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Event:
WeInSyd 17
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#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.
Black tries for a takedown but Cruciani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruciani tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Black shoots for a takedown but Cruciani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruciani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruciani feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollin Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruciani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruciani stuffs the takedown.
Cruciani 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.
Cruciani leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Black scores with a takedown into Cruciani's guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruciani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Cruciani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black throws a strike but Cruciani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Black lands a decent shot there.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Black is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#ES#
Black scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kollin Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruciani avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Cruciani gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage.
Cruciani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.#TD#
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruciani's guard.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruciani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruciani works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruciani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black is really struggling to control Cruciani but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruciani is retaining full guard.
Black throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cruciani dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Kollin Black will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Black shoots in for a double leg but Cruciani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kollin Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black shoots in and drives through. Cruciani sprawls well.
Cruciani changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Black fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Cruciani counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black won't be happy with that.
Black tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollin Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Cruciani won't let Black get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SU2#
Cruciani gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Black looks for a takedown but Cruciani sprawls well.
Cruciani leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruciani changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Black fails to land the takedown.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Black looking to score a takedown here. Cruciani is defending well but Black drives through and ends up in Cruciani's guard.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Cruciani blocks nicely.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black stops Cruciani from standing up. #T3#
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black postures up in Cruciani's guard and throws a big left but Cruciani blocks it.
Cruciani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Black is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cruciani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cruciani has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Black wants to stand and escape but Cruciani is having none of it.
Black working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruciani won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
Cruciani is looking to stand up but Black won't let him.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black tries for a takedown but Cruciani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Cruciani tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Black scores with a takedown into Cruciani's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruciani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Black has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cruciani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luca Cruciani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Black shoots in for a double leg but Cruciani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Black shoots for a takedown but Cruciani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Cruciani tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Cruciani.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollin Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries for a takedown but Cruciani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruciani with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.#T1#
Black shoots and misses #TD2#
so Cruciani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruciani wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position.
Cruciani stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Cruciani would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Black manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruciani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruciani sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black goes for a double leg but Cruciani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruciani continues to drive forward.
Cruciani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Black defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Cruciani counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
Cruciani is standing up over Black. Black looks to escape but Cruciani dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Cruciani tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Black is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cruciani is controlling him well.
Black sneaks back into half guard.#ES#
Black has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cruciani is on him like a limpet, forcing Black back against the cage.
Cruciani wants a takedown.
Cruciani wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Cruciani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black is trying to drag Cruciani to the mat but Cruciani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruciani stops a takedown attempt from Black.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luca Cruciani.
I think Cruciani 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Cruciani!
During a confident post fight interview, Luca Cruciani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 55
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Paa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa lands a slapping body shot.
Paa throws a hook but Cruciani blocks it.
Cruciani attempts a counter takedown but Paa avoids it well and moves away.
Paa tries to clinch but Cruciani moves out of range.
Cruciani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.
Paa works over Cruciani's head and body with a nice combination.
Paa throws a jab when Cruciani was well out of range.
Paa throws a lazy right hand but Cruciani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Paa drops Cruciani with a beautiful combination! Cruciani stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paa is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Cruciani is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Luca Cruciani has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa tries to clinch but Cruciani moves out of range.
Cruciani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oh Cruciani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Cruciani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruciani changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruciani seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Paa moves into the clinch.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Cruciani.
#BC2#
Paa breaks from the clinch.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Cruciani tries to counter with a takedown but Paa is quick to defend against it.
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Paa misses.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruciani slips a straight right by Paa.
Paa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruciani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruciani half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruciani was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
Cruciani attempts a counter takedown but Paa avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Cruciani ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa misses with a hook. Cruciani ducked under it nicely.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Iso Paa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paa jabs Cruciani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruciani manages to avoid it.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa swings for the body but Cruciani moves out of range.
Cruciani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paa.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruciani was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Cruciani moves away and avoids it.
Cruciani attempts a counter takedown but Paa avoids it well and moves away.
Paa throws a jab when Cruciani was well out of range.
Cruciani attempts a counter takedown but Paa avoids it well and moves away.
Paa has tried to improve his agility 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!
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruciani was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.#T3#
Paa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paa connects with the punch.
Cruciani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paa throws a big shot that misses.
Cruciani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruciani.
Cruciani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.
Paa lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Paa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paa leaning against his opponent.
Paa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa presses Cruciani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paa has Cruciani pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Cruciani takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Paa.
Cruciani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruciani blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruciani prevents a body shot from Paa.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Cruciani avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruciani. #BC2#
Paa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruciani.
Paa scores with a hook to the body. Cruciani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luca Cruciani's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cruciani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Cruciani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paa misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Cruciani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paa is trying to escape back to his feet but Cruciani uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Paa is trying to improve his position.
Cruciani gets to mount! Paa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruciani avoids the attempt from Paa to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paa can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Cruciani wants to stand but Paa is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Paa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paa keeps trying to improve his position.
Paa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paa is looking to improve his position.
Paa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Paa is trying to stand.
Paa trying to hold on to Cruciani's head to control him but Cruciani postures up.
Paa wants to improve his position but Cruciani is controlling well.
Cruciani wants to stand up but Paa is controlling the position.
Paa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Paa tries to bum rush Cruciani with a series of wild strikes but Cruciani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paa misses with a looping right.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruciani tries to counter with a takedown but Paa is quick to defend against it.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Paa drops Cruciani with a beautiful combination! Cruciani stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paa is looking for the KO!
Paa swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Cruciani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruciani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruciani is controlling him.
Cruciani wants to stand but Paa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Paa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Cruciani won't allow Paa to get back to his feet.
Paa has Cruciani pulled in close to control his posture.
Cruciani stopping the sweep attempt from Paa.
Cruciani wants to stand but Paa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Paa clinches up with Cruciani and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luca Cruciani'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#
Good standup being displayed there by Paa as he connects with a hook.
Paa takes a swing at Cruciani's ribcage but misses.
Paa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruciani attempts a counter takedown but Paa avoids it well and moves away.
Paa connects with a jab.
Cruciani slips a jab from Paa.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa lands a jab to the nose.
Cruciani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Paa misses.
Paa misses with the combination.
#T1#
Paa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruciani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.
Paa looks to throw the jab but Cruciani is out of range.
Cruciani tries to counter with a takedown but Paa is quick to defend against it.
Paa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruciani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paa scores with a shot to the body.
Paa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruciani tries to counter with a takedown but Paa is quick to defend against it.
Paa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paa throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Cruciani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luca Cruciani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paa misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Paa.
Paa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paa tries to clinch but Cruciani moves out of range.
Cruciani drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Paa moves into the clinch successfully.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Paa working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruciani.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Cruciani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Paa misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Cruciani has Paa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cruciani is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Cruciani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Cruciani controls the action.
Paa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paa digs a right hand underneath Cruciani's ribcage. Cruciani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa working aggressively here.
#T4#
Cruciani blocking some punches.
Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crucianis head.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruciani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iso Paa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Paa breaks the clinch.
Paa throws a hook but Cruciani blocks it.
Cruciani changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paa takes a swing at Cruciani's ribcage but misses.
Cruciani feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Paa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paa 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
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Event:
Torcida 23 - Woodsen Vs Greene
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Cruciani clinches up against the cage.
Cruciani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruciani pushes Mazur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cruciani throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruciani.
#BC2#
Mazur breaks from the clinch.
Mazur looks to clinch
letting Cruciani counter with a right hand.
Cruciani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazur throws a sloppy head kick and Cruciani moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cruciani closes the distance and clinches.
Cruciani lands a right hand.
Cruciani misses with the head strike.
Cruciani scores with a shot to the side of Mazur's head. #BC2#
Mazur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Cruciani digs a good hook to Mazur's body.
Cruciani jabs Mazur right on the nose. Mazur blinks but takes it well.
Cruciani scores with a jab to the body.
Mazur looks winded!#KD#
Cruciani cracks Mazur with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cruciani has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mazur to stand back up!#ROC#
Mazur is rocked!#CL#
Cruciani rushes Mazur and presses him up against the cage.
Mazur is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruciani finish him?
Cruciani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruciani dips a shoulder and cracks Mazur with a mighty uppercut! Mazur falls back against the cage and Cruciani unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mazur is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cruciani screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Cruciani!
Luca Cruciani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Torcida 17 - Akhmedov Vs Payne
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Gibson misses with a right hand
letting Cruciani counter with a right hand.
Gibson ducks under a wild hook from Cruciani.
Gibson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruciani.
Gibson throws a right hand that misses
and Gibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like John Gibson has been cut.
Jab by Cruciani.
We've been told by Cruciani's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruciani misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Gibson misses with a hook
and Cruciani counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Cruciani.
Gibson throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Cruciani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruciani misses with an uppercut. Gibson saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruciani misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Gibson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cruciani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruciani. #T1#
Cruciani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruciani digs a right hand underneath Gibson's ribcage. Gibson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cruciani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruciani lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cruciani fails to land.
Cruciani lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Cruciani breaks the clinch.
Gibson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cruciani counter with a right hand.
Cruciani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruciani scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Cruciani.
Gibson throws a hook to the side of Cruciani's head but Cruciani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Gibson misses
letting Cruciani counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruciani throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Gibson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruciani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Gibson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruciani.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gibson! But no joy.
Cruciani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gibson at a distance.
Cruciani jabs at Gibson's body.
Gibson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruciani.
Gibson misses with a hook to the body
and Gibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruciani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gibson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gibson swings widly with a right hand
and Cruciani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruciani misses with a looping right.
Cruciani is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cruciani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Cruciani coming out on top.#CUT#
That has opened up John Gibson's cut even more.#T3#
Gibson staying out of range there.
Gibson misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Cruciani counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gibson! Cruciani lets Gibson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Gibson is rocked!
Cruciani lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gibson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luca Cruciani!
A relieved looking Luca Cruciani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Torcida 8 - Payne Vs Seshomaru
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Cruciani throws a right hand that Kingsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingsley also avoids with ease.#CL#
Cruciani closes the distance and pushes Kingsley back into the cage.
Cruciani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingsley stalling in the clinch but Cruciani improves position.
Cruciani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruciani scores with a shot to the side of Kingsley's head.
A short right from Cruciani on the inside.
Cruciani cracks Kingsley with a nice body shot.
Kingsley looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Cruciani.
A nice left hand lands by Cruciani.
Kingsley takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Cruciani.
Cruciani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruciani lands a body punch.
A short left from Cruciani.
A shot in the inside from Cruciani. #T1#
Cruciani lands a right hand. #ROC#
Kingsley is rocked!
Cruciani throws a big uppercut that drops Kingsley! More strikes from Cruciani and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kingsley lies dazed against the cage as Cruciani celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Cruciani!
A victorious Luca Cruciani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Cruciani saw that one coming.
Cruciani lands a nice hook to Cortez's body. Cortez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruciani lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruciani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cortez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Fabian Cortez has been cut.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Cruciani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Cruciani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cortez's head.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Cruciani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruciani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Cortez scores with a takedown into Cruciani's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruciani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Cortez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruciani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez postures up and lands a big shot to Cruciani's brow.
Cortez cracks Cruciani with a solid left hand.
Cortez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cruciani trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Cortez throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruciani working a defensive guard here.
Cortez stands up over Cruciani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cortez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cortez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruciani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cortez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cortez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cortez lands a couple of digs.
Cruciani keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruciani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Cruciani controls Cortez momentarily but Cortez frees himself.
Cortez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cortez with a nice head shot there.
Cortez landing with the ground and pound.
Cruciani working a defensive guard here.
Cortez lands a couple of digs.
Cortez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruciani has momentary wrist control but Cortez slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Cortez landing some decent shots from guard.
Cortez distracts Cruciani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cortez trying to control but Cruciani is working from the bottom.
Cruciani is trying to keep Cortez in close.
Cortez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruciani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cortez won't allow Cruciani to sweep him here.
Cruciani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Cortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabian Cortez'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#
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Cruciani moves away and avoids it.
Cortez throws a body punch but Cruciani moves out of range.
Cortez throws a body punch but Cruciani moves out of range.
Cortez slips under a jab.#TD#
Cortez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cruciani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cortez is thwarting Cruciani's attempts to control the position.
Cruciani tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez 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.
Cortez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Cruciani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Cortez is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruciani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cortez prevents Cruciani from improving his position.
Cortez 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.
Cruciani tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cortez lands a nice short elbow.
Cruciani trying to control but Cortez postures up.
Cruciani wants to improve his position but Cortez is controlling well.
Cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruciani keeps working.
Cruciani trying to control but Cortez postures up.
#T2#
Cruciani is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cortez is staying active.
Cruciani taking some punishment here, with Cortez in his half guard.
Cortez is keen to just control but Cruciani is a slippery customer.
Cortez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but Cruciani defending well.
Ground and pound from Cortez.
Cruciani wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cortez lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Cortez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Cruciani is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruciani wants to improve his position but Cortez is controlling well.
Cruciani is still in real trouble! Can Cortez finish him?
Cortez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cortez working the head and body with strikes.
Cruciani manages to get to full guard.
Cruciani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruciani seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Cortez stays in close to Cruciani's body and controls the position.
Cortez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cortez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruciani's head.
Cortez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cortez working some strikes from top position.
Cortez throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruciani trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Cruciani.
Cortez lands a couple of elbows.
Cruciani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Cortez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabian Cortez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cruciani just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruciani lands a jab to the nose.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Cruciani saw that one coming.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruciani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruciani catches Cortez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cruciani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cortez has time to react.
Cruciani lands a jab to the head.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruciani can do to turn this around?
Cruciani throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Cortez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cruciani won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez is staying tight to Cruciani's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cortez working the ground and pound.
Fabian Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cortez is putting a hurting on Cruciani here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cortez scoring with punches and elbows.
Cortez wants to control but Cruciani is keeping him busy. #T1#
Cortez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruciani some visible discomfort.
Cortez scoring with punches and elbows.
Cruciani is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cortez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cruciani is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cortez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabian Cortez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fabian Cortez made sure he mentioned YODDHA, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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