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Event: OFC: Blood Night LIV     
Date:   Aug 22, 2018
#R1#
Cronos takes a swing at Judd's ribcage but misses.
Judd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judd. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judd misses with a left hand
enabling Cronos to counter with a crisp jab.
Cronos slips a jab from Judd.
Cronos is looking for the big counter here.
Eugene Judd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cronos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Judd throws a combination that misses
and Judd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cronos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judd.
Judd throws a front kick that sends Cronos stumbling back into the cage.
Judd throws a leg kick but Cronos checks it.
Cronos is looking for the big counter here.
Judd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Judd connects with a body shot.
Cronos throws a hook to the side of Judd's head but Judd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judd scores with a leg kick.
Cronos dips to his left and cracks Judd with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cronos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Judd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cronos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Judd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cronos.
Cronos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Judd swinging wildly here.
Cronos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Cronos.
Cronos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Judd throws a leg kick but Cronos checks it.
Judd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cronos.
Judd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cronos throws a body shot but no joy.
Judd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Judd throws a head kick that misses.
Cronos throws a big shot that misses.
Cronos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Judd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Judd.#T2#
Cronos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cronos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cronos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cronos blocks the body kick.
Judd scores with a nice strike.
Cronos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Judd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cronos throws a one two combo.
Judd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cronos throws a sloppy body shot
and Judd counters with a left and a right that stings Cronos.
Judd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cronos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judd was well out of range. Poor timing from Cronos.
Cronos staying out of range there.
Cronos misses with a double jab.
Judd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Judd lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Judd moves out of range as Cronos strikes.
Judd throws a right hand that Cronos ducks under and follows up with a left that Cronos also avoids with ease.
Judd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Judd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Judd throws an overhand right that lands on Cronos's shoulder, as Cronos tries to avoid the shot.
Judd misses with a body shot
and Cronos counters with a good, hard body kick but Judd shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Judd.
Judd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eugene Judd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cronos missing with a left hand there. Judd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judd throws a hook to the side of Cronos's head but Cronos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judd misses with a lunging right hand
and Cronos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Judd misses its intended target.
Judd wants to land a leg kick but Cronos is out of range.
Judd lands a leg kick that knocks Cronos off balance momentarily.#T4#
Judd misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Judd throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Cronos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Judd ducks under a wild hook from Cronos.
Cronos swings for the body but Judd moves out of range.
Judd swings for the body but Cronos moves out of range.
Judd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Judd.
Judd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Judd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cronos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cronos misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judd misses with a body shot.
Cronos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Judd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Judd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Judd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Cronos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Judd! #SU2#
Cronos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cronos moves away from the strike by Judd.
Judd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cronos is looking for the big counter here.
Judd is looking to clinch.
Judd throws a head kick that misses.
Cronos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Judd moves out of range as Cronos throws a body kick.
Cronos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cronos misses with the combination.
Cronos lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronos misses with a wild body shot.
Judd misses with a kick to the body
and Cronos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Judd throws a right hand that Cronos ducks under and follows up with a left that Cronos also avoids with ease.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Cronos misses with a wild combination.
Judd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cronos moves out of range as Judd strikes.
Judd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Judd throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cronos to counter with a crisp jab.
Cronos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cronos. Judd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judd throws a hook but Cronos blocks it.
Cronos with the counter takedown but Judd avoids it easily.
Cronos thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Judd. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Cronos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judd. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Judd throws a looping overhand right but Cronos ducks down to avoid it.
Judd misses with a hook. Cronos ducked under it nicely.
Cronos throws out a counter right but Judd avoids it with no problem.
Judd misses with a hook. Cronos ducked under it nicely.
Cronos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Cronos shoots in and bounces Judd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Judd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cronos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Judd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Judd wants to sweep but no luck.
Cronos trying to control but Judd is working from the bottom.
Cronos won't allow Judd to sweep him here.
Judd wants to stand up but Cronos is controlling him.
Cronos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cronos won't allow Judd to sweep him here. #SU2#
Cronos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Judd, up you get! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judd.
Cronos looks to land a left hand but Judd moved out of range nicely.
Judd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cronos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judd takes one on the button.
Judd throws a lazy uppercut
and Cronos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Judd.
Cronos tests Judd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cronos keeps the fight on the outside.
Judd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cronos.
As Cronos backs away, Judd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cronos works over Judd's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Judd.
Judd scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jose Cronos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cronos throws a head kick that misses.
Cronos looks to throw the jab but Judd is out of range.
Cronos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cronos back to the cage. Judd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice jab there from Judd.
Cronos tries to bum rush Judd with a series of wild strikes but Judd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Judd throws a hook but Cronos avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judd. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cronos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judd.
A head kick from Judd lands but Cronos takes it in his stride.
Judd misses with a two punch combination.
Judd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cronos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judd throws a sloppy head kick
and Cronos counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judd throws out a leg kick but Cronos moves out of range and Judd only half commits.
Judd catches Cronos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eugene Judd is winning the standup battle so far.
Judd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Cronos blocks a leg kick.
Judd takes a swing at Cronos's ribcage but misses.
Judd misses with a straight left.
Judd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Cronos.
Cronos moves out of range of the strikes.
Judd misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Cronos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cronos scores with a body shot.
Cronos misses with a wild body shot.
Judd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cronos manages to avoid it.
Cronos shapes to counter with a head kick.
Judd throws a body punch but Cronos moves out of range.
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Cronos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cronos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Jab by Judd.
Judd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cronos works over Judd's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cronos scores with a head kick. Judd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Judd throws a series of punches but Cronos moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cronos misses.
No joy there for Cronos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cronos moves out of range as Judd strikes.
Cronos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judd.
Cronos misses with a few strikes there.
Judd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Judd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cronos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Judd fails to land with a series of punches.
Cronos throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cronos takes a swing at Judd's ribcage but misses.
Judd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Judd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cronos. #T3#
Judd misses with a hook. Cronos ducked under it nicely.
Cronos thinks about the counter body kick.
Cronos misses with a double jab.
Judd wants to land a leg kick but Cronos is out of range.
Cronos throws a big counter head kick but Judd avoids it with no problem.
Cronos misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Judd.
Cronos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cronos moves out of range of the strikes.
Judd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cronos is out of range and Judd settles back down.
Cronos throws a jab but it's blocked by Judd.
Judd misses with an uppercut. Cronos saw that one coming.
Judd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cronos checks it well.
Cronos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Judd throws a right hand that Cronos ducks under and follows up with a left that Cronos also avoids with ease.
Judd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Judd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cronos back to the cage. Judd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Cronos slips a jab from Judd.
Cronos throws a counter combo.
Cronos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judd.
Cronos blocks a jab.
Judd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Cronos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Judd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Judd wants to get back to his feet but Cronos is dominant here and he's now got Judd's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cronos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Judd.#SUB2#
Cronos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with Cronos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Judd is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judd is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Cronos working for the choke.
Judd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Cronos looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Judd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Judd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Judd!

A very excited looking Eugene Judd rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Jose Cronos had this to say: 'You never know how a career is going to end in this sport. Before stepping foot in the cage tonight, I told myself I have another Title run in me. But now I leave the cage tonight, with a career behind me. Thanks for the memories!'.

 

Event: OFC 365: Deliverance     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Bushwacker throws a right hand that misses
and Cronos counters with a one-two to the body.
Cronos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bushwacker doesn't seem bothered though.
Bushwacker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cronos counters with a nice uppercut.
Cronos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bushwacker on the side of the head.
Bushwacker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cronos swinging wildly here.
Cronos throws a right hand that Bushwacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushwacker also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Bushwacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bushwacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cronos is just out of range.
Cronos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bushwacker moves out of range as Cronos strikes.
Bushwacker lands with a kick to the temple. Cronos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Cronos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bushwacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cronos swinging wildly here.
Cronos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bushwacker throws out the jab.
Cronos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bushwacker throws a jab when Cronos was well out of range.
Cronos punishes Bushwacker's body with a nice straight punch.
Cronos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cronos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cronos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Bushwacker's head coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bushwacker lands a head kick. Cronos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cronos misses with an uppercut. Bushwacker saw that one coming.
Bushwacker throwing a counter right hand but Cronos manages to avoid it.#T2#
Cronos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bushwacker can pounce on him.
Bushwacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushwacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cronos manages to avoid it.
Cronos throws out a counter right but Bushwacker avoids it with no problem.
Cronos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cronos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Bushwacker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cronos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cronos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Bushwacker.
Cronos slips a straight right by Bushwacker.
The fighters circling - Cronos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bushwacker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cronos scores with a sloppy right hand. Bushwacker should have avoided that one.
Cronos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cronos there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cronos.
Bushwacker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bushwacker.
Cronos misses with an uppercut. Bushwacker saw that one coming.
Bushwacker throws a leg kick but Cronos checks it.
Cronos unleashes a big counter combination but Bushwacker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cronos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker is looking to counter punch.
Bushwacker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cronos.
Cronos throws a series of punches but Bushwacker avoids them all with ease.
Bobby Bushwacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cronos scores with a head kick. Bushwacker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bushwacker throws out a loose jab but Cronos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushwacker connects with a body shot that sends Cronos's belly button to the back.
Cronos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushwacker.
Cronos throws a right hand that misses
and Bushwacker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushwacker takes a swing at Cronos's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Cronos throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bushwacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Bushwacker lands a slapping body shot.
Bushwacker misses with a right hand
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cronos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cronos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bushwacker lands a right hook to the body.
Bushwacker tries to score with a low kick but Cronos moves his leg out of the way.
Cronos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Bushwacker has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushwacker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cronos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bushwacker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Bushwacker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Cronos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cronos tests Bushwacker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cronos throws a jab when Bushwacker was well out of range.
Bushwacker is looking to counter punch.
Cronos throws a sloppy body shot
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushwacker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bushwacker takes one to the chin there.
Cronos slips a jab and a cross from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker blocks a head kick by Cronos.
A jab from Bushwacker does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushwacker moves away from the strike by Cronos.
Cronos checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Cronos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cronos throws a body shot but no joy.
Cronos throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cronos throws the left hand but Bushwacker avoids the punch easily.
Cronos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cronos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bushwacker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cronos under the eye.
Bushwacker blocks a jab.
Bushwacker throws a big counter combination but Cronos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cronos throws the kick towards the body but Bushwacker avoids it.
Cronos slips a jab from Bushwacker.
Cronos misses with a hook. Bushwacker ducked under it nicely.
Bushwacker avoids the body shot from Cronos.
Bushwacker connects with a right hand. Cronos shakes it off.
Bushwacker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Cronos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cronos throws a hook but Bushwacker avoids it easily.
Bushwacker slips a straight right by Cronos.
Cronos tries to land a front kick but Bushwacker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushwacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushwacker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cronos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bushwacker digs a good hook to Cronos's body.
Cronos throws a right hand that Bushwacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Bushwacker also avoids with ease.
Bushwacker misses with a low kick.
Bushwacker tries a head kick but it misses.
Cronos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Bushwacker.#T3#
Cronos avoids the body shot from Bushwacker.
Cronos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cronos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cronos misses with an uppercut.
Cronos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cronos throws a right and a left that Bushwacker avoids nicely.
Bushwacker scores with a leg kick.
Cronos misses with a few strikes there.
Bushwacker throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Bushwacker misses
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cronos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bushwacker backs up against the cage.
Bushwacker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cronos, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushwacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronos was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker moves out of range as Cronos strikes.
Cronos clobbers Bushwacker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bushwacker throws a leg kick but Cronos checks it.
Cronos checks the leg kick.
Bushwacker throws a hook but Cronos avoids it easily.
Bushwacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bushwacker throws an overhand right that lands on Cronos's shoulder, as Cronos tries to avoid the shot.
Cronos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cronos throws a hook but Bushwacker blocks it.
Bushwacker throws a sloppy head kick and Cronos moves out of range easily.
Cronos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bushwacker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bushwacker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bushwacker scores with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cronos!
Cronos throws a head kick that misses.
Bushwacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Bushwacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushwacker connects with a jab.
Bushwacker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Cronos.
Cronos is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Cronos tries to bum rush Bushwacker with a series of wild strikes but Bushwacker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bushwacker slips a jab and a cross from Cronos.
Bushwacker looks to land a combination but Cronos avoids it well.
Cronos flicks out a counter leg kick but Bushwacker steps away.
Cronos works over Bushwacker's head and body with a nice combination.
Cronos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cronos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bushwacker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bushwacker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cronos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bushwacker scores with a decent looking hook.
Bushwacker throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushwacker takes a swing at Cronos's ribcage but misses.
Cronos throws a fast counter high kick but Bushwacker manages to duck under it in time.
Bushwacker connects with a body shot that sends Cronos's belly button to the back.#T2#
Bushwacker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cronos is out of range.
Bushwacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cronos.
Bushwacker throws a solid leg kick but Cronos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bushwacker.
Bushwacker looks to land a combination. Cronos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cronos goes for a double leg but Bushwacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bushwacker continues to drive forward.
Bushwacker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cronos misses with a double jab.
Cronos checks a low kick from Bushwacker.
Cronos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushwacker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cronos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cronos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bushwacker throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Cronos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3##ES#
Bushwacker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cronos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bushwacker lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Cronos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bushwacker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cronos checks it well.
Bushwacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronos was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushwacker.
Cronos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bushwacker swings for the body but Cronos moves out of range.
Bushwacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cronos.
Bushwacker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bushwacker moves out of range as Cronos throws a body kick.
Cronos takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Bushwacker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Cronos tries to counter it with a takedown but Bushwacker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cronos misses with the combination.
Cronos throws a nice looking combination but Bushwacker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cronos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cronos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cronos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker moves out of range of the strikes.
Cronos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cronos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bushwacker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bushwacker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cronos shoots in for a double leg but Bushwacker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bushwacker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bushwacker 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bushwacker!

An out of breath Bobby Bushwacker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jose Cronos was interviewed post fight and said 'You never know how a career is going to end in this sport. Before stepping foot in the cage tonight, I told myself I have another Title run in me. But now I leave the cage tonight, with a career behind me. Thanks for the memories!'.

 

Event: OFC 337: Ribber vs Tonon     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
Dall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cronos moves out of range of the body kick.
Cronos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Dall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cronos's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall prevents Cronos from getting back to his feet.
Cronos is controlling Dall's posture.#SUB2#
Cronos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall passes Cronos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dall is pressing down on Cronos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cronos is holding on for now.
Dall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cronos's thigh. Cronos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cronos wants to stand and escape but Dall is having none of it.
Cronos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cronos is keeping the position for now.
Cronos can't keep his opponent in guard - Dall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cronos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dall has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cronos defend it? Dall steps over the head and cranks it - Cronos is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryzen Dall!
Ryzen Dall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), into his post fight interview.
The defeated Jose Cronos had this to say: 'You never know how a career is going to end in this sport. Before stepping foot in the cage tonight, I told myself I have another Title run in me. But now I leave the cage tonight, with a career behind me. Thanks for the memories!'.

 

Event: OFC 325: Palmer vs Fjera     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Cronos lands a front kick.
Cronos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown but Cronos shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Vesala manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cronos on his heels. He'll look to pass Cronos's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Vesala content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cronos has locked up a guillotine! Cronos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vesala is holding on here and Cronos must be using up a lot of energy. Vesala has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cronos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Cronos!
A less than humble Jose Cronos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: OFC 321: Creepshow     
Date:   Oct 31, 2017
#R1#
Paquette throws a hook to the side of Cronos's head but Cronos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cronos missing with a left hand there. Paquette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cronos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Paquette misses with a two punch combination.
Cronos misses with the combination.
Paquette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paquette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cronos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cronos throws a counter combo.
Paquette cracks a nice hook into Cronos's ribs.
A head kick misses from Paquette.
Paquette throws a hook but Cronos avoids it easily.
Cronos unleashes a big counter combination but Paquette bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos slips a straight right by Paquette.
Paquette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paquette lands a head kick. Cronos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paquette has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma in the buildup to the fight.
Cronos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paquette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paquette tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Cronos throws a nice looking combination but Paquette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Paquette.
Paquette moves out of range as Cronos strikes.
As Cronos looks to move away, Paquette throws a big counter combo but Cronos just gets out of the way.
Cronos walks into a stiff left hand from Paquette.
Paquette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paquette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paquette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paquette throws an off balance right hand
and Cronos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paquette misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Cronos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Paquette works Cronos's body with a nice hook.
Paquette throws a hook to the side of Cronos's head but Cronos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cronos looks to score with a jab to the body but Paquette is just out of range.
Cronos throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Cronos walks into a straight right hand from Paquette.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cronos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cronos tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Paquette looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cronos digs a good hook to Paquette's body.
Paquette avoids the head kick by Cronos.
Cronos tries to move into range but Paquette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paquette throws a right hand that misses
and Cronos counters with a three punch combo that has Paquette backing up. Paquette nods at Cronos to acknowledge the strikes.
Cronos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paquette was well out of range. Poor timing from Cronos.
Paquette lands with an uppercut that bounces Cronos off the cage and back into range.
Paquette looks to land a right hand but Cronos moved out of range.
Paquette goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cronos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Paquette is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Paquette catches Cronos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paquette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronos.
Cronos tried to score with a low kick but Paquette checks it.
Cronos misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Paquette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Odell Paquette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquette ducks under a wild hook from Cronos.
Paquette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paquette misses with a hook. Cronos ducked under it nicely.
Paquette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cronos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paquette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cronos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cronos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cronos moves out of range as Paquette strikes.
Cronos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paquette.
Cronos throws a series of punches but Paquette avoids them all with ease.
Paquette is looking to counter with head kicks.
Paquette looks to land a right hand but Cronos moved out of range.#T4#
Paquette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paquette fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cronos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paquette rather than just go for the knockout.
Paquette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Cronos gets tackled into the cage by Paquette. Paquette maintains the clinch.
Cronos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paquette keeps control of Cronos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Cronos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paquette misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Paquette misses the target.
And Cronos responds with a good body kick, but Paquette manages to step out the way in time.
No joy there for Cronos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paquette is looking to counter punch.
Paquette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cronos misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Odell Paquette will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Paquette takes one to the side of the head.
Cronos thuds a left hand into Paquette's body.
A jab lands there for Paquette.
Odell Paquette is winning the standup battle so far.
Paquette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cronos misses with a combination
and Paquette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paquette takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cronos fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette scores with a punch to the head.
Paquette tries to clinch but Cronos moves out of range.
Cronos throws a hook but Paquette blocks it.
Cronos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paquette counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Paquette throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cronos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paquette lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Paquette slips a straight right by Cronos.
Paquette missing with a left hand there. Cronos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cronos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cronos misses with a head kick.
Paquette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Cronos misses.
Paquette misses with an uppercut.
Paquette throws a big shot that misses.
Cronos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paquette lands a jab.
Paquette looks to throw the jab but Cronos is out of range.
Paquette tries to score with a low kick but Cronos moves his leg out of the way.
Cronos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Paquette misses with a hook. Cronos ducked under it nicely.
Paquette throws a head kick but Cronos moves out of range.
Cronos throws a lazy head kick
and Paquette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cronos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paquette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paquette scores with a nice head shot.
Paquette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cronos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cronos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cronos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cronos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paquette.
Paquette swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cronos pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Cronos throws a body shot but no joy.
Paquette misses with a looping right.
Paquette looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cronos scores with a sloppy right hand. Paquette should have avoided that one.
Cronos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cronos staying out of range there.
Cronos fails to land with a series of punches.
Paquette moves out of range of the strikes.
Cronos punishes Paquette's body with a nice straight punch.
Cronos lands a nice looking body shot.
Cronos lands a right hook to the body.
Cronos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cronos takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Paquette connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cronos lands with an uppercut that bounces Paquette off the cage and back into range.
Paquette looks for the body kick but Cronos saw that one coming.
Paquette lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paquette.
Paquette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cronos counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Cronos misses.
Cronos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cronos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Cronos is rocked!
A combination from Paquette does no damage.
Cronos misses with a wild body shot.
Paquette misses with a double jab.
Paquette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cronos. Cronos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Odell Paquette will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Paquette swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cronos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cronos!
Paquette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Paquette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cronos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cronos throws a poor cross that misses
and Paquette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Cronos.
Cronos misses with a straight right.
Paquette is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Paquette.
Paquette is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Paquette finds it's way through Cronos's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paquette dodges the punch combination from Cronos. #T1#
Cronos lands a nice hook to Paquette's body. Paquette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cronos misses with a looping right.
Paquette lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cronos misses with a hook.
Paquette is looking to counter punch.
Cronos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paquette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronos.
Cronos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paquette scores with a shot to the body.
Cronos lands with a straight right. Paquette didn't see that one coming.
Paquette cracks Cronos with an open hand slap.
Cronos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paquette.
Paquette slips under a jab from Cronos.
Cronos scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Paquette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cronos counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquette cracks Cronos with a good jab.
Paquette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paquette fails to land with a series of punches.
Paquette misses with a straight left.
Paquette misses with a body kick.
Cronos throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Paquette finds it's way through Cronos's defenses.
Cronos cracks Paquette with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paquette goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Odell Paquette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Paquette. #T3#
Paquette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cronos throws the left hand but Paquette avoids the punch easily.
Paquette scores with a head kick.
Cronos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cronos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paquette throws a hook but Cronos blocks it.
Paquette tries a head kick but it misses.
Cronos slips a jab and a cross from Paquette.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cronos misses with a few strikes there.
Cronos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Paquette.
Cronos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Cronos throws a push kick but Paquette slaps the foot to one side.
Cronos tries a head kick but it misses.
Cronos blocks a head kick by Paquette.
Cronos misses with a wild body shot.
Cronos throws a hook to the side of Paquette's head but Paquette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Cronos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paquette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Paquette forces Cronos back against the cage and clinches.
Paquette misses with a body punch.
Paquette has Cronos pressed against the cage, preventing Cronos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paquette misses with the head strike.
Jose Cronos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paquette throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odell Paquette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paquette 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odell Paquette!

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLIV     
Date:   Oct 11, 2017
#R1#
Jay misses with a leg kick
and Cronos counters with a nice uppercut.
Cronos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Cronos as Jay shoots in.
Jay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jay fails with the takedown.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Cronos scores with a four punch combination!
Jay wants to clinch.
Cronos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Cronos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Jay throws the kick towards the body but Cronos avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jay.
Cronos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jay back to the cage. Cronos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Cronos.
Cronos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jay just manages to avoid it.
Jay dives in and grabs Cronos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cronos pushes down on Jay's head and hops out.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bee Jay.
Cronos jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Jay gets a clinch.
Cronos working hard to break the clinch.
Cronos is trying to break free.
Cronos wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay won't allow it.
Cronos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jay wants to take the fight to the mat but Cronos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Jay manages to break the clinch.
Jay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jay fails with the takedown
and Cronos counters with a left to the body.
Jay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cronos moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Cronos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
Some wild striking there from Cronos.
Cronos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cronos.
Jay thumps Cronos with a low kick.
Cronos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
A jab lands there for Jay.#T3#
Cronos works the jab nicely.
Nice body kick there by Cronos.
Cronos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jose Cronos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jay misses with a takedown attempt - Cronos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Cronos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
Cronos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cronos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jay will feel that in the morning.
Jay throws a solid leg kick but Cronos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jay.
Cronos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cronos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jay feints and then cracks Cronos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cronos down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cronos as he jumps to the side.
Bee Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Cronos throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#
Jay is rocked!
Jay tries to clinch but Cronos is having none of it. #CL2#
Jay clinches up against the cage.
Cronos tries to circle away but Jay has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cronos breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jay clinches with his opponent.
Jay stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay.
Cronos is trying to push Jay away but Jay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Cronos breaks from the clinch.
Cronos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cronos wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Cronos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jay tries to clinch but Cronos is having none of it.
Cronos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jay shoots in looking for a takedown. Cronos tries to sprawl out of it but Jay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cronos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jay shoots for a double leg takedown but Cronos sprawls well. He's pushed Jay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cronos throws the kick towards the body but Jay avoids it.
Cronos throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Jay clinches. #BC#
Cronos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cronos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?#BC#
Cronos manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Jay moves in looking to clinch but Cronos pushes him off.
Cronos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronos.
Nice uppercut lands for Cronos. That snapped Jay's head back.
Jay misses with a leg kick
letting Cronos counter with a right hand.
Jay is looking to clinch but Cronos is avoiding it.
Jay avoids the body shot from Cronos.
Jose Cronos is winning the standup battle so far.
Cronos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bee Jay.#T2#
Donk. Cronos catches Jay right on the button with a cross.
Jay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay tries to clinch up.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cronos.
Jay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cronos checks a leg kick.
Cronos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cronos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jay is still on wobbly legs! Can Cronos finish him?
Cronos cracks Jay on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jay falls backwards against the cage. Cronos follows up with more strikes that drop Jay to his knees. Cronos keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jay! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Cronos!
Jose Cronos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLII     
Date:   Aug 16, 2017
#R1#
Cronos throws a combination. Harland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jose Cronos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Harland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cronos did well to prevent Harland getting side control.
Cronos works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Cronos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
Harland won't allow Cronos to sweep him here.
Harland throws a strike but Cronos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Cronos wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Harland 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.
Harland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cronos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland stops Cronos from standing up.
Harland looking to pass the guard.
Harland wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
Cronos controlling Harland's posture. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cronos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harland content to stall in guard here.
Harland throwing strikes from guard but Cronos blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cronos holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cronos is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cronos lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Harland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cronos but Cronos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cronos looks to land a combination but Harland avoids it well.
Harland dodges the punch combination from Cronos.
Cronos throws a right hand that Harland ducks under and follows up with a left that Harland also avoids with ease.
Cronos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harland wants to counter the offense by Cronos and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Harland gets the takedown into side control.
Harland landing strikes.
Harland working the head with strikes.
Cronos is not content to let Harland control the position. #T4#
Cronos is looking for a sweep.
Harland looks up at the clock and then as Cronos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harland smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cronos is trying to improve his position.
Harland wants to control but Cronos is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I wouldn't like to be where Cronos is right now.
Cronos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harland creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cronos manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jose Cronos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harland circles away quickly and effectively.
Cronos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harland tries for a takedown but Cronos circles away easily
and Cronos counters with a nice uppercut.
Harland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cronos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cronos looks to land a combination but Harland avoids it well. #TD2#
Harland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cronos is trying to defend but Harland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos gets full guard.
Harland throws a strike but Cronos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harland can do to turn this around?#T1#
Harland controls Cronos momentarily but Cronos frees himself.
Cronos won't allow Harland to sweep him here.
Harland looking to control.
Cronos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cronos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Harland looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cronos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Cronos is trying to work for a kimura but Harland is defending well. #SUB#
Cronos is looking for a kimura here.
Cronos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harland keeps working.
Cronos prevents Harland from improving his position.
Harland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Cronos postures up.
Harland has his hands on Cronos's head, controlling the position.
Cronos trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cronos throws a head kick but Harland moves out of range.
Cronos slaps away a takedown attempt from Harland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cronos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cronos pinned against the cage. Cronos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Harland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jose Cronos is winning the standup battle so far.
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body.
Harland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cronos misses with a double jab.
Harland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cronos scores with a jab. Harland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland shoots and misses
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harland dodges the punch combination from Cronos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Cronos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cronos throws a nice looking combination but Harland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cronos lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Harland with that takedown attempt.
Harland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cronos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harland fails with the takedown
and Cronos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos throws a nice head kick!
Cronos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harland tries to move into range but Cronos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jose Cronos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Good exchange - Cronos coming out on top.#CL2#
Harland gets a clinch.
Cronos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harland tries for a takedown but Cronos manages to get underhooks.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.
Harland has Cronos pressed against the cage, preventing Cronos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harland looking for a takedown. #BC#
Cronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cronos throws a nice looking combination but Harland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Harland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cronos cracks Harland with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Cronos misses.
Cronos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Harland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cronos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cronos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harland was well out of range. Poor timing from Cronos.
Cronos connects with a jab.#T2#
Cronos misses with a head kick.
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harland circles away quickly and effectively.
Cronos lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harland with a poor takedown
and Cronos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Cronos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cronos misses with the combination.
Cronos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cronos. #T3#
Cronos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harland circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Cronos gets caught napping as Harland dives in and scores a takedown. Cronos manages to retain guard.
Cronos wants to stand up but Harland is controlling him.
Harland chips away with some ground and pound.
Cronos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Cronos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harland manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Harland working a defensive guard here.
Cronos tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Zander Harland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zander Harland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland wants to sweep here but Cronos controlling him for the moment.
Cronos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cronos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cronos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Cronos!

A very excited looking Jose Cronos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Zander Harland spoke after the fight, saying 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.

 

Event: OFC 297: Red Dawn     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Pasha doesn't manage to clinch there - Cronos circles away.
Cronos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MM eh Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Pasha just misses with a punch to the body.
Pasha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cronos counters with a left and a right that stings Pasha.
Jab, jab by Pasha - just one landing.
Pasha wants to clinch up but Cronos keeps it at a distance.
Ali Pasha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Cronos.
A counter left hand to the body from Cronos misses its target.
Cronos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pasha lands a head kick. Cronos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pasha slips a jab and a cross from Cronos.
Cronos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pasha tries to avoid it but Cronos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pasha to the ground. Pasha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cronos. Pasha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pasha throws a head kick but Cronos moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cronos darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Pasha scores with a nice right hand.
Cronos throws a push kick but Pasha slaps the foot to one side.
Pasha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pasha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cronos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pasha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronos.
Cronos avoids the head kick by Pasha.
Cronos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pasha throws a lazy head kick
and Cronos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pasha lands a jab.
Cronos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Cronos connects with the punch.#T2##TD#
Cronos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pasha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cronos is in Pasha's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cronos tries to free his leg and advance position but Pasha is retaining full guard.
Pasha keeping moving, preventing Cronos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pasha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Pasha keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pasha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cronos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cronos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cronos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pasha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cronos has managed to get both his arms back between Pasha's legs - danger averted.
Pasha looking for a sweep. Not yet Pasha, not yet. #T3#
Cronos passes Pasha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pasha has a hand on Cronos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cronos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pasha manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Cronos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pasha is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pasha manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Cronos 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. #SUB2#
Pasha is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cronos has his hands clasped together but Pasha extends and breaks Cronos's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pasha.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Pasha!
Ali Pasha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFC 294: Shifter vs Kermode     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Cronos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
As Frost looks to move away, Cronos throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Cronos.
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body.
Cronos scores with a body shot.
Frost takes a swing at Cronos's ribcage but misses.
Cronos is looking for a counter combo.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cronos's hands.
Frost scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost connects with a nice looking jab.
Frost jabs Cronos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frost jabs at Cronos's body.
Jab, jab by Frost - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cronos shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.#T1#
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Cronos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walter Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cronos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Cronos moved out of range nicely.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Cronos moved out of range nicely.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Cronos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cronos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cronos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Cronos moves away and avoids it.
Cronos lands the left hand.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Cronos is just out of range.
Cronos throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.#T2#
Frost misses with an uppercut
and Cronos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walter Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cronos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cronos.
Frost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cronos needs to keep his hands up - Frost had a free shot at his head there.
Cronos goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cronos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cronos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cronos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cronos is looking to counter punch.
Frost connects with the punch.#T3#
Frost throws a hook but Cronos avoids it easily.
Cronos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Frost lands with an uppercut that bounces Cronos off the cage and back into range.
Cronos throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Frost scores with a hook to the body. Cronos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Cronos moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Cronos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frost.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronos was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost scores with a jab.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cronos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frost lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Cronos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frost thuds his right hand into Cronos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Frost is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cronos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Cronos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frost.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
A little feinted left hand from Cronos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frost throws a jab when Cronos was well out of range.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Cronos's shoulder, as Cronos tries to avoid the shot.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Cronos is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost takes a swing at Cronos's ribcage but misses.
Cronos darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Cronos into the cage.
Cronos dives in and grabs Frost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frost pushes down on Cronos's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Frost dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cronos throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Cronos saw that one coming.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cronos is looking to counter punch.
Frost misses with a right hand
and Cronos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frost thinking.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Cronos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Cronos's head but Cronos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cronos feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Cronos.
Cronos misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
and Cronos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronos.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cronos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Frost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frost misses with a hook.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cronos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cronos might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cronos slips a jab from Frost.
Cronos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cronos scores with a jab. Frost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walter Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cronos blocks a jab.
As Frost looks to move away, Cronos throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.
Cronos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Cronos saw that one coming.
Cronos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frost misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Cronos misses its target.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronos was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost lunges at Cronos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cronos's hand.
Frost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronos. #T2#
Frost throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cronos avoids the body shot from Frost.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cronos.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Cronos counters with a right hand to the body.
Cronos scores with the left hand. Frost knows he should have avoided that one.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cronos manages to avoid it.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cronos misses the shot to the body.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cronos moves away.
Cronos staying out of range there.
A jab from Frost misses.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Cronos throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.#T3#
Cronos throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Cronos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Cronos.
Cronos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frost thuds a left hand into Cronos's body.
Cronos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frost.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cronos.
Cronos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost misses with a right hand
and Cronos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cronos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronos.
Frost misses with a hook. Cronos ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Cronos misses its target.#T4#
Frost lands a jab to the head.
Cronos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cronos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost scores with a punch to the head.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Cronos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cronos needs to keep his hands up - Frost had a free shot at his head there.
Frost swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Cronos counters with a shoot takedown. Frost fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Frost scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Frost misses.
Jab by Frost.
Frost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cronos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frost to score with a decent uppercut.
Cronos blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Frost lands with a nice body punch.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cronos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cronos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost throws a hook but Cronos blocks it.
Cronos staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost scores with a body shot.
Cronos fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cronos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cronos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Cronos misses with a combination
and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Cronos is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cronos misses the target.
Cronos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frost back to the cage. Cronos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Cronos.
Cronos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frost misses with a left hand
enabling Cronos to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost misses with a left hand
letting Cronos counter with a right hand.
Cronos misses with a looping right.
Frost scores with a jab to the body.
Cronos misses with a two punch combination.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Cronos moves away and avoids it.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Frost digs a good hook to Cronos's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Cronos.
Cronos looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cronos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cronos avoids the body shot from Frost.
Cronos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost avoids the head kick by Cronos.
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Cronos moves away from the strike by Frost.
It looked like Cronos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Frost getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Cronos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cronos throws a hook but Frost blocks it.#T3#
Frost misses the jab.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cronos manages to avoid it.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Cronos's head but Cronos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cronos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frost back to the cage. Cronos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and Cronos counters with a stiff right hand.
Cronos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cronos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walter Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Cronos is out of range.
Cronos is looking to counter punch.
Frost throws a body punch but Cronos moves out of range.
Frost scores with a punch to the head.
Cronos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Cronos.
Cronos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cronos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cronos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cronos looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cronos scores with a jab.
Cronos throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost throws a hook but Cronos avoids it easily.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Cronos moves away and avoids it.
Cronos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cronos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cronos throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Cronos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frost.
Frost scores with a hook to the body. Cronos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frost throws a jab when Cronos was well out of range.
Jose Cronos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Frost - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frost has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Frost!

Walter Frost managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: OFC 289: Voices     
Date:   Jun 02, 2017
#R1#
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Cronos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cronos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Cronos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller with a hook.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Cronos.
Miller swings for the body but Cronos moves out of range.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Cronos saw that one coming.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Cronos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Cronos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miller can't fight it off and eventually Cronos manages to take the fight to the floor. Miller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cronos manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB##SUB#
Cronos is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Cronos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cronos prevents Miller from standing back up.
Miller striking from half guard on the bottom. #SUB#
Cronos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cronos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
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.
Miller is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Cronos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cronos passes to side control. #SUB#
Cronos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cronos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller punching from the bottom.
Miller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cronos trying to control from Miller's half guard. Miller has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cronos trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Cronos 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.
Cronos trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Cronos is looking to counter punch.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Cronos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Cronos scores with a head kick. Miller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Cronos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller thumps Cronos with a low kick.
Cronos slips under a jab from Miller.
Cronos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jose Cronos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Miller scores with a head kick.
Cronos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Cronos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jeffrey Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cronos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Cronos's head but Cronos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Cronos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Cronos blocks the leg kick.
Cronos scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Miller forces Cronos back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Cronos's head.
Cronos wants to break free but Miller has control.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cronos.
Cronos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.
Cronos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cronos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cronos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cronos at a distance.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cronos.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jeffrey Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Cronos checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller swings for the body but Cronos moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller looks for the body kick but Cronos saw that one coming.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller throws a jab when Cronos was well out of range.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Cronos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cronos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cronos throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Jeffrey Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Cronos slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Cronos.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cronos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cronos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cronos darts in looking for a takedown but Miller gets double underhooks and turns Cronos into the cage.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miller looks to clinch
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cronos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cronos misses the target. #T4#
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cronos's hands.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cronos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Cronos tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cronos is looking for a takedown.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cronos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Cronos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Miller misses.
Cronos digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Cronos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cronos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to clinch there but Cronos circles away.
Cronos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Cronos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.
Cronos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Miller misses with a right hand
and Cronos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Miller rushes Cronos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Cronos.
Miller prevents Cronos from breaking the clinch.
Cronos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Cronos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeffrey Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cronos is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cronos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cronos tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Cronos wants the takedown. Miller is fighting it off but Cronos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miller's guard against the cage.
Miller pulls Cronos in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Cronos wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES2#
Miller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cronos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Cronos.
Cronos throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller motions for Cronos to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Miller misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Miller.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cronos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Cronos counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
Miller throws the left hand but Cronos avoids the punch easily.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cronos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Cronos's head.
Cronos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cronos lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.#T4#
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Cronos off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Cronos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cronos throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Miller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cronos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Cronos on that attempt.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller throws a head kick that Cronos semi-blocks.
Miller scores with a jab.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cronos.
Miller throws a hook but Cronos blocks it.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Cronos. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Cronos moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Miller!

Jeffrey Miller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFC 284: Daghammar vs Urai     
Date:   May 14, 2017
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Palikka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cronos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palikka's head backwards.
Palikka throws a body shot but no joy.
Cronos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palikka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cronos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palikka.
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Palikka takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Palikka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cronos tries to roll over but Palikka keeps him under control.
Cronos has hold of Palikka's hands but Palikka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palikka lands a nice short elbow.
Palikka trying to mount his opponent but Cronos defends it. #SUB2#
Cronos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palikka trying to control from half guard but Cronos is working away. #T1#
Cronos taking some punishment here, with Palikka in his half guard.
Palikka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cronos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Palikka.
Cronos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palikka lands strikes from half guard.
Palikka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cronos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cronos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cronos can't escape the position. #T2#
Palikka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Palikka raining down shots from the mount!
Cronos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palikka with shots to the head and body - Cronos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cronos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Palikka 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.
Cronos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Palikka working Cronos over with strikes here.
Palikka lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Cronos is rocked!
Palikka postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cronos badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Palikka around the waist but Palikka pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Palikka is the winner by TKO! Palikka jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Palikka!
Kalle Palikka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: OFC 278: Stoner Nation     
Date:   Apr 20, 2017
#R1#
Cronos misses with an uppercut.
Sorias throws out a counter right but Cronos avoids it with no problem.
Sorias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cronos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sorias lands a head kick!
A jab from Cronos does it's job there.
Cronos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sorias.
Cronos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sorias tries to clinch but Cronos is having none of it.
Cronos lands with a right hand.
Cronos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronos works over Sorias's head and body with a nice combination.
Cronos avoids a kick to the body.
Sorias scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Cronos shoots and misses
and Sorias counters with a solid body kick.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Sorias.
Cronos throws a head kick that misses.
Sorias throws out a counter right but Cronos avoids it with no problem.
Cronos walks into a left hand.
Cronos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sorias eats them both and turns towards Cronos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cronos swats away the attempt to clinch by Sorias.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch but Cronos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cronos takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Cronos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cronos controls the position.
Sorias pushes Cronos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cronos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Cronos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cronos controlling the position.
Sorias is pushing Cronos's head away, looking to escape. Cronos manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB#
Cronos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sorias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cronos's guard! Nice work there by Sorias!
Cronos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Cronos has his foot on Sorias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sorias works his way back into a safe position though.
Cronos looking to control.
Sorias would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Sorias gets to his feet. Cronos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Cronos 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.
Sorias tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cronos slips a jab and a cross from Sorias.
Cronos catches Sorias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sorias thows a leg kick but Cronos checks it #TD#
and Cronos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cronos is keen to just control but Sorias is a slippery customer.
Sorias wants to get back to his feet.
Cronos wants to control but Sorias is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cronos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cronos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sorias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cronos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jose Cronos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cronos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cronos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cronos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sorias - the referee stops the clock and Cronos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sorias. Cronos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sorias scores with a sloppy right hand. Cronos should have avoided that one.
Cronos checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looks like Cronos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cronos staying out of range there.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sorias throws a leg kick
enabling Cronos to counter with a crisp jab.
Cronos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cronos checks a leg kick.
Cronos is looking for a counter combo.
Cronos cracks Sorias with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos throws a lazy right hand but Sorias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cronos. Sorias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sorias throws a counter combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sorias.
Cronos lands with a shot to the body. #T1##TD#
Cronos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sorias tries to escape but Cronos is in control.
Cronos slows the pace down.
Sorias prevents Cronos from improving position. #SUB#
Cronos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cronos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cronos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Sorias is not content to let Cronos control the position.
Jose Cronos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sorias is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cronos asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Cronos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sorias is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sorias wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3##SUB#
Cronos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sorias is trying to buck Cronos off.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cronos.
Sorias tries to clinch but Cronos moves away
and Cronos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Cronos misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sorias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cronos staying out of range there.#CL2#
Sorias closes the distance and pushes Cronos back into the cage.
Sorias is looking to break free of the clinch but Cronos has double underhooks.
Cronos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sorias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sorias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sorias looking to throw knees to the head but Cronos is blocking nicely.
Sorias fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sorias misses with a few strikes there.
Cronos dodges the punch combination from Sorias.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cronos avoids the head kick by Sorias.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cronos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Cronos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sorias misses with a double jab.
Cronos throws a big counter combination but Sorias scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cronos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Cronos. #ROC#
Sorias is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Juan Santiago Sorias has been cut.
Cronos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sorias tries to clinch up
and Cronos counters with a two punch combo.
Sorias is still on wobbly legs! Can Cronos finish him?
Sorias misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Sorias.
Cronos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sorias seems to have recovered his senses.
Cronos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorias takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cronos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cronos is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Cronos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cronos throwing a counter right hand but Sorias manages to avoid it.
Sorias throws a head kick that misses
and Cronos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sorias thinking.
Sorias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cronos's head.
Juan Santiago Sorias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle, before Cronos throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sorias's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cronos lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jose Cronos!
A very excited looking Jose Cronos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: OFC 272: Kid vs Hogan     
Date:   Mar 29, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Heim finds it's way through Cronos's defenses.
Cronos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aribert Heim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heim misses with a straight right. #CL#
Heim moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cronos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Heim misses with an uppercut. Cronos saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Cronos.
Cronos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heim moves away.
Cronos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cronos moves away from the strike by Heim.
Cronos looks to score with a jab to the body but Heim is just out of range.
Heim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cronos in his tracks.
Heim throws a jab when Cronos was well out of range.
Heim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heim.
Heim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cronos moves away.#T1##TD#
Heim looking to score a takedown here. Cronos is defending well but Heim drives through and ends up in Cronos's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cronos is trying to control the position but Heim postures up.
Heim working some strikes from top position.
Heim trying to move into half guard but instead Cronos has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Heim wants to sweep here but Cronos controlling him for the moment.
Heim is working hard here to advance position.
Cronos tries to free his leg and advance position but Heim is retaining full guard.
Heim looking for a sweep. Not yet Heim, not yet. #SUB2#
Cronos 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. #T2#
Heim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heim keeping moving, preventing Cronos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Heim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cronos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cronos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Heim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heim throws a strike but Cronos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Heim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cronos trying to control but Heim is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Heim is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cronos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cronos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heim is looking to sweep but instead, Cronos has passed into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cronos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Heim is refusing to be controlled, as Cronos sits in half guard.
Heim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cronos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cronos's back!
Cronos is really stuck here.
Heim scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cronos is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cronos covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Heim scores with punches and elbows.
Heim scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cronos is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aribert Heim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Heim cracks Cronos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cronos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heim throws out the jab.
Heim connects with a body shot that sends Cronos's belly button to the back.
Cronos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Heim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cronos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Heim is in Cronos's guard.
Heim stopping the sweep attempt from Cronos.
Heim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cronos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heim postures up in Cronos's guard and throws a big left but Cronos blocks it.
Cronos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heim.
Heim 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.
Heim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heim landing with the ground and pound.
Cronos trying to keep a closed guard but Heim is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Heim is looking to work some ground and pound but Cronos has wrist control.
Cronos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heim stands and throws Cronos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heim scoring with punches and elbows.
Cronos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aribert Heim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heim looks up at the clock and then as Cronos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Heim smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Heim is working Cronos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Heim throwing strikes but Cronos manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
Heim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cronos's best efforts.
Cronos slows the pace down in half guard.
Heim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cronos can do to turn this around?
Heim moves into full guard.
Heim trying to control the position.
Cronos trying to control but Heim is working from the bottom.
Cronos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cronos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Heim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Cronos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cronos defending well though.
Cronos is trying to control but can't.
Cronos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cronos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heim's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Heim working for a triangle but Cronos defends it easily.
Cronos preventing the sweep. #T4#
Cronos 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.
Heim 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.
Heim wants to hit a switch here but Cronos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Heim there!
Heim is looking to get to half guard.
Cronos controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aribert Heim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Heim tries for a takedown but Cronos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cronos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heim.
Heim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cronos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Heim.
Heim dips to his left and cracks Cronos with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Cronos coming out on top.
Cronos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cronos misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Heim clinches up against the cage.
Heim gets underhooks to prevent Cronos's takedown attempt.
Cronos blocking some punches. #T1#
Cronos is trying to break free.
Heim tries to throw a body punch but Cronos avoids it by throwing Heim back against the cage.
Heim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cronos blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cronos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heim misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Cronos misses its intended target. #CL#
Heim instigates a clinch.
Heim has Cronos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cronos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cronos is looking to break free of the clinch but Heim has double underhooks. #TD#
Heim has hold of one of Cronos's legs. Cronos is fighting the takedown attempt but Heim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cronos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heim throws a big elbow that misses.
Aribert Heim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Heim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cronos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heim trying to control the position from guard on top but Cronos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cronos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heim is aware though and is defending well.
Heim wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
Cronos wants to stand but Heim is controlling the position.
Heim trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heim's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB2#
Cronos has his foot on Heim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heim works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heim trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Cronos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Heim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cronos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heim.
Heim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Heim misses with a straight left. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cronos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cronos misses with a straight left.
Aribert Heim is winning the standup battle so far.
Cronos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Heim counters with a single leg into guard. Cronos didn't expect that.
Heim wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
Heim slips nicely into half guard.
Heim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cronos wants to control but Heim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jose Cronos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heim is keen to just control but Cronos is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aribert Heim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heim 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aribert Heim!

A victorious Aribert Heim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OFC 267: Lokren vs Al Qarni     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Built wants to land a leg kick but Cronos is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Built. #TD#
Cronos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Built trying to keep a closed guard but Cronos is proving a slippery customer. #ES2#
Built manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cronos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Built.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cronos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Built tries to work over Cronos's front leg with a kick but Cronos checks it. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cronos.
Built 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cronos working away.#T1#
Cronos is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Built tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cronos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cronos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Built is not content to let Cronos control the position. #SUB#
Cronos is trying to get an arm triangle but Built is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Built is not content to let Cronos control the position.
Cronos working away.
Built is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Built prevents Cronos from improving position. #SUB#
Cronos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Built is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Cronos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Built knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cronos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Built knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Built is looking to regain half guard here but Cronos keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cronos trying to control the action but Built is working from the bottom.
Built is looking for a sweep.
Cronos controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Built throws a leg kick but Cronos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Cronos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cronos goes for a double leg but Built avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Built continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built jabs Cronos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cronos blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maui Built dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Cronos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Built chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Built turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Built slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cronos checks a leg kick.
Cronos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cronos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built walks into a left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Cronos blocks the leg kick.
Built misses with a lunging right hand
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built throws out a loose jab but Cronos uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Built circles away.
Built lands a nice looking body shot.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Built looks to land a body kick but Cronos moved away.
Built blocks a jab.#T1#
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Cronos moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
Maui Built seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Built lands with a shot to the body.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!
Cronos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maui Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Built.
Built works Cronos's body with a nice hook.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Cronos checks it.
Built lands a nice looking body shot.
Built throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built misses with a hook. Cronos ducked under it nicely.
Maui Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cronos slips under a jab.
Cronos moves away from the strike by Built. #T2#
Cronos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built throws out a leg kick but Cronos moves out of range and Built only half commits.
Cronos misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built misses with a body shot.
Cronos misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Built.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built misses with a low kick.
Cronos throws a big shot that misses.
Built feints a counter leg kick.
Built throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Built slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cronos checks a leg kick.
Built connects with a crisp jab.
Cronos misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Cronos throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Built misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Built.
Cronos throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Cronos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Built dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!
Cronos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Built has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Built there as he acknowledges the shot.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Cronos's shoulder, as Cronos tries to avoid the shot.
Built lands with a hook. Cronos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
Built lands with a thumping leg kick.
Built throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Built showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronos.
Built was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cronos moves forwards but Built connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cronos misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Built misses.
Built throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cronos counters with a nice uppercut.
Cronos has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cronos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Built throws a hook to the side of Cronos's head but Cronos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cronos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cronos throws a good cross that connects.
Cronos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Cronos scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maui Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Built misses.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cronos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A solid body kick from Built.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Built lands a jab to the head.
Cronos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cronos.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Built.
Built lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Built blocks a jab.
Built connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cronos. Cronos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Built throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built throws a push kick but Cronos slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Built misses. #T1#
Cronos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Built misses.
Cronos is looking for a counter combo.
Cronos shoots in looking for a takedown but Built manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cronos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Built releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cronos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Built throws out the jab.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cronos is looking to counter punch.
Built swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cronos throwing a counter right hand but Built manages to avoid it.
Cronos checks a leg kick.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Built connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cronos fails with the takedown.
Cronos shoots in but Built avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maui Built is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cronos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Built throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cronos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built throws a hook but Cronos blocks it.
Built scores with a leg kick.
Built jabs Cronos right on the nose. Cronos blinks but takes it well.
Built drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cronos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cronos fails to land the takedown.
Built scores with a sloppy right hand. Cronos should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built delivers a nice body kick.
Cronos moves forwards but Built connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Built keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cronos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Built finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cronos.
Built throws a low kick but Cronos avoids it.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Cronos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cronos showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Built pushes Cronos off and gets back to his feet.
Cronos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Cronos lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Built.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cronos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Built is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cronos.#TD#
Cronos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Built on his heels. He'll look to pass Built's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Built has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cronos trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Built has control of Cronos's left arm, preventing Cronos from doing any damage.
Built keeping moving, preventing Cronos from controlling successfully.
Cronos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Built is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maui Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Built 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Built!

 

Event: OFC 260: Lokren vs Universe     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Kid looks to clinch
and Cronos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Cronos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kid.
Cronos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kid.
Sloppy strikes from Kid. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cronos is defended easily by Kid.
Cronos jabs Kid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid staying out of range there.
Cronos defending well as Kid loads up on a big left hand.
Cronos is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Cronos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Cronos lands a jab-cross combination.
Cronos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kid misses with a head kick.
Kid defending well as Cronos loads up on a big left hand.
Cronos misses with a hook
and Kid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kid throws a head kick but Cronos moves out of range.
Kid tried to score with a low kick but Cronos checks it.
Cronos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MM eh Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Kid thumps Cronos with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cronos. Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cronos swings widly with a right hand
and Kid counters with a nice leg kick.
Kid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cronos.
Kid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid misses with a straight left.
Karate Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kid slips under a jab.
Kid does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Kid.
Kid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kid lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Cronos.
Kid throws a leg kick but Cronos checks it.
Cronos looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kid pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Kid lands a head shot.
Cronos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kid tries a quick counter leg kick but Cronos is wise to it.
Cronos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cronos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cronos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kid.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kid! But no joy.
Cronos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cronos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
Cronos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kid.
Cronos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kid manages to avoid it.
Kid throws a body kick that misses.
Cronos throws a big counter combination but Kid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kid blocks a jab.#T4#
Kid thumps Cronos with a low kick.#TD#
Cronos dives in and scores a takedown into Kid's guard.
Cronos is standing up over Kid. Kid looks to escape but Cronos dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Kid explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cronos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kid counters with a nice uppercut.
Cronos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kid has time to react.
Kid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Cronos misses.
Kid throws a shot from downtown. Cronos moves away and avoids it.
Cronos misses with a double jab.
Cronos throws a head kick that misses
and Cronos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karate Kid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kid throws a low kick, looking for Cronos's leg but Cronos calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Kid is predictable there #TD#
so Cronos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cronos is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kid is looking to stand up but Cronos isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos looking to sit in guard and control but Kid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Cronos is trying to keep Kid in close. #SUB#
Cronos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Cronos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but Cronos is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cronos has Kid pulled in close to control his posture.
Cronos trying to control the position.
Kid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cronos's guard. #SUB2#
Kid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cronos is just riding it out for now. Kid eventually gives up the hold.
Cronos is not content to let Kid control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Kid is trying to work for a kimura but Cronos is defending well.
Kid passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Kid working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cronos regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kid seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cronos has recovered full guard.
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cronos working for a triangle but Kid defends it easily.
Kid pushes down on Cronos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cronos wants to improve his position but Kid is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid is looking to advance position but Cronos won't allow it.
Kid prevents Cronos from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karate Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kid connects with a leg kick. Cronos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cronos shoots in looking for a takedown. Kid tries to sprawl out of it but Cronos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cronos lands a really nice looking cross but Kid seems unphased.
Kid swings widly with a right hand
and Cronos counters with a nice uppercut.
Cronos misses with a body shot
enabling Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cronos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cronos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cronos misses with a left hand
and Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cronos's sensitive parts. #T1#
Kid throws a chopping leg kick but Cronos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kid misses with a combination
and Cronos counters with a series of strikes. Kid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cronos misses with a kick to the body.
Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kid looks to land a left hand but Cronos moved out of range nicely.
Kid scores with a leg kick.
Cronos avoids the body shot from Kid. #TD#
Cronos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kid's guard.
Cronos looking to pass the guard. #T2##ES2#
Kid has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cronos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cronos to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cronos is defended easily by Kid.
Kid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kid scores with a jab to the body.
Kid connects with a body shot.
Kid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cronos counters with a left and a right that stings Kid. #T3#
Cronos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kid manages to avoid it.
Kid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cronos with a body shot.
Cronos swings widly with a right hand
and Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kid looks to land a combination but Cronos avoids it well.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cronos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cronos scrambles back to his feet.
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kid circles away quickly and effectively.
Kid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cronos is looking to land body kicks.
Kid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cronos misses with a hook
and Cronos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cronos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kid throws out a powerful jab.
Cronos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.#T4#
Cronos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Kid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cronos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kid in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cronos throws a one two combo. #ROC#
Kid is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Cronos.
Kid plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cronos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
Cronos is looking to counter punch.
Kid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cronos keeps the fight on the outside.
Jose Cronos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karate Kid.
Well Kid has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karate Kid!

A relieved looking Karate Kid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFC 258: Price vs Pasha     
Date:   Feb 12, 2017
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Cronos.
Cronos works the jab nicely.
McGill throws a low kick but Cronos moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Cronos coming out on top.
Cronos stuffs the takedown attempt from McGill. McGill gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos lands with a nice body punch.
McGill misses with the combination.
Cronos feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
McGill walks into a jab.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cronos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cronos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MM eh Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Cronos misses with a wild body shot.
McGill connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cronos. McGill does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGill! But no joy.
Cronos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGill throws a sloppy head kick and Cronos moves out of range easily.
McGill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGill is looking to clinch.
Cronos jabs McGill to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGill.#T2#
McGill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cronos avoids a kick to the body.
McGill doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cronos counter with a right hand.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogie McGill.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGill misses with a kick to the body
and Cronos counters with a stiff right hand.
Cronos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGill manages to avoid it.
Cronos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cronos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cronos loads up on a big right hand but McGill slips the punch.
McGill throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - McGill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bogie McGill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on McGill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGill fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from McGill. No joy for Cronos on that attempt.
Cronos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGill tries to clinch
and Cronos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGill throws a head kick but Cronos moves out of range.
Cronos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4##CL2#
McGill instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McGill breaks the clinch.
Cronos shoots in for a takedown but McGill shows good takedown defense.
McGill throws a sloppy head kick
letting Cronos counter with a right hand.
Cronos fails with a takedown attempt.
McGill feints a counter leg kick.
Cronos misses with a hook
and McGill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cronos.#TD#
Cronos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGill is looking to stand up but Cronos isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Cronos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McGill pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cronos is out of range and McGill settles back down.
Cronos throwing a counter right hand but McGill manages to avoid it.
McGill throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
McGill unleashes a big counter combination but Cronos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGill is looking to land body kicks.
McGill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGill wants it to stay on the feet.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cronos avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Cronos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGill's guard.
Cronos wants to control from the top but McGill keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGill has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGill is trying to control the position but Cronos postures up. #T1#
McGill keeping moving, preventing Cronos from controlling successfully.
Cronos passes McGill's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGill is looking for a sweep. Cronos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGill is not content to let Cronos control the position.
McGill wants to get back to full guard.
Cronos passes to side control.
McGill can't do much from the bottom here.
Cronos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGill can do to turn this around?#T2#
Cronos slows the pace down.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGill is pushing Cronos's head away, looking to escape. Cronos manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Cronos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cronos slows the pace down.
McGill is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cronos is controlling him well.
Cronos wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGill keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Cronos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGill, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Cronos works to advance to full mount. McGill defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cronos controlling from mount.
Cronos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGill can't escape the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGill is trying to stand.#SUB#
Cronos looking for a guillotine from mount but McGill is having none of it.
Cronos controlling from the full mount.
McGill squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cronos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGill is looking to escape.
McGill swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cronos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGill is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Cronos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from McGill misses.
Cronos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGill's head.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cronos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from McGill.
McGill looks to throw the jab but Cronos is out of range.
McGill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cronos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cronos dives in for a single leg takedown but McGill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cronos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGill moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cronos breaks the clinch.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cronos swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Cronos scores with a three punch combo!
Cronos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGill.
McGill defending well as Cronos loads up on a big left hand.
Cronos lands a jab to McGill's midsection.
Cronos avoids the head kick by McGill.
Cronos feints a jab promting McGill to slip. Cronos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGill slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGill is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McGill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cronos is fending him off so far but McGill persists. Nope, Cronos circles away and we're back to standing.
Cronos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Cronos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cronos wants to take a breather but McGill is having none of it.
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.#T2#
Cronos is trying to control the action in half guard but McGill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jose Cronos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Cronos is working for a kimura but McGill is defending it quite comfortably. #ES2#
McGill kicks off Cronos and gets to his feet.
McGill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cronos.
McGill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGill tries to clinch but Cronos is having none of it.
Cronos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Cronos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cronos is in McGill's guard.
Cronos wants to control from the top but McGill keeps moving. #T3#
Cronos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cronos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGill is keeping the position for now.
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but McGill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cronos controls the pace.
McGill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bogie McGill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGill wants to sweep here but Cronos controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cronos works over McGill's head and body with a nice combination.
McGill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cronos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cronos scores with a jab. McGill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGill lands with an uppercut that bounces Cronos off the cage and back into range.
Cronos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGill tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGill jabs at Cronos's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cronos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cronos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Cronos!

After the big win, Jose Cronos made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: OFC 250: Glorious!     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Price lands a slapping body shot.
Cronos misses with a looping right.
Price checks a leg kick.
Cronos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Price in his tracks.
Cronos throws a body shot but no joy.
Price throws a front kick aimed at Cronos's knee but Cronos avoids it well.
Price scores with a kick to the body.
Price throws a series of punches but Cronos moves out of range.
Cronos fails to land the takedown.
We've been informed that Price has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Price keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Price throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cronos on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Price.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Price.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cronos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cronos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Price tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Cronos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cronos throwing a counter right hand but Price manages to avoid it.
Cronos with a hook.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Cronos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cronos misses with a series of wild punches.
Cronos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Price.
Cronos misses with the combination.
Price lands a jab-cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Price.
A punch combination from Price misses.
Cronos scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cronos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big left from Price misses. #T2#
Cronos dodges the punch combination from Price.
A slapping leg kick lands for Price.
Price leaves Cronos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cronos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Price lands with a shot to the body.
Cronos moves out of range as Price throws a body kick.
Cronos throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dan Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cronos doesn't seem bothered though.
Cronos throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Price digs a good hook to Cronos's body.
A jab lands there for Cronos.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cronos throws a head kick that half lands.
Price does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cronos thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Price with a hook.
Cronos swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.
Cronos misses with an uppercut. Price saw that one coming.
Cronos closes the distance and clinches up with Price, looking for a takedown. Cronos pushes Price against the cage but Price circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Price wants to slow Cronos down by chopping away at his legs.
As Price looks to move away, Cronos throws a big counter combo but Price just gets out of the way.
Cronos moves out of range of the strikes.
Price wants to slow Cronos down by chopping away at his legs.
Cronos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Price misses with a kick to the body.
Cronos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
Price fails to land with a series of punches.
Price ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Price scores with a hook to the body. Cronos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cronos misses with a few strikes there.
Cronos throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Cronos throws a hook to the side of Price's head but Price sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price throws a leg kick which misses Cronos's front leg but catches the back leg as Cronos tries to avoid it.
Price listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cronos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Price misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cronos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronos was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Price is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Cronos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Price in his tracks.
Price throws a push kick but Cronos slaps the foot to one side.
Dan Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Price lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cronos scores with a hook.
Cronos avoids the body shot from Price.
Nice defenses there by Price.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Price dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Price moves into range and connects with a jab.
Price misses with a straight left.
Cronos throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Price lands a really nice looking cross but Cronos seems unphased.
Cronos moves away from the strike by Price.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cronos might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cronos doesn't seem bothered though.
Price steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cronos.
A telegraphed right hand from Cronos misses the target.
Price throws a jab when Cronos was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Price. That's going to slow Cronos down.
A big right from Cronos misses.
Price lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cronos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Cronos.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Cronos walks into a jab.
Cronos moves out of range as Price strikes.
Price jabs Cronos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cronos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Price.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cronos moves away.
It looked like Cronos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dan Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Price throws a low kick but Cronos moves out of range easily.
Cronos misses with a wild combination.
Cronos misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely.
Price throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Price misses with a left hand
and Cronos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cronos looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Cronos slips under a jab.
Cronos connects with a body shot that sends Price's belly button to the back.#TD#
Cronos feints and as Price raises his hands in defense, Cronos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cronos passes Price's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cronos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Price is concentrating on defense, preventing Cronos from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cronos is trying to control. Price wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cronos seems to be working for a kimura but Price defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cronos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well. #T3#
Price wants to improve his position but Cronos is controlling well. #SUB#
Price is defending against the submission attempts here by Cronos. #SUB#
Cronos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Price sees it coming and defends easily.
Cronos trying to control from half guard but Price is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Price has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cronos is working away from the top position though.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Cronos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Price has managed to free his arm - good work.
Price controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Cronos is trying to work for a kimura but Price is defending well.
Cronos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Price does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Price lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Price will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cronos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Price throws a body punch but Cronos moves out of range.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cronos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Cronos is looking to counter punch.
Cronos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Price wants to clinch but Cronos slips to the side
letting Cronos counter with a right hand.
Cronos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cronos ducks right into an uppercut from Price.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cronos.
Price lands with a nice combination. Cronos backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cronos takes one to the chin there.
Price throws a head kick but Cronos moves out of range. #T1#
Price throws a chopping leg kick but Cronos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cronos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cronos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Price throws a series of punches but Cronos moves out of range.
Price takes a swing at Cronos's ribcage but misses.
Cronos looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Price's corner calls for a 1-2. Price obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cronos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Price lands with a shot to the body.
Cronos throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.
Price rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cronos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price throws a push kick but Cronos slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Price sizes up Cronos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cronos misses with a hook.
Price keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cronos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Price cracks Cronos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Price fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Price throws a poor cross that misses
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cronos misses with a hook.
Price uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cronos.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronos was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Cronos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Price throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Price keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronos.
Cronos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cronos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price blocks a head kick by Cronos.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cronos circles away quickly and effectively.
Price scores with a nice head shot.
Cronos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cronos closes the distance and clinches up with Price, looking for a takedown. Cronos pushes Price against the cage but Price circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cronos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price scores with a jab.
Price lands with a nice combination. Cronos backs away looking to recover.
Price lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Cronos moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Price lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cronos will feel that in the morning.
Some wild striking there from Cronos.
Price scores with the left hand. Cronos knows he should have avoided that one.
Price lands a slapping body shot.
Price fails to land with a series of punches.
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cronos.
Price missing with a left hand there. Cronos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cronos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cronos scores with the left hand. Price knows he should have avoided that one.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cronos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cronos moves away from the strike by Price.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Price really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Price looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Cronos slips the punch.
Cronos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Cronos ducks down to avoid it.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cronos's sensitive parts.
Cronos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Price is fending him off so far but Cronos persists. Nope, Price circles away and we're back to standing.
Price throws a leg kick
enabling Cronos to counter with a crisp jab.
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronos.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cronos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Cronos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Price misses with a low kick as Cronos jumps back.
Cronos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Price throws a body punch but Cronos moves out of range.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronos. #T1#
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Price missing with a left hand there. Cronos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cronos throws a right and a left that Price avoids nicely.
Price counters with a body kick.
Price throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cronos throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
Cronos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cronos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
A jab from Cronos finds it's way through Price's defenses.
Nice shot lands for Price.
Cronos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Price looks to land a combination. Cronos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price throws a body punch but Cronos moves out of range.
Cronos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cronos misses with the combination. #T2#
Price scores with a body shot. #TD#
Cronos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Price is not content to let Cronos control the position.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Cronos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cronos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Cronos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cronos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cronos trying to control the position but Price is working away.
Price is trying to get back to half guard.
Cronos working away.#SUB#
Cronos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Price is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Cronos tries for a kimura but Price is defending well. #SUB#
Cronos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Price rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cronos's guard! Nice work there by Price!
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Cronos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Price is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dan Price will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cronos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Cronos blocks a jab.
Cronos scores with a shot to the body.
Cronos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
Cronos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronos.
Price swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cronos jabs Price right on the nose. Price blinks but takes it well.
Price misses with a looping left.
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Price dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cronos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cronos moves out of range of the leg kick from Price.
Cronos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cronos looks to land a combination. Price sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cronos throws a hook but Price blocks it.
Cronos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Price.
Cronos slips a jab from Price.
Price lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Price misses.
Price misses with a looping right.
Cronos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Cronos scores with a nice head shot.
Price missing with a left hand there. Cronos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Price moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cronos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Price has closed the distance and engaged Cronos in a clinch.
Cronos tries for a takedown but Price manages to get underhooks.
Price is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Price digs a right hand underneath Cronos's ribcage. Cronos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as Cronos controls his hands.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Price with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cronos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cronos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Price is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cronos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cronos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Price gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Price misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Price misses with a body punch.
Price unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cronos blocking some punches.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as Cronos controls his hands.
Price works on Cronos's body with a couple of short punches.
Cronos prevents a body shot from Price.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Cronos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cronos takes a shot to the head.
Price lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cronos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Price to work.
Cronos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Price pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cronos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Price tries to throw a body punch but Cronos avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
Price lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cronos backwards.
Cronos is working for takedown but Price is calmly controlling the position for now.
Price is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cronos is looking for a takedown.
Price lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Price working aggressively here.
Price lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Price.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Price creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Price.
Price holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cronos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jose Cronos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Price 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Price!

Dan Price is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dan Price thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFC 245: Reclaim     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Pasha as Cronos shoots in.#TD2#
Pasha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cronos is not content to let Pasha control the position.
Cronos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pasha is working away from the top position though.
Pasha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cronos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cronos trying to control but Pasha postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha prevents Cronos from standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cronos won't allow Pasha to pass to mount. #T1#
Cronos wants to control but Pasha is keeping busy.
Pasha has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cronos stops Pasha from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pasha tries to control but Cronos wriggling away. #SUB2#
Pasha goes for an armbar but Cronos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cronos. #SUB2#
Pasha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cronos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cronos trying to control but Pasha is working from the bottom. #T2#
Pasha being controlled here, momentarily.
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pasha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cronos is aware though and is defending well.
Pasha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cronos is one step ahead there.
Cronos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cronos trying to control but Pasha is working from the bottom.
Cronos 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. #T3#
Pasha looking to control. #SUB2#
Pasha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cronos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pasha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cronos preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cronos throws a hook but Pasha avoids it easily.
Pasha flicks out a counter leg kick but Cronos steps away.
We've been told by Cronos's head coaches at MM eh Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pasha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cronos on the side of the head.
Pasha scores with the left hand. Cronos knows he should have avoided that one.
Cronos lands a slapping body shot.
Pasha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cronos. Pasha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cronos scores with a head kick. Pasha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Pasha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pasha shoots in looking for a takedown but Cronos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pasha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cronos fails with the takedown
and Pasha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cronos's knee momentarily.
Cronos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jose Cronos 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#
Nice shot lands for Pasha.
Cronos throws out a powerful jab.
Cronos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pasha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pasha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pasha misses with a left hand
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pasha throws a looping overhand right but Cronos ducks down to avoid it.
As Pasha looks to move away, Cronos throws a big counter combo but Pasha just gets out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pasha, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha connects with a solid leg kick.
Cronos scores with a hook.
Pasha darts in looking for a takedown but Cronos gets double underhooks and turns Pasha into the cage.
Cronos appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Cronos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pasha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cronos thuds a left hand into Pasha's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pasha.
Pasha misses with a double jab.
Cronos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasha.
Pasha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cronos misses with a hook
and Pasha counters with a solid body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cronos!
A jab from Cronos misses.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pasha misses with a body shot.
Cronos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pasha throws out the jab. #T2#
Pasha scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pasha misses with a hook
and Cronos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pasha shoots in and drives through. Cronos sprawls well.
Cronos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pasha shoots in but no luck this time.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Pasha.
Cronos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pasha.
Pasha defending well as Cronos loads up on a big left hand.
Pasha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pasha slips a jab and a cross from Cronos.
Cronos misses with a right hand
and Pasha counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Pasha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cronos manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Pasha.
Cronos misses with a left hand
and Pasha counters with a good low kick that Cronos was not able to check.
Pasha jabs at Cronos's body.
Jose Cronos is winning the standup battle so far.
Cronos throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pasha.
Pasha misses with a hook
and Cronos counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Pasha.
Cronos backing away here, and Pasha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pasha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Pasha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Cronos is looking to regain half guard here but Pasha keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Pasha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cronos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pasha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronos keeps working. #SUB2#
Pasha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cronos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Cronos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Pasha takes a swing at Cronos's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Pasha misses
and Cronos counters with a nice body shot.
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body.
Pasha lands a nice looking body shot.
Pasha shoots in and drives through. Cronos sprawls well.
Pasha misses with a looping left.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pasha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cronos swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha dives in and grabs Cronos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cronos pushes down on Pasha's head and hops out.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Pasha.
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pasha circles away quickly and effectively.
Cronos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cronos connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Cronos clobbers Pasha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Pasha.
Cronos is looking for a counter combo.
Pasha ducks under a wild hook from Cronos.
Cronos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pasha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pasha looks for the body kick but Cronos saw that one coming.
Pasha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cronos.
Pasha connects with a body shot that sends Cronos's belly button to the back.
Cronos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pasha.
Pasha fails with the takedown.#T2#
Pasha misses with an uppercut
and Cronos counters with a two punch combo.
Cronos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pasha under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pasha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cronos. Pasha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cronos stalks Pasha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pasha's face. Pasha staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Pasha is rocked!
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Pasha is still on wobbly legs! Can Cronos finish him?
Cronos throws a combination that misses
and Pasha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pasha seems to have recovered his senses.
Cronos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Cronos sizes up Pasha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pasha moves to clinch but Cronos breaks away
letting Cronos counter with a right hand.
Cronos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pasha throws the left hand but Cronos avoids the punch easily.
Pasha tries to clinch but Cronos moves out of range.
Pasha dives in for a single leg takedown but Cronos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cronos scores with a jab. Pasha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cronos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pasha can do to turn this around?
Cronos throws a series of punches but Pasha avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Pasha misses.
Cronos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Pasha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cronos.
Pasha darts in looking for a takedown but Cronos gets double underhooks and turns Pasha into the cage.
Cronos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cronos tries to bum rush Pasha with a series of wild strikes but Pasha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Pasha misses. #CL2#
Pasha takes the fight into the clinch.
Cronos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cronos blocks an uppercut.
Pasha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cronos manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Cronos clearly takes that round.
That's time! Cronos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Cronos throws a series of punches but Pasha avoids them all with ease.
Pasha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Pasha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pasha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronos keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Cronos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha is looking to take a break and control but Cronos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cronos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Pasha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cronos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ali Pasha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cronos is looking for a sweep. Pasha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cronos gets full guard.
Pasha tries to free his leg and advance position but Cronos is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Pasha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cronos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cronos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cronos! #REVR##SUB#
Cronos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cronos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pasha sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Pasha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Pasha keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pasha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pasha wants to sweep here but Cronos controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cronos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cronos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pasha wants to sweep here but Cronos controlling him for the moment.
Pasha keeping full guard, as Cronos tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pasha looking for a guillotine here but Cronos defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pasha is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pasha advances position into side control!#T4#
Cronos regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pasha's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pasha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronos keeps working.
Pasha tries to pass to full mount but Cronos defends it.
Cronos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pasha is looking to take a break and control but Cronos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ali Pasha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cronos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Cronos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pasha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pasha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pasha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cronos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pasha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cronos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pasha throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Pasha. Beautiful body shot.
Pasha misses with a takedown attempt - Cronos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice combination there by Cronos. #T1#
Pasha shoots in for a takedown but Cronos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cronos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pasha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cronos's knee momentarily.
Cronos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cronos looks to land a right hand but Pasha moved out of range.#CL2#
Pasha has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Cronos breaks the clinch.
Pasha cracks Cronos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pasha is looking to clinch.
Pasha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pasha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pasha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Pasha.#T2#
Pasha walks into a left hand.
Pasha lands a glancing blow to the side of Cronos's head.
Cronos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pasha or perhaps it was just good defense by Cronos, which made it look bad.
Pasha moves away from the strike by Cronos.
A little jabbing left from Pasha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Cronos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cronos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pasha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cronos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cronos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Pasha tries to free his leg and advance position but Cronos is retaining full guard.
Cronos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pasha forces his way into half guard.
Pasha is looking to stall here but Cronos recovers full guard.
Pasha controlling from the top position.
Pasha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Pasha trying to control the action but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Cronos wants to control but Pasha postures up.
Pasha trying to control the position but Cronos is working away. #SUB2#
Pasha is trying to get an arm triangle but Cronos is defending well.
Cronos regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Cronos.
I think Cronos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Cronos!

Jose Cronos retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Jose Cronos, 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.
In defeat, Ali Pasha stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. But I will be back and kick his ASS again. Idiots'.

 

Event: CFC 404 TOKYO     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cronos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson slips a jab from Cronos.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Cronos misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Cronos, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Cronos against the cage but Cronos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cronos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cronos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cronos misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Cronos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cronos won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson 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.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Johnson trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom. #T1#
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson won't allow Cronos to get back to his feet.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cronos trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Cronos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVB#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Cronos from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson prevents Cronos from improving his position.#T2#
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cronos wants to control the action here but instead Johnson manages to pass to full mount!
Cronos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cronos is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a strike but Cronos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Johnson won't allow Cronos to get back to his feet.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Cronos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Cronos wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson won't allow Cronos to sweep him here.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson cracks Cronos with a solid left hand.
Cronos controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #ES2#
Cronos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Cronos checks it.
A nice side step and Cronos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cronos is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Cronos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Cronos on that attempt.
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Cronos misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Cronos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson clobbers Cronos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cronos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cronos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cronos counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cronos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cronos staying out of range there.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Cronos's leg. Cronos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Cronos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarik Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cronos misses with a series of wild punches.
Cronos catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Left hook, right uppercut from Cronos.
Cronos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Cronos checks it
and Cronos counters with a straight right hand.
Cronos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cronos scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Cronos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cronos slips a straight right by Johnson.
Cronos slips under a jab.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cronos circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cronos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cronos.
Cronos moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Cronos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cronos throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cronos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cronos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cronos throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Cronos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cronos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cronos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cronos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronos keeps working.
Johnson cracks Cronos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cronos is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson trying to control the action but Cronos is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cronos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cronos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cronos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarik Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cronos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cronos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cronos controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Cronos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cronos has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Cronos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Cronos!#REVB#
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cronos is one step ahead there.
Cronos trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Cronos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is striking but Cronos is not phased and passes to half guard.
Cronos is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Cronos postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Cronos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cronos's waist but Cronos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Cronos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Cronos gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cronos tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronos keeps working.
Johnson prevents Cronos from escaping the position.
Cronos tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnson.#T1#
Cronos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cronos's guard. Nice work there by Johnson. #SUB2#
Cronos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Cronos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cronos trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cronos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronos is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Cronos wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Cronos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cronos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Cronos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cronos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Cronos controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Johnson trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Cronos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Cronos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cronos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cronos has wrist control.
Cronos 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#
Cronos blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Cronos is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cronos wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Cronos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tarik Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarik Johnson!

Tarik Johnson very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Kilo 15 Dekkers V Steroidi Jr     
Date:   Oct 10, 2016
#R1#
Chandler throws a push kick but Cronos slaps the foot to one side.
Chandler connects with a solid leg kick.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chandler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cronos will feel that in the morning.
Chandler throws a leg kick which misses Cronos's front leg but catches the back leg as Cronos tries to avoid it.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Cronos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from Cronos.
Cronos throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Cronos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cronos throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cronos moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cronos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chandler.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Cronos checks it.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Cronos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Cronos saw that one coming.#T1#
Cronos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cronos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chandler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Chandler throws a wild body kick that Cronos sees coming a mile off.
Cronos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Chandler misses
and Cronos counters with a left to the body.
Chandler lands a head shot.
Chandler throws the kick towards the body but Cronos avoids it.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronos.
Chandler lunges at Cronos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cronos's hand.
Chandler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chandler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chandler lunges at Cronos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cronos's hand.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cronos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Cronos misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cronos.
Chandler tries to work over Cronos's front leg with a kick but Cronos checks it.
Cronos attempts a counter takedown but Chandler avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Cronos moved out of range nicely.
Cronos throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Cronos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chandler won't be happy with that.
Chandler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler regains half guard.
Cronos wants to pass to mount but Chandler is defending the position.
Chandler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving. #T3#
Cronos is fighting to break Chandler's control of his arms but Chandler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cronos wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cronos is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Cronos wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position. #SUB#
Cronos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Cronos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronos wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Cronos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cronos trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Cronos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chandler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chandler seems keen to control Cronos's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Cronos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Chandler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cronos moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cronos momentarily.
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cronos. Cronos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cronos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cronos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cronos misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chandler counters with a body kick.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cronos.
Chandler throws a low kick but Cronos moves out of range easily.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Chandler misses. #T1#
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a solid leg kick but Cronos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chandler.
A left lands for Chandler.
Cronos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Cronos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Cronos saw that one coming.
Cronos checks the leg kick.#TD#
Cronos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chandler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cronos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chandler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cronos is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cronos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chandler throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cronos's body to avoid the submission. Cronos has instead reached around Chandler's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cronos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Cronos!
After winning the bout, Jose Cronos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Kilo 9 Dekkers V Cronos     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Cronos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cronos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but Cronos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cronos thuds his right hand into Dekkers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cronos throws a series of punches but Dekkers avoids them all with ease.
Cronos throws an overhand right that lands on Dekkers's shoulder, as Dekkers tries to avoid the shot.
Cronos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dekkers.
Cronos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dekkers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cronos's knee momentarily.
Cronos has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dekkers drops his hands momentarily and Cronos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Dekkers. #T1#
A head kick from Dekkers lands but Cronos takes it in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Cronos as he connects with a hook.
Dekkers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!
Cronos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dekkers.
Cronos throws a hook but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers lands a high kick!
Dekkers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cronos throws out a counter right but Dekkers avoids it with no problem.
Cronos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dekkers doesn't manage to clinch there - Cronos circles away.
Dekkers scores with a nice head shot.
Bas Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Cronos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
No joy there for Cronos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dekkers is looking to clinch.
Dekkers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Cronos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dekkers moves out of range of the body kick from Cronos.
Dekkers keeps Cronos at a distance using the push kick.
Cronos misses with a left hand
and Dekkers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dekkers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cronos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cronos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Dekkers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cronos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cronos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dekkers counters with a nice leg kick.
Cronos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dekkers thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cronos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Cronos misses its intended target.
As Cronos backs away, Dekkers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dekkers misses with a body shot.
Dekkers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cronos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dekkers blocks a head kick by Cronos.
A low kick from Cronos misses
and Dekkers counters with a nice uppercut.
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dekkers circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Cronos scores with a nice right hand.
Cronos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dekkers throws a leg kick which misses Cronos's front leg but catches the back leg as Cronos tries to avoid it.
Dekkers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cronos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers cracks the inside of Cronos's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dekkers, right into the meat.
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body.
As Cronos tries to get set, Dekkers tries to push him back and clinch up but Cronos manages to avoid the attempt.
Cronos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cronos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dekkers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dekkers. That's going to slow Cronos down.
Cronos throws a looping overhand right but Dekkers ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bas Dekkers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cronos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dekkers.
Cronos lands a jab to the nose.
Dekkers connects with an inside leg kick.
Dekkers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cronos misses with a two punch combination.
Dekkers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cronos. That's going to slow Dekkers down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos misses with an uppercut.
As Cronos tries to get set, Dekkers tries to push him back and clinch up but Cronos manages to avoid the attempt.
Cronos cracks Dekkers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dekkers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Dekkers throws a solid leg kick but Cronos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dekkers.
Cronos unleashes a big counter combination but Dekkers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cronos takes a swing at Dekkers's ribcage but misses.
Jose Cronos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dekkers walks into a jab.
Dekkers throws a front kick aimed at Cronos's knee but Cronos avoids it well.
Cronos unleashes a big counter combination but Dekkers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Cronos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cronos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cronos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cronos misses with a double jab #CL#
and Dekkers counters by moving into the clinch.
Dekkers has Cronos pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Dekkers. #T2#
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dekkers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cronos up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cronos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dekkers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cronos is breathing heavily.
Cronos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Cronos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Cronos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dekkers dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dekkers wants to get up but he can't break Cronos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Dekkers wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
Dekkers stopping the sweep attempt from Cronos.
Dekkers wants to pass the guard but Cronos is keeping the position.
Cronos being controlled here, momentarily.
Dekkers tries to free his leg and advance position but Cronos is retaining full guard.
Dekkers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cronos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dekkers controlling from the top position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cronos wants to get back to his feet but Dekkers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cronos working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Dekkers.
Cronos misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Dekkers's head coaches at mickeyharts the greatest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cronos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Dekkers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dekkers tests Cronos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jose Cronos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Cronos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dekkers counters with a nice body shot.
Cronos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dekkers.
Cronos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dekkers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cronos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jose Cronos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dekkers moves into the clinch.#T1#
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cronos avoids it.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Cronos avoids the damage to the body.
Dekkers misses with a knee strike.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Cronos blocks it.
Dekkers misses with a knee to the head.
Dekkers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cronos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Cronos breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Dekkers forces Cronos back against the cage and clinches.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cronos is defending well for now.
Cronos is trying to force a seperation but Dekkers has the dominant position.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cronos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cronos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Cronos tries to score a body lock takedown but Dekkers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cronos tries to break free but Dekkers pushes him back against the cage.
Dekkers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cronos is trying to break free.
Cronos has had enough of the clinch but Dekkers keeps him there for the moment.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Cronos shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Cronos has been cut.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but Cronos blocks with his arms.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Dekkers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Dekkers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dekkers stalling against the cage.
Bas Dekkers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dekkers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dekkers seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cronos is defending well for now.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cronos is defending well for now.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers throws an elbow but it misses.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Cronos tries to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling the position.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into Cronos's ribcage.#T4#
Dekkers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cronos looking for a takedown.
Bas Dekkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Cronos.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cronos is looking for a takedown.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Cronos won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Cronos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dekkers cracks Cronos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cronos throws the left hand but Dekkers avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Dekkers rushes Cronos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Dekkers clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Cronos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Dekkers fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Dekkers moves into the clinch.
Dekkers landing knees to the body.
Cronos blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cronos avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Cronos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cronos takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dekkers after a bit of a struggle.
Cronos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cronos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cronos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cronos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dekkers lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Cronos avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers stalling in the clinch.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Cronos blocks it.
Dekkers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cronos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cronos tries to break free but Dekkers pushes him back against the cage.
Cronos is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling him.#BC2#
Cronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cronos misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Dekkers forces Cronos back against the cage and clinches.
Cronos is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling him.#T2#
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cronos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers is struggling to control the position.
Dekkers throws an elbow but it misses.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Cronos is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling him.
Dekkers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cronos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cronos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cronos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cronos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cronos's defenses.
Cronos being controlled against the cage.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Dekkers - that landed with a thud.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above Cronos 's eye.
Cronos being controlled against the cage.
Cronos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dekkers has Cronos pressed against the cage, preventing Cronos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cronos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cronos.
Dekkers working Cronos over with knees to the body.
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cronos's face.
Cronos takes an elbow to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Cronos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cronos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Cronos shrugs off.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Dekkers had his way with Jose Cronos in that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Cronos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Dekkers tries to clinch but Cronos is having none of it.
Dekkers is looking to clinch.
Dekkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Dekkers clinches up against the cage.
Dekkers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cronos backwards.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Cronos avoids the damage to the body.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but Cronos blocks it.
Cronos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage.
Dekkers prevents Cronos from breaking the clinch.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that Cronos shrugs off.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cronos's defenses. #T1#
Cronos wants to get back to striking at distance but Dekkers won't allow it. #BC2#
Cronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cronos misses with a lunging right hand
and Dekkers counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Dekkers darts in and clinches Cronos up against the cage.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Cronos won't want to take too many of those.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cronos is defending well for now.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cronos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cronos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Cronos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dekkers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!#T2#
Cronos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dekkers is fending him off so far but Cronos persists. Nope, Dekkers circles away and we're back to standing.
Cronos shoots for a takedown but Dekkers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cronos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Dekkers has closed the distance and engaged Cronos in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dekkers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cronos avoids it.
Bas Dekkers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Cronos avoids the damage to the body.
Cronos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cronos tries to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling the position. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Cronos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cronos wants to take the fight to the mat but Dekkers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bas Dekkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Cronos.
Cronos managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Cronos tries to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling the position.
Dekkers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cronos is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Cronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #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.
Cronos misses with a combination #CL#
and Dekkers moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cronos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cronos.
Cronos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Dekkers instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Cronos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cronos.
Jose Cronos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dekkers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cronos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Dekkers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dekkers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:44
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Dekkers!

Bas Dekkers retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Bas Dekkers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jose Cronos was interviewed post fight and said 'I just dont know if I have it in me anymore. Sorry everyone. Looks like the end is near.'.

 

Event: Kilo 6 Dekkers V McLAren     
Date:   Aug 21, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Cronos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Cronos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chandler working over Cronos with some ground and pound. Cronos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chandler stops Cronos from getting back to his feet.
Cronos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chandler scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler prevents Cronos from improving his position.
Cronos trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cronos taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Cronos is defending well.
Chandler controlling the action here. #T1#
Cronos pushes Chandler off looking to stand but Chandler dives back in and keeps control.
Chandler not doing much here.
Cronos wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Cronos wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cronos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cronos tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
Cronos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cronos is looking to get back to full guard here but Chandler has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cronos prevents Chandler from improving position.
Cronos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cronos manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Chandler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cronos trying to control but Chandler postures up.
Cronos is trying to stand.
Cronos tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Cronos is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cronos gets full guard.
Chandler trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cronos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Cronos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cronos shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Chandler tenderised Cronos's leg. Cronos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cronos checks a low kick from Chandler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cronos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chandler defending well as Cronos loads up on a big left hand.
Cronos throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Cronos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cronos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cronos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cronos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Cronos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chandler wants to clinch.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cronos is out of range and Chandler settles back down.
Cronos scores with a nice right hand.
Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cronos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cronos misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Cronos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cronos showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Cronos sits in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cronos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1##SUB2#
Cronos is working for a kimura but Chandler is defending it quite comfortably.
Chandler trying to control here. #SUB2#
Cronos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chandler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cronos.
Chandler gets full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cronos trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler is adopting a defensive guard.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cronos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chandler 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.#T3#
Cronos tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cronos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cronos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Chandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Chandler.
Cronos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chandler blocks a jab.#TD2#
Cronos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chandler wants to control but Cronos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cronos is controlling the pace. #T4#
Cronos wants to take a breather but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler is trying to control but Cronos passes into side control!
Chandler is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cronos takes a little break here. Chandler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Cronos 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#
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Cronos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cronos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chandler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Cronos shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cronos swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chandler.
Chandler slips a jab from Cronos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cronos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chandler. That's going to slow Cronos down.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Cronos moves away and avoids it.
Chandler moves in looking to clinch but Cronos pushes him off.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Cronos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Cronos fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Chandler misses the target.#TD2#
Cronos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chandler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cronos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chandler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cronos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Chandler tries to roll over but Cronos keeps him under control.
Cronos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
Chandler keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chandler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cronos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cronos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Cronos counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Cronos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cronos controlling the position from side mount.
Chandler tries to improve position but can't.
Chandler tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cronos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chandler is looking to improve his position but Cronos isn't that keen on the idea.#T4##SUB2#
Cronos has control of Chandler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chandler regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chandler wants to hold on but Cronos pushes him away.
Cronos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chandler is looking to escape.
Chandler is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cronos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cronos 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Cronos!

Jose Cronos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Kilo 4 fight night     
Date:   Aug 09, 2016
#R1#
McLaren looks to clinch
and Cronos counters with a straight right hand.
McLaren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cronos looks to throw the jab but McLaren is out of range.
Cronos closes the distance and clinches up with McLaren, looking for a takedown. Cronos pushes McLaren against the cage but McLaren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cronos swats away the attempt to clinch by McLaren.
McLaren thuds his right hand into Cronos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
McLaren rushes Cronos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McLaren throws a punch but it's blocked by Cronos.
McLaren has a couple of punches blocked by Cronos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLaren lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cronos tries to break the clinch but McLaren is controlling the position.
McLaren misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Cronos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colt McLaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
McLaren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cronos pushes McLaren off and gets back to his feet.
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLaren circles away quickly and effectively.
McLaren throws a jab but it's blocked by Cronos.
McLaren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cronos feinted with a counter takedown.
McLaren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McLaren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cronos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Cronos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLaren shoots in but no luck this time. #T2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cronos enables McLaren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cronos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McLaren working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McLaren being controlled here momentarily.
Cronos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McLaren is now in half guard.
McLaren not doing much here.
McLaren wants to take a breather but Cronos is having none of it.
McLaren passes to side control. #SUB2#
Cronos tries to escape back to his feet but McLaren has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Cronos's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Cronos is tapping! McLaren saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colt McLaren!
A relieved looking Colt McLaren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jose Cronos was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry everyone, the better man won tonight. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: SP-ICON:Corozzo V.S. Harris     
Date:   Jun 25, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Cronos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Byrd sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Cronos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byrd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cronos.
Cronos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrd keeps working.
Cronos is stalling here. Byrd is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cronos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Byrd has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronos keeps working. #SUB#
Byrd tries for a kimura but Cronos is defending well. #T1#
Cronos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Byrd wants to free his trapped foot but Cronos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cronos has his hands clasped together around Byrd's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Byrd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cronos is trying to get back to full guard.
Cronos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byrd trying to pass the guard but Cronos defending well.
Cronos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Byrd passes Cronos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cronos wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd trying to pass the guard but Cronos defending well.
Byrd trying to control from half guard but Cronos is working away.
Byrd passes to full mount! #T3#
Cronos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cronos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Byrd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cronos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cronos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cronos looking to sit in guard and control but Byrd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Byrd stopping the sweep attempt from Cronos.#SUB2#
Cronos working for a triangle but Byrd defends it easily. #T4##SUB#
Byrd drops back looking for a leg! Cronos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cronos manages to kick Byrd off! Byrd jumps back into Cronos's guard.
Byrd postures up.
Byrd trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cronos trying to control the position.
Cronos is looking to sweep but instead, Byrd has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cronos misses with the combination.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byrd misses with an uppercut.
Cronos unleashes a big counter combination but Byrd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cronos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byrd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cronos on the side of the head.
Byrd looks to land a right hand but Cronos moved out of range.
Cronos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice jab there from Cronos.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cronos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Byrd - just one landing.
Cronos ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cronos checks a leg kick.
Byrd misses with a hook
and Cronos counters with a straight right hand.
Cronos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronos dives in and grabs Byrd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Byrd pushes down on Cronos's head and hops out.
Cronos circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Cronos counter with a right hand. #T1#
Cronos checks a low kick from Byrd.
Cronos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jolly Leg Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cronos scores with a leg kick.
Cronos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cronos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Byrd rushes Cronos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cronos manages to break the clinch.
Cronos walks into a stiff left hand from Byrd.
Cronos throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd feints and then cracks Cronos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cronos down.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Cronos's shoulder, as Cronos tries to avoid the shot.
Cronos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Byrd scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd lands a jab.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
Cronos throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Cronos misses its intended target.
Byrd throws a counter high kick but Cronos was just alert enough to avoid it.
Byrd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy left from Cronos finds it's target.
Cronos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Byrd throws a body punch but Cronos moves out of range.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Cronos ducks down to avoid it.
Cronos swinging wildly here.
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Cronos's knee but Cronos avoids it well.
Cronos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cronos.#T3#
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cronos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cronos. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd misses with the combination.
Cronos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cronos misses with a takedown attempt - Byrd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Byrd throws a lazy head kick
enabling Cronos to counter with a crisp jab.
Cronos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cronos.
Cronos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
Byrd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Cronos slips under a jab from Byrd.#T4#
Byrd scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cronos feints the counter takedown.
Cronos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cronos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byrd.
Cronos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cronos is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
Byrd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronos.
Cronos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.
Byrd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cronos is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cronos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
A low kick from Byrd misses
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cronos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd throws a body punch but Cronos moves out of range.
Byrd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cronos drops his hands momentarily and Byrd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byrd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cronos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cronos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cronos tries for a takedown but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cronos. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Cronos misses.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Cronos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Cronos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Byrd enables Cronos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Byrd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Byrd has his foot on Cronos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cronos works his way back into a safe position though.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cronos can do to turn this around?
Byrd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cronos wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Cronos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cronos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cronos is fighting to break Byrd's control of his arms but Byrd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Cronos has gone for a leg lock! Byrd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cronos's guard.#REVR#
Byrd 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Cronos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byrd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cronos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Byrd controlling from the top position.
Byrd forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Byrd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Byrd wants to advance to full mount but Cronos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Byrd forces his way into half guard.
Byrd controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cronos is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

The defeated Jose Cronos had this to say: 'Sorry everyone, the better man won tonight. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: MFN 313: Danger Zone     
Date:   May 11, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Uxxarest gets the takedown into side control.
Cronos tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cronos can't do much from the bottom here.
Cronos is trying to get back to half guard.
Cronos struggling a bit here.
Uxxarest throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cronos tries to buck Uxxarest off but Uxxarest is having none of it.
Cronos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Uxxarest trying to control the position but Cronos is working away.
Cronos tries to bench press Uxxarest off him but Uxxarest keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cronos is not content to let Uxxarest control the position. #T1#
Uxxarest lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Cronos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cronos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Uxxarest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Uxxarest lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Uxxarest's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Uxxarest controlling the position.
Cronos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uxxarest working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Uxxarest misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Uxxarest throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Uxxarest throws an elbow but Cronos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Uxxarest working away.
Uxxarest throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cronos seems a little lost for a moment, as Uxxarest dominates the positioning.
Cronos is not content to let Uxxarest control the position.
Cronos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Uxxarest's best efforts.
Uxxarest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronos keeps working.
Uxxarest working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Uxxarest is trying to control the action in half guard but Cronos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uxxarest looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cronos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uxxarest throwing shots but Cronos is blocking nicely.
Uxxarest trying to control the action but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Cronos is trying to stand back up but Uxxarest is controlling him
Uxxarest prevents Cronos from improving his position.
Cronos tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Uxxarest manages to move to mount!
Uxxarest lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Uxxarest lands with some strikes.
Cronos is in a horrible position here. Uxxarest smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Uxxarest with good strikes from the mount here!
Uxxarest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cronos is looking to escape.
Cronos is desperately trying to improve his position but Uxxarest has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uxxarest with shots to the head and body - Cronos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Uxxarest working Cronos over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Cronos is rocked!
Uxxarest fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Cronos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uxxarest in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Uxxarest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cronos is looking to escape.
Uxxarest lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umbra Uxxarest dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Uxxarest moves into the clinch.
Cronos seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Cronos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cronos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Cronos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Uxxarest has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GTi 888. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Cronos wants to work for an arm triangle but Uxxarest is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uxxarest tries to get to full guard but Cronos has control of the leg.
Cronos controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cronos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uxxarest wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Cronos is trying to control the action in half guard but Uxxarest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uxxarest keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Cronos is working for a submission of some sort.
Cronos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Uxxarest looking for submissions off his back.
Uxxarest tries to get to full guard but Cronos has control of the leg. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Uxxarest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cronos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uxxarest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Uxxarest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cronos pulls his head out easily.
Uxxarest moves into full guard.
Uxxarest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cronos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cronos wants to control but Uxxarest passes easily into half guard.
Uxxarest thows a huge punch but Cronos dodges it nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Uxxarest seems to be working for a kimura but Cronos defends the submission attempt.
Cronos gets full guard.
Uxxarest postures up in Cronos's guard and throws a big left but Cronos blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uxxarest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.
Cronos controls Uxxarest momentarily but Uxxarest frees himself. #SUB#
Cronos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uxxarest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uxxarest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Umbra Uxxarest has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cronos has momentary wrist control but Uxxarest slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Uxxarest connects with a couple of short punches.
Uxxarest is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cronos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uxxarest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uxxarest wants to pass the guard but Cronos is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cronos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cronos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uxxarest connects with a couple of short punches.
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umbra Uxxarest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Cronos moves out of range.
Cronos throwing a counter right hand but Uxxarest manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Uxxarest misses
and Cronos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uxxarest lands a jab to the nose.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cronos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Uxxarest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cronos manages to avoid it.
Cronos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cronos lands a head shot.
Uxxarest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cronos manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cronos misses the target.
Uxxarest dodges the punch combination from Cronos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos works the jab nicely.
Uxxarest misses with a leg kick
and Cronos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Cronos.
Cronos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uxxarest connects with a looping right hand.
Cronos misses with a hook.
Cronos walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Uxxarest closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cronos quickly recovers to half guard.
Uxxarest lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Uxxarest throwing shots but Cronos is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Uxxarest is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cronos defends it well.
Uxxarest scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cronos is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##ES#
Cronos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cronos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uxxarest throws a right hand that misses
and Cronos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Uxxarest. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cronos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uxxarest stuffs the takedown attempt from Cronos. Cronos gets slowly back to his feet.
Uxxarest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uxxarest throws out a loose jab but Cronos uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Cronos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uxxarest misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cronos misses the target.
Cronos misses with a takedown attempt - Uxxarest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Cronos moves out of range of the strikes.
Cronos moves away from the strike by Uxxarest.
Cronos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uxxarest throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Uxxarest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Cronos.
Uxxarest throws an off balance right hand
letting Cronos counter with a right hand.
Uxxarest throws a leg kick
and Cronos counters with a good low kick that Uxxarest was not able to check.
Cronos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uxxarest appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cronos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Uxxarest connects with the punch.#T4#
Uxxarest blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uxxarest! But no joy.
Uxxarest tries to clinch but Cronos is having none of it.
Uxxarest looks to throw the jab but Cronos is out of range.
Uxxarest throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uxxarest throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uxxarest misses with a straight left.
Uxxarest throws out a loose jab but Cronos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uxxarest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cronos.
Uxxarest connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cronos walks into a left hand.
Jose Cronos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umbra Uxxarest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cronos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uxxarest.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umbra Uxxarest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uxxarest has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umbra Uxxarest!

The defeated Jose Cronos had this to say: 'Sorry everyone, the better man won tonight. I'll be back.'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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