Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF WNF 60:Wolf vs Byczkiewicz
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
McGee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruise defends well and McGee ends up having to push Cruise into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruise scores with a one two! McGee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruise was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
Cruise went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Cruise.
McGee is looking to clinch.
McGee throws a jab when Cruise was well out of range.
McGee connects with a body shot that sends Cruise's belly button to the back.
Cruise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice cross by Cruise.
McGee drops his hands momentarily and Cruise takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGee scores with a head kick.
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!
Cruise throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McGee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruise working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
McGee jumps guard but Cruise turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruise is trying to break the clinch but McGee is controlling him.
McGee tries to work over Cruise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruise wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruise is trying to break the clinch but McGee is controlling him.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Cruise manages to break the clinch.
Cruise circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee tries to clinch up but Cruise circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
As McGee looks to move away, Cruise throws a big counter combo but McGee just gets out of the way.#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.
Cruise misses with a wild combination.
Cruise sets himself, and McGee steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruise avoids it this time.
Cruise throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on McGee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Cruise counters with a nice uppercut.
McGee walks into a stiff left hand from Cruise.
Cruise lands a body shot.
Cruise looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruise misses with a few strikes there.
McGee tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
McGee shoots in and bounces Cruise off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGee prevents Cruise from getting back to his feet. #T3#
McGee is stalling in the full guard.
McGee won't allow Cruise to get back to his feet.
Cruise on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruise tries to get out of the position.
McGee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee working some strikes from top position.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but McGee is having none of it.
McGee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
McGee scores with a takedown into Cruise's guard.
McGee stops Cruise from standing up.
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGee controlling from the top position.
Cruise wants to stand up but McGee is controlling him.
Cruise might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Cruise kicks McGee off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taka Cruise dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGee tries to clinch but Cruise is having none of it.
Cruise looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruise.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruise throwing a counter right hand but McGee manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McGee has Cruise up against the cage in a clinch.
McGee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cruise working hard to break the clinch.
McGee missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Cruise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruise manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruise darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
And McGee tries to counter it with a takedown but Cruise pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
A punch combination from Cruise misses.
McGee throws a big counter head kick but Cruise avoids it with no problem.
McGee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruise counters with a three punch combo that has McGee backing up. McGee nods at Cruise to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Cruise. Those never looked like landing.
Cruise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from McGee misses.
McGee checks a low kick from Cruise.
Cruise throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from McGee misses.
McGee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cruise thuds his right hand into McGee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruise throws a nice looking combination but McGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee with a poor takedown
and Cruise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#McGee is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruise.
McGee is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruise finish him?
Cruise Throws a clean left jab. Cruise Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with McGee's chin! McGee crumbles to the ground and Cruise follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Cruise!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Taka Cruise!

Event: WCF 74: Bader vs Chaize
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Cruise loads up on a big right hand but Justin slips the punch.
Cruise tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Justin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Justin misses with a takedown attempt - Cruise sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruise fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Justin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruise fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Justin.
Cruise defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Justin.#TD#
Justin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruise quickly recovers to half guard.

Cruise pushes Justin off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justin dodges the punch combination from Cruise.
Cruise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justin.
Justin misses the jab.#TD#
Justin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Justin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruise defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Justin connects with a nice short shot to Cruise's temple.
Justin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Justin wants to take a breather but Cruise is having none of it.
Justin winds up and cracks Cruise with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruise is trying to stand up here but Justin is controlling him well.
Justin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Justin slows the pace down in half guard.
Justin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruise can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cruise is looking to get back to is feet but Justin passes into side control. #T2#
Justin in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruise is working to avoid the ground and pound but Justin connects with a decent elbow.
Justin 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.
Justin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cruise is avoiding damage well.
Cruise is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here as Justin stalls from top position.#SUB#
Justin is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruise is defending well.
Cruise pushes Justin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Justin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Justin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Justin working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Justin prevents Cruise from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Justin.
Cruise wants to get back to his feet.
Justin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cruise is avoiding damage well.
Justin is chipping away with strikes.
Cruise taking punishment in the form of punches.
Justin throwing strikes but Cruise manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruise wants to stand but Justin is controlling his arm.
Justin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cruise's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Justin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Justin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruise tries to stand but Justin is controlling from the bottom.
Justin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Justin won't allow Cruise to get back to his feet.
Justin landing with the ground and pound.
Justin wants to control from the top but Cruise keeps moving.
Cruise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Justin controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liger Justin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Justin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cruise sprawls well initially but Justin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Justin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Justin lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Justin there.
Cruise is trying to stand up here but Justin is controlling him well.
Liger Justin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruise is in trouble now - Justin has advanced to mount!
Justin dominating with strikes here.
Justin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cruise hang on?
Justin with shots to the head and body - Cruise looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Cruise's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Justin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Justin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cruise? #T1#
Cruise squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Justin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cruise hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Justin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Cruise that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Justin controlling from mount.
Justin landing strikes from the mount and Cruise is in trouble!
Cruise takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cruise is bucking up trying to escape but Justin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Justin with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justin dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Justin dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Cruise is rocked!
Justin landing strikes from the mount.
Cruise is still in real trouble! Can Justin finish him?
Justin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruise can do to turn this around?
Justin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Justin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Justin cracks Cruise with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liger Justin!

Event: WCF 69: Camara vs Skystalker
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Cruise lands a jab to Reznov's midsection.
Reznov dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruise sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reznov has Cruise pressed against the cage, preventing Cruise from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Reznov tightens his grip and picks Cruise up, before dumping him to the ground. Cruise manages to land in guard.
Cruise wants to stand but Reznov is controlling the position.
Reznov wants to pass the guard but Cruise is keeping the position.#SUB#
Reznov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reznov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruise wants to get back to his feet but Reznov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reznov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reznov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Reznov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reznov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reznov trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom.
Cruise is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB#
Reznov drops back looking for a leg! Cruise is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruise manages to kick Reznov off! Reznov jumps back into Cruise's guard.
Reznov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruise wants to stand but Reznov is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Reznov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reznov lands in his opponent's guard.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
Reznov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruise is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Reznov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruise keeping moving, preventing Reznov from controlling successfully.
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reznov trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reznov shoots for a takedown but Cruise saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Reznov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruise is in trouble now - Reznov has advanced to mount! #T3##SUB#
Reznov is working for a guillotine from mount but Cruise frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Reznov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cruise is now in Reznov's guard. A big mistake from Reznov there, giving up the dominant position!
Reznov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruise manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cruise wants to stand and escape but Reznov is having none of it.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reznov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruise is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Reznov stops Cruise from standing up.
Reznov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reznov trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom.
Cruise keeping full guard, as Reznov tries to pass.
Reznov stands and throws Cruise's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reznov trying to control the position but Cruise is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reznov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Reznov tries for a kimura but Cruise is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Reznov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruise throws a chopping leg kick but Reznov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruise as he jumps to the side.
Cruise stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruise wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Cruise.
Reznov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Viktor Reznov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise throws a nice looking combination but Reznov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruise misses with a head kick.
Reznov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruise swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Reznov. 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.
Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznov.
Reznov moves out of range of the body kick.
Reznov darts in looking for a takedown but Cruise gets double underhooks and turns Reznov into the cage.
Reznov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reznov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznov tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Cruise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Cruise manages to break the clinch.
Cruise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cruise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reznov.
Reznov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruise on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Cruise as Reznov shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Cruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Cruise throws a right hand that Reznov ducks under and follows up with a left that Reznov also avoids with ease.
Reznov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruise avoids the body shot from Reznov.
Reznov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruise tries to sprawl out of it but Reznov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reznov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruise avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##TD#
Reznov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reznov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reznov trying to control the position but Cruise is working away.
Cruise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reznov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reznov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruise keeps working. #SUB#
Reznov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cruise has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reznov but great work by Cruise.
Reznov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Reznov is working hard here to advance position.
Reznov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reznov keeping hold of Cruise's head, controlling as best he can.
Reznov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reznov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruise must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reznov pulls Cruise in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reznov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viktor Reznov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reznov has control of Cruise's left arm, preventing Cruise from doing any damage. #SUB#
Reznov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reznov is controlling Cruise's posture.
Reznov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Reznov prevents Cruise from standing back up. #SUB#
Reznov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruise is just riding it out for now. Reznov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Reznov seems to be working for a kimura but Cruise defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taka Cruise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cruise slips under a jab from Reznov.
Cruise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruise walks into a stiff left hand from Reznov.
Cruise lands a nice shot that snaps Reznov's head back.
Reznov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruise at a distance.
Cruise swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Reznov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruise's guard.
Reznov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reznov passes Cruise's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reznov wants to free his trapped foot but Cruise is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reznov is trying to control. Cruise wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Reznov 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Reznov seems to be working for a kimura but Cruise defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Reznov is working for a kimura but Cruise is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Reznov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reznov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruise does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reznov trying to mount his opponent but Cruise defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruise can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reznov prevents Cruise from standing back up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reznov controlling the pace. #SUB#
Reznov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruise doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznov.
Cruise wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Reznov is working for a submission of some sort.
Reznov prevents Cruise from standing back up. #SUB#
Reznov 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.
Reznov wants to control but Cruise is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Reznov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruise doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznov. #SUB#
Reznov is trying for a kimura here. Cruise looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Reznov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Reznov!
Viktor Reznov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that same day laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WCF 64: Wolf vs Sausagestrong
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Cruise. #CL#
Cruise tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGee keeps control of Cruise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Cruise breaks from the clinch.
McGee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cruise scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGee wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cruise counters with a two punch combo.
McGee tries to clinch
and Cruise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taka Cruise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Cruise counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee tries to clinch up but Cruise circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Cruise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruise manages to avoid it.
Cruise connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent McGee tumbling to the canvas! Cruise pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! McGee was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taka Cruise!

Event: WCF 58: Camara vs Santos
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Cruise throws a hook to the side of McKill 's head but McKill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKill connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruise swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It appears McKill was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cruise scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruise misses with a two punch combination.
Cruise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruise doesn't seem bothered though.
McKill lands with a nice body punch.
McKill blocks a head kick by Cruise.
Cruise misses with a double jab
and McKill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruise throws a nice looking combination but McKill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
McKill scores with a jab to the head.
Cruise looks to throw a body kick
and Cruise takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cruise.
Cruise misses the jab.
Cruise moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruise throws the left hand but McKill avoids the punch easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKill misses with a punch to the body.
Cruise prevents a body shot from McKill .
Cruise takes a shot to the head.
McKill gets through Cruise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruise avoids the elbow strike from McKill , against the cage.
McKill lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Cruise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A punch combination from Cruise misses.
McKill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKill .
McKill staying out of range there.
McKill is looking to counter punch.
Cruise looks to land a left hand but McKill moved out of range nicely.
Cruise fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses.
McKill scores with a body shot.
McKill tries to clinch but Cruise is having none of it.
Cruise is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McKill with a body shot.
McKill throws a series of punches but Cruise avoids them all with ease.
Cruise throws a hook but McKill avoids it easily.
Cruise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKill lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruise will feel that in the morning.
McKill slips a straight right by Cruise.#T3#
Cruise takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McKill avoids the head kick by Cruise.
It looked like McKill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McKill tries to land a front kick but Cruise steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McKill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruise. McKill does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKill throws a hook but Cruise blocks it.
McKill lands with a shot to the body.
McKill takes a swing at Cruise's ribcage but misses.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. McKill catches Cruise right on the button with a cross.
McKill misses with a right hand
letting Cruise counter with a right hand.
McKill throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Cruise misses with a double jab
and McKill counters with a left to the body.
McKill is looking to wear down Cruise with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKill slips under a jab from Cruise.
McKill lands a body shot.
McKill scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by McKill there.
Cruise drops his hands momentarily and McKill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruise checks the leg kick.#CL#
McKill takes the fight into the clinch.
McKill lands a nice elbow.
McKill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kev McKill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cruise misses with a hook
and McKill counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruise throws a series of punches but McKill moves out of range.
Cruise misses with a left hand
and McKill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruise throws a hook to the side of McKill 's head but McKill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruise looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruise gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kev McKill is winning the standup battle so far.
McKill connects with a body shot that sends Cruise's belly button to the back.
Cruise takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Cruise. Those never looked like landing.
McKill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruise unleashes a big counter combination but McKill bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cruise 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.#T1#
McKill slips a straight right by Cruise.
Cruise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKill circles away quickly and effectively.
McKill scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cruise is breathing heavily.#CL#
McKill clinches.
McKill lands with a left to the head.
McKill throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, McKill scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKill stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McKill keeps control of Cruise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKill misses with a punch to the body.
McKill is pushing Cruise up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cruise blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Cruise is trying to force a seperation but McKill has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from McKill .
McKill misses with a punch to the body.
Cruise wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruise wants to get back to striking at distance but McKill won't allow it.
McKill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruise can do to turn this around?
Cruise is trying to break the clinch but McKill is controlling him.
McKill throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruise.
McKill 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.
McKill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKill gets through Cruise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKill has a couple of punches blocked by Cruise.
McKill working aggressively here.
Cruise is trying to push McKill away but McKill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, McKill throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from McKill .
A frustrated look appears on Cruise's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
McKill working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from McKill .
A nice glancing elbow lands by McKill .
A short body shot lands from McKill as the two fighters clinch.
McKill can't find room to land a body shot as Cruise controls the action.
McKill slowing the pace effectively.
McKill scores with a hook to the body.
Cruise wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from McKill .
McKill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKill lands a nice elbow.
McKill pushes Cruise back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKill tries to work over Cruise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McKill as the two fighters clinch.
Kev McKill has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKill lands a left hand.
McKill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from McKill on the inside.
A short right from McKill .
McKill lands an uppercut.
McKill scores with a hook to the body.
McKill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruise or not.
McKill lands a nice uppercut.
McKill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKill slowing the pace effectively.
McKill lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for McKill .
McKill is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by McKill . #ROC#Cruise is rocked!
McKill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kev McKill dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McKill digs a good body shot into Cruise's ribs.
Cruise bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
McKill steps into range and cracks Cruise with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Cruise flops backwards and McKill dives into his guard looking to finish!
Cruise is still in real trouble! Can McKill finish him?
Cruise wants to stand up but McKill is controlling him.
McKill sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McKill advances to full mount.
Cruise seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruise trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cruise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McKill unloading with bombs!
McKill controlling the pace for now.
McKill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McKill cracks Cruise with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kev McKill !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kev McKill waved his t-shirt featuring Hot Spunk's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WCF 51: Tofail vs PAHPAC
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Shutes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Shutes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruise circles away.
Cruise moves away from the strike by Shutes.
Taka Cruise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruise throws a combination that misses
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruise.
Shutes thumps Cruise with a low kick.
Shutes scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruise is looking to chop away at Shutes's legs.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise throws a nice looking combination but Shutes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Cruise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Shutes lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Shutes avoids the body shot from Cruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruise misses the target.
Cruise misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruise has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Cruise takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shutes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruise's head backwards.#CL2#
Shutes closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Shutes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shutes lands with a nice body kick.
Cruise lands with a shot to the body.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #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!
Shutes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruise.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruise counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruise fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shutes on the side of the head.
Shutes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Shutes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruise managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
Shutes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruise looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruise wants to get back to striking at distance but Shutes won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Cruise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shutes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cruise can't break the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Shutes manages to break the clinch.
Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruise.
Cruise misses with a few strikes there.
Cruise throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shutes counters with a low kick, right behind Cruise 's knee.
Shutes lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruise throws a lazy right hand but Shutes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cruise to counter with a crisp jab.
Shutes avoids the body shot from Cruise.
Cruise tries a head kick but it misses.
Shutes throws a head kick but Cruise moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruise. Shutes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruise sets himself, and Shutes steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruise avoids it this time.
Shutes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruise went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
As Shutes looks to move away, Cruise throws a big counter combo but Shutes just gets out of the way.#T4#
Shutes lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shutes. That's going to slow Cruise down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shutes throws a wild body kick that Cruise sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Cruise was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cruise misses with a two punch combination.
Cruise misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Shutes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shutes slips a straight right by Cruise.#CL2#
Shutes has Cruise up against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes missing with knees to the body.
Cruise is trying to push Shutes away but Shutes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shutes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruise blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Cruise manages to break the clinch.
Shutes misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes 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#
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Shutes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruise.
Cruise throws a combination. Shutes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shutes throws a head kick that Cruise semi-blocks.
Cruise takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruise misses with an uppercut.
Cruise scores with a jab to the head.
Shutes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruise misses with a body kick.
Cruise looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruise.
Shutes wants to counter the offense by Cruise and move into the clinch position.
Shutes connects with a nice looking jab.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Shutes throws a low kick but Cruise moves out of range easily.
Cruise shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shutes eats them both and turns towards Cruise to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cruise misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Shutes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shutes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shutes connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shutes. Cruise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Shutes pushes Cruise up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.
Shutes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Shutes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruise blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Cruise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes with a nice cross.
Cruise throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Cruise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruise moves out of range as Shutes strikes.
Cruise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruise thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cruise throws a solid leg kick but Shutes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruise.
Cruise takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cruise misses the shot to the body.
Shutes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruise.
Cruise throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shutes counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Cruise avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruise was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes takes a swing at Cruise's ribcage but misses.
Cruise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shutes.
Shutes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cruise scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shutes slips a jab and a cross from Cruise.
Cruise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruise.
Shutes throws a head kick but Cruise moves out of range.
Shutes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruise counters with a left and a right that stings Shutes.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruise at a distance. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes throws a wild body kick that Cruise sees coming a mile off.
Cruise will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shutes misses with a looping left.
Cruise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shutes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruise misses with a few strikes there.
Cruise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shutes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruise on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shutes misses with the body kick
and Cruise counters with a straight right hand.
Shutes misses with a double jab.
Shutes swings for the body but Cruise moves out of range.
Shutes delivers a nice body kick.
Shutes throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wesley Shutes 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cruise avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruise is looking for a counter combo.
Cruise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Cruise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shutes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Cruise moves his leg out of the way.
Cruise scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shutes in his tracks.
Shutes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Cruise tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruise manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Shutes forces Cruise back against the cage and clinches.
Shutes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shutes misses with some punches.
Shutes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruise's efforts to push away.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruise tries to break the clinch but Shutes is controlling the position.
Shutes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shutes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cruise tries to break free but Shutes pushes him back against the cage.
Shutes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Shutes.
Shutes lands an elbow just above Cruise 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Taka Cruise has been cut.#T2#
Cruise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shutes has him pressed against the cage.
Shutes looking to throw knees to the head but Cruise is blocking nicely.
Shutes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cruise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Shutes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shutes dodges the punch combination from Cruise.
Some wild striking there from Shutes.
Shutes throws a combination that misses
and Cruise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes slips a jab and a cross from Cruise.
Shutes tries to counter with a clinch but Cruise shakes him off and moves away.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Cruise sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cruise is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Cruise throws a right hand that Shutes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shutes also avoids with ease.
Cruise works Shutes's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Cruise. Those never looked like landing.
Cruise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shutes.
Shutes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Cruise counter with a right hand.
Cruise throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Cruise.
Shutes throws a front kick aimed at Cruise's knee but Cruise avoids it well.
Shutes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cruise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruise misses with a combination
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruise tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
A solid body kick from Shutes.
Cruise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shutes unleashes a big counter combination but Cruise bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Taka Cruise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shutes throws a head kick that half lands.
Shutes thows a leg kick but Cruise checks it
and Cruise counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Cruise finds it's way through Shutes's defenses.
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cruise avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cruise on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shutes catches Cruise with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shutes lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruise walks into a straight right hand from Shutes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shutes 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
After winning the bout, Wesley Shutes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF WNF 27: Orion vs Skywalker
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axel scores with a nice strike.
Cruise throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruise throws a right and a left that Axel avoids nicely.
Cruise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruise misses with a body shot.
Axel looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruise is just out of range.
Donk. Axel catches Cruise right on the button with a cross.
Axel misses with a left hand
and Cruise counters with a straight right hand.
Cruise lands with a hook. Axel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy body kick from Cruise
and Axel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Cruise both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruise misses with a low kick as Axel jumps back.
Cruise tries to bum rush Axel with a series of wild strikes but Axel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruise has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Axel blocks a head kick by Cruise.
Cruise misses with a straight left. #T1#
Cruise on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Cruise is rocked!
Cruise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axel slips under a jab from Cruise.
Cruise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Axel tenderised Cruise's leg. Cruise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Axel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axel defending well as Cruise loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Axel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruise looks to land a right hand but Axel moved out of range.
Cruise moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axel looks to throw the jab but Cruise is out of range.
Cruise appears to be looking for a big counter.
Axel throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Axel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axel.
Cruise throws out a loose jab but Axel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruise misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Axel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Cruise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Axel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Axel with a nice cross.
Cruise tries to bum rush Axel with a series of wild strikes but Axel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruise comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axel.
Cruise seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cruise throws a right hand that Axel ducks under and follows up with a left that Axel also avoids with ease.
Axel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cruise defending well as Axel loads up on a big left hand.
Cruise appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruise misses with an uppercut
and Axel counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Axel drops Cruise with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cruise looks back up at him and smiles so Axel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Cruise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Axel lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cruise off his feet! Cruise tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Axel!

Event: WCF 41: Komakech vs Curtis
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKill throws a series of punches but Cruise moves out of range.
McKill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKill just misses with a punch to the body.
Taka Cruise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise throws an off balance right hand
and McKill counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKill 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruise under the eye.
Cruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKill ! But no joy.
Cruise sizes up McKill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKill scores with a punch to the head.
McKill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nice jab there from Cruise.
McKill tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruise swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruise lands with a nice combination. McKill backs away looking to recover.
Cruise fails to land with a series of punches.
McKill unleashes a big counter combination but Cruise bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McKill missing with a left hand there. Cruise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKill throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruise's sensitive parts.
McKill throws a head kick that misses.
Cruise scores with a punch to the head.
McKill throws a head kick that Cruise semi-blocks.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses
and McKill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruise swinging wildly here.
It seemed like McKill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Jab, jab by McKill - just one landing.
McKill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Cruise. Those never looked like landing.
McKill unleashes a big counter combination but Cruise bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McKill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruise doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruise throws a hook but McKill avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McKill misses the target.
McKill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruise paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Cruise was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McKill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Cruise wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruise slips under a jab from McKill .
McKill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruise.#T3#
McKill misses with a double jab.
Cruise works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruise misses with the combination.
McKill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruise lands with a cross.
Cruise throws a lazy right hand but McKill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruise at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKill . Cruise does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKill slips under a jab from Cruise.
McKill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruise swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruise misses with a combination
and Cruise takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Cruise moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruise throws a hook to the side of McKill 's head but McKill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruise misses with a few strikes there.
Cruise misses with a left hand
and McKill counters with a nice body shot.
McKill scores with a jab. Cruise acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donk. McKill catches Cruise right on the button with a cross.
McKill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruise misses with a lunging right hand
and McKill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKill swings for the body but Cruise moves out of range.
Cruise misses with a few strikes there.
Cruise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kev McKill will probably get the nod.
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#
Cruise looks to score with a jab to the body but McKill is just out of range.
Cruise looks to land a body kick but McKill moved away.
McKill is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruise with a body shot.
McKill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McKill dodges the punch combination from Cruise.
McKill scores with a jab to the head.
McKill lands a right hook to the body.
McKill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruise momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McKill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruise, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruise managing to block the knees to the body from McKill .
McKill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruise's efforts to push away.#BC#
Cruise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Cruise moves out of range as McKill strikes.
Cruise throws a right hand that McKill ducks under and follows up with a left that McKill also avoids with ease.
McKill blocks a head kick by Cruise.
Cruise moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruise defending well as McKill loads up on a big left hand.
McKill misses with a hook.
Cruise avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKill misses with a kick to the body.
McKill throws a series of punches but Cruise moves out of range.
Cruise misses with a wild combination.
McKill throws out a counter right but Cruise avoids it with no problem.
Cruise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKill was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruise.#T2#
McKill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKill tests Cruise's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Cruise ducks under a wild hook from McKill .
Cruise throws a right and a left that McKill avoids nicely.
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!
McKill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruise circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruise went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McKill throws a sloppy head kick and Cruise moves out of range easily.
McKill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKill tries to clinch there but Cruise circles away.
McKill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruise.
Cruise misses with a lunging right hand
letting McKill counter with a right hand.
McKill throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
McKill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruise on the side of the head.
McKill throws a hook to the side of Cruise's head but Cruise sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Cruise's head coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McKill cracks Cruise with an open hand slap.
Taka Cruise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruise tests McKill 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKill throws an overhand right that lands on Cruise's shoulder, as Cruise tries to avoid the shot.
Cruise tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from McKill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKill connects with the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McKill in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A punch lands to the side of Cruise 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McKill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruise checks the leg kick.
Cruise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Cruise misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruise throws a head kick but McKill moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Cruise - just one landing.
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!
Cruise misses with a looping right.
Cruise misses with a double jab
and McKill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McKill cracks Cruise with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruise misses with a body kick.
Cruise throws a head kick but McKill moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by McKill as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Cruise.
It seemed like McKill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kev McKill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cruise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McKill tries to clinch but Cruise is having none of it.
McKill scores with a hook.
Cruise loads up on a big right hand but McKill slips the punch.
McKill connects with a body shot that sends Cruise's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Cruise.
McKill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Cruise is rocked!
Cruise tries to land a front kick but McKill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh Cruise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruise throws a low kick but McKill moves out of range easily.
McKill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruise seems to have got his legs back now.
McKill just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from McKill misses.
Cruise pivots, looking for a leg kick but McKill is out of range and Cruise settles back down. #CL2#
McKill pushes Cruise up against the cage in a clinch.
McKill struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruise controls his hands. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from McKill fails to land.
Cruise has had enough of the clinch but McKill keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Cruise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruise takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McKill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruise paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
McKill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cruise wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKill lands a left hand.
McKill misses with a knee strike.
McKill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKill .
McKill looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cruise is trying to push McKill away but McKill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Cruise blocking some punches. #BC#
Cruise breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by McKill .
McKill is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Cruise misses
and McKill counters with a nice body kick.
McKill blocks a head kick by Cruise.
McKill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McKill misses with a head kick.
Cruise went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McKill lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cruise takes a step back to recover.
Cruise walks into a jab.
Cruise misses with a double jab
letting McKill counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKill defending well as Cruise loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
McKill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKill .
McKill throws a low kick but Cruise avoids it.
McKill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruise manages to avoid it.
McKill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kev McKill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for McKill , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McKill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruise.
Cruise misses with a combination
enabling McKill to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Cruise throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McKill 's corner calls for a 1-2. McKill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKill gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cruise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taka Cruise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKill moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from McKill finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKill throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruise misses with a body shot
and McKill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McKill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cruise looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cruise slips under a jab from McKill .
McKill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kev McKill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKill 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kev McKill !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kev McKill made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WCF MNF 2: Manson vs Funke
Date: Aug 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Cruise counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taka Cruise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cruise!
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie shoots and misses
enabling Cruise to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Cruise. Beautiful body shot.
Cruise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruise scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruise lands with a big right hook that stumbles Gracie - he's out on his feet here! Cruise follows up with another monster hook that separates Gracie from consciousness! Gracie falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Cruise stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taka Cruise!

Event: WCF 31: Mulder vs Turunen
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruise shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weber eats them both and turns towards Cruise to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Weber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruise displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Weber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruise.#ROC2#Weber is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruise chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Weber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruise lands with a right that hurts Weber. Weber looks to clinch but Cruise throws a short knee that drops Weber. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Taka Cruise!

Event: WCF 27: Rua vs Scott 2
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruise is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swalli Vjotrojn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise misses with a hook.#TD2#
Vjotrojn feints and as Cruise raises his hands in defense, Vjotrojn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruise is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vjotrojn is controlling him.
Vjotrojn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vjotrojn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vjotrojn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruise keeping full guard, as Vjotrojn tries to pass.
Cruise knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vjotrojn on the ground.
Vjotrojn lands a couple of elbows.
Cruise wants to get back to his feet but Vjotrojn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vjotrojn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vjotrojn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vjotrojn is in close to Cruise's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruise is looking to stand up but Vjotrojn isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Vjotrojn 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.
Vjotrojn is working Cruise over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vjotrojn prevents Cruise from getting back to his feet.
Vjotrojn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vjotrojn connects with a couple of short punches.
Vjotrojn sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Vjotrojn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vjotrojn distracts Cruise with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vjotrojn pushing down on Cruise's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruise keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vjotrojn stalling. #T2#
Cruise avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vjotrojn.
Cruise is trying to stand back up but Vjotrojn is controlling him
Vjotrojn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Vjotrojn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vjotrojn stalling.
Vjotrojn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vjotrojn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Cruise tries to kick Vjotrojn off but Vjotrojn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vjotrojn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vjotrojn 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.
Vjotrojn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruise defending well though.
Nice strikes from Vjotrojn there.
Nice strikes from Vjotrojn there.
Vjotrojn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vjotrojn is nestled in close to Cruise, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Vjotrojn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vjotrojn stalling.
Vjotrojn 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.
Vjotrojn prevents Cruise from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Vjotrojn there.
Vjotrojn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruise is in trouble now - Vjotrojn has advanced to mount!
Vjotrojn wants to control the pace but Cruise is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruise is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The referee warns Cruise that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Swalli Vjotrojn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cruise throws a jab when Vjotrojn was well out of range.
Vjotrojn missing with a left hand there. Cruise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruise misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vjotrojn.
Vjotrojn thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Cruise wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruise has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vjotrojn finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruise's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Vjotrojn misses the target.
Cruise looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vjotrojn throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruise counters with a nice uppercut.
Vjotrojn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vjotrojn duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Cruise. No joy for Vjotrojn on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Cruise. Those never looked like landing.
Vjotrojn cracks Cruise with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Vjotrojn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vjotrojn working the ground and pound.
Cruise is trying to buck Vjotrojn off.#T1#
Vjotrojn looks up at the clock and then as Cruise takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vjotrojn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruise managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vjotrojn.
Vjotrojn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruise some visible discomfort.
Cruise wants to get back to his feet.
Cruise on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Vjotrojn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cruise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vjotrojn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vjotrojn is putting a hurting on Cruise here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vjotrojn lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Cruise takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cruise tries to escape but Vjotrojn is in control.
Cruise takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vjotrojn works to advance to full mount. Cruise defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Swalli Vjotrojn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruise wants to try and get back to his feet.
Vjotrojn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vjotrojn wants to control the pace but Cruise is squirming around nicely.
Vjotrojn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruise is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T3#
Vjotrojn dominating with strikes here.
Vjotrojn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruise's face.
Vjotrojn dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#Cruise is rocked!
Vjotrojn lands a big elbow - Cruise is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cruise is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Swalli Vjotrojn!

Event: HFC 12 - Bizihwaeile vs Wolf
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Cruise stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruise wants it to stay on the feet.
Cruise connects with a jab.
Cruise pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cruise circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machado slips a jab from Cruise.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruise counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruise misses with a two punch combination.
Cruise misses with the combination.
Cruise fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruise pushes Machado away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Machado gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Machado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Cruise is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado is really struggling to control Cruise but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU#
Machado decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruise is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Cruise circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Cruise.#ROC2#
Machado is rocked!
Cruise throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado is breathing heavily.
Cruise looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OH! Machado has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Cruise smells blood and charges in for the finish! Cruise unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Machado sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taka Cruise!

Event: HFC - Knock Out 1
Date: Jan 27, 2020

#R1#
More Fight doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruise circles away.
More Fight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
More Fight is looking to clinch but Cruise is avoiding it. #CL2#
More Fight closes the distance and clinches.
More Fight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
More Fight misses with the head strike.
More Fight is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cruise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but More Fight has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
More Fight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More Fight misses with a series of wild punches.
More Fight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
More Fight throws a sloppy head kick and Cruise moves out of range easily.
Cruise fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Cruise digs a good hook to More Fight's body.
More Fight misses with a kick to the body
and Cruise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
More Fight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
More Fight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruise is defending well for now.
Cruise is trying to break the clinch but More Fight has him pressed against the cage.
Cruise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cruise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but More Fight has him pressed against the cage.
More Fight controlling the action here for a moment.
Cruise wants to break free but More Fight has control.
More Fight misses with an elbow strike.
More Fight misses with a punch on the inside.
More Fight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
More Fight leaning his opponent against the cage.
More Fight trying to control the position but instead, Cruise has worked for underhooks and has pushed More Fight into the cage.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Cruise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on More Fight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
More Fight throws an elbow but it misses.
Cruise wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
More Fight manages to break the clinch.
More Fight misses with a combination
and Cruise counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by More Fight.
Cruise works the jab nicely.
Cruise scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruise lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
More Fight slips a jab and a cross from Cruise.
One More Fight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
More Fight is looking to clinch. #CL2#
More Fight closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
More Fight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruise throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling More Fight to counter with a crisp jab.
More Fight looks to clinch
and Cruise counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
More Fight is rocked!
Cruise lands with a big right hook that stumbles More Fight - he's out on his feet here! Cruise follows up with another monster hook that separates More Fight from consciousness! More Fight falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Cruise stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taka Cruise!

Event: Core Combat VI - Finale
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Cruise shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruise tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruise to the ground. Cruise escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruise defends well and Jones ends up having to push Cruise into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Cruise is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruise. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Cruise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots and misses
and Cruise counters with a nice body shot.
Cruise fails to land with a series of punches.
Taka Cruise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruise paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruise lands with an overhand left.
Jones avoids the head kick by Cruise.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Cruise is quick to defend against it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Cruise shows good takedown defense.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruise sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruise now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Cruise throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Cruise misses with a body kick.
Jones avoids the head kick by Cruise. #T3#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruise as he jumps to the side.
Cruise tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruise was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruise is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruise keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Cruise avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruise works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruise really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones trying to control but Cruise is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taka Cruise dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Cruise.
Jones goes for a double leg but Cruise avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruise continues to drive forward.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Cruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taka Cruise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise lands a body shot.
Cruise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Jones. 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.
Cruise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taka Cruise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruise stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Cruise misses with a body shot. #T1#
Jones blocks a head kick by Cruise. #TD#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Cruise's guard.
Cruise is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Jones thows a huge punch but Cruise dodges it nicely.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruise tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to advance position but Cruise won't allow it.
Jones 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.
Jones controlling the pace. #SUB#
Jones 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. #T2#
Cruise avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Cruise felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones working over Cruise with some ground and pound. Cruise looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruise with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is nestled in close to Cruise, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones working Cruise over with strikes.
Ricky Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Cruise has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Cruise defends it.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Cruise's head.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruise keeps working.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones stalling. #T4#
Cruise is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Cruise has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruise taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones working Cruise over with strikes.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruise keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Jones dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruise counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Cruise to acknowledge the strikes.
Cruise throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruise defends well and Jones ends up having to push Cruise into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taka Cruise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruise misses with a straight right.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruise defends well and Jones ends up having to push Cruise into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Cruise gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.#T1#
Cruise misses with a head kick.
Cruise works the jab nicely.
Jones goes for a double leg but Cruise avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruise continues to drive forward.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Cruise, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Cruise against the cage but Cruise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruise stuffs the takedown.
Cruise slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruise scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cruise lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruise throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cruise leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruise doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cruise connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruise bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.#KD2#
Cruise drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cruise is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Cruise shows good takedown defense.
Cruise lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Cruise shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruise drops Jones with a big left hand! Jones is injured, injured bad! Cruise jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taka Cruise!

Event: Core Combat III
Date: Dec 24, 2019

#R1#
Cruise swinging wildly here.
Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a lazy right hand but Cruise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cruise ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Cruise moves out of range easily.
Payakaroon 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.
Cruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruise misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon throws a shot from downtown. Cruise moves away and avoids it.
As Payakaroon backs off Cruise throws a huge counter combo but Payakaroon manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Cruise tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Cruise chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Payakaroon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Payakaroon misses.
Cruise throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cruise avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Payakaroon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruise.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Cruise sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
A combination from Payakaroon does no damage.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruise slips under a jab from Payakaroon.
Cruise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakaroon.
A nice side step and Cruise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruise swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruise throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon counters with a low kick, right behind Cruise 's knee.
Cruise checks a leg kick nicely.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruise staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Payakaroon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payakaroon.
Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.#T3#
Cruise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruise.
Payakaroon swinging wildly here.
Cruise misses with a body kick.
Cruise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakaroon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruise moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Cruise on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakaroon avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target.
Cruise lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruise on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cruise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Cruise misses
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payakaroon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruise misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Payakaroon misses the shot to the body.
Cruise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakaroon misses with an uppercut. Cruise saw that one coming.
Cruise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruise throws a right and a left that Payakaroon avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruise closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon fails to land with a series of punches.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Cruise was well out of range.
It seemed like Cruise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Payakaroon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruise is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payakaroon rather than just go for the knockout.
Payakaroon lands with a good body shot.
Payakaroon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Payakaroon blocks a head kick by Cruise.
Payakaroon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruise can do to turn this around?
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruise.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Cruise off balance momentarily.
Cruise attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cruise bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head.
Taka Cruise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payakaroon!
Cruise throws a low kick, looking for Payakaroon's leg but Payakaroon calmly moves out of range.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruise throws a nice looking combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruise throws a counter combo.#T1#
Cruise misses with a looping left.
Cruise lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruise has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruise there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakaroon connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Payakaroon. That snapped Cruise's head back.
Payakaroon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Payakaroon cracks the inside of Cruise's front leg.
Cruise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruise unleashes a big counter combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Payakaroon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruise ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruise throws a counter combo.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Cruise slips under a jab.#T2#
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Cruise uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Cruise down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruise slips a jab from Payakaroon.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Cruise closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cruise ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon dodges the punch combination from Cruise. #T3#
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Payakaroon lands a lovely overhand right.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruise lands a really nice looking cross but Payakaroon seems unphased.
Payakaroon takes a swing at Cruise's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon lands with a nice body punch.
Cruise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruise throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon looks to land a right hand but Cruise moved out of range.
Cruise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruise takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon swings for the body but Cruise moves out of range. #T4#
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruise misses with a few strikes there.
Payakaroon throws out a loose jab but Cruise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cruise ducks down to avoid it.
Payakaroon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruise avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a nice head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Cruise. #CUT2#
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruise manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruise's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruise was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cruise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payakaroon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Cruise on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
A head kick misses from Cruise.
Cruise throws a sloppy head kick and Payakaroon moves out of range easily.
Cruise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruise.
Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise throws a series of strikes that have Payakaroon backpedaling.
Cruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Despite the aggression on Cruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Cruise with an uppercut!
Payakaroon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Cruise takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakaroon jabs Cruise right on the nose. Cruise blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Cruise does no damage.
Cruise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruise! But no joy.
Payakaroon misses with a hook.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruise gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Cruise has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Cruise moves out of range.
Cruise lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Payakaroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Cruise is looking for the big counter here.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruise's calf.
Cruise throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruise is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon blocks a head kick by Cruise.
Cruise slips a straight right by Payakaroon.
Cruise defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Cruise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruise slips under a jab.
Payakaroon catches Cruise with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Cruise moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruise! But no joy.#T3#
Payakaroon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Cruise moves out of range.
Payakaroon misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruise counters with a three punch combo that has Payakaroon backing up. Payakaroon nods at Cruise to acknowledge the strikes.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that half lands.
Cruise tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruise.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Cruise avoids it easily.
Cruise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Cruise.
Cruise throws the kick towards the body but Payakaroon avoids it.
Payakaroon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruise's sensitive parts. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Payakaroon.
A countering left hand to the body from Cruise misses.
A head kick misses from Cruise.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taka Cruise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.
Cruise fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Payakaroon checks it well.
Cruise slips a jab from Payakaroon.
Despite the aggression on Cruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cruise swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruise bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Cruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Payakaroon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Cruise with an uppercut!
Payakaroon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruise on the side of the head.
Payakaroon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruise counters with a left and a right that stings Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruise was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakaroon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Payakaroon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

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

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