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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reinhardt avoids it really well and circles away.
Reinhardt cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reinhardt defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Reinhardt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Reinhardt.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reinhardt presses Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reinhardt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
Reinhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Reinhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reinhardt lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Reinhardt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reinhardt.#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!#T1#
Reinhardt throws an overhand right that drops Cruz like a sack of potatoes! Reinhardt dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Reinhardt! |
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Event:
AFC 13- Ryan vs Lewandowski 2
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fishet was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Cruz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Fishet's closed guard. He's half up but Fishet has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Fishet pivots and extends the arm, Cruz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Fishet! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Izzy Fishet!
Izzy Fishet made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AFC 12- Mikhasevich vs Gracie
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Hitler throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
Hitler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Hitler avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Hitler.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Hitler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Adolf Hitler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Cruz.
Hitler throws a head kick that misses.
Hitler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Hitler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitler circles away.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz. #T1#
Hitler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hitler scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Hitler back into the cage.#BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hitler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Hitler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hitler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cruz.
That kick from Hitler tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hitler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Hitler.
Hitler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hitler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Hitler. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.#CUT2#It looks like Adolf Hitler has been cut.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Hitler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitler throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a counter combo.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitler tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitler to the ground. Hitler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Hitler.#BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Hitler avoids them all with ease.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitler.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Hitler misses with a head kick.
Hitler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hitler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hitler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
#T3#
Hitler throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
Hitler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Hitler throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Cruz blocks the low kick.
Hitler punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hitler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Hitler works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Adolf Hitler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hitler misses with a head kick.
Hitler is looking to chop away at Cruz's legs.
Hitler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitler throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hitler.
Hitler works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Hitler tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hitler - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hitler. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitler pinned against the cage. Hitler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitler lands a right hook to the body.
Hitler stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz tries to clinch but Hitler is having none of it.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Hitler.
Hitler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitler sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hitler motions for Cruz to come forward. Hitler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adolf Hitler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz lands with a straight right. Hitler didn't see that one coming.
Hitler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adolf Hitler's cut.
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#
Hitler tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hitler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Hitler with an uppercut!#ROC2#Hitler is rocked!
Cruz blocks a head kick by Hitler.
Oh Hitler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitler lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Hitler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Hitler
and Cruz counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Hitler falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dustin Cruz!
Adolf Hitler spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat him, everyone out there know I beat him. Listen I controlled the fight, he was missin'. Look I want to thank the whole hood for coming out tonight.'. |
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Event:
AFC FN 6- Ryan vs Gates
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Suuhun as Cruz shoots in.#TD#
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Suuhun's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but instead Suuhun has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Suuhun is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Suuhun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz has hold of Suuhun's hands but Suuhun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cruz is trying to stand.
Cruz is trying to escape back to his feet but Suuhun uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Suuhun cracks Cruz with a big right hand but Cruz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Suuhun working the ground and pound.
Cruz bucks up and tries to throw Suuhun off but instead Suuhun has got his back!#SUB2#
Suuhun is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cruz has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Suuhun has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cruz taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Suuhun doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kulli Suuhun! |
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Event:
AFC 11- Silvera vs Mikhasevic
Date: Apr 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Arslan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Arslan is controlling him well.
Arslan uses his free foot to push down on Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cruz. #SUB2#
Arslan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cruz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arslan on the ground.
Arslan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Arslan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is trying to stand.
Arslan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Arslan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Cruz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#ES#
Cruz bucks up and throws Arslan to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Cruz wants to clinch up but Arslan keeps it at a distance.
Arslan stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arslan.#T2##TD2#
Arslan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Arslan is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cruz tries to kick Arslan off in order to stand up. Arslan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Cruz sneaks out the side door and pushes Arslan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Arslan tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz throws a big counter combination but Arslan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arslan shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Arslan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arslan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arslan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arslan defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Arslan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz tries to break free but Arslan pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Arslan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cruz uses from the top position.
Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz wants to stand but Arslan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arslan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Arslan's legs - danger averted.
Cruz wants to get up but he can't break Arslan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arslan pulls Cruz in to control the position. #SU#
Cruz gets to his feet - Arslan follows without any prompting.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Arslan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Arslan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Arslan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arslan looks winded!
Cruz lands a nice shot that snaps Arslan's head back.
Arslan throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cruz works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Muhammad Arslan has been cut.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Arslan tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arslan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz rushes Arslan and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Arslan is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Cruz piles on the pressure and Arslan crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Cruz! |
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Event:
AFC 10- Saint vs Bosch
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Willington Iii on that attempt.
Willington Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Willington Iii into the cage. #BC2#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mace Willington Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cruz gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willington Iii misses with a strike from the bottom.
Cruz wants to stand but Willington Iii is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Willington Iii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Cruz swings around for an armbar but Willington Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cruz's guard.
Willington Iii stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Willington Iii scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz is pushing Willington Iii's head away, looking to escape. Willington Iii manages to hold on to the position though.
Willington Iii 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.
Willington Iii works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Cruz is looking to get back to his feet here but Willington Iii is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cruz's back.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Willington Iii is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cruz taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Willington Iii.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mace Willington Iii! |
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Event:
AFC FN 4-Willington vs Ronaldo
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Davis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chris Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Cruz.#BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
#T1#
Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Davis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Davis tries to clinch
and Cruz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Cruz shoots in.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dustin Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.#CL#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis can't break the clinch.
#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.
Cruz is looking to control Davis's arms but Davis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cruz has his back to the cage.
Cruz looking to stall.
#BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis scores with a three punch combo!
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Cruz throws a chopping leg kick but Davis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Davis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Davis rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cruz looking to stall.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Cruz rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis throws a counter high kick but Cruz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis is looking for a counter combo.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Davis feinted with a counter takedown.
Chris Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Cruz.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Cruz shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis wants to slow Cruz down by chopping away at his legs.
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
#T4#
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Davis throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Davis leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cruz throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis is looking to counter the offense by Cruz and move into the clinch.
Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Davis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Davis is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Davis leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Davis throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Cruz.#T1#
Cruz throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis tries to counter by clinching up but Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Davis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis is looking to counter the offense by Cruz and move into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davis rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis scores with a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz. #CL#
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.#T3##BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chris Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
As Cruz looks to move away, Davis throws a big counter combo but Cruz just gets out of the way.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davis is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz stalling.
Dustin Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dustin Cruz.
I think Davis 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Davis! |
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Event:
AFC 8- Silvera vs Saint
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gro Kashug on the ground.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz is pulling down on Gro Kashug's head. It's preventing any offense from Gro Kashug, at least for the moment.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug. #T1#
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug working some strikes from top position.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug chips away with some ground and pound.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Gro Kashug stops Cruz from standing up.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug chips away with some ground and pound.
Gro Kashug lands a couple of digs.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gro Kashug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug slips nicely into half guard.
Gro Kashug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gro Kashug missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gro Kashug missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gro Kashug winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely. #T4#
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
Gro Kashug not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gro Kashug thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
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. Gro Kashug connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.
Gro Kashug working Cruz over with strikes.
Gro Kashug missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Gro Kashug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gro Kashug slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Kashug not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gro Kashug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gro Kashug thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head.
Gro Kashug thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Gro Kashug counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Gro Kashug defends easily.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Gro Kashug has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gro Kashug can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gro Kashug keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Gro Kashug working some strikes from top position.
Gro Kashug in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gro Kashug is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Gro Kashug scoring with some ground and pound.
Gro Kashug postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gro Kashug lands a couple of digs.
Gro Kashug in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Gro Kashug slips an elbow through the middle.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gro Kashug postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Gro Kashug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Kashug swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Kashug has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gro Kashug misses with some punches.
Gro Kashug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz tries to stall but Gro Kashug uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Cruz pulls Gro Kashug into guard.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug working some strikes from top position.
Gro Kashug postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely. #T2#
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Kashug is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely. #SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gro Kashug in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Gro Kashug slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug with a nice head shot there.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gro Kashug's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Gro Kashug scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gro Kashug working some strikes from top position.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dustin Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gro Kashug winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghoragdush Gro Kashug!
After winning the bout, Ghoragdush Gro Kashug thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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