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Event:
NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramsey tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramsey ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramsey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ramsey tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramsey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Cruz misses
and Ramsey counters with a nice body kick.
Cruz cracks Ramsey with an open hand slap.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Ramsey ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz throws a body punch but Ramsey moves out of range. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramsey controlling Cruz's posture. #T1#
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramsey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramsey controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Ramsey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramsey tries to get out of the position.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Cruz throws the left hand but Ramsey avoids the punch easily.
Ramsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz walks into a left hand.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramsey.
Ramsey misses with a body kick.
Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Ramsey circles away easily
and Ramsey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cruz misses the jab.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramsey's guard.#SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Ramsey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramsey manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Ramsey's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz stays in close to Ramsey's body and controls the position.
Ramsey is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up. #T4#
Cruz stands up over Ramsey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Ramsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Ramsey blocks nicely.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
As Cruz tries to get set, Ramsey tries to push him back and clinch up but Cruz manages to avoid the attempt.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz takes a swing at Ramsey's ribcage but misses.
Ramsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramsey throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ricardo Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramsey wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramsey'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. #T2#
Ramsey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramsey has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramsey controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramsey's head.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramsey trying to control the position.
Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is in close to Ramsey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramsey has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Ramsey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz distracts Ramsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramsey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramsey counters with a body kick that stops Cruz in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Ramsey instigates a clinch.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Ramsey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Cruz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ramsey regains guard immediately.
Ramsey is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz works over Ramsey with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz distracts Ramsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramsey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramsey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bernard Ramsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramsey being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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 connects with a couple of short punches.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ramsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ricardo Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Cruz! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Dayton.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dayton throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Dayton misses with a right hand
and Cruz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dayton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dayton throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dayton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dayton is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Dayton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Cruz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dayton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz. #T1##SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz working the head with strikes.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dayton is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Dayton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cruz working the ground and pound but Dayton is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Dayton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##ES2#
Dayton throws Cruz to one side and escapes!
Dayton throws a chopping leg kick but Cruz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Dayton.
Nice uppercut lands for Dayton. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Dayton.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Dayton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dayton avoids the body shot from Cruz.
#T3#
A jab lands there for Cruz.
Dayton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Dayton.
Dayton throws a lazy head kick
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Dayton throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz connects with a body shot.#TD#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dayton sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dayton pushes Cruz off looking to stand but Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Cruz is trying to control. Dayton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dayton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cruz 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.#SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
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 Dayton's temple. #T4#
Dayton is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dayton defending well though.
Dayton wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz trying to control the action but Dayton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dayton tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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 Ricardo Cruz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cruz dives in and grabs Dayton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dayton pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Dayton's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Cruz falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Dayton! |
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Event:
NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Dean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dean scores with a body shot.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dean avoids it really well and circles away.
Dean connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Dean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Dean.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Dean.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Dean's body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Dean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Dean throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cruz moves out of range as Dean throws a body kick.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz looks to land a combination. Dean sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dean was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Dean lands with a right hand.
Dean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Dean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randall Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Dean cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
#T2#
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Dean misses with a body shot.
Cruz stuns Dean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dean slips under a jab.#KD#
Dean drops Cruz with a beautiful combination! Cruz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dean is looking for the KO!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz throws a sloppy body shot
and Dean counters with a right hand from hell and Cruz is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Dean!
Randall Dean thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Mallin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mallin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Mallin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mallin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Mallin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz stands up over Mallin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU2#
Mallin is working an open guard so Cruz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mallin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mallin.
Cruz throws a body punch but Mallin moves out of range.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mallin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cruz trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mallin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mallin tries to get out of the position.
Cruz prevents Mallin from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Cruz slows the pace down.
Mallin taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes. #T4#
Mallin struggling a bit here.
Cruz slows the pace down.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mallin is trying to escape and Cruz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mallin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cruz! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Cruz! |
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Event:
NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Cruz swings for the body but Vogels moves out of range.
Vogels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vogels throws an off balance right hand
and Vogels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Vogels misses its target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Vogels.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vogels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Vogels's defenses.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses #KD#
and Vogels counters with a big uppercut that knocks Cruz off his feet! Vogels dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Vogels tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz wants to control but Vogels postures up.#T1#
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz is trying to control Vogels's posture but Vogels avoids it. #SUB#
Vogels thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Vogels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vogels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vogels wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position. #SUB#
Vogels is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Vogels is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Cruz is pressing down on Vogels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vogels stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Vogels wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#T3#
Vogels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vogels tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Vogels is working hard here to advance position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogels slips under a jab from Cruz.
Vogels throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Vogels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Jab, jab by Vogels - just one landing.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Vogels finish him?
Vogels lands an uppercut, right on the button! Cruz tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Vogels!
Oscar Vogels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF 51 :Traumen vs Santos
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Cruz scores with a nice strike.
Wilkinson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wilkinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz lands with a straight right. Wilkinson didn't see that one coming.
Wilkinson needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilkinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz cracks Wilkinson with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB#
Wilkinson 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.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Wilkinson is rocked!
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Wilkinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Wilkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilkinson manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Wilkinson's guard.
Wilkinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wilkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wilkinson looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wilkinson actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilkinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilkinson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilkinson is defending well.
Cruz cracks Wilkinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Wilkinson is defending well.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wilkinson!
Ricardo Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cruz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilkinson's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Wilkinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Cruz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Cruz postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Wilkinson is out cold - huge knockout for Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricardo Cruz! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 18
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Dandrakulo cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dandrakulo feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Dandrakulo lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Dandrakulo throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dandrakulo.
Nice body kick there by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz throws a hook but Dandrakulo blocks it.
Dandrakulo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dandrakulo scores with a jab.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dandrakulo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dandrakulo thuds his shin into the meat of Cruz's side.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dandrakulo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cruz lands a jab to Dandrakulo's midsection.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Dandrakulo circles away.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1##KD#
Dandrakulo lands a left and a right that send Cruz crashing to the mat, dazed. Dandrakulo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dandrakulo! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Dandrakulo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samson Dandrakulo waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Cruz thows a leg kick but Tarasov checks it #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tarasov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tarasov prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz trying to control but Tarasov postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarasov in particular looking to stall.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov moves nicely into side control.
Cruz tries to buck Tarasov off but Tarasov is having none of it.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Tarasov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarasov prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz wants to control but Tarasov postures up.
Tarasov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cruz wants to control but Tarasov postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cruz regains half guard.
Tarasov is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Tarasov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz trying to control here.
Tarasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tarasov is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Tarasov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz trying to hold on to Tarasov's head to control him but Tarasov postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Tarasov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarasov.
Tarasov controlling from the top position.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tarasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tarasov stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.#T4#
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz swings for the body but Tarasov moves out of range.
Tarasov attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Cruz goes for a double leg but Tarasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarasov continues to drive forward.
Tarasov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tarasov to the ground. Cruz is now in Tarasov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarasov pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Tarasov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tarasov tries to get out of the position.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Tarasov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Tarasov's belly button to the back.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarasov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarasov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.
Tarasov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarasov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Cruz jabs Tarasov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarasov at a distance.
Tarasov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Cruz scores with a takedown into Tarasov's guard.
Tarasov has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Tarasov seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Tarasov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarasov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Tarasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarasov, not yet. #T2#
Tarasov is working hard here to advance position.
Tarasov pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Tarasov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tarasov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarasov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Cruz pulls Tarasov in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tarasov is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Tarasov controlling him for the moment.
Tarasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Tarasov's ribs.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Tarasov circles away easily#TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarasov stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Tarasov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cruz clinches up with Tarasov and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
Tarasov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Tarasov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tarasov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarasov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarasov controlling from the top position.
Cruz is trying to keep Tarasov in close.
Tarasov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Tarasov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cruz!
Tarasov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tarasov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruz for as long as he can get away with.
Cruz tries to bench press Tarasov off him but Tarasov keeps the position.
Tarasov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tarasov continues to stall.
Cruz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Tarasov working away.
Cruz being controlled for a moment.
Cruz tries to buck Tarasov off but Tarasov is having none of it.
Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarasov dominates the positioning.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarasov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarasov dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Cruz there.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarasov. Tarasov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tarasov rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarasov slips under a jab from Cruz.
Tarasov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Cruz.
I think Cruz 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Cruz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Cruz scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Shart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into Shart's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shart wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart is still trying to improve position.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Shart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Cruz stands up from Shart's guard - Cruz perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shart napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shart is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it. #T1#
Cruz looking to control but instead Shart has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
Shart regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cruz.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVB##T2#
Cruz is trying to control the position but Shart postures up.
Shart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Shart working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Shart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shart trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Shart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Shart tries to pass.
Shart keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz is looking to stand back up but Shart counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cruz.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shart in particular looking to stall.
Shart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shart misses with a head shot. Cruz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz looking to control but Shart passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rumsfeld Shart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Shart's defenses. #TD2#
Shart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cruz wants to control but Shart postures up.
A lull in the action here as Shart stalls from top position.
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to control but Shart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shart has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shart punching from mount but Cruz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Shart maintains control.
Shart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Shart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shart trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Shart throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cruz because Shart loaded up on that one.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Shart maintains control.
Cruz wants to control but Shart is having none of it.
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shart avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.#T3#
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB2#
Shart has hold of Cruz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cruz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Shart isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz is just holding on here. Shart manages to take his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Shart working for the choke.
Cruz breaks Shart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cruz trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rumsfeld Shart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Shart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shart wants to clinch.
Cruz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Shart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz is trying to keep Shart in close.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Shart scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz wants to stand but Shart is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Rumsfeld Shart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Shart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shart trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Shart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Shart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Shart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shart advances position into side control!
Shart laying and praying for a moment but Cruz takes advantage and regains half guard.
Shart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rumsfeld Shart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shart slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz is pressing down on Shart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shart wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Shart preventing the sweep.
Shart passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shart.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ricardo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rumsfeld Shart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shart moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rumsfeld Shart.
I've got Shart 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veainu.
Veainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu checks a leg kick.
Cruz misses with a low kick as Veainu jumps back.
Veainu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Veainu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Veainu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Veainu both land. Nice combination.
Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Veainu.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Veainu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Veainu is quick to defend against it.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Veainu sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Veainu moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.
A head kick misses from Veainu.
Veainu throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz misses with a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruz takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Veainu moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Cruz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veainu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Cruz laying and praying for a moment but Veainu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Veainu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veainu defending well though. #T3#
Cruz passes to full mount!
Veainu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cruz.
Cruz trying to control but Veainu is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz looking to control but Veainu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Cruz unloads with some shots from mount but Veainu bucks and avoids them well.
Veainu is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cruz working the ground and pound effectively.
Cruz looking to control but Veainu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Ricardo Cruz will probably get the nod.
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#
Veainu misses with a low kick as Cruz jumps back.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Veainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veainu checks a leg kick.
Veainu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cruz tries a low kick but Veainu avoids it.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz throws a low kick but Veainu avoids it.
Cruz throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Veainu is quick to defend against it.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
#TD#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veainu was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veainu is keeping the position for now.
Cruz is looking to pass into half guard but Veainu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Veainu is in guard.#REVB#
Ricardo Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Veainu is proving a slippery customer.
Veainu controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Veainu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veainu works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Cruz working for submissions but it's allowed Veainu to get to half guard.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Veainu has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Veainu seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veainu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veainu's back!#SUB#
Veainu fending off the submission attempt from Cruz. #SUB#
Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cruz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sonatane Veainu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Veainu feints and as Cruz raises his hands in defense, Veainu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Veainu postures up.
#SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Veainu defends it easily.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Veainu postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Veainu stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz 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.
Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Veainu's leg but Veainu calmly moves out of range.
Veainu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Veainu rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Veainu decides to pull guard. #T2#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz is trying to control. Veainu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz throwing shots but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veainu defending well though.
Cruz wants to control but Veainu is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Veainu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Veainu looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Veainu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Veainu tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Veainu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Veainu tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
#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 avoids the head kick by Veainu.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veainu throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. Veainu fights it but they end up in guard.
Veainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu striking off his back but it's not causing Cruz any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonatane Veainu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Veainu 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonatane Veainu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Barber is looking to clinch.
Barber lands a nice looking body shot.
Barber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz with the counter takedown but Barber avoids it easily.
Barber swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Barber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Barber.
Barber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barber throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barber.
Barber misses with a looping left.#T2#
Barber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrew Barber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Barber does no damage.
A punch combination from Barber misses.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Barber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Barber.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barber throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range. #T3#
Barber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barber misses with the combination.
Barber tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barber!
#T4#
A big left from Barber misses.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Barber pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Barber has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Barber breaks from the clinch.
Barber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barber dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barber misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Cruz counters with a takedown into side control.
Barber is pushing Cruz's head away, looking to escape. Cruz manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Barber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barber is not content to let Cruz control the position. #T1#
Cruz advances to mount.
Cruz unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Barber has left one of his arms exposed and Cruz doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Barber screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Cruz! |
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