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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dieago.
Dieago in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Dieago keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz trying to remain calm as Dieago controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieago's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Cruz being controlled for a moment.
Dieago looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dieago smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dieago controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Dieago are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Dieago tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face as Dieago controls the position.
Dieago really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Dieago creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dieago content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dieago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Dieago to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dieago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dieago has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dieago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Dieago stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Dieago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Dieago dominated that round.
That's time! Dieago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Dieago throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dieago is in Cruz's guard.
Dieago is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieago seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruz for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Dieago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dieago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dieago wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Dieago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dieago lands in his opponent's guard.
Dieago controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Dieago continues to stall.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dieago is one step ahead there.
Dieago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dieago throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Dieago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Dieago isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Dieago sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dieago looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Cruz leaves Dieago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Dieago looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dieago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dieago scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dieago content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dieago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dieago.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dieago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Dieago dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dieago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Dieago drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dieago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dieago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dieago is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Dieago.#T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
More hug and hope from Dieago.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dieago.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dieago shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Dieago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dieago dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Dieago shoots in and gets a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dieago is controlling him.
Dieago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Dieago isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dieago puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Dieago is keeping busy.
Dieago perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Dieago shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cruz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Dieago keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dieago.
Dieago fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Dieago.
Dieago staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan Dieago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dieago, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Dieago! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Cruz.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones. #ES#
Cruz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greg Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jones.
Cruz throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Jones controlling the action here.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones stalling. #T4#
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Greg Cruz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz wants to break free but Jones has control.
#TD2#
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cruz regains guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones with the ground and pound but Cruz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Jones is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones advances position into side control!#T1#
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cruz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Jones moves into full mount!
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones working Cruz over with strikes here.
Jones drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cruz! More shots from Jones and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Cox's knee but Cox avoids it well.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Cox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Cox persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Cox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Cox lands a high kick!
Cox misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cox is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox is looking to take this one to the mat.
Greg Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Cox.#TD#
Cruz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cruz.
Cox has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cruz.#T1#
Can Cox hold on?! Cruz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cox wants to control his opponent's hands but Cruz gets his hands free.
Cruz scores with punches from the back.
Cruz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cox covers up after that shot from Cruz.
Cruz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Cruz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
What can Cox do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Cruz doesn't have the hooks in and Cox manages to turn into his guard.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.
Cox preventing the sweep.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz wants to stand up but Cox is controlling him.
Cox wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T3#
Cruz wants to stand but Cox is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Cox is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cruz is looking to chop away at Cox's legs.
Cox drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Cox looks winded!#CL#
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Cox wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cox throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cox's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cox fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Cox misses #TD#
and Cruz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cox!
Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
Cox trying to remain calm as Cruz controls from the top position.
Cruz gets to mount! Cox was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cox on the ground.
Cruz with good strikes from the mount here!
Cruz lands a couple of good shots and Cox has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cox.
Cruz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T1#
Cruz connects with a big shot to the side of Cox's head.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Cruz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
I would not like to be Cox right now.
Cruz is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cruz gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cruz gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cruz apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Cox scores with a nice head shot.
Greg Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cox tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cox throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Cox drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Cox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cox misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Cruz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cox!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greg Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz throwing strikes but Cox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cox is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cox tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cruz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cox wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Cox has control of Cruz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cruz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cox wants to control but instead Cruz manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Cox will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Cox shoots in.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Cox throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Cox.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Greg Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD#
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Cox's guard.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVB##ES#
Cruz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow. #BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cox checks a low kick from Cruz.
Cox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cox circles away quickly and effectively.
Cox misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz misses with a low kick as Cox jumps back.
Cox misses with a kick to the body.
Cox shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greg Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Cox.#TD#
Cruz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Cox wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Cruz forces Cox back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cruz is trying to trip Cox. He has hold of a leg but Cox is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cruz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz throws a strike but Cox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ryan Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cox wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Cox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cox has Cruz in his guard.#REVR#
Cruz 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruz 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Cruz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Klimenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klimenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz grinds an elbow into Klimenko's temple.
The referee asks Cruz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cruz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Klimenko prevents Cruz from moving into mount.
Cruz throws an elbow but Klimenko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Klimenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Klimenko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Klimenko dodges the ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Cruz is looking to clinch but Klimenko is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Klimenko. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Klimenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Cruz feints and as Klimenko raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Klimenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Klimenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexandr Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Cruz.
Cruz moves to clinch but Klimenko breaks away
and Klimenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Klimenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz thinking. #TD2#
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Klimenko's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cruz stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Klimenko has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Cruz manages to get his head free but now Klimenko has transitioned to an armbar! Cruz grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Klimenko! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandr Klimenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neich misses with a wild combination.
Neich misses with a double jab.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neich misses with a double jab
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Cruz feints and as Neich raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Neich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neich is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Neich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Neich throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neich sets himself, and Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Neich avoids it this time.
Neich throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a takedown into side control.
Cruz controlling from side mount.
Neich tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Neich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neich is working hard here to advance position.
Neich struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Neich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz taking a breather here.
Neich struggling a bit here.#T3#
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Cruz decides to stand back up. Cruz steps back and let's Neich get back to his feet.
Neich throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neich misses with a wild combination.
Neich throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Neich circles away and keeps his distance.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Neich throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Neich misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neich throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Neich dominated that round.
That's time! Neich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Neich lands a jab-cross combination.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Neich throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Lester Neich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lester Neich is winning the standup battle so far.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Neich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. Neich fights it but they end up in guard.
Cruz advances to half guard.
Cruz content to control rather than advance.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Neich is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz content to control rather than advance.
Neich wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz is taking a breather. Neich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cruz is thwarting Neich's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neich is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
Neich is doing well to control the position and prevent Cruz from advancing to side control.
Neich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz prevents Neich from improving his position.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Neich misses the body punch
and Cruz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Neich misses with a double jab.
Cruz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Cruz has Neich up against the cage in a clinch.
Neich working aggressively here.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neich can't break the clinch.
Cruz tries a body shot but Neich blocks it.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Cruz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Neich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz keeps control of Neich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Neich.
A head punch on the inside from Neich fails to land.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neich tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Neich wants to break free but Cruz has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short body shot lands from Neich as the two fighters clinch.
Neich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Neich dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Neich backing up. Neich nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz throws a counter combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neich.
Neich misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Neich does no damage.
Neich misses with a double jab
and Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Neich throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely. #CL2#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neich, pushing him back against the cage.
Neich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Neich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
#CL2#
Neich tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Neich is trying to break free.
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
Neich wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Neich up against the cage.
Neich tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Neich throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Neich tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Neich working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Nice elbow from Cruz.
Neich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neich lands with a left to the head.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Neich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Neich looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Neich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by Neich and move into the clinch position.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Neich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Cruz moves into the clinch.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Cruz keeps control of Neich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Cruz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Cruz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Neich tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Neich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Neich working a defensive guard but Cruz manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU2#
Cruz stands up and beckons Neich to his feet.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Greg Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lester Neich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Cruz.
I think Neich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
VonRueden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.#SUB2#
VonRueden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but VonRueden is tightening it up a little... Cruz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cruz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cruz taps out! Nice BJJ there by VonRueden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Silas VonRueden! |
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