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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ROCK FC 6
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses with a body punch
and Makhadinov counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Makhadinov counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhadinov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makhadinov has a takedown stuffed.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makhadinov counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz throws a body punch but Makhadinov moves out of range.
Makhadinov misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Makhadinov can't break the clinch.
Makhadinov gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Cruz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Makhadinov has had enough of the clinch but Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Makhadinov can't break the clinch.
Makhadinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Makhadinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhadinov leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makhadinov.
Pinocchio Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Makhadinov.#CL#
Cruz clinches up with Makhadinov and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz has Makhadinov pressed against the cage, preventing Makhadinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Makhadinov is looking for the big counter here.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Makhadinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz misses with a combination
and Makhadinov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Makhadinov is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
Makhadinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.
Makhadinov wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Makhadinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Cruz pulls Makhadinov into guard.
Makhadinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makhadinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SU2#
Cruz is working an open guard so Makhadinov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Cruz rushes Makhadinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makhadinov's efforts to push away.
Cruz lands an elbow inside that Makhadinov shrugs off.
Makhadinov has had enough of the clinch but Cruz keeps him there for the moment.
Makhadinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz lands an elbow inside that Makhadinov shrugs off.
Makhadinov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makhadinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Makhadinov avoids nicely.
Makhadinov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danga de danga de dang - Makhadinov scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhadinov stuffs the takedown.
Makhadinov is looking for the big counter here.#T4##CL#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Makhadinov back into the cage.
Makhadinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz lands an elbow inside that Makhadinov shrugs off.
Cruz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cruz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makhadinov's defenses.
Makhadinov avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
Cruz is working for takedown but Makhadinov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makhadinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.
Makhadinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz is working Makhadinov over against the cage.#BC#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz throws a hook but Makhadinov blocks it.
Pinocchio Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhadinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Cruz lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinocchio Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Makhadinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makhadinov.
Cruz tries to bum rush Makhadinov with a series of wild strikes but Makhadinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Cruz darts in and clinches Makhadinov up against the cage.
Cruz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Ruslan Makhadinov has been cut.#TD#
Cruz has picked Makhadinov up - he's going for a ride! Cruz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Makhadinov is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
Cruz trying to control the pace.
Makhadinov is looking to escape.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Makhadinov is working away.
Makhadinov pushes Cruz off looking to stand but Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhadinov is looking to get back to is feet but Cruz passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU#
Cruz stands up and beckons Makhadinov to his feet. #CL#
Cruz rushes Makhadinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cruz.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Cruz digs a right hand into Makhadinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makhadinov's gas tank. #BC#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cruz clinches up with Makhadinov and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cruz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makhadinov's defenses.
Makhadinov is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Pinocchio Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makhadinov is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Makhadinov tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.#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!#CL#
Makhadinov tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makhadinov is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makhadinov's efforts to push away.
Cruz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makhadinov's defenses.
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cruz. #BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Makhadinov tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Makhadinov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cruz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Makhadinov to the mat. Makhadinov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been informed that Makhadinov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Makhadinov is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
Makhadinov is looking to escape.
Cruz is trying to control. Makhadinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makhadinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
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. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Makhadinov's temple. #SU#
Cruz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makhadinov has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Makhadinov.#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makhadinov shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pinocchio Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Makhadinov.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makhadinov is breathing heavily.
Makhadinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinocchio Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makhadinov doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makhadinov avoids it really well and circles away.
As Cruz backs off Makhadinov throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Cruz darts in and clinches Makhadinov up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Cruz.
#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz leaves Makhadinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinocchio Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Makhadinov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
No luck for Makhadinov with that takedown attempt.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Makhadinov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Makhadinov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Makhadinov tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz lands an elbow just above Makhadinov 's eye.
Makhadinov is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhadinov misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Makhadinov quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Cruz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makhadinov shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.#T1#
Makhadinov goes for a double leg but Cruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruz continues to drive forward.
Pinocchio Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Makhadinov.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makhadinov's head.
Makhadinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Cruz has Makhadinov up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Cruz throws a head kick but Makhadinov moves out of range.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makhadinov can do to turn this around?#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makhadinov avoids a kick to the body.
Makhadinov stuffs the takedown.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makhadinov counters with a left and a right that stings Cruz.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Makhadinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makhadinov dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Makhadinov's head and hops out.#CL#
Cruz pushes Makhadinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz has Makhadinov pressed against the cage, preventing Makhadinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makhadinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Makhadinov wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makhadinov is defending well.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makhadinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Makhadinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makhadinov off to one side. #T3##CL#
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Makhadinov tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Makhadinov's ribcage.#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Makhadinov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cruz backs up against the cage.
Makhadinov shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Makhadinov sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Cruz backs off Makhadinov throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Makhadinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Makhadinov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Makhadinov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Makhadinov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Makhadinov.
Makhadinov working hard to break the clinch.
Makhadinov is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz has Makhadinov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makhadinov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pinocchio Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhadinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makhadinov wants to break free but Cruz has control.
#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makhadinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruslan Makhadinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makhadinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruz defends well and Makhadinov ends up having to push Cruz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhadinov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinocchio 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinocchio Cruz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pinocchio Cruz thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
ROCK FC 2
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modric throws a hook but Makhadinov blocks it.
Makhadinov misses with a wild body shot.
Modric dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makhadinov. That did some damage!
Modric lands with a thumping leg kick.
Modric misses with a body kick.
Makhadinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Modric lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhadinov throws a nice looking combination but Modric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makhadinov avoids the body shot from Modric.
Makhadinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Eagles MMA London in the buildup to the fight.
Zdravko Modric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modric loads up on a big right hand but Makhadinov slips the punch.
Makhadinov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Makhadinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Makhadinov shoots in for a takedown but Modric shows good takedown defense.
Modric thumps Makhadinov with a low kick.
Makhadinov slips a straight right by Modric.
That kick from Modric tenderised Makhadinov's leg. Makhadinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makhadinov avoids the body shot from Modric.
Makhadinov throws a big counter combination but Modric scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makhadinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Makhadinov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zdravko Modric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhadinov.
Makhadinov misses with a double jab
and Modric counters with a nice kick to the body.
Makhadinov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Modric.
Modric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makhadinov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Makhadinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A jab from Modric does it's job there.
Modric is looking to slow Makhadinov down with leg kicks.
Modric has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Makhadinov moves away from the strike by Modric.
It looked like Makhadinov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Modric connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makhadinov's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modric leaves Makhadinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Modric tries to land a body kick
and Makhadinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Modric explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Modric lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makhadinov will feel that in the morning.
Makhadinov is breathing heavily.
Modric throws out a loose jab but Makhadinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhadinov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Modric.#T3#
Modric throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Modric lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick lands for Modric.
Modric thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makhadinov if he has to take too many more of those.
Crunch! Modric slams his shin into Makhadinov's torso.
Makhadinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Modric explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Modric scores with a spinning back kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Modric.
Modric scores with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Modric. Makhadinov shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhadinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Modric. Makhadinov shrugs it off though.
Makhadinov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Modric. That one must have hurt.
Makhadinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Modric throws a front kick that sends Makhadinov stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Modric.
Makhadinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Makhadinov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Modric looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Modric.
Modric turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Makhadinov. Those never looked like landing.
Crunch! Modric slams his shin into Makhadinov's torso.
Modric connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Modric dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Modric connects with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Modric.
Modric looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Modric with a nice calf kick.
Modric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Modric.
Modric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Modric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Modric cracks Makhadinov with an open hand slap.#ROC2#Makhadinov is rocked!
Modric dodges the punch combination from Makhadinov.
Oh Makhadinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Modric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Modric slams his shin into Makhadinov's torso.
Makhadinov seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Modric.
Modric feints and then cracks Makhadinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makhadinov down. #T1#
Makhadinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Modric sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Modric appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Modric misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Modric.
Ruslan Makhadinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhadinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Modric circles away quickly and effectively.
A thudding body kick lands there by Modric!
Modric looks for the body kick but Makhadinov saw that one coming.
Makhadinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Modric finds it's target.
Makhadinov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Modric counters with an outside leg kick.
Modric lands with an overhand left.
Modric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Modric throws a hook to the side of Makhadinov's head but Makhadinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Modric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Makhadinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Modric defends well and Makhadinov ends up having to push Modric into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A big right from Modric misses.
Makhadinov slips a jab from Modric.
Modric looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Modric lands a leg kick that knocks Makhadinov off balance momentarily.
Modric with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Modric.
Modric lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makhadinov's sensitive parts.
Modric thumps Makhadinov with a low kick.#T3#
Makhadinov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Modric as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Makhadinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makhadinov moves out of range as Modric strikes.
Makhadinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Modric fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makhadinov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid body kick from Modric.
Makhadinov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Modric throws a shot from downtown. Makhadinov moves away and avoids it.
Makhadinov connects with a right hand. Modric shakes it off.
Makhadinov misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Modric. #T4#
Modric throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Modric explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Makhadinov fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick from Modric.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Modric throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makhadinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Modric can pounce on him.
Modric pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Modric cracks Makhadinov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Modric fakes the leg kick and cracks Makhadinov in the body.
Modric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Modric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Modric bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Modric scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Modric.
Makhadinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhadinov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Modric buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Modric explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A good leg kick by Modric.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Makhadinov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Makhadinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modric catches Makhadinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Modric throws a shot from downtown. Makhadinov moves away and avoids it.
Makhadinov throws a big counter combination but Modric scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Modric throws a shot from downtown. Makhadinov moves away and avoids it.
Modric turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Modric lands a leg kick that knocks Makhadinov off balance momentarily.
Modric lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid body kick from Modric.
Modric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makhadinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zdravko Modric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Modric lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makhadinov takes a step back to recover.
Modric lands with a nice body kick.
Makhadinov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Modric.
Modric throws a body punch but Makhadinov moves out of range.
Modric lands a nice looking body kick.
Makhadinov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Modric.
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!
Modric throws a front kick that sends Makhadinov stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Modric. That's going to slow Makhadinov down.
A good leg kick by Modric.
Modric fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Modric misses with a wild body shot.
Makhadinov is looking for a counter combo.
Modric with the inside leg kick.
Makhadinov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Modric.
Modric throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Makhadinov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Modric.
Modric lands a high kick!
Modric throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makhadinov.#T3##CL2#
Modric pushes Makhadinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zdravko Modric is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Modric lands a body punch. #BC2#
Modric breaks the clinch.
Makhadinov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping body kick lands there for Modric.#CL2#
Modric moves into range and clinches up with Makhadinov.
Modric missing with knees to the body.
Makhadinov is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Modric creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makhadinov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Modric stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Modric.
Modric keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makhadinov's efforts to push away.#T4##BC2#
Modric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Modric slams his shin into Makhadinov's torso.
Modric bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Modric scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhadinov shoots and misses
and Modric counters with a leg kick.
Modric throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Modric with the inside leg kick.
Modric stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Modric wants it to stay on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makhadinov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Modric - the referee stops the clock and Makhadinov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Modric. Makhadinov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ruslan Makhadinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Modric connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zdravko Modric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Modric 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zdravko Modric!
Our winner, Zdravko Modric, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhadinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mast fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Mast looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mast prevents Makhadinov from getting back to his feet.
Mast must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mast slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mast stops Makhadinov from standing up. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Mast decides to stand back up. Mast steps back and let's Makhadinov get back to his feet.
Mast fails with the takedown.
Mast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makhadinov with a nice cross.
Mast looks to throw a body kick
and Mast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makhadinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mast's head.
Makhadinov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makhadinov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruslan Makhadinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Mast.
Mast has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mast there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mast clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Mast has Makhadinov pressed against the cage, preventing Makhadinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Mast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makhadinov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Mast instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mast manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Mast darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Makhadinov is trying to escape back to his feet but Mast uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mast prevents Makhadinov from escaping the position.
Makhadinov bucks up and tries to throw Mast off but instead Mast has got his back!
Makhadinov wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Mast looking for the RNC.
Makhadinov wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mast is looking for the choke from the back position but Makhadinov is controlling his hands well.
Makhadinov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Makhadinov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Makhadinov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Makhadinov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Makhadinov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mast gets his way!
Makhadinov trying to get back to his feet but Mast is in full control for now. #T4#
Mast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makhadinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Makhadinov is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Mast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makhadinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Makhadinov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mast back to the cage. Makhadinov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Makhadinov works over Mast's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhadinov leaves Mast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makhadinov sprawls well. Makhadinov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mast gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Makhadinov 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#
Makhadinov lands a jab-cross combination.
Makhadinov throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Mast closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mast works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mast is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhadinov wants to stand and escape but Mast is having none of it. #ES#
Makhadinov pushes Mast off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhadinov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Makhadinov duly obliges.
Makhadinov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Mast shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mast was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Makhadinov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mast is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Makhadinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#ES#
Makhadinov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Makhadinov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makhadinov misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Mast holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Makhadinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mast can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Mast has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Makhadinov regains guard immediately. #ES#
Makhadinov pushes Mast off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Mast throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makhadinov was covering up waiting for the punch and Mast finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Makhadinov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Makhadinov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makhadinov as he jumps to the side.
Makhadinov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Mast
and Makhadinov counters with a left and a right that stings Mast.
Mast looks for a takedown but Makhadinov sprawls well.
Mast is breathing heavily.
Makhadinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mast tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makhadinov defends well and Mast ends up having to push Makhadinov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ruslan Makhadinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Mast.
Makhadinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mast.
Mast tries to counter with a clinch but Makhadinov shakes him off and moves away.
Makhadinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makhadinov throws a series of punches but Mast avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Makhadinov. No joy for Mast on that attempt. #T4#
Makhadinov scores with a body shot.
Jorge Mast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mast manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Makhadinov on his heels. He'll look to pass Makhadinov's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Makhadinov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mast has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhadinov is trying to push Mast away but Mast has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Mast has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Makhadinov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Makhadinov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Makhadinov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ruslan Makhadinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makhadinov trying to get back to his feet but Mast is in full control for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Makhadinov manages to escape to his feet.
Mast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makhadinov but Makhadinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makhadinov is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Makhadinov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Makhadinov stalks Mast and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mast's face. Mast staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Mast looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Makhadinov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A frustrated look appears on Makhadinov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Mast has picked Makhadinov up - he's going for a ride! Mast dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half 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!#ES#
Makhadinov has one foot on Mast's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ruslan Makhadinov is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Makhadinov.
Makhadinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Mast moves into range and clinches up with Makhadinov.#TD2#
Mast jumps guard and drags Makhadinov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mast wants to sweep here but Makhadinov controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Makhadinov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Makhadinov does no damage.
Makhadinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Mast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makhadinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makhadinov throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mast. #ES#
Makhadinov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Makhadinov avoids the head kick by Mast.
Mast moves forwards but Makhadinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mast fails with the takedown.
Makhadinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruslan Makhadinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhadinov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makhadinov cracks Mast with a good jab.#CL2#
Mast closes the distance and clinches.
Makhadinov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makhadinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mast is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruslan Makhadinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Mast.
Makhadinov tries to break the clinch but Mast is controlling the position.
Mast connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Makhadinov is trying to break free.#TD2#
Mast lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Makhadinov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makhadinov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Mast clinches up against the cage.
Mast has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makhadinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makhadinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mast has him pressed against the cage.
Makhadinov is trying to break free.
Makhadinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mast displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makhadinov up against the cage.#TD2#
Mast manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4##SU#
Makhadinov stands up from Mast's guard - Makhadinov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Makhadinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhadinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruslan Makhadinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Mast misses
enabling Makhadinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mast is looking to clinch.
Makhadinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mast follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Makhadinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jorge Mast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makhadinov blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Makhadinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makhadinov, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Makhadinov!
A less than humble Ruslan Makhadinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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