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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz throws a quick counter head kick but Hammer was just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Cruz shoots in.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Cruz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Hammer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cruz! #T1#
Cruz is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it. #SUB2#
Hammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz regains half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz tries to kick Hammer off but Hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Cruz kicks off Hammer and gets to his feet.
Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hammer on his heels. He'll look to pass Hammer's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Cruz counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
Cruz misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Hammer shoots in and bounces Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominick Cruz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Hammer shoots in.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
Dominick Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz motions for Hammer to come forward. Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer fails with the takedown.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Hammer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Cruz. #T1#
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
Cruz throws a big counter combination but Hammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dominick Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hammer.
Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cruz lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruz with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Cruz.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammer. #T3#
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer fails to land the takedown.
Cruz lands with a kick to the temple. Hammer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dominick Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cruz throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
#TD2#
Hammer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Cruz's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Cruz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Hammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz thows a body kick. Hammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cruz throws a series of strikes that have Hammer backpedaling.
#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cruz.
Nice shot lands for Cruz.#CL#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammer, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominick Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hammer's guard.#SU#
Hammer is working an open guard so Cruz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cruz goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
Hammer is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dominick Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hammer.#BC#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Cruz drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
#BC#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Cruz moved away.
Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hammer eats them both and turns towards Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cruz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Hammer counters with a takedown into side control.
Cruz throws Hammer to one side and escapes!
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz, which made it look bad.
Dominick Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SU#
Cruz stands up and waves to Hammer to follow him.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Hammer with a nice calf kick.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cruz!
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid body kick from Cruz.
Hammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.#CL2#
Hammer clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.#TD#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Hammer's guard.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Cruz!
Our winner, Dominick Cruz, 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: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Hammer clinches up with Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Lesnar pulls Hammer into guard.
#SU#
Hammer stands up and waves to Lesnar to follow him. #CL2#
Lesnar clinches with his opponent.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Lesnar won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Lesnar .
Hammer is looking for a takedown.
Lesnar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lesnar wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammer jumps guard but Lesnar stands there with Hammer around his waist. Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lesnar . #T1#
Lesnar has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer has Lesnar pressed against the cage, preventing Lesnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lesnar after a bit of a struggle.
Lesnar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lesnar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Lesnar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lesnar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer postures up.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lesnar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Hammer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Lesnar throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
#TD#
Lesnar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lesnar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lesnar dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Lesnar throws a big counter head kick but Hammer avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar looks winded!
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer looks to throw a body kick
and Lesnar counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer is looking to clinch. #TD#
Hammer shoots in and bounces Lesnar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hammer drops back looking for a leg! Lesnar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lesnar manages to kick Hammer off! Hammer jumps back into Lesnar 's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammer sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnar 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar .
Hammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lesnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lesnar motions for Hammer to come forward. Lesnar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer tries to counter by clinching up but Lesnar breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Hammer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lesnar on his heels. He'll look to pass Lesnar 's guard now, I'm sure.
Lesnar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Hammer wants to clinch.#TD#
Hammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lesnar 's guard.
Hammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Lesnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammer throws an elbow that misses. Lesnar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammer's guard. Nice move by Lesnar !#REVB#
Hammer wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is pulling down on Lesnar 's head to control his posture.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammer trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lesnar dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Hammer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Lesnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lesnar wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer is pressing down on Lesnar 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.
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 Jack Hammer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Lesnar closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lesnar after a bit of a struggle.
Lesnar effectively controlling the action here.
Lesnar is pressed up against the cage. Hammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lesnar down to the mat. Lesnar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lesnar keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar throws a low kick but Hammer avoids it.
Hammer checks the leg kick.#TD#
Hammer gets the takedown into side control.
Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet here but Hammer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lesnar 's back.#T1#
Lesnar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lesnar is trying to control but can't.
Hammer is controlling the pace.
Hammer trying to mount his opponent but Lesnar defends it. #T2#
Lesnar is trying to maintain the position but Hammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar is trying is best to control the position here.
Lesnar is trying to control but can't.
Hammer thows a huge punch but Lesnar dodges it nicely.
Hammer is trying to control. Lesnar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but Lesnar is defending the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.#T4##CL2#
Lesnar has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Lesnar pulls guard successfully.
Hammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnar 's head.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar pulls Hammer in close to prevent any damage.
Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lesnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Lesnar .
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brock Lesnar ! |
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