury throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz Jr slips under a jab.
It looked like Cruz Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
It looks like Cruz Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fury tried to score with a low kick but Cruz Jr checks it.
Cruz Jr lands a head kick! #KD#
Cruz Jr cracks Fury with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fury looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cruz Jr finish him? #ROC#
Fury is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury throws a looping overhand right but Cruz Jr ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Cruz Jr.#KD#
Cruz Jr sends Fury crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cruz Jr is motioning to the referee to let Fury up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz Jr finish him?
Cruz Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fury seems to have recovered his senses.
Fury throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fury throws a front kick aimed at Cruz Jr's knee but Cruz Jr avoids it well.
Fury connects with a right hand. Cruz Jr shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fury! Cruz Jr lets Fury back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cruz Jr fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Fury square on the jaw! Damn, Fury is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!

Event: TGC Openweight Round 1.1
Date: Nov 16, 2018

#R1#
Cruz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz Jr looks to land a right hand but IsMore moved out of range.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy head kick
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
IsMore works the jab nicely.
IsMore has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cruz Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of IsMore's head.
Cruz Jr misses with a left hand
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz Jr lunges at IsMore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by IsMore's hand.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
IsMore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from IsMore.
Cruz Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cruz Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr misses with a hook
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
IsMore darts in and clinches Cruz Jr up against the cage.#T1#
Cruz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz Jr stalling in the clinch but IsMore improves position.
IsMore misses with a hook to the ribs.
IsMore misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from IsMore.
Cruz Jr misses with some punches.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
IsMore blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with some punches.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
IsMore misses with a body punch.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr blocking some punches. #T2#
IsMore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz Jr smiles and moves away.
IsMore avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
IsMore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz Jr throws out the jab.
IsMore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
Cruz Jr lands a nice shot that snaps IsMore's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Cruz Jr misses.
IsMore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and IsMore moves out of range easily.
Cruz Jr throws out a powerful jab.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
IsMore blocks the body kick.
Cruz Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore.
Cruz Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore.
IsMore wants to counter with a clinch but Cruz Jr pushes him away.#T3#
A head kick by Cruz Jr misses #TD2#
and IsMore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cruz Jr won't be happy with that.
IsMore creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cruz Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but IsMore has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore laying and praying for a moment but Cruz Jr takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cruz Jr won't allow IsMore to pass to mount.
Well, if IsMore is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
IsMore 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. #T4#
IsMore wants to control but Cruz Jr is keeping him busy.
IsMore prevents Cruz Jr from standing back up.
IsMore looks to land a strike but Cruz Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cruz Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
IsMore passes into half guard.
IsMore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but More IsMore will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cruz Jr slips a jab from IsMore.
Cruz Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
IsMore tests Cruz Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping left.
Cruz Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jorge Cruz Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping IsMore under the eye.#CL#
Cruz Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
IsMore lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
IsMore blocking some punches.
IsMore working aggressively here.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by IsMore. #T1##TD2#
IsMore jumps guard. #SUB2#
IsMore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz Jr postures up.
IsMore looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Cruz Jr stands up from IsMore's guard - Cruz Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
IsMore misses with a hook to the body
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping left.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Cruz Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. IsMore doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz Jr tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
IsMore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Jorge Cruz Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
IsMore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz Jr throws out the jab.
Donk. Cruz Jr catches IsMore right on the button with a cross.
Cruz Jr looks to land a left hand but IsMore moved out of range nicely.
IsMore wants to counter the offense by Cruz Jr and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Cruz Jr misses.
IsMore avoids a punch combination nicely.
IsMore lands with a right hand.
Cruz Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick. #T3#
IsMore needs to keep his hands up - Cruz Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by IsMore.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and IsMore counters with a straight right hand.
IsMore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz Jr throws an off balance right hand
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and IsMore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz Jr scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Cruz Jr clinches up with IsMore and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
IsMore drags the fight down to the ground. #T4#
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!
IsMore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from IsMore's guard.
IsMore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz Jr wanted to stand there but IsMore had control of the position.
IsMore wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr 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#
IsMore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
IsMore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by IsMore.
Cruz Jr closes the distance but IsMore moves to the side
and IsMore counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but IsMore avoids it easily.
Cruz Jr swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by IsMore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore keeps the fight on the outside.
IsMore throws out a powerful jab.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
IsMore blocks a jab.#T1#
Cruz Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by IsMore. #SUB2#
IsMore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
IsMore trying to control the action but Cruz Jr is working from the bottom.
IsMore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
IsMore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
IsMore misses with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Cruz Jr throws a right hand that misses
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick but IsMore moves out of range.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
IsMore misses the body punch
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz Jr, as that shot connected.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before IsMore has time to react.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Cruz Jr misses with a hook #CL2#
and IsMore counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IsMore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by IsMore.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
IsMore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
IsMore struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but IsMore gets an underhook and turns Cruz Jr into the cage.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore.
IsMore blocks an uppercut.
Cruz Jr blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to More IsMore.
I think IsMore 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... More IsMore!
More IsMore very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: NJMMA 67
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Gunnar swings for the body but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Gunnar walks into a left hand.
Gunnar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Adam Gunnar has been cut.
Cruz Jr cracks Gunnar with an open hand slap.
Cruz Jr lands a jab to Gunnar's midsection.
Gunnar misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Cruz Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz Jr lands with a good body shot.
Gunnar lands a front kick.
Nice body kick from Gunnar.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz Jr takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Gunnar misses its intended target.
Gunnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnar ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.#T1#
A jab from Cruz Jr misses.
Cruz Jr digs a good body shot into Gunnar's ribs.
Cruz Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Gunnar throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz Jr staying out of range there.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz Jr lands a body shot.
Gunnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz Jr throws out the jab.
A big right from Cruz Jr misses.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunnar.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gunnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnar. That snapped Cruz Jr's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnar avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr lands the left hand.
Gunnar blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr scores with a hook to the body. Gunnar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz Jr manages to avoid it.
Gunnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunnar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gunnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gunnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr backing away here, and Gunnar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gunnar throws a body kick that misses.
Gunnar takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping right.
Gunnar takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Adam Gunnar's cut even more.
Gunnar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz Jr misses with a body shot
and Gunnar counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnar checks the leg kick.
Cruz Jr throws a looping overhand right but Gunnar ducks down to avoid it.
Gunnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz Jr throws out the jab.
Cruz Jr missing with a left hand there. Gunnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunnar scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunnar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Cruz Jr misses.
Gunnar lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gunnar dodges the punch combination from Cruz Jr. #T4#
Gunnar tries to score with a low kick but Cruz Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Cruz Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnar.
Cruz Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cruz Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr defending well as Gunnar loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Cruz Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Gunnar misses.
Gunnar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz Jr in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz Jr.
Gunnar slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Gunnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gunnar looks to throw a body kick
and Cruz Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gunnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Cruz Jr blocks the low kick.
Cruz Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gunnar throws a wild body kick that Cruz Jr sees coming a mile off.
Cruz Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunnar. Gunnar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gunnar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cruz Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Cruz Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnar.
Gunnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick but Gunnar moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gunnar.
Cruz Jr looks to land a right hand but Gunnar moved out of range.
A lazy left from Cruz Jr finds it's target.#CUT#
The cut above Adam Gunnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnar misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunnar lands a right hook to the body.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by Gunnar.
Jorge Cruz Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Gunnar scores with a body shot.
Gunnar misses with a hook
and Cruz Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Cruz Jr misses.
A shot to the body from Cruz Jr misses
and Gunnar counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunnar.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Gunnar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz Jr looks to land a left hand but Gunnar moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gunnar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gunnar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cruz Jr misses the jab.
Gunnar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gunnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnar misses with a straight right.
Gunnar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz Jr's head backwards.
Gunnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Gunnar.
Cruz Jr throwing a counter right hand but Gunnar manages to avoid it.#T2#
Cruz Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunnar counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnar thuds his right hand into Cruz Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnar misses the target.
Cruz Jr misses with a body shot.
Gunnar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cruz Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Gunnar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cruz Jr blocks it well.
Cruz Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz Jr.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Gunnar has knocked Cruz Jr down with a huge combo! Gunnar steps away and waves a wobbly Cruz Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Gunnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz Jr.
Nice defenses there by Cruz Jr.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cruz Jr!
A shot to the liver by Gunnar. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut. Gunnar saw that one coming.
Cruz Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gunnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnar misses with a hook
and Cruz Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnar is breathing heavily.
Gunnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz Jr looks to land a left hand but Gunnar moved out of range nicely.
Cruz Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Cruz Jr.
Gunnar ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz Jr.
Gunnar scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Cruz Jr misses.
Gunnar throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Gunnar connects with a right hand. Cruz Jr shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunnar follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Gunnar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz Jr. That did some damage!
Cruz Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gunnar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnar.
Cruz Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Gunnar's head back.
Cruz Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnar.
Cruz Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnar.
A little jabbing left from Gunnar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnar's shoulder, as Gunnar tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Gunnar misses.
Cruz Jr throws a big counter combination but Gunnar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cruz Jr scores with a one two! Gunnar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gunnar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnar misses with a looping right.
Gunnar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunnar missing with a left hand there. Cruz Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunnar takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
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 Jorge Cruz Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunnar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gunnar misses with a body kick.
Cruz Jr with a jab.
Gunnar misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnar moves out of range easily.
Cruz Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Gunnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gunnar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruz Jr dips to his left and cracks Gunnar with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Cruz Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunnar connects with the punch.#T1#
Gunnar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunnar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Cruz Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunnar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cruz Jr stalks Gunnar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gunnar's face. Gunnar staggers backwards, shaken.
Gunnar swings for the body but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunnar catches Cruz Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cruz Jr tries to bum rush Gunnar with a series of wild strikes but Gunnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunnar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnar.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Gunnar.
Gunnar missing with a left hand there. Cruz Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam Gunnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz Jr cracks Gunnar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunnar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gunnar thumps Cruz Jr with a low kick.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Gunnar tenderised Cruz Jr's leg. Cruz Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnar.
Gunnar throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz Jr's shoulder, as Cruz Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz Jr misses with a double jab
and Cruz Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz Jr as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
Adam Gunnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gunnar misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr swings for the body but Gunnar moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Cruz Jr moves away from the strike by Gunnar.
Gunnar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping right.
Gunnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cruz Jr duly obliges.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adam Gunnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorge Cruz Jr!

Event: NJMMA XS 6
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1#
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz Jr with a hook.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Hard.
Cruz Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hard looks to land a combination but Cruz Jr avoids it well. #CL2#
Cruz Jr pushes Hard up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hard is trying to break the clinch but Cruz Jr is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hard.
Hard is trying to force a seperation but Cruz Jr has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Hard blocks the elbow strike.
Cruz Jr gets through Hard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hard.
Hard wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz Jr won't allow it.
Hard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr working aggressively here.
Cruz Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hard is trying to break the clinch but Cruz Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz Jr is working Hard over against the cage.
Cruz Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hards head. #BC#
Hard breaks from the clinch.
Cruz Jr cracks Hard with a hook to the temple - Hard is on wobbly legs here! Cruz Jr swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hard falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cruz Jr wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorge Cruz Jr!

Event: NJMMA #58
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Cruz Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Card looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Card tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Card has been cut.
Card tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Card tries to clinch up but Cruz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cruz Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr avoids the head kick by Card.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cruz Jr moves into the clinch.
Cruz Jr lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Card's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz Jr stalling.
Card throws a head punch that misses.
Card tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cards head.
Cruz Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Card backwards.
A short body shot lands from Cruz Jr as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Card is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Card tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Card is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Cruz Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Card doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Card takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Card is rocked!
Cruz Jr cracks Card with a left hook right on the temple and Card goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cruz Jr lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Card is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!

Event: NJMMA #54
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Cruz Jr tenderised Tennant's leg. Tennant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tennant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tennant has time to react.
Tennant tries to clinch there but Cruz Jr circles away.
Tennant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tennant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tennant lands with a good body shot.
Cruz Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tennant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Tennant should have avoided that one.
Cruz Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tennant unleashes a big counter combination but Cruz Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cruz Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab. Tennant acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Doctor Tennant has been cut.#CL#
Cruz Jr rushes Tennant and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz Jr has had enough of the clinch but Tennant keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Cruz Jr breaks from the clinch.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab. Tennant acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Cruz Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tennant's shoulder, as Tennant tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Tennant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cruz Jr catches Tennant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tennant jabs Cruz Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz Jr lands a head kick. Tennant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tennant keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tennant.
Cruz Jr lands a front kick.
Tennant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Tennant takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Tennant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Tennant moves out of range easily.
Tennant swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Tennant fails to land with a series of punches.
Tennant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tennant misses with a wild combination.
Cruz Jr scores with a head kick. Tennant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cruz Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Tennant seems unphased.
Tennant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz Jr lands a jab to the head.
Cruz Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tennant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick but Tennant moves out of range.
Tennant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tennant jabs at Cruz Jr's body.#T3#
Cruz Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice strike.
Tennant blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Cruz Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tennant doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looks like Cruz Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tennant moves away from the strike by Cruz Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Tennant misses.
Tennant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz Jr defending well as Tennant loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Tennant blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Tennant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz Jr doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Tennant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz Jr in his tracks.
Cruz Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz Jr misses with a straight left.
Cruz Jr looks to land a body kick but Tennant moved away.
Tennant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tennant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruz Jr can pounce on him. #T4#
Tennant swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz Jr.
It seemed like Tennant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Tennant drives through and clinches with Cruz Jr against the cage.
Tennant throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Tennant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tennant lands a shoulder strike.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tennant swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cruz Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tennant ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tennant throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Tennant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Cruz Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the side of Tennant's head but Tennant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tennant can do to turn this around?
Cruz Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tennant punishes Cruz Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Tennant seems unphased.
Tennant throws a hook but Cruz Jr blocks it.
Cruz Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Cruz Jr does no damage.
Cruz Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tennant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz Jr throws out the jab.
Tennant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tennant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cruz Jr back to the cage. Tennant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tennant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz Jr.
Tennant misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tennant to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Cruz Jr is looking to clinch.
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tennant to counter with a crisp jab.
Tennant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Tennant with a hook.
Tennant punishes Cruz Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Tennant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tennant keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the side of Tennant's head but Tennant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Tennant counters by moving into the clinch.
Tennant works on Cruz Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Tennant.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tennant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Tennant lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Tennant as the two fighters clinch.
Tennant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tennant scores with a shot to the side of Cruz Jr's head.
Tennant lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Tennant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tennant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tennant digs a right hand into Cruz Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz Jr's gas tank.
Tennant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cruz Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tennant can turn it around.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz Jr blocks with his arms.
Tennant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tennant.
Tennant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tennant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tennant. #ROC2#
Cruz Jr is rocked!
Tennant digs a right hand into Cruz Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz Jr's gas tank.
Oh Cruz Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tennant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tennant creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cruz Jr with a big uppercut! Cruz Jr tries to clinch up but Tennant pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cruz Jr to the mat! Cruz Jr covers up and Tennant unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Doctor Tennant!
Doctor Tennant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1#
Cruz Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Sedley tries to keep at a distance but Cruz Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Cruz Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Sedley won't allow Cruz Jr to get back to his feet.
Sedley advances position into side control!
Sedley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cruz Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sedley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sedley has an Americana. Cruz Jr didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sedley is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sedley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Richard Sedley!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Sedley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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