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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus II
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1# Cruz misses with a straight right. Laperierre is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Cruz throws a combination that misses #CL# and Laperierre counters by moving into the clinch. Laperierre'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. Laperierre is pushing Cruz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Laperierre lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD# Laperierre gets control of Cruz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laperierre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Cruz trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Laperierre looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#SUB# Laperierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#T1##SUB# Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well. Cruz trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom. Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laperierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Laperierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB# Laperierre working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Laperierre is looking for a triangle here but Cruz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cruz working away. Laperierre holds on to Cruz's head and controls the position momentarily. Laperierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# I wouldn't like to be where Laperierre is right now. Laperierre is trying to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Laperierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Laperierre is trying to work for a sweep but Cruz has mounted him! Laperierre gets back to half guard. Laperierre is not content to let Cruz control the position.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Laperierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Laperierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Laperierre gets full guard.#SUB# Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.#SUB# Laperierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Laperierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Laperierre dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Laperierre misses the shot to the body. Cruz throws out a leg kick but Laperierre moves out of range and Cruz only half commits. Laperierre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cruz manages to circle out of the way. Cruz lands a nice hook to Laperierre's body. Laperierre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Laperierre lands a nice looking body shot.
Laperierre lands a jab. A low kick from Cruz misses and Laperierre counters with a lovely straight right hand! Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz. Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot by Cruz.#CL# Laperierre clinches with his opponent.
Laperierre gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD# Laperierre pulls guard effortlessly. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Laperierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB# Laperierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Laperierre trying to control the position here. #SUB# Laperierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cruz uses it to pass to side control.
Laperierre tries to improve position but can't. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Laperierre tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Laperierre tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away. Laperierre is looking to get to half guard. Ian Laperierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Laperierre tries to hold on but Cruz postures up. Cruz looking to control but Laperierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3# Laperierre tries to hold on but Cruz postures up. Laperierre is trying desperately to improve position. Laperierre gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB# Laperierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Laperierre actively working from the bottom here. Laperierre keeping control of the position. #SUB# Laperierre looking for submissions off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Laperierre defends it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Laperierre dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Cruz looks to throw the jab but Laperierre is out of range. We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Laperierre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cruz did well to prevent Laperierre getting side control. Laperierre sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Laperierre seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB# Laperierre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laperierre. Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laperierre. Laperierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Laperierre seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Laperierre seems to be looking for submissions.
Ian Laperierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Laperierre stalling. #T3# Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well. Laperierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cruz thuds his right hand into Laperierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Laperierre misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely. Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Laperierre. Laperierre gets slowly back to his feet. Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Laperierre counters by clinching up. Laperierre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Laperierre prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.#T4# Cruz is trying to break free. Laperierre prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch. Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ted Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Laperierre goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Laperierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Laperierre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laperierre moves away. Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Laperierre slips the punch. Laperierre throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Ian Laperierre showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laperierre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre! An intense looking Ian Laperierre took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Fuck Alt Right and its inbred supporters. '.
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Event:
Test of Wills II
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1# Cruz scores with a one two! Sedlacek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A lazy body kick from Cruz #TD# and Sedlacek counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# Sedlacek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Sedlacek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Sedlacek drags him back down.#SUB# Sedlacek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sedlacek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Sedlacek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #T1##SUB# Sedlacek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Sedlacek goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cruz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sedlacek's guard! Nice work there by Cruz! #SUB# Sedlacek is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Sedlacek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB# Sedlacek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Cruz wants to control from the top but Sedlacek keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB# Sedlacek looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#SUB# Sedlacek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Sedlacek looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sedlacek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Sedlacek looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#T3##SUB# Sedlacek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sedlacek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Sedlacek's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Sedlacek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.#SUB# Sedlacek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Sedlacek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Sedlacek throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cruz escapes and throws Sedlacek's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4# Sedlacek is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB# Sedlacek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Sedlacek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Sedlacek actively working from the bottom here. Sedlacek is not content to let Cruz control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Sedlacek actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Sedlacek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. 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 Martin Sedlacek will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Sedlacek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sedlacek gets slowly back to his feet. Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch. Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cruz cracks Sedlacek with an open hand slap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz lands a jab-cross combination. #TD# Sedlacek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Sedlacek finishes the takedown easily into guard. 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! Sedlacek won't allow Cruz to get back to his feet. #T1# Sedlacek wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB# Sedlacek has gone for a leg lock! Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sedlacek's guard.#REVB##SUB# Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sedlacek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Sedlacek's legs - danger averted. Sedlacek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Sedlacek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Sedlacek has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cruz doesn't defend quickly enough and Sedlacek has managed to lock this one up! Can Cruz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sedlacek on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Martin Sedlacek! A very excited looking Martin Sedlacek 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.
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Event:
Trials By Fire VI
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1# Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT# It looks like Lyodo Machida has been cut. Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz. Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC# Machida is rocked! Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing. Cruz cracks Machida with an open hand slap.#TD2# Machida shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Machida is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Machida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Machida scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1# Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Machida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machida on the ground. Machida passes easily into side control. Nice work. Machida working the ground and pound from side control. Machida in side control lands a decent elbow. Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Machida is putting a hurting on Cruz here, landing some big shots from side control. Machida gets to mount! Cruz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Cruz tries to hold on but Machida pushes him away. Machida looking to finish Cruz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cruz! Machida landing punches. Machida with a couple of short strikes.#T2# Machida with good strikes from the mount here! Machida tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Machida with the ground and pound from mount. Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Machida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape. Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Machida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Machida landing strikes from the mount and Cruz is in trouble! Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. BOOM! Machida connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Machida pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Machida lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2# Cruz is rocked!#T3# Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Machida lands with some strikes. BOOM! Machida connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Cruz seems to have got his legs back now. Machida working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Machida connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Machida with good strikes from the mount here! Machida unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cruz wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Machida celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyodo Machida! Lyodo Machida managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Top Nutrition 160Q250$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Trials By Fire I
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2# Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Collins moves into the clinch. Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Collins walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Collins swinging wildly here.
Collins cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.#T1# Cruz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT# It looks like Michael Collins has been cut. Collins keeps the fight on the outside. Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Collins throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely. Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cruz avoids the body shot from Collins.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease. A combination from Collins does no damage. #CL2# Collins takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage. Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2##BC2# Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cruz tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely. Collins misses with a two punch combination.
As Collins looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Collins just gets out of the way. A left lands for Collins. Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Collins throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cruz connects with a crisp jab. Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively. Collins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
#T3# Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Collins will be more careful next time no doubt. Collins looks winded! Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Collins missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing. Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Collins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes. Ted Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Collins. Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.#ROC# Collins is rocked! Collins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him? Collins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Cruz rushes Collins and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Collins is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Cruz piles on the pressure and Collins crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1# Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet. Frank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely. Cruz is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank. Cruz scores with a one two! Frank had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Cruz avoids the head kick by Frank.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Frank fails with the takedown. Cruz now looks to counter with a shot at the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyonda Frank. 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. Frank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Frank persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing. Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cruz tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cruz is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
#CL# Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC2# Cruz breaks the clinch.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Frank dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Frank's head and hops out. As Frank backs off Cruz throws a huge counter combo but Frank manages to avoid it all. Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss. Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away. Frank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2# Frank is rocked! Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Frank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cruz batters Frank with a massive right followed by a huge left! Frank is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Cruz lands a final crushing right hand to drop Frank to the mat with a gruesome thud! Cruz is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ted Cruz!
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